Radio, Audio, Hi-Fi and Electronics magazines free. Includes many historical magazines about radio entertainment. Also more technical publications about ham radio and radio electronics.
A wide selection of magazines about stereos and H-Fi.
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Radio and Electronics Magazines Free
73 Amateur Radio Today
1960-2003
New Hampshire: 73 Magazine
“73 Magazine (also known as 73 Amateur Radio Today) was a United States-based amateur radio magazine published from 1960 to 2003. It was known for its strong emphasis on technical articles and for the lengthy editorials in each issue by its founder and publisher, Wayne Green.” – Internet Archive. 73 magazine.
Digital Library of Amateur Radio & Communications
1895-2024
Various publishers
A library of materials and collections related to amateur radio and early communications. Over 120,000 items, including magazines, books, videos, audio files.
Electronics and Technology Magazines
1929-2022
Various publishers
A collection of magazines related to technology, electronics and related subjects. Electronic magazines free pdf.
Electronics Today
1983-1987
Toronto, CA: Moorshead Publications
Canada’s magazine for electronics & computing enthusiasts.
Ham Radio
1968-1990
New Hampshire: Communications Technology Inc
Amateur shortwave radio magazine. Ham radio magazines online free.
Old Radio Times Magazine
2005-2013 Internet Archive
U.S.: Old Radio Times Researchers Group
“The ‘Old Radio Times’ is the official publication of the Old Time Radio Researchers. Every two months readers are treated to informational and entertaining features by the hobby’s best writers and researchers. Articles are varied, but are centralized on events surrounding the Golden Age of Radio. Topics include, but are not limited too, how shows were produced, bios and events in OTR personalities lives, detailed series descriptions and information, current research techniques, transcribing techniques, rare OTR photographs, OTR editorials, and much more.” – Old Time Radio Researchers Group.
Popular Electronics
1993-1998
NY: Gernsback Publishing
The magazine for the electronics activist! At the linked page, scroll down to the files that begin with “pe”.
Radio-Craft
1929-1945
U.S.: Gernsback Publications
Founded by Hugo Gernsback in 1929, this magazine changed names several times before being discontinued in 2003.
Radio-Electronics Magazine
1949-1992
U.S.: Gernsback Publications
This was originally “Radio Craft” magazine, which began in 1929. It changed names again in 1992 to “Electronics Now”.
Radio Magazines – Collection
ca. 1930-2010
Thousands of issues of radio magazines. Many titles for listeners, broadcasters, technicians, etc. Includes some foreign magazines. Some titles: Move and Radio Guide, RadioIndia, Radio Amateur, Radiorama, Radio Bulletin, Swiat Radio, Audio, High Fidelity, Alta Fedelta, Megahertz, Old Radio Times, Radio-CB, ABC Electronique, more.
Radio Periodicals – Collection
ca. 1910-1961
About 300 issues of various periodicals for radio listeners and for companies in the business. Titles include: Radio Stars, Broadcasting, Radio Mirror, Radio Broadcast, Radio Revue for the Listener, Talking Machine World, What’s On the Air.
World Radio History
World Radio History Collections
UK: World Radio History
Dozens or hundreds of periodicals related to music, radio, TV, and related, from the U.S., UK and other countries. Lots of books also on amateur radio, TV, the music business, the engineering side of the business, and more.
Hi-Fi, Audio, and Sound Engineering Electronics Magazines Free
Find a huge collection of electronics magazines free issues on high-fidelity audio, sound engineering, and stereo equipment. These tech mags feature vintage reviews and guides for audiophiles.
DB Magazine
1967-1991
New York: Sagamore Publishing
“Serving: recording, broadcast and sound contracting fields”. Audio engineering magazine.
Stereo World Magazine
2016-2021
Oregon: National Stereoscopic Association Inc
“The National Stereoscopic Association is a non-profit organization whose goals are to promote research, collection and use of vintage and contemporary stereoviews, stereo cameras and equipment, and related materials; to promote the practice of stereo photography; to encourage the use of stereoscopy in the fields of visual arts and technology; to foster the appreciation of the stereograph as a visual historical record.”
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