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The
NORTHLAND
ANTIQUE RADIO CLUB

in conjunction with
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ANTIQUE WIRELESS ASSOCIATION
AND
MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING
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Proudly Announces



RADIO DAZE
2010


May 21 & 22, 2010

Comfort Inn of Plymouth
3000 Harbor Lane
Plymouth, Minnesota 55447

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Welcome to
RADIO DAZE 2010

The Northland Antique Radio Club invites you to attend RADIO DAZE 2010 at the Comfort Inn of Plymouth - in Plymouth, Minnesota !

This is our 24th year! Radio Daze is THE destination for radio collectors from across the country who regularly come to buy, sell, and swap radios, to participate in the radio contest, to find some bargains at the radio auction, and to attend the outstanding programs that RADIO DAZE is known for.

Highlights of RADIO DAZE 2010 will include:
  • RADIO AUCTION Friday evening
  • Outdoor SWAP MEET Saturday morning held in a huge sellers-only area in the parking lot
  • RADIO CONTEST featuring early radios, etc., on Saturday afternoon
  • PROGRAM: Door prizes, contest awards, and a presentation by Howard Stone: 'Wireless Communication until 1919: Why I Love Those Pre-broadcast Radios'.
  • Pavek Museum GARAGE SALE
Enjoy coffee, pop, and snacks in the Hospitality Room.

The Museum of Broadcasting and the Antique Wireless Association (AWA) are supporting sponsors of this meet. The Pavek Museum is located just a few miles from the meet, in nearby St. Louis Park. The museum contains a wonderful collection related to radios and radio broadcasting. Museum admission for RADIO DAZE participants is free May 21st and 22nd.

Don't miss RADIO DAZE 2010 !


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http://www.northlandantiqueradioclub.com/ )


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- SCHEDULE -

Friday - May 21st

Saturday - May 22nd
10:00 am - 6:00 pmPavek Museum Open Dawn - 2:00 pmOutdoor Swap Meet
3:00 pm - 6:00 pmAuction Item Check-in 7:00 am - 2:00 pmHospitality Room
5:00 pm- 6:30 pmEvent Registration 8:00 am - 2:00 pmEvent Registration
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmAuction Preview 9:00 am - 5:00 pmPavek Museum Open
6:30 pm - 10:00 pmAntique Radio Auction 11:00 am - NoonContest Item Entry
Noon - 1:00 pmContest Judging
1:00 pm - 2:00 pmView Contest Room
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmProgram & Drawing



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- EVENT REGISTRATION -

Everyone is encouraged to support this, and future NARC events, by registering! Registration is required to sell items in the parking lot, and for admittance to the Hospitality Room, the Pavek Museum, and for all indoor events except the auction.
Registration is not actually required to buy or sell at the auction, or to buy at the outdoor swap meet, but we do encourage everyone to register since your support is needed to continue holding these events in the future. All who register will be put on the NARC mailing list and may receive emails if we learn of other area auctions, sales, etc., that would be of interest to radio collectors.

You can pre-register (and save $3.00) by returning the enclosed registration form before May 14th to:
NARC, PO Box 18362, Minneapolis, MN 55418.

After you arrive, pick up your name badge and other materials in the Registration Room.

- HOSPITALITY -

Visit the Hospitality Room next to the Registration room for coffee, pop, and snacks!

- AUCTION -

The meet kicks off with a large antique radio auction in the hotel main ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Friday! You do not need to be registered for Radio Daze to buy or sell at this auction. Consign any radio items you want to sell by bringing them to the auction between 3 - 6 p.m.
  • Bid numbers $1 if registered, otherwise they are $3.
  • Entry fee is $5 per lot, payable by seller at check-in.
  • Limit of 10 lots will be accepted from each seller.
  • Reserves of $75 or higher may be set by the seller.
  • Seller will be charged 5% sales commission if the lot sells.
  • Lots that don't get an opening bid of at least $10 will not be sold.
  • Disclaimer: Buyers are responsible for examining items prior to bidding. NARC assumes no liability or responsibility to buyers or sellers for auction results.
Contact NARC if you have questions about selling your items at the auction.

- LUNCH -

A light lunch will be available in the hospitality room on Saturday from 11 AM to 1 PM. Some other choices are the Axel’s Bonfire restaurant within the hotel and other restaurants nearby, including Perkins, Jake’s Sports Bar, and several fast food establishments


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- PROGRAM -
  • Opening Comments
  • Contest Awards: "Best of Show", "People's Choice", "Best Presentation"
  • Featured speaker: Howard Stone
  • Door Prizes
  • 50/50 Drawing

- Howard Stone -

Howard Stone, internationally known radio historian and long-time NARC member, will present 'Wireless Communication until 1919: Why I Love Those Pre-broadcast Radios'. After growing up in south Minneapolis, he went on to become Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Counseling at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. He has published over a dozen books related to pastoral care giving and is now retired. He and his wife Karen spend the summers at their cabin in northern Minnesota. Howard loves fishing and jazz, and is an audiophile and avid collector of antique radios. He will show pictures of a number of early wireless radios from his virtual museum, StoneVintageRadio.com, and discuss how they advanced radio communication.
This should be a very enjoyable program!


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- CONTEST AWARDS -

BEST OF SHOW - Trophy awarded to the best overall contest entry, as determined by the contest judges.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE - Trophy awarded to the entry receiving the most show attendee votes.

BEST RESTORATION - Ribbon awarded to the best restoration, as determined by the contest judges.

GENERAL AWARDS - First, second, and third place ribbons within each contest category will be awarded by the contest judges. More than one ribbon may be awarded if there is a tie.

- CONTEST CATEGORIES -

PRE-1920 RADIO EQUIPMENT – Radio equipment of any type dated 1919 or earlier.

PRE-1920 BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND CATALOGS – Any publication related to radio and dated 1919 or earlier.

CRYSTAL RADIOS - Any radio with a crystal detector.

1920’s RADIOS - Any battery or AC powered radio made in the 1920’s.

1930’s RADIOS – Any battery or AC powered radio made in the 1930’s.

PRIVATE LABEL RADIOS – Any radio sold with a store brand, such as Coronado, Silvertone, Airline, etc.

TRANSISTOR RADIOS – Any radio using transistors.

RADIOS IN THEIR ORIGINAL BOX - Any radio displayed with its original box or shipping carton.

SPEAKERS - Any speaker over 75 years old.

RADIO ADVERTISING – Any item that advertises anything related to radio.

MICROPHONES – Any type of microphone.

MISCELLANEOUS - Any radio-related item not included in the other contest categories.

- CONTEST RULES -
  • Items that have previously won an award in a Radio Daze contest may not be entered.
  • Contestants may only have ONE entry per category. Any single entry having more than one item must be documented to explain the significance of the items.
  • Items must be entered in the most appropriate category. The judges reserve the right to move an item to the most appropriate category if necessary.
  • Judging is based on rarity, historical significance, collector appeal, documentation, presentation, and condition.


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- PAVEK MUSEUM OF BROADCASTING -

Wear your Radio Daze name tag for free admission to the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Friday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Located at 3515 Raleigh Avenue in St. Louis Park Minnesota, the museum contains one of the world's largest collections of early radios, televisions, tubes, broadcast equipment, and other radio related artifacts.

Be sure to stop in at the Pavek Museum's Annual Garage Sale, being held Friday and Saturday!

Wear your Radio Daze name tag for free admission!


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- HOTEL INFORMATION -

This will be our 13th year at the same location! The hotel has agreed to the same rates as last year, which is only $73 for either single or double rooms Thursday through Sunday nights. Reserve by May 6th to assure room availability. For best service, please mention you are with the Northland Antique Radio Club and are attending the radio meet.

Comfort Inn of Plymouth
3000 Harbor Lane
Plymouth Minnesota 55447
1-763-559-1222


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- AREA ATTRACTIONS -

The Mall of America is the largest shopping mall in the USA and is less than 20 minutes away. Hundreds of shops on four levels and a large indoor amusement park make this a favorite attraction.

Other attractions within 30 minutes include the Minnesota Zoo, Valley Fair Amusement Park, Mystic Lake Casino, and the downtown areas of both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

New this year is the Minnesota Twins Stadium in downtown Minneapolis! It’s the Twins vs. Milwaukee May 21, 22, and 23.


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- RADIO DAZE RULES -
  • NO SELLING ON FRIDAY !
    We do not have permission at this location to display anything for sale except on Saturday.
    This rule WILL be enforced as it was last year.
  • Registration is required to participate in RADIO DAZE events. Wear your name tag at all times.
  • Only Registered Sellers can park in the roped off swap meet area on the west side of the hotel.
  • Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted.
  • Trash should be disposed of in the receptacles provided. Junk radio parts must be taken home.
  • Neither NARC, AWA, the Pavek Museum, nor any individual member or officer will be responsible for any injury to any person or for any loss, theft, or damage of any property at this meet.
See you at RADIO DAZE 2010 !
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