California Historical Radio Society

Volunteer Day at Radio Central
2015-07-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-07-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-07-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-07-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-06-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-06-13 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-05-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 2 more dates
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Field Day at Radio Central
2015-06-27 11:00 - 16:00
IT’S FIELD DAY AT RADIO CENTRAL
You’re Invited to Participate!

QST QST QST de W6CF — CHRS is going back on the air on Amateur Radio Field Day, with the Maxwell Memorial Station W6CF (ol’ “Chicken Feathers”). Starting at 11 AM, Saturday, June 27, at Radio Central in Alameda. CHRS hams will operate on standard ham bands and also on VHF two meters FM. Clubs and others all over America will join this party on the air, the ARRL’s national emergency preparedness exercise. ARRL has been sponsoring this Field Day weekend since the early 1930s.Everyone is invited to participate. Set up help needed. Licensed hams can operate the transmitters. This is a good opportunity to review some of the historic amateur radio gear now in the new mobile storage as well. This is a good way to learn about amateur radio and its history. CHRS is working towards a large station for W6CF, with operating vintage equipment and interpretive displays. Much of the collection of amateur radio materials in the library is now being reshelved and will be accessible. 73 de K6VK.

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KPEN 2015 BARHOF INDUCION LUNCHEON
2015-06-16 11:30 - 15:00
On Tuesday, June 16th, at 11:30 am, CHRS and the Bay Area Broadcast Legends will feature the induction of KPEN into BARHOF as the Legendary Station for 2015. Come join the celebration as KPEN founders James Gabbert and Gary Gielow take the stage. Ben Fong-Torres will moderate a discussion about this historical station by the men who created it. The stories Gary and Jim have to tell will be fascinating. Join the Legends as they host the BARHOF Legendary Station induction as part of their Spring Luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel Berkeley Marina, 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA 94710. Tickets are $47.25 for a great lunch and event. For tickets visit: http://www.broadcastlegends.com

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Vintage Radio Swap Meet & Volunteer Day at Radio Central
2015-06-06 08:00 - 15:00
CHRS VINTAGE RADIO SWAP MEET
AT RADIO CENTRAL TOMORROW

June 6th
8 AM set up
9 AM start time
No Sellers Fee
Membership Must Be Current to Sell
Membership Not Required for One Time Sellers

The Place: 2152 Central Avenue, Alameda. All CHRS meet rules apply. This most important rule takes priority. 2152 Central Avenue is in a mixed use residential neighborhood. People live in adjacent properties. So…

Rule #1 at Radio Central:

PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEW NEIGHBORS AND BE AS QUIET AS POSSIBLE… ESPECIALLY EARLY IN THE MORNING.

We do not want to make a bad impression as everyone in Alameda has been very nice to CHRS.
2. Set up no earlier than 8 AM.
3. Cover your items until 9 AM.
4. Any pre 9 AM commerce means buyer and seller will be asked to leave.
5. Your Membership must be current to sell.
6. One time only sellers need not be Members.
7. There is No sellers fee… but donations are gladly accepted.

VOLUNTEER DAY TOMORROW

JUNE 6TH AT RADIO CENTRAL after the MEET

Become a part of the elite group of volunteers who are helping to create our West Coast Center devoted to Radio. There are always things to do around our historic building that will enable CHRS to progress on our quest to someday have an ‘Opening Day Celebration’ at the New CHRS Radio Central. Until that time… every Saturday and some weekdays too, we work hard toward our goals. So, join us and volunteer for CHRS. You will be glad you did. By the way, there is always lunch involved. Join us at 2152 Central Avenue in lovely Alameda for big radio fun!
Tomorrow we need help:

Preparation of Auction Radios is now a priority
Re-shelving the Maxwell Library
Moving items into the new Storage Sytem
Rearranging the building to prepare for auction display
Our back yard needs a good clean up and leveling of soil
The small garden shed needs prep work for painting
And there is much cleaning to do in the building

Please come by! We need your assistance.

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Radio Cabinet Workshop #1 - Postponed
2015-04-25 09:30 - 12:00
Check back for re-scheduled date. This first class will be low on technique as that represents skills best learned by doing. Subsequent classes will be workshop oriented where students will bring in their own radios to be worked on under the guidance of our instructors. Members may bring in radios to the first class for assessment by our instructors after lunchtime, but no supervised work will take place. This class will also held in the backyard of Radio Central.

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Volunteer Day at Radio Central
2015-04-25 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-04-18 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-04-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-04-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2015-03-28 09:00 - 17:00
Help CHRS build Radio Central… The West Coast Educational Center for all things RADIO!

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Overview and Introduction to Cabinet Restoration
2015-04-11 09:30 - 12:00
The first class will be classroom style with example radios drawn from the collection. Attendees will learn a three step method in which an important first choice is made as to pursue restoration, preservation or conservation. The class will include assessment of the existing finish and a strategy for proceeding that allows for rework if you don’t like the results. Our instructors will also go over the materials needed to be successful and how to use them safely. Emphasis will be on wood cabinets but Bakelite, plastic and metal will be covered too. A short handout will be provided.
This class is free and available only to fully paid-up members. It will take place in the open backyard at Radio Central so there will be no restriction on class size. Seating will be provided and Q&A will be encouraged. There is ample parking in the adjacent lot.

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Volunteer Day at Radio Central
2015-03-14 09:00 - 15:00
Help CHRS build Radio Central… The West Coast Educational Center for all things RADIO! Also 2nd chance flea market.

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CHRS Pre Spring Auction & Electronics Flea Market
2015-03-07 09:00 - 16:00
Yes, it’s fundraising time for CHRS. March 7th we will feature an auction of vintage radios, Hi-Fi gear and more. Also CHRS will feature one of our GIGANTIC Electronics Flea Market. There is something for everyone including vintage radios, speakers, Hi-Fi gear, turntables, ham gear, test equipment, parts and tubes.
FLEA MARKET AND AUCTION PREVIEW AT 9 AM.
AUCTION BEGINS AT 11 AM.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS AND CATALOG. Check back often as the catalog will be constantly updated.

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Volunteer Day at Radio Central in Alameda
2015-02-28 09:00 - 15:00
Come by and lend a hand as we prepare for our Auction and Electronics Flea Market coming up on March 7th. We have radios to shine up, test and repair. Flea market items to clean and move and a very old building that needs a good cleaning.

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Volunteer Day at Radio Central in Alameda
2015-02-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-01-31 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-01-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-01-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2015-01-10 09:00 - 15:00
Come by and lend a hand as we turn out 114 year old building into the West Coast Center devoted to all things… Radio.

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Vintage Radio Swap Meet at Radio Central in Alameda
2015-02-14 08:00 - 15:00
Pick up a nice radio for your Valentine.
We have a new and most important rule that takes priority:
2152 Central Avenue is in a mixed use residential neighborhood. People live in adjacent properties. So…
Rule #1 at Radio Central. PLEASE RESPECT OUR NEW NEIGHBORS AND BE AS QUIET AS POSSIBLE… ESPECIALLY EARLY IN THE MORNING. We do not want to make a bad 1st impression as everyone in Alameda has been very nice to CHRS.
2. Set up no earlier than 8 AM.
3. Cover your items until 9 AM.
4. Any pre 9 AM commerce means buyer and seller will be asked to leave.
5. Your Membership must be current to sell.
6. One time only sellers need not be Members.
7. There is No sellers fee… but donations are gladly accepted.
After the swap meet we will continue our volunteer work.

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Volunteer Day at Radio Central in Alameda / Swap Meet Posponed 'till Feb. 14
2015-02-07 09:00 - 15:00
Due to the forecast for big rain Saturday, our meet is postponed 1 week until Saturday, February 14th. Pick up a nice radio for your Valentine.
Come by Saturday for inside work and lend a hand as we turn out 114 year old building into the West Coast Center devoted to all things… Radio.
Also Directors Meeting.

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