New England Antique Radio Club

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New England Antique Radio Club
Updated September 28, 2008

Founded in June of 1988, The New England Antique Radio Club, Inc is dedicated to the preservation, collection, restoration, and enjoyment of antique and collectable radios, TV's, and related equipment.

2008/2009 Swap Meet Information
Much of the New England Antique Radio Club activity focuses around the club swap meets. These events provide club members with an opportunity to gather together to buy, sell and trade radios, TVs, parts, tubes, books, magazines and, most importantly, the chance to meet and exchange ideas with other radio collectors. The public is always invited to attend and enjoy a day of radio fun and nostalgia.

Exhibitor setup is from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Exhibitor tables are available for $20 and must be reserved in advance. Please contact meet chairman Charlie Perkett at (603) 898-4821 for information about table reservations. You must be a member to sell.

October 18, 2008 - NEARC Fall Swap Meet Scheduled!

Our past swap meets at the Manchester Bingo Center have been so successful that we have scheduled our 2008 Fall and 2009 Spring swap meet there too! The Bingo Center is heated and air-conditioned so our indoor swap meet will be comfortable rain or shine.

Our Admission Times are shown below:

7:30 to 8:30 AM	-- Special Admission During Dealer Setup --	$15
8:30 to 9:30 AM	-- Early-Buyer Admission --	$5
9:30 to 10:30 AM	-- General Admission --	$2
10:30 to 12 Noon	-- No Charge for Admission! --	FREE!
Children under 12 - Admitted free with a paying Adult. The Manchester Bingo Center (165 John E. Devine Drive, Manchester, NH) has easy highway access from I-293 Exit 1, plenty of free parking, a brightly lit function hall, new tables and cushioned chairs, a snack bar with a wide selection of breakfast and lunch offerings, clean restrooms and an ATM for converting "plastic" into cash.

April 18, 2009 - NEARC 2009 Spring Swap Meet Scheduled!

The fall swap meet has been scheduled at the Manchester Bingo Center. Be sure to reserve your tables!

2008/2009 Swap Meet Contest Categories

October 18,2008 - Manchester Bingo Center, Manchester, NH

Contest Categories:

HEATHKITS -- We've all owned one or many, and a lot of us got our start in radio with one of Heath's kits. What do you have in your collection that brings back memories or stirs pride?
Clock Radios -- Anything that tells time while receiving the latest news and music. They've been making these things since the early '30s, so trot out one of the old timers, or one of the most recent, so we can enjoy the journey.
Telephones -- All things telephonic: Alexander G. Bell's autograph; a 'candlestick' phone; switching equipment; any/all colors of Princess phones. Maybe you've even got an early cell phone to dazzle us with. Whatever, bring it in and show it off!

April 18, 2009 - Manchester Bingo Center, Manchester, NH

Contest Categories:

TBD

Membership

The New England Antique Radio Club is accepting new members!

Membership in the New England Antique Radio Club is open to everyone interested in antique and collectible radios, TVs and related items. Wherever your interest lies, from early TRF and crystal sets to 1960s transistor radios, your NEARC membership is welcome.

NEARC membership is US$12.00 per calendar year. All members receive a subscription to the NEARC Radio News, our quarterly newsletter, as well as the opportunity to purchase table space at our Spring and Fall swap meets.

To join NEARC, send a check or postal money order to our Membership Secretary, Ray Bintliff, 2 Powder Horn Lane, Acton, MA 01720-2014.

Directions!

The location for swap meets is the Bingo Center in Manchester, NH.

Use I-93 or Everet Turnpike (Rt 3 in MA) or Route 101 to reach I-293 in southern Manchester NH (Not along the Merrimack River).
Take I-293 Exit 1 and turn NORTH onto South Willow Street (Rt 28) (away from the Mall of NH)
On South Willow Street (after the I-293 entrance/exit ramps), turn LEFT at the SECOND TRAFFIC SIGNAL onto John E Devine Drive.
(FYI, This turn is across from Dobles Chevrolet. As you turn onto John E Devine Drive, BankNorth is on your left, and Friendly's is on your right. If you miss the turn, turn left into the very next shopping center, head towards the Friendly's parking lot, turn right onto McGrail Circle, and turn right onto John E Devine Drive..)
The First Bingo Center Driveway leads to a 150-car parking lot in front fo the main entrance. There is Handicap Parking available here. The Second Bingo Center driveway leads to a large 800-car parking lot immediately behind both the smaller lot and the Bingo Center.

NEARC Contacts
NEARC Mailing Address: NEARC, 16 Sunset Road, Salem, NH 03079
NEARC Officers:
- President	Charles Perkett 603 898-4821
- Vice President	John Wetherell
- Treasurer	Ray Bintliff
- Secretary	Jon Katz
- Membership Secretary	Ray Bintliff
Additional NEARC Officials:
- Radio News Editor	Charlie Perkett
- Swap Meet Chairman	Charlie Perkett
- Meet Contest Chairman	Mark Nelson
- Club Librarian	Bill Morse 94 Golden Street New London, CT 06320 Phone: (860) 442-0233
- NEARC Photographers	Jon Katz Mark Nelson
*Board Of Directors*	Bob Fuerderer George Merrill Jim Moneghan Mark Nelson Tom Perera Dave Sutherland