California Historical Radio Society
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The California Historical Radio Society (CHRS) promotes the restoration and preservation of vintage audio 📻
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The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/f360c767030d...
Highlights:
➡️ Watch an Evening with Peter Finch on YouTube! 📺
➡️ Join Ben Fong-Torres & Friends at our Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ New CHRS Journal Ready for Mailing! 📪
mailchi.mp/f360c767030d...
Highlights:
➡️ Watch an Evening with Peter Finch on YouTube! 📺
➡️ Join Ben Fong-Torres & Friends at our Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ New CHRS Journal Ready for Mailing! 📪
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the California Historical Radio Society and the Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame! 🍁 🦃
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the California Historical Radio Society and the Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame! 🍁 🦃
We have space for 14 more $500 bricks! 🧱
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Be a part of Alameda’s Radio Central – adopt your brick today! 😁
californiahistoricalradio.com/support/dona...
Be a part of Alameda’s Radio Central – adopt your brick today! 😁
November 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We have space for 14 more $500 bricks! 🧱
californiahistoricalradio.com/support/dona...
Be a part of Alameda’s Radio Central – adopt your brick today! 😁
californiahistoricalradio.com/support/dona...
Be a part of Alameda’s Radio Central – adopt your brick today! 😁
“New Admiral Color - Only $249.95!”
November 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
“New Admiral Color - Only $249.95!”
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Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Kevin Pontius - Mountain View, CA
➡️ Sheng Liang - Los Altos Hills, CA
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Kevin Pontius - Mountain View, CA
➡️ Sheng Liang - Los Altos Hills, CA
November 25, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Kevin Pontius - Mountain View, CA
➡️ Sheng Liang - Los Altos Hills, CA
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Kevin Pontius - Mountain View, CA
➡️ Sheng Liang - Los Altos Hills, CA
Our California Historical Radio Society Fall/Winter 2025 Journal is ready for mailing! 📬
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Secure your copy and join CHRS today - only $40 a year!
californiahistoricalradio.com/membershipwo...
Secure your copy and join CHRS today - only $40 a year!
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Our California Historical Radio Society Fall/Winter 2025 Journal is ready for mailing! 📬
californiahistoricalradio.com/membershipwo...
Secure your copy and join CHRS today - only $40 a year!
californiahistoricalradio.com/membershipwo...
Secure your copy and join CHRS today - only $40 a year!
A very special thank you to The American Association of University Women (AAUW) for swinging by Radio Central for a tour! 😊
November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A very special thank you to The American Association of University Women (AAUW) for swinging by Radio Central for a tour! 😊
Introducing the world of FM stereo to the SF Bay Area, Gary Gielow and James Gabbert’s KPEN pioneered the space!
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Packed with technological and programming innovations alike, start your fall reading season right by ordering “Story of KPEN” today!
californiahistoricalradio.com/shop/kpen-st...
Packed with technological and programming innovations alike, start your fall reading season right by ordering “Story of KPEN” today!
November 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Introducing the world of FM stereo to the SF Bay Area, Gary Gielow and James Gabbert’s KPEN pioneered the space!
californiahistoricalradio.com/shop/kpen-st...
Packed with technological and programming innovations alike, start your fall reading season right by ordering “Story of KPEN” today!
californiahistoricalradio.com/shop/kpen-st...
Packed with technological and programming innovations alike, start your fall reading season right by ordering “Story of KPEN” today!
Radio Central has #AI (as-is)!
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
November 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Radio Central has #AI (as-is)!
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
“A New Standard of Television Picture Quality - Zenith Glare-Ban Black Tube TV!”
November 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
“A New Standard of Television Picture Quality - Zenith Glare-Ban Black Tube TV!”
Featuring 50 years of service, including 18 years as KFOG’s News Director, Peter Finch’s esteemed career also includes roles at KMEL, KGO, and now KCBS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bMV...
Courtesy of Dave Billeci, hear Peter tell his story!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bMV...
Courtesy of Dave Billeci, hear Peter tell his story!
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Featuring 50 years of service, including 18 years as KFOG’s News Director, Peter Finch’s esteemed career also includes roles at KMEL, KGO, and now KCBS.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bMV...
Courtesy of Dave Billeci, hear Peter tell his story!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bMV...
Courtesy of Dave Billeci, hear Peter tell his story!
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/f360c767030d...
Highlights:
➡️ Watch an Evening with Peter Finch on YouTube! 📺
➡️ Join Ben Fong-Torres & Friends at our Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ New CHRS Journal Ready for Mailing! 📪
mailchi.mp/f360c767030d...
Highlights:
➡️ Watch an Evening with Peter Finch on YouTube! 📺
➡️ Join Ben Fong-Torres & Friends at our Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ New CHRS Journal Ready for Mailing! 📪
November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/f360c767030d...
Highlights:
➡️ Watch an Evening with Peter Finch on YouTube! 📺
➡️ Join Ben Fong-Torres & Friends at our Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ New CHRS Journal Ready for Mailing! 📪
mailchi.mp/f360c767030d...
Highlights:
➡️ Watch an Evening with Peter Finch on YouTube! 📺
➡️ Join Ben Fong-Torres & Friends at our Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ New CHRS Journal Ready for Mailing! 📪
This past Veterans Day, CHRS had the great privilege of hosting 15 members from the East Bay and San Francisco chapters from the California Council for the Blind.
Thank you for paying us a visit! 😊
Thank you for paying us a visit! 😊
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This past Veterans Day, CHRS had the great privilege of hosting 15 members from the East Bay and San Francisco chapters from the California Council for the Blind.
Thank you for paying us a visit! 😊
Thank you for paying us a visit! 😊
Join CHRS for our Holiday Party at Alameda’s Veteran’s Hall December 13! 🎁
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/holida...
RSVP today to secure yourself a catered lunch alongside an afternoon of warm community, conversation, and holiday cheer.
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/holida...
RSVP today to secure yourself a catered lunch alongside an afternoon of warm community, conversation, and holiday cheer.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Join CHRS for our Holiday Party at Alameda’s Veteran’s Hall December 13! 🎁
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/holida...
RSVP today to secure yourself a catered lunch alongside an afternoon of warm community, conversation, and holiday cheer.
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/holida...
RSVP today to secure yourself a catered lunch alongside an afternoon of warm community, conversation, and holiday cheer.
Looking to add some personality to your holiday party? 🤔
Book CHRS’ Great Room in Alameda!
Full of character (and easy parking), Radio Central is currently accepting RSVPs for holiday parties, birthday bashes, wedding receptions, and more.
Email [email protected] to book! ✉️
Book CHRS’ Great Room in Alameda!
Full of character (and easy parking), Radio Central is currently accepting RSVPs for holiday parties, birthday bashes, wedding receptions, and more.
Email [email protected] to book! ✉️
November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Looking to add some personality to your holiday party? 🤔
Book CHRS’ Great Room in Alameda!
Full of character (and easy parking), Radio Central is currently accepting RSVPs for holiday parties, birthday bashes, wedding receptions, and more.
Email [email protected] to book! ✉️
Book CHRS’ Great Room in Alameda!
Full of character (and easy parking), Radio Central is currently accepting RSVPs for holiday parties, birthday bashes, wedding receptions, and more.
Email [email protected] to book! ✉️
“Because I Love You!”
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
“Because I Love You!”
Radio Central has #AI (as-is)!
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
November 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Radio Central has #AI (as-is)!
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
👋
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ C. John Skeer - Brisbane, CA
➡️ Nicolette Vandendries - San Jose, CA
➡️ Vince Donovan - Oakland, CA
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ C. John Skeer - Brisbane, CA
➡️ Nicolette Vandendries - San Jose, CA
➡️ Vince Donovan - Oakland, CA
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ C. John Skeer - Brisbane, CA
➡️ Nicolette Vandendries - San Jose, CA
➡️ Vince Donovan - Oakland, CA
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ C. John Skeer - Brisbane, CA
➡️ Nicolette Vandendries - San Jose, CA
➡️ Vince Donovan - Oakland, CA
“The Sony Pluggable or Portable - for Rain or Shine!”
November 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“The Sony Pluggable or Portable - for Rain or Shine!”
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/9d8e723b7887...
Highlights:
➡️ Two Events This Saturday, November 15! 📆
➡️ Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ Stories from Sam! 💬
mailchi.mp/9d8e723b7887...
Highlights:
➡️ Two Events This Saturday, November 15! 📆
➡️ Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ Stories from Sam! 💬
November 14, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/9d8e723b7887...
Highlights:
➡️ Two Events This Saturday, November 15! 📆
➡️ Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ Stories from Sam! 💬
mailchi.mp/9d8e723b7887...
Highlights:
➡️ Two Events This Saturday, November 15! 📆
➡️ Holiday Party December 13! 🎁
➡️ Stories from Sam! 💬
👋
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Mike Patterson/N6JGA - Walnut Creek, CA
➡️ Jon Gavin - Pleasanton, CA
➡️ Jacoby - Pleasant Hill, CA
➡️ Robert Ade - Alameda, CA
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Mike Patterson/N6JGA - Walnut Creek, CA
➡️ Jon Gavin - Pleasanton, CA
➡️ Jacoby - Pleasant Hill, CA
➡️ Robert Ade - Alameda, CA
November 14, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Mike Patterson/N6JGA - Walnut Creek, CA
➡️ Jon Gavin - Pleasanton, CA
➡️ Jacoby - Pleasant Hill, CA
➡️ Robert Ade - Alameda, CA
Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members:
➡️ Mike Patterson/N6JGA - Walnut Creek, CA
➡️ Jon Gavin - Pleasanton, CA
➡️ Jacoby - Pleasant Hill, CA
➡️ Robert Ade - Alameda, CA
Radio Central has #AI (as-is)!
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Radio Central has #AI (as-is)!
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
californiahistoricalradio.com/2025/01/as-i...
Shop surplus radios, test equipment, and more at special prices.
As-is (hence the name), cash only, no reserves.
New items coming, check back often!
Contact Rachel Lee at [email protected] for pickup.
Come see our Scott Philharmonic at Radio Central! 👀
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Open Wed and Sat from 10 AM to 3 PM!
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Open Wed and Sat from 10 AM to 3 PM!
November 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Come see our Scott Philharmonic at Radio Central! 👀
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Open Wed and Sat from 10 AM to 3 PM!
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Open Wed and Sat from 10 AM to 3 PM!
CHRS is now on the Zeffy fundraising platform! 👏
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
100% of all donations made through Zeffy are delivered straight to us!
Thank you for your contributions, and for all your help in our mission to bring the past to life!
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
100% of all donations made through Zeffy are delivered straight to us!
Thank you for your contributions, and for all your help in our mission to bring the past to life!
November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
CHRS is now on the Zeffy fundraising platform! 👏
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
100% of all donations made through Zeffy are delivered straight to us!
Thank you for your contributions, and for all your help in our mission to bring the past to life!
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
100% of all donations made through Zeffy are delivered straight to us!
Thank you for your contributions, and for all your help in our mission to bring the past to life!
Welcome Michelle Carney! 👋
As the newest CHRS Board of Directors member, Michelle is a dedicated Alameda volunteer with experience as a Stanford lecturer, computational neuroscience researcher, ham radio operator, and nonprofit leader.
We look forward to having her help CHRS grow! 😊
As the newest CHRS Board of Directors member, Michelle is a dedicated Alameda volunteer with experience as a Stanford lecturer, computational neuroscience researcher, ham radio operator, and nonprofit leader.
We look forward to having her help CHRS grow! 😊
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Welcome Michelle Carney! 👋
As the newest CHRS Board of Directors member, Michelle is a dedicated Alameda volunteer with experience as a Stanford lecturer, computational neuroscience researcher, ham radio operator, and nonprofit leader.
We look forward to having her help CHRS grow! 😊
As the newest CHRS Board of Directors member, Michelle is a dedicated Alameda volunteer with experience as a Stanford lecturer, computational neuroscience researcher, ham radio operator, and nonprofit leader.
We look forward to having her help CHRS grow! 😊
Join us November 15 at 6 PM as CHRS and BARHOF 2014 radio luminary Peter Finch shares his story!
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/peter-...
A distinguished figure in Bay Area radio, Peter Finch sparked the creation of KFOG’s legenday “Fog Files.” 🌉
RSVP today!
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/peter-...
A distinguished figure in Bay Area radio, Peter Finch sparked the creation of KFOG’s legenday “Fog Files.” 🌉
RSVP today!
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join us November 15 at 6 PM as CHRS and BARHOF 2014 radio luminary Peter Finch shares his story!
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/peter-...
A distinguished figure in Bay Area radio, Peter Finch sparked the creation of KFOG’s legenday “Fog Files.” 🌉
RSVP today!
californiahistoricalradio.com/event/peter-...
A distinguished figure in Bay Area radio, Peter Finch sparked the creation of KFOG’s legenday “Fog Files.” 🌉
RSVP today!