CHRS Radio Central Swap Meet
2024-01-27 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
8am – Setup
9am – Swap Meet Starts
9:30am – Surplus Sale Begins
Mark your calendar to join us for a swap meet 1/27 in the radio central parking lot. Set up at 8, sell at 9. Come find exactly what you have been looking for from antique tube radios that echo the golden age of broadcasting to ham radio equipment, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or simply bask in the nostalgia of radio’s rich history, this swap meet is an unmissable event for radio aficionados of all ages. Join us in celebrating the enduring legacy and the ongoing evolution of radio technology!
2152 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501

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Beginning Radio Repair Workshop
2024-02-03 09:00 - 15:00
Are you fascinated by the world of radio and eager to delve into its inner workings? Join us for our beginner-friendly Radio Repair Workshop! This hands-on course is designed specifically for enthusiasts with little to no experience in radio technology. Over the duration of this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of radio mechanics, from identifying different components to understanding basic internal operations. Our expert instructors will guide you through the process of diagnosing common issues and performing simple repairs. You’ll get the chance to work on actual radios, gaining practical skills. Whether you’re a vintage radio lover or just curious about electronics, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn in a friendly, supportive environment. Sign up today and start your journey into the captivating world of radio repair!
Please RSVP to reserve your slot. Only six slots available!
RSVP: dennis.monticelli@gmail.com
or
rachel@chrsradio.org

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Origins of Silicon Valley: Roots in Ham Radio
2024-02-23 18:00 - 20:00
Join CHRS and Paul Wesling on 2/23/24 for an informative evening on the Origins of Silicon Valley. Doors open at 6:00 for socializing and hors d’oeuvres. From 6:45-7:45 we will hear from Paul, and then have Q&A from 7:45-8:00. Don’t forget to RSVP at the bottom!
Summary: Why did Silicon Valley come into being? The story goes back to local Hams (amateur radio operators) trying to break RCA’s tube patents, “angel” investors, the sinking of the Titanic, Fred Terman and Stanford University, local invention of high-power tubes, WW II and radar, William Shockley’s mother living in Palo Alto, and the SF Bay Area infrastructure that developed – these factors pretty much determined that the semiconductor and IC industries would be located in California’s Santa Clara Valley, and that the Valley would remain the world’s innovation center as new technologies emerged – computers, then software, mobile, biotech, Big Data, VR/AR, autonomous vehicles, blockchain, and now generative AI – and it would become the model for innovation worldwide.
Paul Wesling, an IEEE Life Fellow and Distinguished Lecturer, has observed the Valley for decades as an engineer, executive, resident, and educator, and has presented this talk world-wide. In this non-technical presentation, he gives an exciting and colorful history of device technology development and innovation that began in Palo Alto, then spread across the Santa Clara Valley during and following World War II. You’ll meet some of the colorful characters – Cyril Elwell, Leonard Fuller, Lee de Forest, Bill Eitel W6UF, Charles Litton 6AO, Fred Terman 6AE/W6DI, David Packard 9DRV, Bill Hewlett, Russ Varian and others – extending to Nolan Bushnell W7DUK and Steve Wozniak WA6BND (pictured below with Paul)– who came to define the worldwide electronics industries through their inventions and process development.

Paul (KM6LH) received degrees in electrical engineering and materials science from Stanford University, then worked locally at companies including Lenkurt Electric, Sperry-Univac, and Amdahl, joining Tandem Computers in Cupertino in 1985. Paul retired from HP in 2001, then served as “Mr. IEEE” for the San Francisco Bay Area for 10 years. He is a Life Fellow of the IEEE. He received the IEEE’s Centennial Medal, the Board’s Distinguished Service award, the Society Contribution Award, the IEEE’s Third Millennium Medal, and the EPS Society’s Presidential Recognition Award. He edits the IEEE/ASME/SEMI Heterogeneous Integration Roadmap for prediction of technology directions in electronics packaging.
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/hbNDhyLgbLx7u2Cc7
If you have any trouble with the RSVP, please send an email to rachel@chrsradio.org

If you cannot attend, but would like to view this CHRS talk “live” over Zoom, please RSVP here (to get the Zoom link a day or two before the talk): https://rebrand.ly/4fpqqbd

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Surplus Sale
2024-03-09 10:00 - 13:00
Join CHRS for an “all you can eat” radio buffet on 3/9 (note the date change due to rain) at Radio Central. Pay for your entrance and take all you can carry!
Gates open at 10:00 AM- Initial entrance fee is $30
At 11:00 AM entrance fee is $20 for newcomers
At 12:00 PM and after entrance fee is $10 for newcomers

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Vinyl Records Sale with SFAF
2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00
The San Francisco Audiophile Foundation will be holding a Vinyl Records Sale at Radio Central on 3/16 from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Sellers may begin setting up at 10:00. The fee is $5 for sellers, buyers enter free. Thousands of albums, come find that album you’ve been looking for!! I hope to see all of you there!
In case of rain the event will be rescheduled for 3/23.

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The Early History of College Radio with Jennifer Waits
2024-03-30 11:00 - 12:00
We will be hosting Jennifer Waits of Radio Survivor to speak to the CHRS membership about The Early History of College Radio.
Title: “Sleuthing out the Early Days of College Radio and Preserving this Important History”
Jennifer Waits
Co-founder Radio Survivor
Assistant Curator, Digital Library of Amateur Radio and Communications
Co-chair, College, Community and Educational Radio Caucus on the Library of Congress’ Radio Preservation Task Force
Summary:
Ever since radio’s early experimental days, there have been college students broadcasting from their campuses, often at the technological forefront of radio. Despite lack of funding, a transient student population, and competing academic demands, passionate radio enthusiasts have persevered and created radio stations in myriad forms using amateur radio, AM, FM, carrier current, public address systems, cable, telephones, the Internet, and so much more.
Jennifer Waits has been researching the early history of college radio for many years and also obsessively tours radio stations (posting field trip reports for 173 so far). She started blogging about college radio in 2008 on her site, Spinning Indie, and in 2009 helped to launch Radio Survivor, where much of her work appears today.
Inspired by the rich radio history at her alma mater, Haverford College (where students launched AM station WABQ in 1923) she has been working to tell the story of the important work done by students at student-run college radio stations.
At CHRS she will share some of her recent research about the connections between amateur radio and early student-led college radio stations. Key to the story are student radio enthusiasts at a number of schools, including Union College and Haverford College in the 1920s. Additionally, she will dig into the legacy of these early efforts and explain how student radio transformed and grew beginning in the 1940s. Jennifer will also talk about her work to help preserve college radio history and the ways that stations, alumni, and radio fans can help.

Jennifer Waits is an independent scholar, DJ at KFJC, volunteer, writer, and co-founder of Radio Survivor, a website, podcast and syndicated radio show devoted to radio and audio culture. She has a Master’s degree in Popular Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University, where she did her thesis on MTV’s “The Real World.” Her writing about radio and sound can be found in Radio World, Radio Journal, Interactions: Studies in Communication and Culture, and Hii Magazine. She’s also a member of the Library of Congress’ Radio Preservation Task Force, for which she co-chairs a caucus focused on college and community radio. Jennifer loves visiting radio stations and has chronicled her trips to 173 radio stations and counting.

RSVP to attend this event: https://forms.gle/zxV7MpA2RYzeHMmf8

If you have any difficulty with the RSVP link please send an email to rachel@chrsradio.org

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CHRS at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire
2024-04-07 06:00 - 15:00
Join CHRS at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire. We will need help getting prepared with plenty of vintage radios, boxing them, and packing them into the trailer. We also might need help the day of the event. Finally, you can always shop the faire and send traffic to CHRS!

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Norman Davis Celebration of Life
2024-04-07 15:00 - 18:00
Join Norman’s family for a celebration of his life.
Sunday April 7, 2024 3-6 PM
Please RSVP to (415) 272-5637 or sdavismusicgal@icloud.com
If you would like to tell a story about Norman or participate in the memorial in any way please let them know.

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Friday Evening with James Gabbert
2024-04-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join CHRS for an evening with James Gabbert, a member of the BARHOF 1st class in 2006.
Jim is a legendary Bay Area broadcaster who was a pioneer of FM multiplex stereo. His most famous radio station, KPEN was known for its innovative programming and attention to perfection of the FM stereo signal and very high fidelity. Join Jim to hear some of the most fascinating broadcasting stories one can imagine; from his youth, to building powerhouse broadcasting stations. Jim is a proud member of the Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame, class of 2006.
RSVP here to attend this event!
We look forward to seeing you for a great evening.

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CHRS at Alameda Spring Shindig
2024-04-20 10:00
Join CHRS at the Alameda Spring Shindig, Saturday, April 20, 12:00 PM-3:00 PM at the Alameda Point Gym and Field. 1101 W Red line Ave, Alameda, CA 94501.
Games, crafts, community vendors (that’s us!!), bounce houses, food, and much more. Come celebrate spring!

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Postponed to 4/20- Surplus Sale and Swap Meet
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00
Postponed to 4/20
Join us for our quarterly surplus sale and swap meet- now on 4/20

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CHRS at Alameda Spring Shindig
2024-04-20 12:00 - 15:00
Join CHRS Saturday April 20, from 12-3 at Alameda Point Gym and Field at 1101 W Red Line Ave., Alameda, CA 94501.
CHRS will be there showcasing our vintage bluetooth enabled radios and doing outreach. If you’d like to volunteer at the event please email Kim Brickman at kim@chrsradio.org, otherwise we hope you will stop by to say hello! There will be games, crafts, community vendors (that’s us!!), bounce houses, food, and much more.

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Volunteer at Estate Clean Out in Santa Clara
2024-04-27 00:00 - 2024-04-28 23:59
CHRS will need a lot of members, especially if you have a truck or large SUV to help with an estate clean out. Please plan to help us in Santa Clara on 4/27-4/28. More information will be added as the details are confirmed.
Address: 1464 MaryAnn Dr., Santa Clara, CA
Bring a mask and gloves if you have them.

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CHRS at Downtown Alameda Spring Market
2024-05-04 12:00 - 17:00
CHRS will be at the inaugural Downtown Alameda Spring Market, an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment experience adjacent to the Park Street corridor. The Spring Market will feature curated vendors & purveyors with goods (like vintage radios) and foods for sale, interactive community booths, live music, spring vibes and tasty beverages for everyone’s enjoyment.

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Ugly Radio Contest
2024-05-11 10:00 - 12:00
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Bring your ugliest radio for a fun contest.
Basic rules:
– Only household radios, no military or ham gear
– Radios should be in the form as designed by the manufacturer ( no obviously broken cases or missing major parts)
– Can be Battery AC AA5’s, portables, consoles or weird foreign sets.
– Radios will be numbered. All participant and observers get 1 vote. If there is a tie, the CHRS ladies present will break the tie (we know they have good taste!).
– Participants should feel free to swap their uglies with other participants OR donate to CHRS for auction or flea market.
Consolation prize for the winner: Ticket for 1st in line at out next “All You Can Eat” Surplus Sale Radio Buffet
Questions?? Reach out to Gilles Vrignaud at gillesvrignaud@yahoo.com
RSVP Here

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Evening with Dan Healy
2024-05-17 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at CHRS for an informal and easy going evening with Dan Healy.
Dan will be taking us through the development of sound during the San Francisco music renaissance. Dan is a recognized San Francisco Sound Legend and pioneered developments that forever changed the world of concert sound and music recording. The audience is welcome to ask questions through the event.
Dan will also briefly go into his extensive radio collection and the art of restoring radios.
To find out more about Dan you can read this article, here.

RSVP here to attend in person on 5/17.
Can’t make the event in person? You can join us via zoom.
Topic: An Evening With Dan Healy
Time: May 17, 2024 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82730929024?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 827 3092 9024
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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CHRS Antique TV Event
2024-05-18 16:30
CHRS Annual TV Event is scheduled as follows:

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024

Time: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Place: CHRS “Radio Central” 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA

Admission is free; lunch will be provided for a modest price.

Presentations and demos really make the day special, so please step up and make a presentation or prepare a demo if you’ve got some ideas. We’re a friendly audience eager to learn what you find interesting about the history of TV. Although the majority of our presentations and demos over the years have been technical, we like to have other kinds of topics as well — stories about manufacturers or the industry in general, stories about networks, working in broadcasting, or any kind of related history. Tell us what you like to collect and why. Or enlighten us with some history about TV shows, events, or milestones. Last year’s lineup of presentations was fantastic — let’s see if we can do the same this year.

Technical demos have been some of the most memorable parts of the event in past years. If you’ve been working on something special you’d like to show, we’re eager to see it.

We’ll also have some space for you to display any special sets you would like to bring along. They can be working (we can provide a video feed for working sets) or non-working.

So mark your calendars and plan to be there on May 18.

Let me know if you plan to attend. If you would like to make a presentation, do a demonstration, or show some sets, let me know so I can begin preparing the day’s schedule.

Feel free to invite others you think may be interested. We’ve grown beyond the Bay Area, and are open to anyone who is interested in traveling to join us. Due to many of your efforts, CHRS has become a major player in the pursuit of TV history and preservation and restoration of early TV equipment. As we continue to gain traction and recognition, it’s natural that our attendance will grow beyond our own neighborhood.

Looking forward to seeing many of you again,

Tom Albrecht
ctalbrecht@yahoo.com
CHRS member
San Jose

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3:29 Saturday Music Experience with Keith Scott
2024-05-25 22:29
Ever since the beginning of (my) time music has been present. Starting with the kitchen AM radio and then branching into the world of FM and high-end audio systems. I knew the sound was better and I loved to watch the needles of the VU meters bounce around. Add several family friends who were piano players (2 were professionals and made money). Thanks to the Internet I’m on a mission to discover amazing music and associated videos. No specific category, and no limits as long as it’s beyond the norm. Some go back over 90 years and some less than a decade.
End the day with 30 minutes of high fidelity with a bit of commentary (not much I promise).
Leave CHRS with a friendly earworm tickling your brain cells and a smile on your face.

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Tube-a-thon
2024-06-01 09:30 - 14:00
We need about 10 volunteers to help us with the backlog of tubes. We are going to be testing, sorting, organizing and setting up boxes in the tube vault. This will be a fun get together to possibly learn something new, help CHRS with organization, spend time with friends, and help the tube folks make headway with their tube intake process!
This event will take place June 1 from about 9:30 or 10 AM until about 2:00 PM. Please email kim@chrsradio.org to let us know you are coming.

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SFAF presents Introduction to DIY
2024-06-02 10:00 - 14:30
IMPORTANT: You will need to register for this event by May 22, 2024 as we’ll need to ship the PCB board and electronics to you. Plus, you’ll need your own soldering station and basic multimeter.
Introduction to DIY – safety considerations, basic electronic parts, soldering techniques, using a multimeter, signal generator, basic scope.
Description:

This is an introductory class for those who want to build and experiment with electronic equipment.First you will learn how to identify parts and solder them on a printed circuit board (PCB).

In the supervised soldering practice you will build a kit of a moving-magnet (MM) phono pre-amplifier.
Soldering alone is not enough, because sometimes you encounter problems with your project.
For that reason, you will also learn how to use basic test equipment.
You will learn how to use a multimeter to measure voltages and calculate current using Ohm’s Law.
You will also learn how to use low-cost signal generator and oscilloscope to test audio circuits.
We will hold two additional online Zoom meetings as part of this class.
Zoom meeting#1
Time: Wednesday 5/29/2024 6-8pm
Topics: 20m Ohm’s Law
20m AC vs DC in audio circuits
20m identifying electronic parts
20m using a multimeter
10m using a signal generator
30m using a basic oscilloscope (scope)
We will have a brief summary of these topics in the class on 6/2 but will not have time for a deep dive.
All registered students are expected to attend this Zoom meeting#1.
If you don’t attend this online class then you’ll be expected to study this material on your own!
Zoom meeting#2
Time: Wednesday 6/19/2024 6-8pm
Topics: completing your phono kit.
Instructions how to complete the kit will be given at the class and assistance will be available on a discussion forum.
This meeting gives you an opportunity to diagnose issues with your kit using your camera and a multimeter.
We will demonstrate to students that own a signal generator and scope how to use them for advanced diagnostics.
Zoom meeting links will be included in your event registration confirmation email.
Fees for this class are $70 for members and $80 for non-members which includes shipping costs, the PCB boards and electronics needed to complete the phono stage – really a bargain! Students will need their own soldering station and multimeter.
Class size is limited, so don’t wait to register for this great class!

Register Now

IMPORTANT: You will need to register for this event by May 22, 2024 as we’ll need to ship the PCB board and electronics to you. Plus, you’ll need your own soldering station and basic multimeter.

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Legendary Station Event
2024-06-06 11:30 - 14:30
Classical KDFC has been named the 2024 Legendary Station by the Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame.
KDFC signed on in 1948 and has held its classical music format for 75 years.
The Broadcast Legends are celebrating this historic and remarkable achievement by throwing a luncheon celebration on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco.
Mingling begins at 11:30 am, lunch is served at noon, and the program begins at 1 pm.
Hear the history of KDFC as told by current and former staff members, many of whom are members of the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame.
RSVP Here

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An Evening with Ben Fong-Torres
2024-06-28 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an evening with Ben Fong-Torres.
About Ben:
Ben Fong-Torres was a writer and editor of Rolling Stone Magazine. He conducted interviews for Rolling Stone of entertainment figures including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, comedian Steve Martin and Linda Ronstadt‘s first cover story in 1975. He also profiled Marvin Gaye, Sly and the Family Stone, Bonnie Raitt, Paul McCartney and Rodney Dangerfield. A Fong-Torres interview with Ray Charles was awarded the Deems Taylor Award for Magazine Writing in 1974.
Fong-Torres was also a rock DJ for San Francisco radio station KSAN-FM in the 1970s. He later hosted a live, weekly entertainment and talk show, Fog City Radio, on NPR affiliate KQED-FM. On television, he is the five-time Emmy Award-winning co-anchor of the Chinese New Year Parade broadcast on KTVU (Fox) in San Francisco.
Ben Fong-Torres. (2024, January 17 ). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Fong-Torres

RSVP here to attend in person on 6/28.

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RADIO DAY BY THE BAY - Live! In Alameda
2024-07-20 08:00 - 15:00
CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR RADIO DAY TICKETS IN ADVANCE
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUCTION CATALOG

The Schedule
Subject To Change

8:00 – 10:00 am – Auction Preview, Auction Paddles for Sale
8:00 – 3:00 pm – Enourmous Surplus Event, Food Trucks, Museum Tours, W6CF, Museum Store
9:00 am – Audience Seating Open
10:00 am – Welcome – Auction Segment 1 – Celeste Perry
11:10 am – Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
11:25 am – Spark Gap Demonstration
11:35 am – Founders Awards
11:40 am – Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
12:40 pm – BARHOF Class of 2024 – Ben Fong-Torres
& Renel Brooks-Moon
1:00 pm – KDFC BARHOF Legendary Station – Dianne Nicolini
1:05 pm – Live Radio Play – Our Miss Brooks “Puppy Love”
1:35 pm – Valerie Anderson – “Sparks in the Ether”
1:45 pm – CHRS Volunteer of the Year
1:50 pm – Dan Ashley Performs
2:10 pm – Auction Segment 2 – Rosie Allen & Jon Bristow
3:15 pm – Good Bye!
Watch Radio Day Live:
Again we will be streaming Radio Day Live as a YouTube Premiere
Meet Our Sponsors:

The City of Alameda

C.Crane – Will be giving away a brand new C.Crane radio…
Every Hour!

AT&T

iHeart Radio
CHRS is thankful for the support from these fine sponsors!.

Where:
CHRS Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA
When:
July 20th, 8am – 3pm
Stay Tuned For Schedule
Who:
Show Hosts:
Terry McGovern & Kim Wonderley
Address By:
Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
BARHOF Announcements:
Ben Fong-Torres & Renel Brooks-Moon
Guest Auctioneers:
Don Bleu
Rosie Lee Allen & Jon Bristow
Musical Entertainment:
Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
KGO-TV’s Dan Ashley
Live Radio Play:
Our Miss Brooks – “Puppy Love” 1951 Comedy
Director:
Peter Finch
Featuring:
Alisa Clancy
Sam Van Zandt
Miranda Wilson
Michael Bennett
Dianne Nicolini
John Evans
Peter Finch
Skip Kashman
Sound:
Dan Healy
Rick Rubin
Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame Guide:
John Evans
Also:
Meet and greet many of your favorite
Radio Hall Of Fame favorites – And if you are in the Radio Hall Of Fame. We want you to come and be introduced and regognized by our hosts Terry McGovern & Kim Wonderley.So, CLICK HERE to RSVP so we can enter your names in the script.
Live Spark Transmission Demonstration:
By Denny Monticelli – See and hear one of the earliest forms of wireless communications.
Author Valerie Anderson
“Sparks In The Ether”
Volunteer of the Year
Who Will it be?
Auction of 104 Lots of Beautiful Antique Radios and More
The auction is full. Our catalog will continue to be updated with comments about condition and starting prices. Check back often!
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUCTION CATALOG
Check out the goods… Our auction radios are ready to go…home with you!

Bidding Details below
Vintage Electronics Surplus Sale
Our yard will be bursting full of vintage gear that needs new homes. Take home a car or truck full!
Tours of CHRS Radio Central Museum
Check Out The Sturgeon – KFRC Remote Broadcast Studio
Food Trucks & Booths:
Tacos
Rock n’ Roll Burgers
Mr. Softee
Signal Coffee
Caramel Corn
Free Parking:
Around the corner at the Alameda High School Lot on Walnut
How Much?
$10 for Adults… For the Whole Day? Yes,What a Deal!
Children under 12 Free.
Tickets at the Door or CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS
About The Auction:
If you are bidding on site you will need an auction paddle. They are $5. If you are not here, you can participate by…
REMOTE BIDDING: If you want to bid on items in our auction, but can’t be at Radio Central July 20th, you can CLICK HERE FOR THE ON-LINE BIDDING FORM.
Read the simple instructions and fill out all required fields. Be sure to include the Lot Numbers and the highest amount you are willing to bid for that lot. During the live auction, a proxy bidder will bid for you up to your maximum. You will be notified as to the results of your bids. If you are the winning bidder, you must pay by PayPal within 24 hours after the close of auction. If payment is not received within 24 hours, the sale is void. All items to be picked up at CHRS Radio Central in Alameda unless other arrangements are made for shipping at bidder’s expense. THE FIRM CUT OFF TIME FOR REGISTERING REMOTE BIDS IS 6PM JULY 18th.
Oh Boy!
Just Added To Radio Day…
Renel Brooks-Moon
Don Bleu
Rosie Lee Allen
Jon Bristow
Over 100 Lots In The Catalog.
More To Come. Check Back Often.
Radio Day Highlights…
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUCTION CATALOG
Check Back Every Week For New Additions
Start Prices TBA

Meet Our Hosts Who Represent 50 Years Of CHRS

Terry McGovern – BARHOF Class Of 2008
And
Kim Wonderley – BARHOF Class Of 2011

Address By Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft

2024 Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced By

Ben Fong-Torres – BARHOF Class Of 2010
&
Renel Brooks-Moon – BARHOF Class Of 2008

Guest Auctioneers:
Don Bleu
BARHOF Class Of 2008
Rosie Lee Allen BARHOF Class Of 2008

Jon Bristow
BARHOF Class Of 2018

Don Neely’s Royal Society Jazz Orcestra

Musical Interlude By KGO-TV’s Dan Ashley

“Our Miss Brooks” Live Radio Play
Directed By Peter Finch – BARHOF Class Of 2014

The KFRC Sturgeon Mobile Broadcast Studio

More Details To Follow – Save The Date – Stay Tuned!
CLICK HERE FOR THE AUCTION CATALOG
The California Historical Radio Society presents Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda 2024, an all-day celebration of all things related to radio and wireless communication. Come listen to live music, a 1951 radio play featuring Bay Area DJ’s, an auction with almost 100 collectible vintage radios, back yard electronics surplus sale, vintage refurbished bluetooth enabled radios for sale, food trucks, and full access to tour the extensive collection of the museum.
The Master of Ceremonies with be Terry McGovern. Mayor Ezzy-Ashcroft will be giving an address. Valerie Anderson will be signing her new book “Sparks in the Ether.” There will be Spark Gap demonstrations. Ben Fong-Torres & Renel Brooks-Moon will be announcing the 2024 Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame class. We will be recognizing the 2024 Legendary Station honoree, KDFC and also the CHRS volunteer of the year, and much much more. You don’t want to miss it!
Thank you to all our sponsors, especially AT&T, C Crane, the City of Alameda, and iHeartMedia.
There’s something for everyone so make sure to bring the whole family on July 20th starting at 8:00AM at 2152 Central Ave, Alameda CA.

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Surplus Sale
2024-07-27 23:00
Keep the party going. Come this Saturday for a backyard surplus sale. Find some more treasurers to take home!

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Stories from Above- Katy Leaver-O'Leary and Michaelynn Meyers Interview
2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00
Stories from Above: The Unique Perspectives of Bay Area Airborne Traffic Reporters

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Event Description: Join us for a captivating evening with Katy Leaver-O’Leary and Michaelynn Meyers, two pioneering women who have held the rare and prestigious role of Airborne Traffic Reporters in the Bay Area. With their unparalleled vantage points, they not only provided traffic updates but also covered breaking news from the sky.
Event Highlights:

Hear firsthand accounts of major events such as the 1989 Earthquake, with Katy Leaver-O’Leary reporting live from the KGO Helicopter.
Discover the challenges and thrills of reporting during the Oakland Hills Firestorm.
Experience the excitement of high-speed police chases and the breathtaking performances of the Blue Angels.
Gain insights into the dynamic world of aerial news reporting and the unique challenges faced by these trailblazing women.

Michaelynn Meyers flew in the iconic KGO Jet Helicopter, while Katy Leaver-O’Leary took to the skies in the KGO Airplane. Their stories will be brought to life in an engaging interview conducted by the award-winning radio and TV journalist, Rosie Lee Allen.
Event Details:

Date: August 2, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM 6:00 doors open and hors d’oeuvres available 6:30 interview start time
Location: The California Historical Radio Society at 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
Admission: Free for members, $10 for non-members

Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and entertained by the extraordinary experiences of these remarkable women. Reserve your spot today!
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The Living New Deal Speaking Event
2024-08-11 01:30
Join CHRS and Professor Richard Walker talking about the Living New Deal project, a research project and online public archive documenting the scope and impact of the New Deal on America. Richard will talk about the legacy of the New Deal and the Living New Deal project to map all New Deal public works and artworks, most of which are still around – a Lost Civilization hiding in plain sight. Richard will provide a few choice examples here in the East Bay to illustrate.
Saturday, August 10, 3:30-5:30 PM at Radio Central.
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"All You Can Eat Radio Buffet" & Swap Meet
2024-08-17 09:00 - 13:00
Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet 8/17/24.
Also, CHRS will host the “All You Can Eat Radio Buffet.” One price gets you in the gate and then take all you can haul!
Saturday, August 17- 9:00-1:00 PM
Swap meet 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
All You Can Eat Radio Buffet
10:00 AM Gates Open
10:00-11:00 $30
11:00-12:00 $20
12:00-1:00 $10
Pay one fee and take all you can haul!

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SFAF hosts Michael Fremer at CHRS
2024-09-14 11:00 - 18:00
The San Francisco Audiophile Foundation will be hosting speaker Michael Fremer at CHRS for two sessions, 10-1 and 2-5. Come be entertained by the most famous name in the vinyl and turntable review world. There will be a fee associated with this event.
From SFAF:

Michael Fremer is back and he’s Mad!

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Two Sessions: Morning 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM & Afternoon 2:00 PM unitl 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Don’t miss our new bonus and exclusive offers listed below

Mad about vinyl that is… It’s been a few years since Michael’s last visit, so we have a lot to catch up on. Micheal is currently the editor of The Tracking Angle and editor at large at The Absolute Sound. He has been a champion of vinyl since the beginning of time. He is one of the world’s foremost experts on analog playback. Fremer has also been a professional comedian, a voice actor (Animalympics, Felix the Cat: The Movie), and supervised the Academy Award-nominated soundtrack to Tron.

He can now add record producer to his CV. He and co-producer Robin Wyatt have released Rufus Reid Presents Caelan Cardello. He’s now working on his second album. This album is in collaboration with Patrick Leanard called “It All Comes Down to Mood” featuring Tony Levin on bass, with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre on guitar & Ian Anderson on flute. It’s mixed by Kevin Killen (U2 etc.). Patrick co- produced “Amused to Death” with Roger Waters. Michael will be bringing a pre-release copy to play for us.

Michael is famous for his candor and is open to any and all questions. He always brings some special sonic treats and unique and eye-opening stories.

Special Bonus for All Attendees: First access to purchase records from the recently donated KFOG record collection

We have been organizing the amazing collection of records that have been donated to the Audiophile Foundation. We will present the first curated selection for purchase at reasonable prices at the event. There will be some high quality pressings and unique offerings available.
Exclusive Offer for Non-Members!

Register for this event and receive a FREE 12-month Audiophile Foundation membership!
Here’s what you’ll get:
– Full access to our website and forums
– Exclusive discounts from Manufacturers
– Receive discounts for Foundation events
– Connect with other members of our community
How it works:
1. Register for the event
2. Receive a unique coupon code
3. Redeem your code for a free one-year membership
Don’t miss out! Explore our Membership Benefits page for more perks.
Important Details:

This offer valid for new members only
Coupon codes are non-transferable
Coupon codes will be sent via email after September 14, 2024
Coupons must be redeemed by October 14, 2024

This is a not to be missed event. There are morning and evening sessions available.

Morning Session Sign Up
Afternoon Session Sign Up

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Cracking the Enigma: The Secret Battlefield of WW2
2024-09-20 18:00 - 20:00
Description of talk:
WW1 was the first war to use radio, which was an enormous advantage on the battlefield. But the weakness of existing manual ciphers meant every country now had their secret messages broken by the enemy! This vulnerability was the driving force for the invention of more advanced machine ciphers and was the beginning of crypto warfare. The Enigma machine was invented during this time and was the first cipher device to use electricity. So, radio was directly responsible for the resulting explosion of crypto warfare, which continues to this day.

The Nazis used the Enigma in WW2 and had the utmost confidence in the secrecy of their messages, despite evidence of enemy codebreaking. The story of Allied codebreaking during WW2 is a story of innovation, intrigue, and deception. The success of cracking the Enigma was kept secret for 41 years, until 1974, despite tens of thousands of people working on the effort in the UK and US. This secrecy is especially incredible for us living in the age of the internet, WikiLeaks, and Edward Snowden. Over 35,000 Enigma machines were manufactured, but only 400 exist today.
Ralph Simpson Bio:
Ralph Simpson worked in the computer industry for 32 years, working for IBM and Cisco Systems. He started as a systems engineer for large mainframe computers and held a variety of technical and management roles, including authoring an IBM Technical Manual on redundant systems. He retired as Senior Director for Service Strategy at Cisco Systems, with responsibility for 2,500 engineers.

Ralph is now retired and volunteers at History San Jose and the Computer History Museum. He wrote a book on cipher history called, Crypto Wars: 2000 Years of Cipher Evolution. He is also an avid collector of cipher machines, which you can see on his website, CipherHistory.com.
Authentic and working German Enigma machine from 1941 & Ralph Simpson in his “home museum”

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CHRS at West Is Best
2024-09-29 15:00 - 18:00
CHRS will be at the West is Best Alameda event. Contact Kim Brickman to volunteer.
kim@chrsradio.org
https://www.westalamedabusiness.com/west-is-best

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