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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join us August 15 for our CHRS Speaker series featuring Lee Hammer! 💬 californiahistoricalradio.com/event/aug-sp... Featuring a 44-year career in radio, Lee Hammer will highlight the great sports announcers and sports moments we experienced in the Bay these past 50 years.

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thank you to Grateful Dead soundman Dan Healy for signing Paul Bourbin’s speakers as a part of our Radio Day by the Bay authentication process! 👏 These Western Electric studio monitor speakers were used by Dan Healy for the Grateful Dead in their very early days! 🔊

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Thanks to Paul Bourbin, Bart Lee, Richard Watts, and Isabelle Sullivan for this entire collection of D.H. Moore Sketch-Books and Monographs on Archive.org! 👏 archive.org/details/cali... More are coming – stay tuned! 📻

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

ICYMI – Be sure to check out @kpixtv.bsky.social’s feature on the SF Golden Star Radio neon sign restoration project! 📺 youtu.be/0erpMFImNzI Thank you to Kenny Choi for the stellar report 👏

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Golden Star Radio neon sign restored to mark Chinese-language radio show’s legacy

YouTube video by KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

“For Selectivity Sharp as a Razor - Tune in a Graybar!”

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“New from Motorola - the All-Transistor Shirt-Pocket Radio!”

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Speaker of the Month session with Don Sainte-Johnn! 👏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws7F... A former KFRC air personality and veteran of the Top 40 radio era, Don Sainte-Johnn’s career spans major markets like SF, Sacramento, San Diego, St. Louis, and more.

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our official Golden Star Radio Sign lighting ceremony! 👏 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JHQ... For those who couldn’t make it, be sure to check out our video on demand 📺

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Hear London, Moscow, Rio, Ships at Sea, and Your Local Stations, too - All for Less than $50!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

“How to Buy a Stereo if You're Not a Stereo Nut.” 🥜

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

“They're Built on the Same Principle…but One Sounds a Lot Better.” 🐤

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰 californiahistoricalradio.com/news/latest/ Highlights: ➡️ Radio Day by the Bay July 18 (this Saturday)! ➡️ Volunteers Needed for Radio Day by the Bay July 17 and July 18! ➡️ New YouTube videos posted!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

“You'd Feel Better if it Cost $100 More.” 💰

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Thank you to Liris Robles for starting our Radio Day by the Bay event with live music! 👏🎶

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Thank you to Top Shelf Classics for being our Radio Day by the Bay closing act! 👏🎶

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

CHRS will offer 50 lots of beautiful radios and electronics at Radio Day July 18! 🛒 cbo.io/app/public/b... All restored, most are equipped with Bluetooth to play today's music through an antique 📻 And joining us as our auctioneer is the always popular Don Bleu, BARHOF Class of 07!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined CHRS in the Alameda Fourth of July Parade, and all the volunteers who made it truly something special! 👏 We went back to the 1960s with period furniture, mid-century modern consoles, classic electronics and great 60s music 🎶

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

We’re currently seeking volunteers for our Radio Day by the Bay event on July 17! 📢 If you can help set up venue chairs, tables, the stage, the PA system, the video system, or even help with YouTube streaming, please email our Executive Director Rachel Lee at rachel@chrsradio.org! 📨

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

“Noted doctor proves G-E clock-radio wakes you soothingly...but alarms wake you with shock” ⚡️

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰 californiahistoricalradio.com/news/latest/ Highlights: ➡️ Radio Day by the Bay July 18! ➡️ Golden Star Radio Neon Sign Lighting July 10 (Tonight)! ➡️ From Our Executive Director Rachel Lee!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We're honored to have Bay Area Radio & Museum Halll of Fame members Terry McGovern and Holly Quan host our Radio Day by the Bay event July 18! californiahistoricalradio.com/event/radio-... Our annual festival and celebration of radio and wireless communication, save your spot today! 📅

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

We’re honored to have the Alameda School of Rock Show Band play at Radio Day by the Bay July 18! 🎸🤘 californiahistoricalradio.com/event/radio-... Don’t miss the excitement - save your spot today! 📅

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

“Never Has So Much Genius Been Coaxed into So Little Space!”

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We're honored to have Don Neely’s Rhythm Aces play at our upcoming Radio Day by the Bay event July 18! 🎶 californiahistoricalradio.com/event/radio-... Playing Hot Jazz of the Roaring Twenties, save your spot today! 📅

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

“When you're thin and elegant, people take you everywhere!”

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰 californiahistoricalradio.com/news/latest/ Highlights: ➡️ CHRS Part of Alameda Fourth of July Parade! ➡️ Radio Day by the Bay July 18! ➡️ Radio Central Closed July 4!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“Introducing the GM Car Stereo System That's Really a Conversation Piece!” 💬

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Pacific Pinball Museum @pacificpinball.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Pacific Pinball Museum is proud to have been named one of the Bay Area's top museums in a review run poll by the SF Chronicle! 🙌🏻🤩 In fact, THREE(!) Alameda museums made the top ten cut with our good friends at the USS Hornet and CA Historical Radio Society placing as well. 🏝️💪🏻 See you soon! ☺️❤️⚪️

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Don’t miss our Radio Day by the Bay Radio Auction on July 18! 🛒 cbo.io/app/public/b... Buy a piece of history to support our preservation and promotion of radio! 😁

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

CHRS will be part of the Mayor's Annual 4th of July Parade here in Alameda! 🎆 www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-Uk... Get a taste of our float this year with our scrapbook highlights video from 2025…

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SPECIAL PRESENTATION....CHRS IN THE 4TH OF JULY PARADE 2025

Scrapbook highlights of CHRS participating in the Alameda 4th of July Parade 2025

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Reminder that voting for the Bay Area Audiocaster of the Year 2026 is open through Wednesday, July 1 (tomorrow)! ✅ bayarearadio.org/featured/aud... Submit your vote today!

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Vote For Your Favorite Bay Area Audiocaster

The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame wants your vote! Choose your favorite "Based In The Bay"

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

👋 Welcome - and welcome back! – to the following CHRS members: ▶️ Tom Ballantyne/KKUP-FM - Montara, CA

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Our recent Morse Code Sound Bites workshop was a success! 👏 Featuring a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of Morse code, attendees learned the basics of this historic communication method before making their own personalized Morse code keychains.

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

“If we added any more, we'd have to give lessons on how to use it!” 😁

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰 californiahistoricalradio.com/news/latest/ Highlights: ▶️ Bay Area Audiocaster of the Year 2026 Voting Open Through July 1! ▶️ Radio Day by the Bay July 18! ▶️ As-Is Gear for Sale!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The latest CHRS “Listening In” newsletter is live! 📰 californiahistoricalradio.com/news/latest/ Highlights: ▶️ Bay Area Audiocaster of the Year 2026 Open Through July 1! ▶️ Radio Day by the Bay July 18! ▶️ As-Is Gear for Sale!

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Voting for the Bay Area Audiocaster of the Year 2026 is open through July 1! ✅ bayarearadio.org/featured/aud... Presented by the Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame, we’ve shortlisted 16 finalists for our favorite “Made in the Bay” audio performer.

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Let’s have a party! 🥳 On July 10 from 5 to 9 PM, the City of San Francisco will host a ceremony to officially light our new Golden Star Radio neon sign. Held in conjunction with the July Chinatown Night Market on Grant Ave., stay tuned for more details…

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our Broadcasting & Podcasting Camp is off to an incredible start! 🙌 Thank you to all the students that are taking part in our hands-on introduction to the world of audio storytelling, broadcasting, and media production.

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

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.

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

“The Sony Stereo Radio. Where Did We Put the Speakers?” 🤔

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California Historical Radio Society @calradiohistory.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

This #ThrowbackThursday, get a complete history of Morse Code in thirteen minutes… ⏰️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN2M... Thanks to Larry Dighera for the video! 👏

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