The Canadian Vintage Radio Society is a national organization dedicated to the preservation, restoration, collection, and enjoyment of antique radios and electronics throughout Canada.

Our members come from all walks of life, from every province across the country, and abroad. We have a wide range of interests that embraces vacuum tube audio, vintage TV, Tesla technologies, the history of electronics, and broadcast technology.  These interests are communicated to and by our members through articles, blogs, seminars, and cross-country projects.

If you are interested in vintage electronics and the history of radio – especially with a Canadian flavour – you have found the right Internet location …

Welcome to the home of vintage radios in Canada!

Our Members enjoy many services and benefits including our bi-monthly publication Canadian Vintage Radios, RCC schematics from the 1920's to the 70's, and networking opportunities with experts inside and outside of Canada.

The Latest CVRS News

Password Resets

On April 24th, we reset the password for all CVRS website users for security reasons. You should have received an email with your username and new password. If you have not received the email please: check your junk/spam folder; email webmaster@canadianvintageradio.com; or use the ‘Lost Your Password’ link on the sign-in page to reset your password. …
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Introducing the Forum Co-Moderator

The CVRS is pleased to introduce member Julian Traverse, a resident of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland. Those of you who have requested schematics recently from our free member service will have corresponded already with Julian as he and Don are now sharing schematic responsibilities.  Julian has extensive experience with online forums and has also agreed to …
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Forum reorganization underway

If you’ve visited the CVRS Forum since the afternoon of May 12, you will have noticed that some new Forums are appearing, some old Topics have moved, and a new forum-subforum structure is emerging. All these changes, and ones still coming, result from work by Forum Co-Moderator, Julian Traverse. Julian’s and our intention is to …
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PBS Documentary on YouTube

“American Experience: Silicon Valley” is an 82 minute PBS documentary on the development of the Fairchild semiconductor, which revolutionized global technology. Here’s the link submitted by CVRS member, Phil Mijo:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxUTR48KRVg For some background on the film, here’s a New York Times review: http://tv.nytimes.com/2013/02/05/arts/television/silicon-valley-on-american-experience-on-pbs.html