1909 in radio explained

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

Events

• 18 March  - 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  - René Cutforth, English broadcaster (died 1984)
• 3 March  - Al Read, English radio comedian and sausage manufacturer (died 1987)^[3]
• 24 March  - Tommy Trinder, English radio, stage and screen comedian (died 1989)
• 6 May  - Loyd Sigmon, American amateur radio broadcaster (died 2004)^[4]
• 1 December  - Frank Gillard, English radio reporter and executive (died 1998)^[5]
• 23 December  - Maurice Denham, English character actor (died 2002)

Notes and References

1. Web site: First Broadcast by Ham Radio Operator. The Story of Information. 2013-03-18. 2019-10-17.
2. Web site: The History of KQW and KCBS San Jose/San Francisco. John F. Schneider. 1996. Bay Area Radio Museum.
3. Web site: I Say Right Monkey, It’s.... British Classic Comedy. 2018-07-16. 2019-10-17.
4. Web site: Loyd C. Sigmon. 2004-06-07. Legacy.com. 2019-10-17.
5. News: BBC legend Frank Gillard dead. 2019-10-17. 1998-10-21. BBC News.