1909 in radio
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The year 1909 in radio contained a number of significant events.
Events
- 18 March â Einar Dessau uses a shortwave radio transmitter in Denmark.[1]
- Charles Herrold begins experimental voice transmissions in San Jose. KCBS (AM) (formerly KQW) has considered these transmissions to be the beginning of its broadcast history.[2]
Births
- 6 February â René Cutforth, English broadcaster (died 1984)
- 3 March â Al Read, English radio comedian and sausage manufacturer (died 1987)[3]
- 24 March â Tommy Trinder, English radio, stage and screen comedian (died 1989)
- 6 May â Loyd Sigmon, American amateur radio broadcaster (died 2004)[4]
- 13 August â Brian Lawrance, Australian bandleader (died 1983)[5]
- 1 December â Frank Gillard, English radio reporter and executive (died 1998)[6]
- 23 December â Maurice Denham, English character actor (died 2002)
