Category: Radio

Radio has been a part of most people’s lives for a long time. We have radios in our cars, sometimes in our homes, although today radio has to compete with television, smart phones, and computers. Next year Sheridan’s KWYO Radio turns 90 years old. Sheridan’s first radio station, KWYO, signed on the air in 1934,…

Dear Vintage Voltage vendors, I hope you are happily gearing up for the Holiday season! Many of you have been asking when you can sign up for the March 26th Vintage Voltage Expo at the Delta in Northglenn, and that day has come! Last year we sold out – more than 100 tables in the…

In the digital age where small is beautiful, the new generation may be oblivious to the existence of huge contraptions with shutters that used to be operated only under the strict supervision of the head of the family, mostly to listen to classical music, news over AIR, light music over Vividh Bharati or running commentary…

The simple one-story building, home to the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut, provides few clues to the immense, historical collection contained within its brick and mortar walls. The virtual time capsule is filled floor to ceiling with more than a century of technological developments. But hidden from public view is where the real…

The center of family life, people would turn to it—much as they do with television today—as their primary source for news, entertainment, and sports programming. But with the onset of TV, radio—while far from forgotten—became more of a specialized medium, operating in the 200-channel shadow of its cathode-ray cousin. Jonathan Winter prefers to remember when…

In the second part of this radio history column, we delve into the early days of radio broadcasting, revealing a fascinating connection between technology and politics. While KWYO Radio officially began airing in 1934, the roots of radio in Wyoming can be traced back several years prior. One notable event took place on June 5,…

When EDN published its first issue in 1956, electrical measuring instruments looked a little different than they do today. Howard Skolnik, a former colleague and key analog mentor from my Burr-Brown days, has always had a passion for significant products made by pioneering electrical instrument companies and has accumulated a large collection over the years…

Transforming a vintage radio into a Bluetooth speaker is not just a creative way to repurpose old technology; it’s also a stylish nod to the past. The allure of vintage AM/FM radios, with their designer aesthetics, is undeniable. They possess a charm that modern Bluetooth speakers, despite their technological advancements, often lack. This project merges…

In a world rapidly transitioning to digital, where sleek and compact gadgets dominate, the charm and grandeur of vintage radios hold a special allure for enthusiasts like G.D. Narasimha of Mysuru. These radios, once central to family gatherings for listening to classical music, news broadcasts, and sports commentaries, have largely been replaced by modern devices…

KCRW has recently announced the cancellation of the much-anticipated Good Food PieFest, originally scheduled for this Sunday. The decision comes in light of ongoing campus protests at UCLA, prioritizing the safety and best interests of all participants. The event, a cherished part of the KCRW community, may find a new date in the future, with…