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Chartered by the state of Alabama as a Not for Profit Corporation

The society was founded in June of 1989 by Don Kresge, a retired General Electric engineer, to provide an opportunity for men and women of all ages to join together and persue their interest in vintage radio. Whether you enjoy listening to music of the Big Band Era, listening to old broadcasts, or actually restoring an old radio, the society has a place for you.

Programs and Activities

  • Operate the Don Kresge Memorial Museum where visitors may see and listen to radios manufactured over fifty years ago.
  • Conduct monthly meetings giving members an opportunity to participate in educational and informative programs designed to enhance the enjoyment of their hobby.
  • Arrange annual swap meets to provide opportunities for acquiring or disposing of equipment or other memorabilia.
  • Conduct formal classes on electronic restoration and cabinet refinishing for members wanting to acquire these skills.
  • Locate and enlist young people interested in learning the technical aspects of vacuum tube radio construction and repair.
  • Prepare and present programs for local business and civic groups to raise awareness and create interest in this vital part of our entertainment history. 

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