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.
- Charles Herrold begins experimental voice transmissions in San Jose. KCBS (AM) has considered these transmissions to be the beginning of its broadcast history.
Births
- 6 February - René Cutforth, English broadcaster
- 3 March - Al Read, English radio comedian and sausage manufacturer
- 24 March - Tommy Trinder, English radio, stage and screen comedian
- 6 May - Loyd Sigmon, American amateur radio broadcaster
- 13 August – Brian Lawrance, Australian bandleader
- 1 December - Frank Gillard, English radio reporter and executive
- 23 December - Maurice Denham, English character actor