Upcoming Events
Radio Repair for the Non-technical
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…
Live 105 Legendary Station
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…
Swap Meet and Surplus Sale
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…
Sound Bite Event- Morse Code
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…
Radios & Roller Derby Event
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…
2026 CHRS TV Event
📺 Calling All TV Enthusiasts! 🎥 Mark your calendars for May 23, 2026 10:00 AM and join us for a day of fascinating presentations, vintage television history, and great company! As usual, this will be a morning and afternoon event, including…
Broadcasting and Podcasting Summer Camp 2026
About the Camp Join us for an incredible week at the CHRS Broadcasting & Podcasting Camp! This unique program offers students the chance to learn from seasoned industry professionals. Collaborate with peers to create and produce content using professional and…
Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda 2026
We can’t wait to announce more details for Radio Day By the Bay -Live! in Alameda 2026. Join us on July 18 at the California Historical Radio Society’s Radio Central in Alameda for our annual festival and celebration of radio’s…
Electronics & Wireless Communications Summer Camp 2026
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…
Past Events
Surplus Sale
Keep the party going. Come this Saturday for a backyard surplus sale. Find some more treasurers to take home!
RADIO DAY BY THE BAY – Live! In Alameda
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…
An Evening with Ben Fong-Torres
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…
Legendary Station Event
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…
SFAF presents Introduction to DIY
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…
Tube-a-thon
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…