Marty Cooper –The Bellinger Report with Lee Bellinger Episode 008 Marty Cooper.  Martin Cooper, while at Motorola, conceived of the portable cellular phone and led the team that created the first phone in 1973. He has contributed to the technology of in the wireless communications industry for over 60 years as an inventor, entrepreneur and executive. During this time, he contributed significantly to many important advancements in wireless communications, from the first car phones and radio pagers to the latest cellular generations. He is known as the “Father of the (Handheld) Cellular Phone.”  Cooper is a member of the FCC Technological Advisory Council. He has been granted eleven patents and is widely published in the communications field. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering, a Marconi Prize recipient, a Prince of Asturias Laureate and has received many other awards including induction into the Wireless and Consumer Electronics Halls of Fame. Time Magazine, in 2007 named him one of the top 100 inventors in history. Listen to this informative Bellinger Report episode with Marty Cooper about his advancements in technology, helping create various forms of the modern cell phone. Here is what to expect on this week’s show: Marty’s contribution to technology and cellular communications.  Marty’s tenure at Motorola, and his experiences leading the team that created the first cellular phone in 1973.  Some of Marty’s greatest inventions and innovations (radio traffic control to the cellular phone.) Connect with Marty: Guest Contact Info: Website- https://www.marconisociety.org/martin-cooper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices