Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Join radio historian and collector Brian Harrison, KN4R, as he takes you on an in-depth exploration of two iconic pieces of vintage radio equipment from Down Under – the Amalgamated Wireless Australasia (AWA) AMR-100 and AMR-101 military radios.
In this presentation, Brian walks through the history, design, and functionality of these rugged Australian-built sets and the company that made them, along with other sets made down under.
Whether you're a collector, military radio enthusiast, or just curious about vintage gear, this detailed walkthrough is packed with technical insight and historical context.
Topics Covered:
Overview of AWA and its military legacy
Other Australian and New Zeeland radios
Technical details of the AMR-100 and AMR-101
Field use and historical significance
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Help us preserve the history of electronic communications by becoming a member of the Antique Wireless Association at: antiquewireless.org/homepage/join-or-renew-membership
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Join radio historian and collector Brian Harrison, KN4R, as he takes you on an in-depth exploration of two iconic pieces of vintage radio equipment from Down Under – the Amalgamated Wireless Australasia (AWA) AMR-100 and AMR-101 military radios.
In this presentation, Brian walks through the history, design, and functionality of these rugged Australian-built sets and the company that made them, along with other sets made down under.
Whether you're a collector, military radio enthusiast, or just curious about vintage gear, this detailed walkthrough is packed with technical insight and historical context.
Topics Covered:
Overview of AWA and its military legacy
Other Australian and New Zeeland radios
Technical details of the AMR-100 and AMR-101
Field use and historical significance
Subscribe for more vintage radio content, restoration guides, and ham radio insights from KN4R!
Help us preserve the history of electronic communications by becoming a member of the Antique Wireless Association at: antiquewireless.org/homepage/join-or-renew-membership
Subscribe to the Antique Wireless Museum channel and you'll receive news of our latest video uploads.
