pulling radio signals out of thin air as if by magic. Not all crystal sets take this slapdash approach, of course, and some, like this homebrew multiband crystal receiver, aim for a feature set ...

The earliest and cheapest radio set for the home was the crystal set. The essential components were a fragile fine wire (the 'cat's whisker') acting as an aerial connected to a small piece of ...

Chesney Hawkes has paid tribute to his best friend during a live performance for BBC Radio 2 Piano Room. The pop star appeared on the show, hosted by Vernon Kay, to perform a mixture of old and ...