California Historical Radio Society
@calradiohistory.bsky.social
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! 📰
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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! 💬
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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org for pickup.
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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
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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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!
“Bulova Radios - For Men and Women Who Want to Give the Very Best!”
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
“Bulova Radios - For Men and Women Who Want to Give the Very Best!”
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/18ada7a31c30...
Highlights:
➡️ New 2025 BARHOF Luncheon Photo Gallery! 📸
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 🎤️
➡️ KCSM Jazz Documentary Alameda Theatre Movie Wrap-Up! 🎷
mailchi.mp/18ada7a31c30...
Highlights:
➡️ New 2025 BARHOF Luncheon Photo Gallery! 📸
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 🎤️
➡️ KCSM Jazz Documentary Alameda Theatre Movie Wrap-Up! 🎷
November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/18ada7a31c30...
Highlights:
➡️ New 2025 BARHOF Luncheon Photo Gallery! 📸
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 🎤️
➡️ KCSM Jazz Documentary Alameda Theatre Movie Wrap-Up! 🎷
mailchi.mp/18ada7a31c30...
Highlights:
➡️ New 2025 BARHOF Luncheon Photo Gallery! 📸
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 🎤️
➡️ KCSM Jazz Documentary Alameda Theatre Movie Wrap-Up! 🎷
“Grunding Majestic - A Startling Difference Your Ear Can Hear!”
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Grunding Majestic - A Startling Difference Your Ear Can Hear!”
Welcome Maureen Bourbin! 👋
Maureen is shaping our visitor experience by coordinating exhibits, strengthening collections care, and supporting research access to our library and archives.
Maureen is shaping our visitor experience by coordinating exhibits, strengthening collections care, and supporting research access to our library and archives.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Welcome Maureen Bourbin! 👋
Maureen is shaping our visitor experience by coordinating exhibits, strengthening collections care, and supporting research access to our library and archives.
Maureen is shaping our visitor experience by coordinating exhibits, strengthening collections care, and supporting research access to our library and archives.
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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org for pickup.
November 4, 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 rachel@chrsradio.org 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 rachel@chrsradio.org for pickup.
On November 15 at 2 PM, all members, volunteers, and friends are invited to join our Board in a conversation about our favorite historical society.
2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
We want your voice and perspective in this process – hope to see you there! 🎤️
2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
We want your voice and perspective in this process – hope to see you there! 🎤️
November 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
On November 15 at 2 PM, all members, volunteers, and friends are invited to join our Board in a conversation about our favorite historical society.
2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
We want your voice and perspective in this process – hope to see you there! 🎤️
2152 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501
We want your voice and perspective in this process – hope to see you there! 🎤️
Support our community this holiday season! 🤲
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Together with the Alameda Food Bank we are featuring three Food Bank collection barrels at our HQ in #Alameda.
Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our caring CHRS community 👏
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Together with the Alameda Food Bank we are featuring three Food Bank collection barrels at our HQ in #Alameda.
Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our caring CHRS community 👏
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Support our community this holiday season! 🤲
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Together with the Alameda Food Bank we are featuring three Food Bank collection barrels at our HQ in #Alameda.
Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our caring CHRS community 👏
2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Together with the Alameda Food Bank we are featuring three Food Bank collection barrels at our HQ in #Alameda.
Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our caring CHRS community 👏
“Our Lowest Price of '75 - for a Console Television With All These Features!”
November 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
“Our Lowest Price of '75 - for a Console Television With All These Features!”
TODAY AT 2 PM! 😱
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Join us at our special screening of the KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting Jazz at the Alameda Theatre – tickets still available! 🎫
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Join us at our special screening of the KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting Jazz at the Alameda Theatre – tickets still available! 🎫
November 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
TODAY AT 2 PM! 😱
app.formovietickets.com/index.html?c...
Join us at our special screening of the KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting Jazz at the Alameda Theatre – tickets still available! 🎫
app.formovietickets.com/index.html?c...
Join us at our special screening of the KCSM: 60 Years of Broadcasting Jazz at the Alameda Theatre – tickets still available! 🎫
"Listening in Depth - A New Experience in 360 High-Fidelity Exclusive with Columbia!"
November 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Listening in Depth - A New Experience in 360 High-Fidelity Exclusive with Columbia!"
Happy Halloween from all of us at the California Historical Radio Society and the Bay Area Radio & Museum Hall of Fame! 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy Halloween from all of us at the California Historical Radio Society and the Bay Area Radio & Museum Hall of Fame! 🎃
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/0fe866ab1108...
Highlights:
➡️ Exclusive #Alameda Theatre KCSM Jazz Movie Screening November 1 at 2 PM (Saturday!) 🍿
➡️ CHRS Membership Meeting November 15! 💼
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 📅
mailchi.mp/0fe866ab1108...
Highlights:
➡️ Exclusive #Alameda Theatre KCSM Jazz Movie Screening November 1 at 2 PM (Saturday!) 🍿
➡️ CHRS Membership Meeting November 15! 💼
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 📅
October 31, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰
mailchi.mp/0fe866ab1108...
Highlights:
➡️ Exclusive #Alameda Theatre KCSM Jazz Movie Screening November 1 at 2 PM (Saturday!) 🍿
➡️ CHRS Membership Meeting November 15! 💼
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 📅
mailchi.mp/0fe866ab1108...
Highlights:
➡️ Exclusive #Alameda Theatre KCSM Jazz Movie Screening November 1 at 2 PM (Saturday!) 🍿
➡️ CHRS Membership Meeting November 15! 💼
➡️ An Evening with Peter Finch November 15! 📅
Courtesy of Rod Wentler, take a step back this #ThrowbackThursday with these instances of radio in classic movies! 🎥 🍿📻
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Courtesy of Rod Wentler, take a step back this #ThrowbackThursday with these instances of radio in classic movies! 🎥 🍿📻