[NJARC] California Historical Radio Society News

[John Dilks K2TQN]

This message is from the California Historical Radio Society and is 
intended for members & other interested parties. Forwarded by John Dilks, 
K2TQN, as a matter of interest.
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     KRE PROGRESS REPORT: We are pleased to report that CHRS has retained 
the services of Mr. Mark Hulbert of Preservation Architecture to begin work 
on the Maxwell Library at KRE. Mark comes highly recommended and 
specializes only in historic structures. We are confident that Mark will do 
an excellent job with the design for the Library and are pleased to have 
him on our team. Stay tuned.

     Our  General Meeting and Holiday Social on December 4th was quite 
successful. Those of you who belong to CHRS only for the acquisition of 
radio gear & choose not to attend our meetings, really missed a truly 
special event. We had 4 decades of broadcasting from KRE represented by our 
guest speakers. Dan Solo, (1944-'45), Carter B. Smith, (1958-'62), and 
Gregg McVicar, (1976) told great stories about KRE's colorful past from the 
early days at 601 Ashby to the attempts at primitive automation in the 
1970s. CHRS is grateful to these 3 broadcasters for giving their time to be 
with us and share their recollections of days gone by at KRE.

     We discussed the proposals for the inside spaces at KRE. Also at the 
meeting, Will Rayment presented CHRS with 2 pieces of vintage 
Sargent-Rayment Hi-Fi gear from 1957, with advertising. I'm sure we will 
all enjoy having the equipment as part of the CHRS collection. Thanks Will. 
And thanks to all who brought all the festive snacks and refreshments.

     Remember, the only way we will succeed in our vision of creating this 
place devoted to RADIO, is by your continuing support. CHRS needs your 
dollars and your time. Please donate both to CHRS. It will make you feel 
great. Watch for your 2005 renewal in the snail mail & be sure to donate 
heavily.
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         Happy Holidays from CHRS.......
It's our 3rd Saturday Work Day at KRE......        This SATURDAY Dec. 18th 
at 9 a.m. .......
     Painting, recycling and general cleaning

     Your attendance is requested.....    We know people are busy at this 
Holiday time, but if you have some time we could use your help. The 
forecast is for dry sunny weather. We would like to continue the painting 
on our 2nd story window frames and on the 1st floor trim. The inside could 
use some more general cleaning. Also, we have a great deal of old copper 
transmission line laying on the studio roof that needs to be cut up with 
metal cutting saws & recycled. So, bring your equipment and lunch give some 
time to CHRS. If you haven't seen CHRS' new home, see it this Saturday. 
Come explore our vintage radio station home & you too will become excited 
about our project. See the great work that your fellow members have done to 
the building and grounds. To the best of our knowledge, CHRS is the only 
vintage radio Society that has a vintage radio station, (in the middle of a 
beautiful park), as its headquarters. This is the real thing and we need 
your time and money to help CHRS complete its vision for a West Coast 
Center devoted to RADIO. Become part of the CHRS family. Be sure to pass 
along this message to members you know that do not have email. Tell them to 
get computers.

     A reminder that CHRS has a site at Yahoo Groups. This is a place you 
can post messages, (items for sale, wanted, questions, etc). It's free. 
Here is the link to sign up:
         http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CaliforniaHistoricalRadio/

     Be sure to visit our web site. Mike Adams updates it frequently. See 
pictures from our December event at KRE and of the continuing restoration.

         http://www.californiahistoricalradio.com/

                           See you Saturday! Steve

MARK your CALENDAR:
     January 1st - (no events planned)
     January 15th - 9 am - 3rd Saturday work day at KRE. Stay tuned for 
details.

     THE OFFICERS AND STAFF OF CHRS WISH YOU A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS & A 
PEACEFUL & HAPPY NEW YEAR. THANKS TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP THIS YEAR.

     MAKE YOURSELF & OTHER RADIO FANATICS HAPPY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON BY 
DONATING MONEY & VOLUNTEERING TIME TO CHRS.