Put to the test Nov 20, 2009
The Civil Support Team travels with a Unified Command Suite that provides radios, computers, satellite access and phones. Oregon State Police Senior Trooper Gaylon Couch said the exercise was ideal for the OSP bomb squad. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Unplug, escape with two great getaways Aug 4, 2009
But remember, there are no radios, no phones and no TV. Will a campfire do. Because of the remote location and extreme levels of fine guest services, all of this will set you back a pretty copper penny. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Burglary suspects crimes date back to 60s May 27, 2009
Burglary suspects crimes date back to 60s - Utica, NY - The Observer-Dispatch. Your browser either has JavaScript disabled, or does not support it. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Tuning into success May 8, 2009
Stromberg Carlson, Zenith, Philco, RCA Victor and Truetone were popular brands of radios in the early- to mid-20th century ... Or, if you just want to see and hear 40 radios from pre-TV days, you can visit a Buffalo business ... Despite its name, the 75-year-old company no longer sells radios. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Deputies Call Thursday 'A Bad Day For Criminals' May 1, 2009
The sheriff's office said as the detectives were meeting, a call came over the police radios about a woman who was the victim of an attempted armed robbery at the Vystar ATM on SR 100 east near the Hitchcocks Grocery store in Keystone. The deputies, already in the area for the drug sweep, were able to immediately search for the suspects. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Bids for Kids Auction is Saturday Apr 7, 2009
Check out four antique tube radios, Marriott Family Fun Package, pizza certificates, soup tureen, Fostoria stemware, Chromatic Tuner, Raider package, theatre tickets, The Farm half-gallon ice cream every month for one year, Menard s coffee mugs, Rocky Rococo pizza every month for one year, Concordia School tuition voucher, oil changes, pictures, restaurant gift certificates, Piggly Wiggly gift card, toys and books. More items that are available include: desk, tables, lamps, one-week stay at Camp... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Not extinct yet Mar 22, 2009
In an area with almost no cell phone reception, club members set up their ham radios at specific checkpoints along the course ... Abbott has several radios in his collection. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Good grief, it's Peanuts Mar 11, 2009
Others to put on the top shelf where the kids can't touch them are Snoopy cookie jars, Snoopy "hot dog" money boxes and Snoopy radios, worth more if they are still operating. A series of popular Snoopy trophies fetch about $50 each in good condition. (The Age, Australia)
Antique show raises thousands, but some dealers feel economy's pinch Feb 24, 2009
"I can remember when we used to make $10,000 to $20,000 at the show, easy," said Phyllis Petnov, who has been selling estate jewelry for the past 20 years while her husband has been dealing in antique radios, such as the 1934 Majestic and the 1936 Arvin radios on display at the show. "Those days are gone. It reflects the economy," said Petnov, who with her husband, owned Petnov TV and Appliance in Milford until their retirement 13 years ago. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Billionaire's bank customers denied their deposits Feb 19, 2009
Some of these working-class depositors clutched portable radios to listen to financial news. "People have to come to get their money," said electrician Rasta Kente. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Chimp owner told police: "Shoot him!" Feb 18, 2009
After police arrive, one officer radios back: "There's a man down. He doesn't look good," he says, referring to Nash. "We've got to get this guy out of here. He's got no face.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
