Personal Collections (Subscribe)
Links
Allen's Radio City
http://home.earthlink.net/%7Emrkevo4/Radiocity.html
Antique radio collection of Allen Kevin Gretsch, and some vintage radio advertising art.
Chris's Old Radios
http://users.iglide.net/hworth/radio/
Photos with schematics and alignment data for radios in Chris Hollingworth's collection. His main interest is in Philco models, from around the '40s era.
Classic Radio Gallery
http://classicradiogallery.com/
Antique radios from the 1920s thru the 1940s, sorted by type (wood, plastic, transistor) and by country of origin. Also shows a number of vintage microphones and radio speakers
Douwe's Tuberadioplaza
Photos of a collection of European multi-band tube radios, including Philips, Graetz and Pathe brands and ranging from 1934 to 1962.
FM-Only Radios
http://www.somerset.net/arm/fm_only_intro.html
Andrew Mitz presents an introduction to collecting early table and portable radios that receive only the FM band.
Jan Thøgersen
http://www.thogersen.dk/jan/thogersen/jan.htm
Jan's collection of Bang & Olufsen radios, from 1925 to 1972, with original retail prices.
Jim's Old Antique Radios
http://www.jimsradios.50megs.com/
Jim Worden's collection with restoration photos, vintage advertising featuring the displayed models, and titles of radio programs on the air when each model came out.
Jonz Valve Page
http://freespace.virgin.net/jonathan.evans6/index.htm
UK collector Jonathan Evans' personal collection of vintage British and European tube radios, televisions, and test equipment, many with brief technical and restoration notes. He also provides general information for restoration and valve (tube) design.
Mike's Radio Page
http://www.mikesradio.freeservers.com/
Mike Horne shows his collection of radios that he's restored, from the 1930s to the '60s, including some rare German and Dutch models.
OldRadioZone.com
Large collection of antique wooden radios from the 1930s, with consoles, cathedrals, tombstones and a large Zenith collection, including several Stratosphere models.
Pat's Old Radios
Patrick Franzis' collection of vintage radios with notes on each model, tips for restorers, and a detailed account of his General Electric HJ-1005 Console restoration project. There's also a section on his QRP (low-power) amateur radio interests.
Paulo Moreira
A personal page on microelectronics, optoelectronics and vintage radios, with a small image gallery of his radios and several vacuum tube data sheets.
Phil's Old Radios
http://antiqueradio.org/index.html
The original comprehensive website for antique and collectible radios of all kinds. Large image gallery with color photos, free ads for collectors, restoration and construction articles, special beginner's section, and extensive resources including book lists and many links to radio-related sites.
Plasticradios.com
Devoted to the preservation of plastic tube radios, in bakelite, plaskon, and hard plastic.
Radio and Phono Museum
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/jlf/eindex.htm
A display of old restored and functional apparatus, from crystal sets to transistor radios, from cylinders to 78 rpm, with a special section on Philips models and advertising art. Features RealAudio sound clips sampled by Jean-Luc Fradet. (French and English)
Radio Belgiek
Johan Catteau's vintage Belgian-made radios, including some manufactured by ACEC, Alfa, and SBR. He also shows several other European and American models, along with gramaphones and wireless equipment. [Dutch, English, and French]
Radioland
Gerry and Carol's collection of antique radios and radio advertising.
Radiophile.com
John Pelham's collection, with pictures and information on wood and plastic American-made tabletop radios from the '30s and '40s, transistor radios, and a mint-condition Drake Ham radio setup. His non-radio items include wristwatches, small clocks, portable tape recorders, and Christmas lights.
Richard's Radios
http://www.richardsradios.co.uk/
Illustrated personal collection of vintage (mainly British) wireless radio and electrical test equipment.
Sarah's Transistor Radios
Sarah Wanamaker's large personal collection, plus a few tube models. She periodically presents one as a feature with additional details. Her main collecting interest is in the first ten years of transistor radio manufacture.
WJOE Radio
This site is dedicated to the collecting and preservation of radio. There is an online Antique Radio Price Guide as well as a virtual museum.