Welcome to

Radio-Americana.com!

This site is devoted to the appreciation and restoration of radios and other electronic devices made in the United States between the late 1920's through the 1950's - during the art-deco period of design in America, also known as "The Golden Age of Radio!"

This was when radio was "king" and closely parallels the rise and fall of the American electronics industry. This was also when the world looked to America for unmatched quality and design ingenuity. Looking at this from today's perspective, despite the seemingly simple circuit and cabinet designs, foreign companies have yet to surpass the unique blend of manufacturing quality and beauty of these early radios! The fact that so many collectors clubs remain after much time has passed is an indication of how important this industry was to our country.

I am continually looking for collaboration of fellow enthusiasts and submission of unique ideas and content for this site.

I am a member of the Antique Radio Club of Illinois (https://antique-radios.org), the ARRL (https://arrl.org) and I support the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, IL. (https://museum.tv)

Contact information listed below.

This site is currently under development

RCA Victor Model 9K Mfg. 1935

Paul Harvey Tribute (ABC Radio Network, Originally aired on 02-28-2009)

Paul Harvey If I were the Devil (ABC Radio Network, Originally aired in 1965)