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Canadian Vintage Radio Society

Welcome to the home of vintage radio in Canada! The Canadian Vintage Radio Society (CVRS) is dedicated to the preservation and sharing of the history and technology used to communicate and entertain in Canada.

Here's the Latest!

National Events of possible interest to CVRS members now available on our events calendar!

Check them out in the Events section below.

CVRS-Alberta videos now available on the CVRS YouTube Channel!

Check them out here! The Alberta Chapter of the CVRS has an extensive video library of presentations from its monthly meetings and has recently made them freely available! These are excellent presentations covering all aspects of our hobby, from historical talks on the history of radio, to the construction of plastic boxes for construction projects. The first videos are available for viewing on our YouTube Channel now, and more will continue to be added. Happy viewing!

New "How to ..." available: Want a CVRS Clock?

- Download the new CVRS Clock Face, print it, and use it on any dollar store wall clock or other clock you have. Then, sit back and enjoy the passage of time as registered by a beautiful piece of contemporary art!

CVRS Newsletter Index now online!

- Has searchable listings of all articles and other items published in the Canadian Vintage Radio Society newsletter since its inception in 1995 through to the current issue. Check out all its features here!

And More!

The new Clock Face and Searchable Index to our newsletter, Canadian Vintage Radios, are only the latest two of the many services and benefits provided to CVRS members. We also provide free copies of RCC schematics from the 1920's to the 70's, and networking opportunities with experts inside and outside of Canada.

CVRS Memberships

Enter the Forum

Ottawa Vintage Radio Club Meeting

Flea Market, radios, tubes, parts, etc.

When: Wed March 11 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Where: James Bartleman Centre, 100 Tallwood Drive, Ottawa ON

Victoria Radio Group

This is a non club based in Victoria BC No dues, no boring business meetings. Just people who share a common interest who would like to meet and swap stories, information, resources, parts, radios, and related tube stuff.
The VicRadio Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

When: Wed March 18 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Pluto\\\'s Restaurant, 1150 Cook Street, Victoria BC

CVRS Alberta, Edmonton Meeting

At our CVRS (Canadian Vintage Radio Society) Alberta monthly meeting we have presentations on topics related to the collection and restoration of Vintage Radios and Electronics. Topics vary from how to restore tube and transistor radio, vacuum tube high fidelity amplifiers, guitar amplifiers tube checkers and televisions. The club has experts on many aspects of electronics and cabinet repair and restoration. It is a great networking opportunity to share your and take advantage of others expertise.

For a good idea of the broad range of topics covered please check out our list of DVD recordings of past meetings:

CVRS Alberta Videos

Join us at one of our meetings, new members always welcome, we’ll have the coffee on, and you’ll find the greatest deals on all sorts of antique electronics and books at our meetings.

When: Sun March 22 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Where: Telus Community Ambassadors #101 10459-178 Street

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Canadian Vintage Radio Society

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Ottawa Vintage Radio Club Meeting

Victoria Radio Group

CVRS Alberta, Edmonton Meeting

Latest News

Winter 2020 Edition of Canadian Vintage Radios Available Now

Christmas 2019 issue of Canadian Vintage Radios available now

Update: Email Votes and Nominations Allowed for 2019 AGM

CVRS 2019 AGM: 11:00 am PST, Sunday, November 17