Equipment Restoration

WLW-AM, Mason, OH

Radio History Museums

April 18, 2024

This blog list museums that focus on classic radio station equipment.

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Gates Executive audio console

Yet Another Gates Executive Audio Console Rebuild

March 31, 2024

This blog described refurbishment of a Gates Executive audio console used in radio stations in the 1970s and 90s.

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1970s Era Radio Production Room

November 28, 2023

This blog describes the implementation of a 1970s-era FM radio station production room using the Gates Executive audio console as the centerpiece.

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Radio Studio Automation System

May 27, 2022

This blog describes the refurbishment and installation of a classic radio station automation system.

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Curriculum Vitae

April 30, 2022

This blog provides a curriculum vitae for Jerry Whitaker.

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Catalog Shopping

April 21, 2022

This blog is a walk back in time to the catalog era of electronics parts. Just for fun.

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Available Printed Documents

April 11, 2022

This page lists documents that are available for purchase as printed booklets.

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Gates Executive Audio Console Restoration, Part 3: Further Enhancements

April 2, 2022

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

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About the Workbench

March 28, 2022

This blog provides some thoughts about organizing and managing your workbench.

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70s Radio Studio Proof of Performance

March 27, 2022

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

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