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English Channel Transmission

When
27 March 1899
Where
Wimereux, France
Part of
Event of 1899: Guglielmo Marconi successfully transmits a radio signal across the English Chann

Marconi established the first radio link between France and England on 27 March 1899.

The transmission occurred from Wimereux, France, to South Foreland Lighthouse, England. This event established the first radio link between the two countries, following earlier tests in Britain and Ireland.

Sources

  1. Guglielmo Marconi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-10
  2. Wimereux Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-08

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