[catman67]

No mention also of Joseph Henry or Edwin H. Armstrong

Joseph Henry was the Preeminent American scientist of the early 19th century. Discovered important principles of inductance and self-inductance upon which all modern electronics are based. Considered important enough to have a scientific unit named after him. the "henry" is the unit of inductance. First director of the Smithsonian Institution. Provided encouragement and guidance to other scientists, including Alexander Graham Bell.

E.H. Armstrong invented the regeneration circuit, super-heterodyne receivers and FM radio. We would not have modern broadcast radio and television without his work.

[meandog]

E.H. Armstrong invented the regeneration circuit, super-heterodyne receivers and FM radio. We would not have modern broadcast radio and television without his work.

...awww-w-w, come on, we know Howard Armstrong stole all his ingenuity from Lee DeForest--the real founder of radio receivers!

[crasher]

I suspect the biggest flaw with this list is the important scientists/ inventors who are either under-rated or left off entirely.