Don Joaquín Agusty Ramirez de Arellano

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In Puerto Rico, in the year 1916, there was a group of young men who saw in Radiotelegraphy many possibilities, including an entertainment and information venue for the masses.

Among them stood out Don Joaquín Agusty Ramirez de Arellano who would become the Pioneer of Radio in Puerto Rico.

"Esta es WKAQ, en San San Juan, capital de Puerto Rico, la Isla del Encanto y donde se produce el mejor café."

With these opening words, spoken December 3, 1922, Don Joaquin Agusty launched the island's first radio station.

Joaquin Agusty Ramirez de Arellano