museum events
June 2024 Swap Meet (Outdoor)
The Vintage Radio & Communications Museum at 115 Pierson Lane, in Windsor, CT is about to host one of its biggest events of the year on June 15th. The event will be the early summer swap meet.
Weather permitting, this will be an outdoor tailgate affair, but if the weather turns fowl, it will be held in the Museum Event Center. Vendors and collectors from all over the northeast will set up to sell, swap or trade many vintage communication items.
What a great Father’s Day weekend activity to come and view the swap meet and then tour the museum exhibits. The swap meet will open at 8 am and wind up around 1 pm. The museum will be open all day until 5pm. Admission to the swap is free to the public. There is a small fee to set up and display.
For more information go to the website at vrcmct.org or the Facebook page at Facebook/vrcmct or call 860-683-2903.
It will be a fun day for everyone.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
September 2024 Swap Meet (Outdoor)
The end of summer swap meet is quickly approaching on the 7th of September, and we have a fun and exciting day planned for everyone. We will have collectors from throughout the Northeast setting up to sell, swap and trade vintage communications pieces.
You can never predict what will show up - from radios, TVs , telephone equipment, parts, and paper memorabilia. In addition, the Northeast Area Packard Car collectors plan to cruise in mid-morning to display their cars on the museum front lawn for a couple of hours.
The museum will be open all day so people can wander though our historical communications displays. The event is free to the public. A small fee is charged to set up and display.
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or go to our website at Vrcmct.org.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
December 2024 Swap Meet (Indoor)
The end of the year is at hand and the holiday season is upon us.
There is no better place to go to find that unique gift for that special someone than the December 7nd swap meet at the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum at 115 Pierson Lane in Windsor Connecticut.
Vintage communications collectors from all over the Northeast will be setting up to sell, swap or trade vintage communications equipment such as radios, TVs, records, magazines, parts and many more items.
You never know what will appear at a swap meet. The museum will also have surplus items for sale.
The event starts at 8 am and will end around 1 pm. The museum’s 4,000 square foot display area will be open from 8 am to 5 pm for visitors to tour the historic displays.
For more information call the museum at 860-283-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
April 2024 Swap Meet (Outdoor)
Since 1990, the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum has been giving collectors of vintage communications equipment, the opportunity to come together and share their love of this wonderful history. These events are called swap meets where collectors from throughout the Northeast gather to display items that they would like to sell, swap or trade.
The next swap for 2024 will be held on Saturday, April 13th, at the museum at 115 Pierson Lane, in Windsor, CT. The swap runs from 8 am to 1 pm. The collectors will set in the parking lot of the museum if the weather permits. If the weather is bad, we will move the swap indoors in the Museum Event Center. The museum will also have a large amount of surplus equipment that will be offered for sale as well.
This is a fun time for anyone who stops by to see the items from these individual collectors as well as the extensive permanent display of the museum. General admission is free, with a small fee if one wishes to set up and display items. Voluntary donations are accepted by this all volunteer driven, self-supporting museum.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
February Swap Meet (Indoor)
Since 1990, the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum has been giving collectors of vintage communications equipment the opportunity to come together and share their love of this wonderful history. These events are called Swap Meets where collectors from throughout the Northeast gather to display items that they would like to sell, swap or trade.
The first Swap Meet for 2024 will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at the museum at 115 Pierson Lane, in Windsor, CT. The swap runs from 8 am to 1 pm. The event is free for the public to attend. There is a small fee to set up and display.
The collectors will set up tables in the Museum Event Center of the museum. The museum have a large amount of surplus equipment that will be offered for sale as well. For more info go to the museum web site vrcmct.org or call 860-683-2903.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
December 2023 Swap Meet (Indoor)
The end of the year is at hand and the holiday season is upon us.
There is no better place to go to find that unique gift for that special someone than the December 2nd swap meet at the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum at 115 Pierson Lane in Windsor Connecticut.
Vintage communications collectors from all over the Northeast will be setting up to sell, swap or trade vintage communications equipment such as radios, TVs, records, magazines, parts and many more items.
You never know what will appear at a swap meet. The museum will also have surplus items for sale.
The event starts at 8 am and will end around noon. The museum’s 4,000 square foot display area will be open from 8 am to 5 pm for visitors to tour the historic displays.
For more information call the museum at 860-283-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
September 2023 Swap Meet (Outdoor)
The end of summer swap meet is quickly approaching on the 9th of September, and we have a fun and exciting day planned for everyone. We will have collectors from throughout the Northeast setting up to sell, swap and trade vintage communications pieces.
You can never predict what will show up - from radios, TVs , telephone equipment, parts, and paper memorabilia. In addition, the Northeast Area Packard Car collectors plan to cruise in mid-morning to display their cars on the museum front lawn for a couple of hours.
Our museum DJ - Dillion, will be spinning the records pumping out some great vintage music.
The museum will be open all day so people can wander though our historical communications displays. The event is free to the public. A small fee is charged to set up and display.
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or go to our website at Vrcmct.org.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
June 2023 Swap Meet (Outdoor)
TThe Vintage Radio & Communications Museum at 115 Pierson Lane, in Windsor, CT is about to host one of its biggest events of the year on June 17th. The event will be the early summer swap meet.
Weather permitting, this will be an outdoor tailgate affair, but if the weather turns fowl, it will be held in the Museum Event Center. Vendors and collectors from all over the northeast will set up to sell, swap or trade many vintage communication items.
What a great Father’s Day weekend activity to come and view the swap meet and then tour the museum exhibits. The swap meet will open at 8 am and wind up around noon. The museum will be open all day until 5pm. Admission to the swap is free to the public. There is a small fee to set up and display.
For more information go to the website at vrcmct.org or the Facebook page at Facebook/vrcmct or call 860-683-2903.
It will be a fun day for everyone.
EC-CHAP Lecture Series: “The History of Radio in Connecticut - Part-1
EC-CHAP is excited to offer a new Lecture Series with focus on interesting local, regional, and statewide historical topics. Through our "Synergistic Framework", EC-CHAP is committed to develop collaborations with various partners in an effort to raise historical awareness, foster ongoing discourse, create opportunities for shared programming, and encourage the preservation of historical assets. It is with great pleasure that we welcome John Ellsworth, Director of the Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut, to present Part-1 in this series on the "History of Radio in Connecticut"!
The miracle of being just about anywhere on earth, and a caller being able to dial your number and the signal finds you and connects. Or you turn on a radio in your home or car and the signal from local radio stations magically comes through the speaker. Well wireless communications had its start long before signals were sent through the air in the form of telegraphy, telephones, and wireless telegraphy.
Many discoveries and inventions had to occur to make it happen. We will look at this early development as well as the early history and development of the technology right here in the state of Connecticut.
Please join us for this first segment in “The History of Radio in Connecticut” at The Packing House, 156 River Road Willington, CT. This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP) and The Vintage Radio and Communications Museum of Connecticut. Doors 6:30pm / Presentation 7:00pm.
Free Admission - Registration Required at: http://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming/2023/05/17-the-history-of-radio-part1
Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food TM (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). You can also bring your ticket to Willington Pizza House (or WP Too) for eat-in or take-out the night of the show and receive 15% off your meal purchase. Ask for "The Packing House" pizza! Click HERE for secret recipe.
For more information, please call 518-791-9474.
Amateur Radio Operators License (VE) Test
The VE tests are run through the Vintage Radio & Commications Museum HAM club for people who are trying to achieve their Amateur radio operators license.
An exam, authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is required for all levels of the Amateur Radio license. These exams are administered by Volunteer Examiners, accredited by the FCC-recognized Volunteer Examiner Coordinator (VEC) system.
The Technician Class and General Class exams consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, drawn randomly from a pool of at least 350. To pass, 26 of the 35 questions must be answered correctly
For more information call the museum at 860-683-2903 or send an email to radioclctr@aol.com
April 2023 Swap Meet (Outdoor)
Since 1990, the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum has been giving collectors of vintage communications equipment, the opportunity to come together and share their love of this wonderful history. These events are called swap meets where collectors from throughout the Northeast gather to display items that they would like to sell, swap or trade.
The next swap for 2023 will be held on Saturday, April 15th, at the museum at 115 Pierson Lane, in Windsor, CT. The swap runs from 8 am to 1 pm. The collectors will set in the parking lot of the museum if the weather permits. If the weather is bad, we will move the swap indoors in the Museum Event Center. The museum will also have a large amount of surplus equipment that will be offered for sale as well.
This is a fun time for anyone who stops by to see the items from these individual collectors as well as the extensive permanent display of the museum. General admission is free, with a small fee if one wishes to set up and display items. Voluntary donations are accepted by this all volunteer driven, self-supporting museum.
W1VCM Ham Club Annual Meeting 2023
The amateur radio club of the Vintage Radio & Communications Museum will hold their annual meeting at the museum and on Zoom.
VRCMCT Annual Meeting 2023
Meeting will be held in the museum and will be available on Zoom.