Are you curious about how vintage radios work but feel intimidated by all the technical jargon? This engaging and accessible session is designed especially for non-technical enthusiasts who want to learn the basics of radio restoration without needing prior electronics experience. Presented in a fun, “cooking-show” style format, our instructor demonstrates the step-by-step process of…
LIVE 105 NAMED LEGENDARY STATION OF THE YEAR 2026 The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame (BARHOF) just announced that Audacy’s Live 105 (KITS FM) in San Francisco has been named Legendary Station of the Year for 2026. Live 105 launched in 1986, pioneering a modern rock format that built a loyal audience…
Join us at CHRS for our first swap meet and surplus sale of the year. Bring your electronics items for a parking lot swap meet and electronics sale. Setup begins at 8:00 AM and sales open at 9:00 AM. CHRS will be offering a lot of vintage audio on cassettes and reels at this event…
Dots and dashes come to life at CHRS! Join us for a fun, hands-on activity where young visitors will learn the basics of Morse code, which is one of the earliest forms of electronic communication, and put that knowledge to work by creating a personalized Morse code keychain using beads. This drop-in workshop is designed…
A Musical Afternoon with Virtuoso Saxophonist Jerome Sabbagh This President's Day, Jerome Sabbagh, virtuoso saxophonist, audiophile and founder of Analog Tone Factory will talk about his journey to start his own analog record label, how he records and engineers his music, and digital and analog recording techniques. Jerome will play live music with comparisons to some of…
Fast-paced action meets broadcast history in this one-of-a-kind collaboration! Join Bay Area Derby and CHRS for an unforgettable afternoon that brings together the high-energy excitement of live roller derby with the charm and innovation of vintage radio. This event will feature thrilling roller derby action alongside a vintage radio auction, showcasing unique and collectible radios…
Join us at CHRS for a conversation with Dr. Eugene Schoenfeld, better known to generations of Bay Area listeners as Dr. Hip of KSAN-FM. In the late 1960s and 1970s, Dr. Hip became a defining voice of San Francisco’s underground radio scene, offering candid, controversial, and often provocative advice on topics rarely discussed openly on…
The March Sound Bites event will focus on podcasting and radio presenting. Come record yourself talking into a microphone! This drop-in workshop is designed especially for kids and teens. No prior experience is needed, and participants can stop by anytime during the two-hour window. Stay tuned for more information. This event is part of the…
CHRS is collaborating with Retro Roadshow to put on an amazing event around Sci-Fi, radio and vintage electronics. We will begin with 45 minutes of presentation then time for people to explore the exhibits. Retro Roadshow is a hands-on pop-up museum celebrating vintage technology, featuring a curated, fully-functional collection of classic personal computers, video game consoles,…
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