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The Unsinkable Janet Baird
Born the year Charles Herrold began his pioneering radio broadcasts in San Jose, Janet Baird would make an indelible mark on the young industry. In a life story that reads like fodder for a Hollywood […]
Year: 2026
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90 Years at Islais Creek
When KSFO threw the switch to begin broadcasts from its new 5,000 watt transmitter site near San Francisco’s Islais Creek in September 1937, the facility was heralded as among the finest in the industry. At […]
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2026 Bay Area Audiocaster of the Year Live Vote Updates
Follow the voting for Bay Area Audiocaster of the Year here! Results will be updated regularly until the close of voting on July 1, 2026. Remember, you can vote as often as you like–go here […]
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Vote For Your Favorite Bay Area Audiocaster
The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame wants your vote! Choose your favorite “Based In The Bay” audio creator. And remember: you can vote as often as you like, so be sure to […]
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KRE Sponsorship Contract
We offer here an example of the business of broadcasting. The paper original “Broadcasting Contract” form from Berkeley station KRE is held in the Bay Area Radio Museum archives. (Click image to view full size) […]
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2026 Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
The Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the ballot of nominees for the Bay Area Radio Hall of Fame (BARHOF) Class of 2026. The ballot includes 48 names in […]