1909 in radio

The year 1909 in radio contained a number of significant events.

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Events

• 18 March – Einar Dessau uses a shortwave radio transmitter in Denmark.
• 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.

Births

• 6 February – René Cutforth, English broadcaster (died 1984)
• 3 March – Al Read, English radio comedian and sausage manufacturer (died 1987)
• 24 March – Tommy Trinder, English radio, stage and screen comedian (died 1989)
• 6 May – Loyd Sigmon, American amateur radio broadcaster (died 2004)
• 1 December – Frank Gillard, English radio reporter and executive (died 1998)
• 23 December – Maurice Denham, English character actor (died 2002)