ABOUT RETRO RADIO RESTORATION

Mike Frenchek worked on radios at a very early age. In 1965, he was, while still in junior high school, the youngest person to graduate from Pittsburgh Institute of Electronics. He created his own shop in his parent’s basement tearing apart old TVs that relatives would bring out to the farm. Later he worked for a respected TV repair shop in town while still in high school. He was the typical nerd complete with glasses and pocket protector. In 1974, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh as an Electrical Engineer, and was selected Outstanding Senior, Electrical Engineering. Following graduation, Mike worked at Bell of Pennsylvania, later Bell Atlantic, attaining the position of Director-Major Customer Networks and leaving in 1998.

After working with a Silicon Valley startup company, Mike returned home and started his own business, combining his enjoyment of antique automobiles and love of old radios. In 2003, Retro Radio Restoration was born with a commitment and passion for customer service and equipment reliability influenced by a career in telecommunications. Christine, Mike’s devoted wife, retired after 35 years in public education and joined Mike in the business. As a result, his life has changed…for the better! You will see them both at the car shows.

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Carlisle Events

1000 Bryn Mawr Road
Carlisle, PA 17013


Spring Carlisle

April 24-28, 2019

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Spaces: IM36-40

Ford Nationals

May 31-June 2, 2019

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Spaces: O110-114

Chrysler Nationals

July 12-14, 2019

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Spaces: O48-52

Truck Nationals

August 2-4,2019

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Spaces: C64-67

Fall Carlisle

October 2-6, 2019

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Spaces: IN34-37


Antique Automobile Club of America, Fall Meet

Chocolate Field

CO 9 & 10 in Hershey, PA

October 8-12, 2019


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Retro Radio Restoration Contact Us:

(717) 367-1428

Retro Radio Restoration Email:

mfrenchek@retroradio.biz

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    WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING

    Mike & Dana P.


    Dear Mike & Chris Frenchek, I would like to thank you for repairing the radio in our 1965 Chevy just in time for our annual trip to the Syracuse Nationals. We enjoyed listening to the baseball game on the way home. It works great. Enjoy the rest of the summer.

    Chief Master Sergeant (retired) Ted Morin


    Mike, Thanks for repairing the radio from my Corvette and getting it back to me so quickly. The radio works great. I really appreciate the professionalism and outstanding customer since you have shown me. That I had been deployed and had been overseas for such a long time since you did the restoration had me wondering what would happen when contacting you. I could not have been happier with the result. It is not often in today’s world that one receives the kind of service that you provided me. I am glad to have met you at Carlisle and deciding on having your company perform the restoration. Please feel free to use me and this letter as a reference. Thank you

    Jerry.


    Mike— Thank you & hope to do business again.

    Bill G.


    Thanks for the great service over the years.

    Mike. K.


    Retro Radio Thank you for your great service. If I hear anybody needs radio updates, I will recommend you. Thank you
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