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125 Years Later, Cobb Island Honors Birthplace Of Wireless Voice Communication - The BayNet
- Latest: Cobb Island will host a public celebration on Dec. 23, 2025, marking the 125th anniversary of the first wireless voice transmission.
- What: The event includes live radio demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and a reenactment of the original voice transmission.
- Where: The commemorative event takes place at Fisherman’s Field on Cobb Island Road and Neale Sound Drive, Maryland.
- Who: Hosted by the Charles County Amateur Radio Club with demonstrations by radio enthusiasts.
- Why: The anniversary honors the moment that launched radiotelephony and laid the foundation for modern AM broadcasting.
- How: The event includes hands-on demonstrations of modern ham radio modes and telegraph-style demonstrations.
- What else: A limited-edition QSL card will be available for ham operators attending the celebration.
- History note: The wireless voice transmission occurred on Cobb Island in 1900 while Reginald Fessenden worked for the U.S. Weather Bureau.
- Recognition: The site is recognized by IEEE and the Smithsonian Institution as the birthplace of radiotelephony.
- Accessibility: The event is free to attend and open to the public.
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