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Taking a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut

How do you listen to Connecticut Public or Where We Live? Your cell phone, car radio or something else?

This hour, we explore the many ways information can travel, and the history of how these devices were made. Hear Where We Live host Catherine Shen take a tour of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut with Charles "Skip" Coulson, John Ramos, Peter Knight and Jeff Gross, some of the museum's many volunteers.

Plus, we hear from Lisa Kirk, one of the museum’s amateur radio operators or "hams." She discusses the museum's amateur radio club, and what it takes to become a ham.

GUESTS:

  • John Ramos: Volunteer, Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
  • Peter Knight: Volunteer, Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
  • Jeff Gross: Volunteer, Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
  • Charles "Skip" Coulson: Volunteer, Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut
  • Lisa Kirk: Volunteer and ham radio operator at the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum in Windsor

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Katie is a producer for Connecticut Public Radio's news-talk show 'Where We Live.' She has previously worked for CNN and News 8-WTNH.
Catherine is the Host of Connecticut Public’s morning talk show and podcast, Where We Live. Catherine and the WWL team focus on going beyond the headlines to bring in meaningful conversations that put Connecticut in context.