Tag Archives: seattle

1948 Motorola 99-FM21 Console Radio Back to Life

Posted on December 23, 2013 by jwk

I recently had the chance to work on this beautiful Motorola 99-FM21 from 1948, currently owned by the granddaughter of its original owner. It’s been in the family since its purchase new in 1948 and was lovingly cared for the … Continue reading →

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Bose 901 Series II Equalizer #95007 Repair

Posted on October 14, 2013 by jwk

I got this Bose 901 Series II equalizer in for repair recently and have finally had a chance to send it back out! It’s going back to its home on the East Coast to be the centerpiece of a Bose … Continue reading →

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Bose 901 Series II Equalizer #96399 Repaired

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jwk

Repairs have moved! To have your own equalizer repaired, visit Rain City Audio. It’s now a self-service process! I generally write about the 901 Series I equalizers which come into my shop for repair. That’s natural – the Series I is … Continue reading →

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The Canadians Invade: Highway Advisory Radio Interference in Seattle from Saskatchewan (CBK)

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jwk

Flammable cargo was prohibited under the Washington State Convention Center on I-5 last weekend according to the large Smarter Highways signs along SR-520 in Washington, as there’s some sort of maintenance happening. There’s a highway advisory radio station on 530 AM … Continue reading →

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The LavenHanger: Natural Lavender Sachets from Seattle

Posted on February 13, 2012 by jwk

A friend has a new business venture I’m really excited about and wanted to share with everyone here. He’s making multipurpose lavender sachets for indoor use in your bedroom, closet, car or anywhere really using California lavender assembled right here … Continue reading →

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Snow in Seattle! Part 2

Posted on January 21, 2012 by jwk

Following up on yesterday’s post, this photo of a sign posted downtown pretty well describes how Seattleites react at the first sign of flakes falling from the sky. This photo courtesy of my friend Jamie Swedler.

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Snow in Seattle!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jwk

I’m taking a short break from writing about technical projects to share some of the recent interesting weather we’ve had lately. It snows about once a year in Seattle, and every year we’re taken out of commission for a day … Continue reading →

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Fire at the Seattle Housing Authority

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jwk

Around 1:30PM today, the top floor of the Seattle Housing Authority’s senior housing building Green Lake Plaza caught fire. Smoke was pouring from two windows and from the top of the stairwell, the green building behind the church. Firefighters quickly … Continue reading →

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“Freecycle” or Hazardous Waste?

Posted on May 1, 2011 by jwk

Spotted while out walking on the second beautiful day of the spring: Three boxes of half-used antifreeze, various spray cans and lubricants, wood finishing products, car fluids and gasoline additives. I guess whether it’s dumping or a legitimate altruistic gesture … Continue reading →

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