Radio History Resonates Here!
PARS Publications range from fanciful radio fction inspired by the era when radio was a romantic mystery to serious bibliographic compilations designed for reference by researchers of early radio and its’ inventors. Our publications are widely varied in size and scope and are ALL the original work of PARS members. Topics were dictated by the members’ interests. Themes range from radio history to radio personalities. Emphasis has evolved into local radio history and early Pittsburgh radio personalities.
Purchasing PARS Publications
Over its’ 30 years of historic research and preservation, PARS members have published many original works under the auspices of the club. These are offered for sale through an onlie site specializing in on-demand printing and publications. The site is www.Lulu.com. Details are at the bottom of each publ;ication entry displayed below. Profits from publication sales directly benefit PARS.
Publications of the Pittsburgh Antique Radio Society
24. 1 2 3 4 5 6: A David Kraeuter Sampler
1 2 3 4 5 6: A David Kraeuter SamplerThe Compact Edition, 2017 Contains 1 long short story, 2 short autobiographies, 3 short radio servicing adventures, 4 short book reviews, 5 short short stories and 6 squibs (1 long and 5 short) by the author, all reprinted from The...
7. Electronic Essays
David W. Kraeuter 6th edition 2017 Cultural, technological and personal perspectives on radio. These essays reflect the author's experiences in radio and electronics over the past 65 years. Paperback, 118 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, $14.00. Download, $6.25.
8. U.S. Patents of Harold S. Black, Jack S. Kilby and Robert N. Noyce
2nd edition, 2007 Black discovered the importance of negative feedback. Kilby and Noyce were inventors of the integrated circuit. This publication lists their U.S. patents. Download: $6.25. Paperback, 9 pages, 8 1/2 x 11, $6.00.
9. U.S. Patents of Stuart W. Seeley
2nd Edition, 2007 Seeley, often credited with the invention of the ratio detector, also patented the SHORAN (SHOrt-Range Air Navigation) system. Seeley's 56 U.S. patents are listed here, followed by a list of publications by or about him. Paperback, 7 pages, 8 1/2 x...
10. Ten Patents from Radio History
David W. Kraeuter 2nd edition, 2014 For each patent Kraeuter provides a reproduction of the patent specification, a background essay and a list of sources for further information. Includes Heaviside's Coaxial Cable, Edison's Effect, Lodge's Syntony, Fessenden's...
11. Frank Conrad’s Radio Patents
2nd edition 2007 Reproduces the text and drawings of Conrad's 36 U.S. patents directly related to telecommunications. Included are U.S. 1,664,192 for a wireless receiving set (a.k.a. the Aeriola Junior) and U.S. 1,853,661 for a mechanical television system. Paperback,...
PARS Meetings
Most meetings are held at the Brentwood Presbyterian Church basement hall located at 3725 Brownsville Road, Pittsburgh 15227. Check the NEWS & EVENTS page on this site for the current meeting schedule.
PARS Special Events
Two of our annual events do not happen at the Church. The Tri-State Radio Fest, PARS' biggest event of the year, is held each April at the Center Stage Banquest Hall at 1495 Old Brodhead Rd, Monaca, Pennsylvania 15061. The PARS Annual Radio Picnic is held each July in North Park, generally at the Roosevelt Pavilion if we can get it. These two events plus our annual holiday luncheon at the church are PARS' best-attended events of the year. Please see the NEWS & EVENTS page for this year's specific details.
PARS Officers & Board Members
Bob Knowlton, President - [email protected]
Vice-President (OPEN)
Jeff Pleva, Treasurer - [email protected]
Chris Wells, Secretary - [email protected]
Andy Manko, Board - [email protected]
Ed Kaczkowski, Board - [email protected]
John Busalaachi, Board - [email protected]
Joe Patrick W3KWZ, Editor of The Pittsburgh Oscillator (PARS Quarterly Newsletter) - [email protected]
Rex Kraeuter, Club Historian & Publications Manager- [email protected]
James Stevens, Webmaster - [email protected]
PARS Volunteers
As with most hobby clubs, PARS is entirely staffed by volunteer Officers, Comittee Chairmen and Board Members. New volunteers for these positions are always welcome. To contact any of the current slate of officers and Board members, please see the ABOUT PARS page elsewhere on this web site.
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