Al Gross (engineer)

Al Gross
Photographed by Leo Sorel
Born(1918-02-22)February 22, 1918
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedDecember 21, 2000(2000-12-21) (aged 82)
Sun City, Arizona, U.S.
Engineering career
DisciplineWireless communication

Irving "Al" Gross (/ɡroʊs/; February 22, 1918 – December 21, 2000) was a pioneer in mobile wireless communication. He created and patented many communications devices, specifically in relation to an early version of the walkie-talkie, Citizens' Band radio, the telephone pager and the cordless telephone.

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