Join the California Historical Radio Society for a special afternoon with Bay Area radio personality and author Don Sainte-Johnn as he shares stories, memories, and behind-the-scenes insights from the world of legendary Bay Area broadcasting. Drawing from his experiences in radio and his recently published book, Don will explore the history and culture of stations…
Join us on July 18 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio and wireless communication. Radio Day by the Bay Event Program Join us for the 22nd Annual Radio Day by the Bay: LIVE in Alameda! Hosted by Terry McGovern and Holly Quan. This…
CHRS is hosting our first amateur radio licensing exam. In order to sign up or to find out more information, please use the QR code above or email [email protected]. After you pass your exam, come check out the CHRS amateur radio station W6CF and make your first contacts!
View all camps About the Camp Dive into the exciting world of electronics, radios, and wireless communications at our CHRS Summer Camp! This hands-on program is designed for students in grades 6-10 to explore the fundamentals of these technologies through engaging activities and projects. Learn from experienced professionals and gain practical skills that will spark…
Get ready to tune in and turn on your curiosity! In this month’s Sound Bites, participants will build their very own working radio. With guidance from our instructors, kids will explore the basics of how radios work while assembling a hands-on kit they can take home. Along the way, they’ll discover how invisible radio waves…
More details to come.Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.
More details to come.Tickets are $10 for non-members and free for members. Please select and checkout based on your membership status below. There will be no physical tickets to the event.
CHRS will be exhibiting at the Bay Area Maker Faire this September. Stay tuned for more information and make sure to mark your calendar for: Friday 10-3 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 10-5 We will need many volunteers for this event, so reach out the Kim Brickman to find out how you can help.
Juniors will learn how detectives and investigators use coded communication by exploring the history of Morse code and creating a custom beaded bracelet or keychain that spells out a secret message in dots and dashes. This hands-on activity strengthens observation, pattern recognition, and problem-solving skills while introducing participants to one of history’s earliest wireless communication…
Cadettes will bring stories to life by creating and performing a radio play, using voice, expression, and stage presence to captivate an audience. This workshop will help Cadettes to strengthen vocal projection, body language, presentation confidence, and storytelling skills as they rehearse, refine, and perform their finished production. Cadettes will earn and receive the Public…