Old radios often had selenium rectifiers to convert AC to DC. The problem is that the old units, dating back to 1933, are prone to failure and to release dangerous chemicals like hydrogen selenide.

For this ongoing Fall 2024 Fund Drive, we are proudly featuring two rare antique radios, kindly provided and restored by the California Historical Radio Society (CHRS). These lovely finds are ...

For this ongoing Fall 2024 Fund Drive, we are proudly featuring two rare antique radios, kindly provided and restored by the California Historical Radio Society (CHRS). These lovely finds are ...

Zinc or brass knobs are often finished in another metal, and which is mostly a matter of aesthetics. For a home with a lot of antique or vintage furniture, you may want to match brass fittings ...

If you need an amplifier, [Hans Rosenberg] has some advice. Don’t design your own; grab cheap and tiny RF amplifier modules and put them on a PCB that fits your needs. These are the ...

Can you afford to be a foster carer? Money Box looks at the costs involved in fostering children. The incredible story of a lobsterman at sea Mathematician Hannah Fry tells the story of a man lost ...

BBC Local Radio is a network of 39 radio stations that collectively cover all of England, Jersey and Guernsey. They range from major conurbation services such as Birmingham, London, Manchester and ...

Pilot Knob State Park Manager Katie Hemann (He-man) says people in two counties got things moving to preserve the area. “Kind of started in the 1920s with Winnebago and Hancock County residents ...

While wireless speakers and online streaming are all the rage, we still have a lot of love for radios. The original "wireless" radio has come a long way since its origins though, as you'll often find ...

Eleanor Oldroyd: 30 years of "my radio family" Eleanor Oldroyd on 30 years of broadcasting at 5 Live. Ian Moore, Kath Merry, Manny Brown, Thom Gibbs Ian Moore, Kath Merry, Manny Brown and Thom ...

The best DAB radios outperform traditional FM/AM radios, offering clear sound without the usual interference. With stations now primarily broadcasting digitally, you’ll need a DAB radio to enjoy ...