CHRS: Listening In - 6/19/2025

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On Fri, Jun 20, 2025, 8:22 AM Richard Ostrowski <n2...@tds.net> wrote:
 
 
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Subject: Listening In - 6/19/2025
 
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Steve Kushman - Editor


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June 19th, 2025

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Your Invitation To Our 

Bonus Living History Interview

An Afternoon With Russell Johnson

This Saturday June 21st
You Are Invited
To Radio Central, 2152 Central Ave. Alameda
Saturday, June 21 at 2:30 pm 
to hear about how radio inspired former San Francisco broadcaster Russ Johnson to pursue a life of traveling and recording his adventures. Space is filling up. Reserve your place now!

How Radio Inspired My Wanderlust -

Join me as I tell stories about how listening to the squeals of distant radio signals and talking to the world as a 13 year old ham radio operator inspired 25 years as  radio and TV broadcaster, includiing KRON and KABL, and a second career, traveling the world as a filmmaker, writer and photographer. I'll be playing audio and video reliving both worlds, including the wacky world of an all night DJ, groupies and all, covering a coup d'etat in Fiji for NPR, joining the Royal Family of Ubud, Bali for the wedding of a prince, and nerding out with Arthur C. Clarke in Sri Lanka as he redesigns the surface of Mars.

Look forward to meeting you.

Russ


Arthur C. Clarke Redesigns The Surface
Of Mars On A Vintage Computer
 

Russ is the author of the travel memoir “Tales of the Radio Traveler” and hosts the humor podcast “Gone Astray,” with a book of the same name.

https://russelljohnson.com

EVENT RSVP CLICK HERE
 

  


Field Day


June 28th & 29th


From Denny Monticelli



 
The W6CF antenna is now back up (following the roofing job interuption) and the shack is ready with 3 active HF rigs. Field Day is coming up June 28 and 29. If you would like to log some W6CF hours, please contact Denny.
 
 


 

CHRS Summer Camp

 
Do you know a rising 6th-10th grader? Tell them about the amazing CHRS summer camp.  Registration is now live for our Electronics camps.  Learn more here.

 

 

CHRS Broadcasting Camp Report

  By Kim Brickman
 
Our inaugural Summer Camp is underway all this week at Radio Central.
The Broadcasting and Podcasting - focused curriculum, has over 20 'campers' between 6th and 10th grades from the east bay.  All of them curious, engaged and enthusiastic to learn from our subject matter experts such as Jeanne Marie Acceturo, Instructor/teacher of the El Cerrito High School Broadcasting Class who graciously stepped up, literally at the last minute after the original Camp Instructor had to bow out due to an unforseen family emergency. Jeanne, who along with her high school classes has been to CHRS many times has brought a level of professionalism and currency to our charges this week.  Rachel Lee and Partnership/Donor Consultant, Michael Toedman are to be commended and congratulated for their pioneering efforts for what will be the first of many Student Camps at Radio Central. Also assisting our campers were Brian Cooley, Scott Piehler, Ash Kumra, Sam Van Zandt, Gerry Dove, Alisa Clancy & Rosie Allen.
 



CLICK HERE FOR MANY CAMP IMAGES

 

 


CHRS Radio Central Update

 

Mosaic Complete!



The Finished Mosaic.
A Beautiful Re-Creation Of The Original
1900 Front Door Landing.
It Took 6 Months & Thousands Of
Hand Broken Marble Tiles To Build.

SEE CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

 

"I Found My Brick"



Says Leetha Yee, Former Producer

At KGO-TV, Channel 7 News



Adopt Your Brick...They're Going Fast!
Do To A Miscalculation...
We Have A Few Spaces Left At The $250 Level...
Act Quickly!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER


 




Streaming Music By Phone


In 1897


Thanks To Maureen Bourbin




CLICK HERE FOR THE WHOLE STORY
 



The Executive Director Says:


By Rachel Lee

June 19, 2025

Happy Thursday CHRS Followers,

We have a bonus speaking event this Saturday, June 21, at 2:30 PM.  Come and hear from Russ Johnson of the Connected Traveler.  Russ will be speaking about how radio influenced his career.  Learn more and RSVP here. 

BARHOF voting is open until the end of June to all CHRS members who were current as of May 15, and all inducted BARHOF Members.  Email me, rac...@chrsradio.org if you didn’t receive your ballot.

CHRS will be participating in the Alameda 4th of July parade again this year. If you would like to help decorate the vehicle or float, or would like to participate in the parade as a vehicle rider or walker handing out post cards, let me know and we will add you to the list.

Booths for Radio Day by the Bay are now available!  If you have a business that would like to have a vendor booth at Radio Day, you can apply here. 

The RSVP for Radio Day is also now live!  Thanks to a grant from the City of Alameda, this year’s admission to the Radio Day event is free, but we need a head count for planning! Auction paddles are $5 and can be purchased on the RSVP page. 

Also, if you would like to volunteer at Radio Day, we always need help.  Reach out to Kim Brickman to let him know and we will get back to you with details on where we need volunteers.

Remember to check out the “AI” (as is) items on the CHRS website.  If you are interested in an item, email me for pickup.  AI is at Radio Central

There is a NEW podcast now LIVE on our platform. Listen In to Jessica Crotty from C. Crane radios. Very interesting and entertaining. 

Sincerely,
Rachel Lee
rac...@chrsradio.org

CHRS EIN: 23-7451417

Click here to renew your membership online. 
Click here to adopt a brick.
Click here to donate to CHRS now.
Email Jaime Arbona for all donations of radios and ephemera. 
Our Radio Donations Information page is now live on our website.
AI is at Radio Central

Upcoming events:

Every Wednesday and Saturday- we are open to volunteers and members

6/16-6/20 CHRS Broadcasting Camp
6/21 Russell Johnson- Speaking Event
7/1 BARHOF Voting Ends
7/4 4th of July Parade- volunteers needed
7/19 Radio Day by the Bay- Live! In Alameda
7/28-8/1 CHRS STEM Camp
8/2 Swap Meet
8/31 Niles Antique Fair- Volunteers needed
10/3 College Radio Day- TBD
10/4 Swap Meet
10/9-10/12 Pacificon- volunteers needed
10/11 Pride in the Park- volunteers needed
10/18 BARHOF Induction Ceremony
12/7 Alameda Point Antiques Faire
12/13 Holiday Party
Check out our Events Calendar to find out more
 

 

Predictions For Educational TV

In The 1930s



 READ THE STORY HERE 
 




 2025 BARHOF

Voting Is Open!

 
 REMEMBER...

IF YOU ARE A CURRENT MEMBER

OF CHRS, LEGENDS OR BARHOF...

WE WANT AND NEED YOUR VOTES!

Voting for the 2025 Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame is active May 15th thru July 1st. Voting is open to all BARHOF members and valid CHRS members including our new Broadcast Legends friends. 2025 BARHOF Class announced at Radio Day By The Bay on July 19th.

Watch your email for the live voting link and instructions that have been sent to all eligable voters.
 

 

Click Here To View Nominees

 

 



ONE MONTH FROM TODAY!


CHRS Radio Day By The Bay 2025


LIVE! In Alameda


July 19, 2025



New Items In Auction Preview - See Below

Stay Tuned for Version 1

of The Auction Catalog...

Coming Soon!
 


Schedule & Details Coming Soon!
 



Featuring:

 
Our Hosts -

Hoyt Smith - BARHOF Class Of 2016


Sylvia Chacon - BARHOF 2023
 
 
Bay Area Radio Hall Of Fame 2025 Presenters -

Ben Fong -Torres - BARHOF 2010


Celeste Perry - BARHOF 2014
 
LIVE! Music -

Don Neely's Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
Dan Ashley And TheTamsen Donner Duo
Racoon Hollow String Band
 
 
LIVE! Antique Radio Auction -

Auctioneer:
James Gabbert - BARHOF 2006



Auction Preview: Check Back For Catalog

















This Is Just The Auction Teaser
Stay Tuned For The Catalog
We Will Have 50 Lots
 
 
LIVE! "Gangbusters" Radio Play -
 
Directed by Peter Finch - BARHOF 2014
 
Featuring:
Terry McGovern


Michael Bennett
 
With:
Alisa Clancy
Joe Starkey
Sam Van Zandt
Rosalie Howarth
Steve Scott
Miranda Wilson
Steve Kushman
Peter Finch
Live Mix: Dan Healy
Sound Effects Track: Ricky Rubin
 
 
LIVE! Radio History -

"San Francisco's Forgotten Broadcasters"
Presented by Stan Bunger BARHOF 2010
 
Plus-
Volunteer Of The Year Award
LIVE! CJ Spinning Edison Cylinders
Giant Electronics Surplus Sale
Tours Of Radio Central
Operation Of Amateur Station W6CF
C. Crane Radio Drawing
Food Trucks
Build Your Own Boom Box Contest

AND More!... Stay Tuned!

FREE ADMISSION - Thanks To The City Of Alameda!
 

NEW FOR RADIO DAY 2025
 

 
 
Built Into A Wine Box By Kevin Fischer

Built In An Old Found Suitcase By Seth Arp
 


 

From Our Volunteer Coordinator


By Kim Brickman

 

Greetings, this Juneteenth:

Last Saturday saw many visitors to CHRS directly as a result of the nearby "No Kings" protest at Alameda City Hall (over 3,000 in attendance including several CHRS members along with my wife, Wendy!). As the congregation dispersed many came past Radio Central and stopped in.  As I've been saying, many visitors were first-timers and Alameda residents; thus, making local community outreach a vital part of what we do (ie: Rachel and yours truly).

Also, one of our guests who hails from Phoenix, AZ clarified some background on our former 1000-watt AM broadcast transmitter in our functional, 1958-era radio broadcast studio. Once belonging to KRUX, this was a former top-40 station located in Phoenix!  As is said, you're never too old to learn something new everyday...

This Saturday, June 21st at @ 2:30 p.m., Russ Johnson will be speaking at Radio Central about his many travels around the globe as a result of his childhood love for shortwave and amateur radio. Come by to listen and be enthralled by Russ' wanderlust. Also, just after Russ, we're expecting several members of the Bay Area Travel Writers Association who will get a tour and familiarization of CHRS which will put us in good stead for upcoming articles on 'what to see and where' referring to Radio Central in Alameda.

Pssst: Don't forget, CHRS is again participating in this year's Mayor's Annual 4th of July Parade here in Alameda. As last year was our first time (what a successful event it was!), we fully expect 2025 will be even bigger and better. Details certainly will follow. But, do let me know of your interest participating in what is the longest Parade route (3.3 miles) in the nation, for a celebration of this size!

Please join me in welcoming and welcoming back the following CHRS members:
Freeman Wong - Sacramento, CA
Rick Sadle/KSAN-FM - Portland, OR

Until next week, stay connected!

Kim C. Brickman
Volunteer Coordinator,
California Historical Radio Society
(510) 529-1297
 

 




Who Really Invented TV


Thanks To Arden Allen




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'AI' Is Now At Radio Central!

As Is

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