Radio and Other Links

Links Page As part of an effort to give this site its first update since late 1999, I am now making sure these links actually point to something still in existence. (Now, of course, part of a site update might mean that I actually have to invest time in making things LOOK better....)

Non-radio links

home page - My personal page, in whatever state it happens to be. Professional details, other things of interest or relevance (at least to me, or at least as it was several years ago).
The VairQuest - After 320K, the '85 Prelude is showing its age. Uh oh, methinks I see a new project looming - how about a 1966 Chevrolet Corvair?
Dan's page - my partner in crime. One day, I am sure, Sue will forgive me for getting him involved in this.
Destination Nova Scotia - This is the ancestral home and one of my favourite places of all. I have made a couple journeys out that way and have truly enjoyed them. For a quick glance, check out the Halifax HarbourCam. Halifax is a great city. I'll head out for another look one of these days.

Radio Collector Links:

Antique Radios by Watkins Restorations - I get a good laugh out of this page. The radio work is very good, but it is the attitude behind the writing and little hidden details in the page that make it a fun read. Check out the section on his car repair. Maybe I can save the Prelude after all....
Art's Antique Radios - really nice collection, a lot of expensive stuff. One irritation for me is that he never lists the model number of anything. Worth a snoop anyway.
Atwater-Kent Radio Website - as the name suggests, all radios here are AK's. This doesn't list all of them, but the ones it does show are fantastic. Breadboards, metal-case sets, cathedrals, the whole nine yards. Advertising, links, all on a funky 20's wallpaper. What more could you want?
Classic Radio Gallery - Merrill Mabbs' site. Has a nice interface (animated Waltons' tombstone) and is a potential source of schematics. Very nice collection with a lot of high-calibre stuff.
Larry Dowell's RadioDaze - Not a lot of text, but what a collection! Spectacular refinishing jobs and original sets. A master of his craft. He'll also do your dirty work for you, from the look of it.
Hammond Museum of Radio - a local (Guelph) museum that gives a nice little tour through the history of radio in Canada. They have an entire page devoted to the history of the Rogers Batteryless company, which made most of my favourite radios.
Jim's Crosley Antique Radio Page - Like the title suggests, Jim's page is devoted to Crosley radios. If you have one, send in the picture. All the spectacular repwood models are shown.
Old Radio Zone.com - biggest collection of Zeniths I have ever seen, which first makes me wonder how on earth he stores them anywhere. The most awe-inspiring sets are the Stratospheres. I have never actually seen one of these before, but he has managed to acquire three. I tend to gauge relative value in terms of how many instances of my car could be bought for the same price. By my estimate, to have the 1000-Z, you could buy 132 of my car (122 if the tank is full).
John Pelham's Antique Radio Collection - I really like this site. He has a great collection of wood and plastic sets, repaired with great attention to detail and a philosophy I can admire. He also does a lot of dial shots, which I always find extremely interesting.
Phil's Old Radios - Just tons of stuff - pics, projects, how-to's, everything I'm trying to do here, just moreso. A lot of newer radios, but some very special older sets (check out the GE S-22-X). Great site for anyone new to the hobby.
Radiotiques - This gent wrote me a very complimentary letter. Can't understand why. His collection blows me away.
Rogers Corporate History - Far be it from me to post corporate sites all over here, but this is my favourite make of all and Ted Rogers is a great name in radio. Ted Rogers' son (also Ted) now sells me cable TV. Sometimes I even watch.
Ron Ramirez Enterprises (Mr. Philco) - Literally wrote the book on Philco Radios. I have a copy that I am very fond of.
John Rose's Vintage Radio Home - Home to a nice collection of Canadian radios. He is particularly fond of Northern Electric sets in the same way that I am about Rogers. I can deal with that as Northern Electric is my second favourite. He also has a nice collection of other sets, along with a neat section where he gets into the license stickers found inside old Canadian radios. Worth a look and a read.
75 Jahre Radio-Design 1923-1998 - German (no, really?) page with a number of interesting pre-war, mid-war and modern sets. Worth a look even if you don't read the language.

Radio Supplies:

Antique Electronic Supply - has a lot of stuff. I go to them for replacement decals and knobs. They'll also sell tubes, transformers, most anything you need. Tempe AZ.
Nostalgia Air - Get whatever schematics you are after, plus various other technical information.
Just Radios - Toronto-based site that offers Canadian radio schematics. They had an obscure Rogers schematic I couldn't get anywhere. They also list this cross-reference of Rogers and standard tubes, which looks invaluable.

Radio Marketplace:

The Radio Attic - Many moons ago, this was the original RadioGallery. Still evolving, the Radio Attic is a place to list and buy old radios as well as a forum for people to wax rhapsodic about their favourite sets (guilty as charged), ask for help about things they can't recognize and generally immerse themselves in radio-related things. Steve Adams is now building an archive of radios seen online. Quite the project.
SAJJ.com - this site is by the Stambaugh family of earlier RadioGallery fame. Fantastic radios for sale. I just like to see the refinishing jobs.
eBay Radio Listings - it's eBay. Everything shows up eventually and prices can be OK if you know how to shop.
The Radiola Guy - Always has a couple of nice sets (I lust after the consoles) for sale. Has a little tour set up. Does a fair bit of plastic, transistor and TV work, which isn't really my thing, but may well be yours.
Radio Daze - the site is still under development, but the store is loaded. Wandered in there and just about fell over backwards. Zenith consoles, Philco cathedrals, the whole nine yards. Nice people, too. I plan to relieve them of some of their inventory. They have just gotten into silk screening glass radio dials.

Radio Clubs / Societies:

Canadian Vintage Radio Society - sort of explains itself. Has want ads, newsletters, probably shows (provided we ever have such things). I should probably join.
radiofil - a French-language European club site. It is the only European site I've seen with a listing for schematics, which makes it ideal for hunting non North-American radio info. They seem to have a fairly well-developed club, as well. THE site (so far as I've seen) for European radios.
SQRCA (Societe Quebecoise des Collectionneurs de Radios Anciens) - un site pour nos amis quebecois. A very well-done Java-enhanced site. It seems to be primarily a reference site with links to all sorts of different things. A lot of fun to read. Similar in nature to Retro-Phonia, but with a better interface.
New England Antique Radio Club - this is the closest US-based club to me. Aside from newsletters and other informational services, they have four serious meets per year (usually in New Hampshire) at which I suspect some pretty good stuff appears.
Antique Wireless Association - this is the big one. Once a year, these people descend on a Marriott hotel in Rochester and have a week-long radio bash. I can only imagine what appears at the swap meet. They also have a museum worth investigating.
radiomuseum.org - This appears to be an excellent site - a user-driven community with technical info, forums, etc. Lots of information on radios from all over the world and tube specs, schematics, etc.
Antique Radios.com - Another excellent all-purpose site, again with forums, classifieds, galleries, etc. Seems more of a North American focus.

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