Shortwave radio has a charm all its own: part history, part mystery, and a whole lot of tech nostalgia. The Hallicrafters S-53A is a prime example of mid-century engineering, but when you get your ...

If we were to journey back in time and visit the engineering shop of a radio station in the 1960s or ’70s, it would look very similar to the repair facilities of a hi-fi or radio-TV repair shop of the ...

When the USA entered World War Two, they lacked a powerful mobile communications unit. To plug this gap they engaged Hallicrafters, prewar manufacturers of amateur radio transmitters and receivers, ...

"Voice of Victory" (1944) showcases the development and significance of mobile radio communication in the U.S. Army during World War II. The film details the engineering challenges faced by the Signal ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Amateurs began making home radios to ...

Dear S.H.: Hallicrafters are nice radios and do a good job when they work, said Sean Olin, vice president and publicity director for the Jacksonville Antique Radio Society, which sponsors monthly ...