Background
Link, Fred Motter was born on October 11, 1904 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harrison Luther and Nellie Jane (Motter) Link.
Link, Fred Motter was born on October 11, 1904 in York, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harrison Luther and Nellie Jane (Motter) Link.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1927; Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), York College Pennsylvania, 1988.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1927; apprentice electrician, Geo. F. Motter Sons, York, 1918-1923; with plant engineering, New York Telephone Сompany, Long Island, 1927-1928; assistant chief engineer, DeForest Radio Company, Jersey City and Passaic Park, New Jersey, 1928-1931; founder, president, Link Radio Corporation, New York City, 1931-1950; director operations mobile radio department, DuMont laboratories Inc., Clifton, New Jersey, 1954-1959; consultant, Radio Corporation of America Corporation, Camden, New Jersey, 1959-1966; independent consultant, Fred M. Link Cons., Westwood and Pittstown, New Jersey, since 1967.
Public safety director Borough of Westwood, 1940-1941, mayor, 1942-1952. Member board adjustment, Union Township, New Jersey, since 1975. Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve.
Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (life, Board of Governors vehicular technical society since 1975, Centennial medal 1984). Member National Association Business and Education Radio (board directors since 1985), Radio Club American (president 1968-1993, president emeritus, fellowship 1968), American Horse Show Association, American Radio Relay League, Quarter Century Wireless Association, Society Wireless Pioneers, Veterinary Wireless Operators Association, Old Old Timers Club, New York Athletic Club, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, Pi Kappa Alpha.
Married Mildred Catherine Coover, August 13, 1907. Children: Joanne Coover Link Sotres, Daryl Link Morrow (deceased).
