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Capture the spirit of radio with this fine art print featuring a vintage McPhilben "On the Air" light. This authentic piece once hung outside the control room of 107.9 FM in Amarillo, Texas, from the mid-1980s through the late 1990s. These iconic lights were installed at radio stations worldwide, alerting everyone when the mic was live and the DJ was on the air.
This is not computer-generated – it’s a photograph of a real, original McPhilben light, which has been used as a decoration in my home for the last 26 years. (I work in radio to this day, and this station was the very first one that I ever worked at.)
Subtle imperfections in the red paint—such as minor scratches and scuffs—are visible, adding to its charm and authenticity. Captured with a 100-megapixel digital camera, the image offers exceptional detail and resolution, making it perfect for art lovers, radio enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a nostalgic statement piece. The white background has been carefully expanded, transforming this relic into striking modern wall art.
Available Formats:
- High-quality paper print (perfect for framing)
- Ready-to-hang canvas
- Sleek acrylic or metal prints
Celebrate 80s radio with this timeless design—available in multiple formats to suit your style. Order yours today and own a unique piece of broadcast history!
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Production and Shipping Time: 5-7 business days
Premium Photo Paper: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
Ready-to-Hang Canvas: 5 days for printing, 5 days for shipping.
There are 5 ways to print these images.
1) Premium Photo Paper are high quality, professional paper-prints.
Sharp, Vivid and rich Color sets this apart from a casual photo print.
You'll feel like you're there.
Premium Photo Paper will last a long time.
This option is available in 8x10 inches, 11x14 inches, 16x20 inches or 24x36.
They are designed to be placed in a glass frame, which can be purchased separately (starting at a few dollars at your local Target or online.)
2) Ready to Hang Canvas are ready to hang right out of the box with zero assembly required. Ultimate convenience.
Gorgeous finished look. It comes out of the shipping box finished and ready to hang with a simple nail in the wall.
Canvas Prints are a well-known, high-end way of displaying photographs.
0.75 or 1.5 inch thick (depending on which size that you order) wooden stretcher-bars that give it shape, in the same way an oil painting is traditionally assembled. There are no staples or ugly lines visible on the sides (very important.)
Estimated delivery time for printing, assembling, packing and shipping is around 10 days.
3) Ready to Hang Canvas (split into 3 panels)
This is for larger pieces, and the photograph is split into 3 even panels, 3 separate canvas panels which together make a single large image.
This gives a modern look, and allows spectacularly large sizes on your wall!
4) Aluminum Metal Prints
Create elegant wall decor that shines with high-end, exclusive and unique aluminum metal prints.
Create a polished addition to any home or office. 3/64" thick aluminum panel. Features a glossy coating and rounded edges.
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All metal sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box.
5) Acrylic Prints
Create eye-catching home decor with modern acrylic prints. Light refracts through the museum-quality acrylic bringing vibrancy and depth to your photos. The 1/8" thick, clear acrylic produces superb image quality from edge to edge and absolutely stunning, brilliant color!
UV resistant ink prevents fading. All acrylic sizes are ready to hang on your wall, right out of the box