Modesto Radio Museum

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Museum Guestbook - Ogden's Guestbook

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Favorite radio announcer- Writer Erle Stanley Gardner's favorite radio personality while cruising in the Delta was Bill Bates on KTRB.

CONELRAD

Control of Electromagnetic

William B. Ogden Radio Engineering School was established in 1946 in Burbank, CA. offering a standard course of study lasting over a period of several months to obtain a FCC First or Second telephony license. However, at the request of broadcasters, and to meet the high demand for first class licensed operators, owner Bill Ogden converted his standard course in 1949 to a concentrated course (cram course) of 6- 9 weeks, 12-16 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Presidential candidate Thomas Dewey during whistle stop in Modesto in 1948 covered by KTRB.

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Historical News Clippings- We've searched the pages of many newspapers and periodicals where we found news regarding broadcasting and related subjects in Modesto and the area. We also found some interesting ads from those days that are sure to bring back memories.

Wolfman Jack and the Border Blasters

In the mid 1960s, the Wolfman crossed the border to Mexico and joined the 250,000-watt powerhouse XERF-AM. Thanks to XERF and later XERB-AM, the Wolfman reached most of the southwestern United States while selling everything from coffins to inspirational literature and baby chickens.

Border Blasters Index Page

KDJK 95.1 FM, Oakdale , CA officially hit the air March 11, 1985, programming from Studios/Offices located in Oakdale. There transmitter was located in the foothills west of Oakdale with 30kw ERP with the antenna at 1400' above the valley.

Baseball game recreations -Radio broadcasters recreated baseball games in their studios from information received by telegraphy transmission.

Air Checks -Take a walk down memory lane with these sound clips from the past.

The history of commercial broadcasting in the valley, and more, beginning in 1933

During the 1970's, dynamic and condenser microphones were developed, allowing for a lower sound level sensitivity and a clearer sound recording. RCA dominated with Shure, and others, also popular.

Broadcasting Equipment 1930's to 1990's - Here are few photos of some of the equipment used by broadcasters beginning in the 30's through the early 90's. The digital era started in the early 80's leading the way to the digital revolution which has completely taken over the broadcasting and telecasting industry today.

MUSEUM INFORMATION- The Modesto Radio Museum Foundation was created in early 2005 comprised of former and current broadcast radio people and other interested parties in Modesto, CA. The purpose of the museum is to establish a virtual repository of the people, apparatus and documents of commercial radio broadcasters of Modesto and the area. The museum honors the people related to it's development connecting the past with the present to inform and preserve the heritage of those pioneers who brought commercial radio to Modesto and the area beginning in 1933.