Spirit Of The 80's 1000PCS

This decade brimming with technological advances: a revolution accompanied by silicon microchips, fiber optics, compact discs, camcorders, barcodes, and Sony's Walkman to accompany the lonely runner. The home computer was becoming part of the family scene along with electronic games the chunky mobile phone was a favorite of the 'yuppie' generation. For some, the most exciting way to stay in touch was with Citizens Band (CB) radio, which became legal in 1981. Not all innovations were a success—the Sinclair C5 is battery-powered ('no license, no road tax'). : even 14-year-olds can wear it') proved to be unroadworthy.
Global communication created a large audience for worldwide events, such as the royal weddings of Charles and Diana in 1981 and then Andrew and Fergie in 1986. The influence of television increased with the Channel 4 broadcast beginning in 1982. The following year, breakfast television began and it was Roland Rat's antics that saved TV-am. The new 'soap was EastEnders.