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)
References
- ^ "First Broadcast by Ham Radio Operator". The Story of Information. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ^ John F. Schneider (1996). "The History of KQW and KCBS San Jose/San Francisco". Bay Area Radio Museum.
- ^ "I Say Right Monkey, It's..." British Classic Comedy. 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ^ "Loyd C. Sigmon". Legacy.com. 2004-06-07. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
- ^ "BBC legend Frank Gillard dead". BBC News. 1998-10-21. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
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