California Historical Radio Society

CHRS at Downtown Alameda Spring Market
2024-05-04 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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
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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.
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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!
RSVP here.

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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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CHRS at Alameda Pride
2024-10-05 12:00 - 17:00
Join CHRS as a booth vendor for the Alameda Pride event.

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From Palace Hotel to the Pacific: The Rise of Maritime Coastal Radio Station KPH
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on October 11, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to learn about the Rise of KPH.

The history of Maritime Coastal Radio Station KPH is also the history of the development of radio communications.
KPH started as station “PH” at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco in 1905 and as radio communications technology developed the station followed that advancing technology until technology itself put KPH out of business.
This history presentation will be provided by Bill Ruck. Bill is a member of the Maritime Radio Historical Society and is active in keeping this station on the air.
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Bill Ruck Biography
Bill Ruck is a Third-Generation Native San Franciscan and has always been interested in radio, starting in grade school with the proverbial crystal set. He graduated to his father’s Hallicrafters SX-42 and quickly became a SWL staying up all night. He served in the U.S. Navy as an AT2. While still on active duty at NAS Alameda he started hanging out at radio stations including KJAZ.
After his active duty, Bill attended the adult Radio-TV Class at John A. O’Connell Vocational School in San Francisco. He became the Assistant Instructor until Proposition 13 eliminated adult programs. He began working at KFOG as Engineering Manager in 1978. KFOG later added KNBR; and later more stations. He also helped put KUSF on the air including assembling a composite 3 kW FM transmitter from parts. Bill has always been interested in the history of radio. When recruited to join the KPH Project there was little arm-twisting involved because one of Bill’s high school friends worked there in the 70’s and they would hang out at the KPH receive site in Point Reyes.
He has been a member of the Maritime Radio Historical Society for almost 20 years which operates, maintains, and interprets historic Maritime Coastal Station KPH. Today Bill still is active in broadcast radio, radio communications, and radio history.
Bill is a Fellow of the California Historical Radio Society in Preservation and inducted into the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame. He is a member of CHRS, IEEE, SBE, AES, and AWA. He is the Chair of the Northern California Frequency Coordinating Committee.
Bill in front of the PW-15 Transmitter

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Stan Bunger Book Signing Event
2024-10-25 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on October 25, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM.
Meet Stan Bunger and be the first to get a signed copy of his newly released book, “Mornings with Madden.”
Mornings with Madden: My Radio Life with an American Legend- by Stan Bunger
An intimate and freewheeling portrait of John Madden through the NFL legend’s own words
John Madden is synonymous with football. He was the television face and voice of the nation’s most popular sport, the namesake of its best-selling sports video game, and the man with the highest career winning percentage of any NFL coach.
​Despite his international fame, there was a side of Madden known only to those who listened to morning radio broadcasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. That’s where Madden grew up, lived, and died. It’s where for decades he found joy in a daily chat with his hometown radio station: a chance to unwind, tell stories, and impart his own brand of wit and wisdom.
In Mornings With Madden, Stan Bunger—the man most often on the other side of the mic—illuminates this larger-than-life figure, drawing upon memories of more than fifteen years of daily broadcasts, backed up by thousands of recordings of those conversations. Readers who adored Madden’s football acumen and quirky personality on NFL broadcasts will get to know the father, husband, bad golfer, dog owner, lover of roadside diners, and philosopher whose personality dominated our radio chats.
Featuring moving reflections alongside Madden’s own words, this is a treasure trove of wry observations, self-deprecating humor, clear-eyed thinking about sports and society, and the “Maddenisms” that endeared the legendary coach to millions.
Join CHRS welcoming Stan on October 25 from 6-8 PM. This event is free to the public, but please RSVP here so we will have enough books available for those who wish to purchase a copy.

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Radio Repair Workshop
2024-10-26 10:00 - 15:00
We are offering a basic radio repair workshop. If you are interested in participating please email Denny Monticelli to be added to the waitlist.
dennis.monticelli@gmail.com

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War of the Worlds Listening Event
2024-10-26 15:00 - 16:15
Join us on October 26, 2024 from 3:00-4:15 PM at the California Historical Radio Society for a special Halloween event! Step back in time and experience Orson Welles’ legendary 1938 broadcast of War of the Worlds just as listeners did more than 80 years ago. Gather around an authentic vintage console radio and be transported to the era of classic radio drama. Hear the broadcast that captivated and terrified a nation, surrounded by the nostalgic sound of a beautifully restored radio. Perfect for Halloween, this immersive event will leave you with a thrilling sense of history and mystery. Popcorn will be provided. Don’t miss this unique journey into radio’s golden age!

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1 on 1 Interview with Brian Copeland
2024-11-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on November 8, 2024 from 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM to hear from Brian Copeland.
We are excited to continue our 1 on 1 interview series with actor, comedian, radio talk show host, playwright, and author, Brian Copeland. He will be interviewed by award winning radio and television journalist, Rosie Lee Allen. Join us not only for an interview, but also to purchase a signed copy of Brian’s new book. We hope to see you there.

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Vintage Electronics Sale and Swap Meet
2024-11-09 09:00
Mark your calendar to bring your items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale 11/9/24.
Saturday, November 9- 9:00-1:00 PM
Swap meet 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
No sales before 9:00 AM
For questions email
rachel@chrsradio.org

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CHRS hosts El Cerrito High School
2024-11-13 11:00 - 14:00
CHRS will be hosting the students of El Cerrito High School for a tour and to record on our equipment! If you would like to volunteer to help give tours please contact Kim Brickman. Time is TBD.

kim@chrsradio.org

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San Francisco Audiophile Foundation Holiday Party
2024-12-08 15:00 - 18:00
CHRS reserved for the SFAF Holiday Party.
More information to come.

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CHRS Holiday Party
2024-12-14 11:30 - 13:30
Join us at Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 on December 14, 2024.
The annual CHRS Members Holiday Party is scheduled for December 14. This potluck event will include great food, community, and a general membership update from the Board of Directors. Visit Radio Central and see what’s new.

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3D Printing Demonstration
2025-01-11 13:15 - 14:00
Discover the exciting possibilities of 3D printing in this introductory demonstration. Perfect for beginners, this session will explore the basics of 3D printing technology, including how digital designs are transformed into physical objects. This class will demonstrate a 3D printer, software, materials, and techniques, offering an understanding of the process and its potential applications for CHRS members. Whether you’re simply curious or considering diving into 3D printing yourself, this demonstration is an excellent way to get started. This class is free for members, but please RSVP here or send an email to rachel@chrsradio.org to reserve your space.

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SFAF Presents: Linkwitz Audio & Playback Design Presentation
2025-01-11 15:00 - 17:00
Join us at the California Historical Radio Society building in Alameda, CA, to hear a presentation with Andreas Koch, DSD pioneer and renowned founder of Playback Designs, and Dr. Frank Brenner of Linkwitz Lab.
Andreas and Frank will assemble a super system with a Playback Designs reference digital front end, and the latest Linkwitz Lab LX521.4MG “The Reference” speakers powered with the all analog PowerBox 6pro NCore precision LX521 active crossover and amplifiers.
Will this be the best digital sound you have ever heard?

It should be noted that the same Linkwitz Lab LX521.4MG model that will be used at our event was featured in an article published by The Absolute Sound, “Addressing Issues with Audio Believability: An Experiment”. The experiment seeks to explore issues that can occur along the entire path of the recording chain to your ear/brain.
This in-person event is open to Audiophile Foundation members and the public. Registration is required. This event is limited to 40 seats, so register early to secure your reservation.
Carpooling is recommended.
To anyone who needs a ride or can provide one: Members can visit our Event Rideshare Forum to arrange a ride to the event. Non-members can email Contact@audiophilefoundation.org, and we will put you in touch with other attendees in your area.

Register Today

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Mastic Center Tour
2025-01-13 10:00 - 12:00
Come help docent while the Mastic Seniors take a tour of CHRS. There will be about 40 visitors touring CHRS. Reach out to Rachel, rachel@chrsradio.org or Kim Brickman, kim@chrsradio.org to begin training as a docent or to take a group yourself.

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