Classic Radio Station

Restoring Classic Carousel Cart Machines

May 5, 2026

This blog describes the restoration of classic Carousel cart machines, used extensively in radio station automation systems of the 1970s and 80s.

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Museum Exhibit

May 4, 2026

This blog describes the collection of vintage radio gear donated to the Texas Broadcast Museum.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 3: Further Enhancements

May 3, 2026

This blog describes continued work to provide additional functionality for the Gates Executive audio console.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 2: Power On

May 3, 2026

This blog picks up where the last one left off. The console has been reassembled. Next up, the final work needed to return the console to working condition.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 1

May 3, 2026

This blog describes the restoration of a classic radio broadcast console—the Gates Executive—from an eBay purchase to being back on the air.

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Additional Rebuild Projects for the 1970s Radio Studio

May 3, 2026

This blog describes restoration projects done for the 1970s radio studio.

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Available Downloads

May 3, 2026

This blog lists available downloads that may be helpful for people interested in classic equipment restoration.

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Ampex AG-440 Tape Machine Restoration

May 3, 2026

This blog describes the restoration of a classic Ampex AG-440 reel-to-reel tape machine, from a “sold as is” eBay purchase to back in the studio.

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Back to the Future of Vinyl

May 2, 2026

This blog describes the Vinyl Snob web site, a destination for folks who appreciate vinyl records.

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70s Radio Studio Proof of Performance

May 2, 2026

This blog describes an old-school proof of performance done on the 1970s radio studio equipment.

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