Antique Radio Archeology

10/31/2024

10/04/2024

My latest video

Loose Couplers are a bit of a mystery to some people, but really they shouldn't be. They are simply RF tuners that need some additional components to make t...

09/14/2024

Here's the latest Restoration, a Crosley 4-29 that was in horrible shape to begin with.

In 1926 the Crosley Radio Company introduced several ornate radios and among them was a lesser ornate version called the Crosley 4-29. With it's contrasting...

09/01/2024

The latest Restoration, Gimbels branded Chelsea Super-Six

Chelsea contracted with the Gimbel Brothers to produce the ZR-60 which is a rebranded Chelsea Super-Six radio. Not to be confused with the Truphonic Six whi...

08/02/2024

The latest Restoration

In April of 1924 Chelsea introduced the Model 107 regenerative receiver. They took a previous Receiver / Amplifier pair and consolidated it all into one cab...

07/12/2024

So here is a little power supply that has all the capability of the ARBE-III but in a much smaller package.

For 1920's Radio Enthusiasts, having the ability to power those radios without having to use batteries is an important consideration. I thought it appropriat...

07/12/2024

So, I reached a small milestone today. This Gimbel's ZR-60, or Chelsea Super-Six, marks the 25th Chelsea Radio I've been able to fully restore or essentially bring back to life.

07/05/2024

A 1923 Lloyd C. Greene Concert Selector made by the Chelsea Radio Company.

Lloyd C. Greene's 1922 article went viral at the time, spawning a multitude of DIY radio people to order parts and kits to produce this incredible Regenerati...

06/26/2024

The 1924 Early Version Chelsea 107 is now complete. Video is off to editing.

06/26/2024

https://youtu.be/9yJF-TEfP5M

This is a 1923 Chelsea Model 113 Amplifier. This amp is typically paired with the Model 112 tuner and was most likely a limited run prototype. This restora...

06/26/2024

https://youtu.be/TbBwU8udVwg

In 1926 Gimbel Brothers Department Stores offered a unique ornate TRF radio that was limited to 1000 units. It was believed to be produced by Chelsea Radio ...

06/21/2024

Here's the latest Restoration. If you ever wanted to know how these are reconed, now is your chance!

In 1924 Western Electric introduced the "Hornless" 540 A-W loudspeaker. It was innovative and opened the door to a new radio experience. Many of these spea...