Category Archives: Collections

Questionable Resto-Mods for Antique Radios

Posted on June 3, 2011 by retrovoltage

Normally, I write about how to fix an antique radio. Today, though, I’m writing about all the creative and interesting ways people have found to destroy them – and there are quite a few ways, from gutting a radio cabinet … Continue reading →

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Showcase: Homemade 1930s-Style AM Radio Transmitter

Posted on April 5, 2011 by retrovoltage

Radio hobbyist Jon the Grimm built this beautiful “homebrew” AM transmitter using tube technology, in the style of an original 1930s radio transmitter. Operating under Part 15 regulations, his transmitter has achieved a short range – perfect for feeding modern … Continue reading →

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Meter Clock Roundup

Posted on December 7, 2010 by retrovoltage

Meter clocks are interesting works of geeky art that display the time using analog panel meters driven by a microcontroller. They can be strikingly artistic – and are getting to be very popular. There are a lot of homebrew designs … Continue reading →

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