1909 in radio
# 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) (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)
