1909 in radio

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]
• 13 August – Brian Lawrance, Australian bandleader (died 1983) ^[5]
• 1 December – Frank Gillard, English radio reporter and executive (died 1998) ^[6]
• 23 December – Maurice Denham, English character actor (died 2002)

References

1. "First Broadcast by Ham Radio Operator". The Story of Information. 2013-03-18. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
2. John F. Schneider (1996). "The History of KQW and KCBS San Jose/San Francisco". Bay Area Radio Museum.
3. "I Say Right Monkey, It's..." British Classic Comedy. 2018-07-16. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
4. "Loyd C. Sigmon". Legacy.com. 2004-06-07. Retrieved 2019-10-17.
5. The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/464K
6. "BBC legend Frank Gillard dead". BBC News. 1998-10-21. Retrieved 2019-10-17.