GE Superadios for Dummies [ GE Super Radios I - II - III ]

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GE Superadios for Dummies [ GE Super Radios I - II - III ]
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For One and All,
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Here are several Links related to the GE Superadios:
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1. The GE Superadio Tech Page - by Bruce Carter
http://www.geocities.com/rbrucecarter/sr.htm
This page is designed to give you quick, accurate Technical
Information about the GE Superadio series of radios.
* The Derivation of the Design
* The GE Superadio I (1)
* The GE Superadio II (2)
* The GE Superadio III (3)
* What the GE Superadio Series is NOT
* Are There Clones ?
[ Radio Shack Optimus Models 12-603 and 12-903 ]
* What About the Future ?
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2. The GE Superadio 2 Tech Page - by Bruce Carter
http://www.geocities.com/rbrucecarter/sr2.htm
Image GE Superadio II (2)
http://www.geocities.com/rbrucecarter/superadio2.jpg
* GE Superadio II (2) Schematic
- Front End Board
- Main Board
- Power
- AM
- FM
- Audio
* Disassembly
* Covering the Expanded AM Band
* Narrow Ceramic Filter
* GE Superadio II (2) Alignment
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3. The GE Superadio 3 Tech Page - by Bruce Carter
http://www.geocities.com/rbrucecarter/sr3.htm
Image GE Superadio III (3)
http://www.geocities.com/rbrucecarter/superadio3.jpg
* GE Superadio III (3) Schematic
- Power
- AM Front End
- FM Front End
- AM / FM IF
- AM / FM Detector
- Audio
* GE Superadio III (3) Alignment
* GE Superadio III (3) Hardware Hacks
* Narrow Ceramic Filter
* Narrowing the AM Selectivity in Narrow Mode
{The Secret} To improve the AM Selectivity with the Narrow Filter.
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4. The Radio Shack Optimus 12-603 / 12-903 Page - by Bruce Carter
http://www.geocities.com/rbrucecarter/12-603.htm
I get many inquiries about the Radio Shack Optimus 12-603
and 12-903 radios (now discontinued). People wonder
"are they the same as the GE Superadio III (3)"?
I am in a position to answer this question, because I own both.
The answer to the question, unfortunately, is "NO".
- by Bruce Carter
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Here are two YAHOO eGroups that focus on the GE Superadios:
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GE Superadio Group For Connoisseurs on YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/
Click-On the [Join This Group!] Button to become a member.
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GE Superadio III Group on YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SuperadioIII/
Click-On the [Join This Group!] Button to become a member.
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yes - more than you wanted to know ~ RHF
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RHF wrote:

> GE Superadios for Dummies [ GE Super Radios I - II - III ]
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> For One and All,
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> Here are several Links related to the GE Superadios:

Good links. Thanks.

mike

[lsmyer]

A friend of mine has one of the original Superadios. I keep offering to
trade him one of my brand new SRIIIs for his old radio, but he always turns
me down.

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ISMYER - Smart Friend ;-) ~ RHF
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[RHF]

PINOT - Read the above WebPages by Bruce Carter and
you will know all these things and more for yourself. ~ RHF
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[Rob Mills]

"lsmyer" <myer...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:xPaQd.19952$dt2.18406@fe04.

>>I keep offering to trade him one of my brand new SRIIIs for his old
radio<<<

I have both (have the very early one) and don't blame him for not wanting to
trade. Found my one at an estate sale. It was sitting in the garage with an
inch of dust on it and a $2 price tag on it. I assumed it had problems but
thought I would "take a chance". I got it home and blew off the dust and
cleaned it up and it looked like some one bought it and never used it, not a
flaw or scratch on it, antenna (original fake loading coil) straight as an
arrow and don't believe it ever had batteries in it. RM~

PS, It has batteries in it now. ; )

[cuh...@webtv.net]

I have a GE AM/FM table model transistor radio (actually,I own about 200
old radios) here that says on the lower part of the dial,LONG RANGE HIGH
SELECTIVITY.MODEL NO.7-2880B.It used to have a push button switch on top
to turn it on and off but the push buttom quit working about ten years
ago so I cut a little hole in the back of the radio and I hooked up an
old toggle switch I had laying around to turn the radio on and off.The
radio can run on batteries too.
cuhulin

[Rob Mills]

<cuh...@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:6596-421...@storefull-3251.bay.webtv.net...

>>>here that says on the lower part of the dial,LONG RANGE HIGH
SELECTIVITY.MODEL NO.7-2880B<<<<

That's a Super 1, mine is a 7-2880A and I think the only noticeable
difference is that yours
has an external antenna connection. I've never had mine apart but have heard
that it's real easy to damage that on/off switch when separating the case
during disassembly. RM~

[cuh...@webtv.net]

I bought the radio brand new.I used to work at a factory (the factory
closed down years ago) in Florence,Mississippi that manufactured
auto/truck/lawnmower batteries and once in a while some six volt
batteries for the older model MG cars.I used to take the radio to work
with me and listen to talk radio stations.There was a married woman
there and we used to cuss each other out all the time and she would run
over and unplug my radio so she could hear her loud ass boombox radio
better.It got to where the push button switch on my radio wouldn't latch
down in the on position so I replaced it with an old toggle switch,it
works fine now.I am listening to the radio right now.All of the chrome
looking paint or whatever it was that the GE factory used to put on
those radios is long since gone because of battery acid that used to get
on my radio.
cuhulin

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FO&A,
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* Photo/Image of the GE Superadio III and it's Controls.
GE-SR-III=>
http://www.universal-radio.com/catalog/spcialty/0547cont.html
Presented by Universal-Radio is a WebPage with a Photo / Image
of the Front of the GE Superadio III with the Controls and
Features Identified and Labled.
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* CCRadio -=V=- GE Superadio - How Do They Stack Up ?
http://www.grove-ent.com/mt2000reviews.html#CCR
- - - Review by Bob Grove
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* AM Radio Reception Tips and Links (for your GE Superadio)
http://www.geocities.com/richleebruce/amradio.html
- - - Presented by RL Bruce
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PLUS: There are two eGroups on YAHOO !
That are 'focused' on the GE Superadios (Super Radio).
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* Here is a LINK to the "LongRange" [GE Superadio]
(GE Superadio Group for Connoisseurs) eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/
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* Here is a LINK to the "Superadio III" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SuperadioIII/
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BONUS: Then there is the Grundig S350 "Super Radio"
(aka: Tecsun BCL-2000) Radio which may be what everyone
was 'hoping' a GE-Superadio-IV was going to be.
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Here is a LINK to the "Grundig S350" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-S-350/
The Grundig S350 has become . . .
The Next Generation of SUPER RADIO for the New Millennium.
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ompoift"f ~ RHF
= = = One More Piece Of Information For The "GE Superadio" File.
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FO&A,
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The G.E. Superadio III Circuit Board Layout Drawing and
Ferrite Rod Antenna (L 6) - by Christopher King & Paul Sexton
GoTo=> http://www.paulplu.demon.co.uk/sr3/
NOTE: It's not perfect but it can be used to align a dismantled
GE Superadio III.
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Location: Paul's Radio Museum WebSite
GoTo=> http://www.paulplu.demon.co.uk/radio/index.htm
- presented by Paul Sexton
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The above can be use with the GE Superadio III "Parts Layout"
GoTo=> http://users.netonecom.net/~swordman/Radio/sr3layout.htm
A 'copy' of a hand Drrawn "SKETCH" of the Circuit Board Component
Layout of the GE Superadio - presented by Doug Vander Laad
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QUESTION: Anyone actually have an 'original' "Service Manual" or a
'paper photo copy' or 'pdf copy' of the any of the GE Super Radios ?
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* GE Superadio I
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* GE Superadio II
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* GE Superadio III
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Please Contact Me by posting here
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PLUS: There are two eGroups on YAHOO !
That are 'focused' on the GE Superadios (Super Radio).
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* Here is a LINK to the "LongRange"
(GE Superadio Group for Connoisseurs) eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/
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* Here is a LINK to the "Superadio III" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SuperadioIII/
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BONUS: Then there is the Grundig S350 "Super Radio"
(aka: Tecsun BCL-2000) Radio which may be what everyone
was 'hoping' a GE-Superadio-IV was going to be.
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Here is a LINK to the "Grundig S350" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-S-350/
The Grundig S350 has become . . .
The Next Generation of SUPER RADIO for the New Millennium.
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ompoift"f ~ RHF
= = = One More Piece Of Information For The "GE Superadio" File.
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FO&A,
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The GE Superadio Frequently Asked Questions List
( superadio - superadios - super radio - super radios )
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http://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/radio/superadio/gesr_faq.html
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http://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/radio/superadio/gesr_faq.pdf
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- - - Compiled by David C. Moisan [N1KGH]
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PLUS: There are two eGroups on YAHOO !
That are 'focused' on the GE Superadios (Super Radio).
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* Here is a LINK to the "LongRange"
(GE Superadio Group for Connoisseurs) eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/
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* Here is a LINK to the "Superadio III" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SuperadioIII/
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BONUS: Then there is the Grundig S350 "Super Radio"
(aka: Tecsun BCL-2000) Radio which may be what everyone
was 'hoping' a GE-Superadio-IV was going to be.
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Here is a LINK to the "Grundig S350" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-S-350/
The Grundig S350 has become . . .
The Next Generation of SUPER RADIO for the New Millennium.
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ompoiftf ~ RHF
= = = One More Piece Of Information For The "GE Superadio" File.
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FO&A,
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More GE Superadio "Super Radio" Information for Dummies.
? How To Identify a GE Superadio ?
? What is a GE Superadio ?
? When a Super Radio is NOT a Superadio ?
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Here is another WebSite that focuses on the GE Superadio.
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* Doug's GE Superadio III Alignment Page
http://users.netonecom.net/~swordman/Radio/GEsrIIIAlign.htm
- - - Presented by Doug [K8RFT]
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* * Parts Layout
http://users.netonecom.net/~swordman/Radio/sr3layout.htm
- - - Presented by Doug [K8RFT]
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PLUS: Here is a LINK to the "Grundig S350" eGroup at YAHOO !
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GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-S-350/
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IMHO: The Grundig S350 is becoming . . .
The Next Generation of SUPER RADIO for the New Millennium.
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hasrd ~ RHF
= = = Have A Super Radio Day.
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FO&A,
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Some Popular Radios for BCB DXing presented by the IRCA.
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GoTo=> http://www.ircaonline.org/receiverphotos.htm
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Super Radio Super Radio Super Radio Super Radio Super Radio
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These are Photos of some Radios currently in use for DXing.
Most are AM/FM capable, and some can also pick up the Shortwave bands.
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Includes Pictures of the all three GE Superadios plus two others:
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* GE Superadio I = The 'original' "Super Radio"
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* GE Superadio II = 2nd Generation "Super Radio"
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* GE Superadio III = 3rd Generation "Super Radio"
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* GE Superadio III with built-in Cassette Player "Super Radio"
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* The RadioShack Optimus # 12-603 = GE Superadio III Clone
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International Radio Club of America ( IRCA )
GoTo=> http://www.ircaonline.org/info.htm
FWIW: The IRCA (The International Radio Club of America) is a club
devoted to the hobby of hearing distant stations on the AM broadcast
band (510-1720 kHz). DX Monitor, the official publication of IRCA, is
published in "soft" form 35 times a year, weekly from October to
March, twice in September and April, and monthly from May to August
and in printed form 30 times a year (every other week September to
April, monthly from May to August). DX Monitor contains members'
loggings, articles on radio stations, receiver reviews, technical
articles, DX tips, and other material of interest to Broadcast Band DX
hobbyists. IRCA is a member of ANARC, the Association of North
American Radio Clubs
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ompoiftf ~ RHF
= = = One More Piece Of Information For The "GE Superadio" File.
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To Be Filed under "Super Radio".
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FO&A,
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* The Super Radios by G.E. [ GE Superadio ] "Super Radio"
http://www.grundigsw.com/Grundig/id14.html
= = = A PHOTO Essay by Paul and Cheryl Drake
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* GE Super Radio Cassette [ GE Superadio ] "Super Radio"
http://www.grundigsw.com/Grundig/id15.html
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Check-Out the rest of there Radio Collection and WebPages.
http://www.grundigsw.com/Grundig/index.html
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apiwatw ~ RHF
= = = A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words.
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FO&A,
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* GE SUPERADIO I = "Super Radio"
General Electric Model # 7-2880
Speaker: Single/One 5".
Single Band Width.
Knobs: Black Body with Chrome Base Ring.
Size: 13"W - 9"H - 3.25"D
Badging 'General (GE) Electric' on the speaker grill.
Printed on the Tuning Band Scale: "Long Range" & "High Selectivity"
Made in HONG KONG and other locations
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SR-II GE SUPERADIO II = "Super Radio"
General Electric Model # 7-2885
Speakers: Dual 5" and 1".
Single Band Width.
Knobs: Chrome (color) Body including the bases.
Size 13"W - 9"H - 3.25"D.
Badging: General (GE) Electric "SUPERADIO II" on the speaker grill.
Printed on the Tuning Band Scale: "Long Range" & "High Selectivity"
Made in MALAYSIA and other locations from 1987 until 1994.
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SR III GE SUPERADIO III = "Super Radio"
General Electric Model # 7-2887
Speakers: Dual 6" & 1.5".
Dual Band Widths: Wide & Normal.
Knobs: Black Body with Chrome Base Ring.
Size: 13.5"W - 9"H - 3.75"D.
Badging: "GE" Square on the speaker grill.
Printed on the Tuning Band Scale: "Long Range" & "High Selectivity"
Made In CHINA ?
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Photos of these three GE Superadios and more are on the
"Long Range" GE Superadio Group For Connoisseurs on YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/lst
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* Digital GE Supperadio+ (I) = Model 7-2882 = "Super Radio"
* Cassette GE Superadio II = Model 3-5280C = "Super Radio"
* RadioShack (GE Superadio III) Clone = Optimus # 12-603
* GE "CUB" = Model 7-2881C = Not a "Super Radio"
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FO&A,
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There are two "Super Radio" eGroups on YAHOO!
= = = That are 'focused' on the GE Superadios (Super Radio).
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* Here is a LINK to the "LongRange"
(GE Superadio Group for Connoisseurs) eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/
superadio superadio superadio superadio superadio superadio
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* Here is a LINK to the "Superadio III" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SuperadioIII/
superadio superadio superadio superadio superadio superadio
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Then there is the "Grundig S350" (Tecsun BCL-2000) radio which may be
what everyone was 'hoping' a GE-Superadio-IV was going to be.
- - - Grundig-USA may have got the jump on GE-Thomson CE (FR).
"Super Radio" "Super Radio" "Super Radio" "Super Radio"
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* Here is a LINK to the "Grundig S350" eGroup at YAHOO !
GoTo=> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Grundig-S-350/
- - - The Grundig S350 will become . . .
The Next Generation of SUPER RADIO for the New Millennium.
"Super Radio" "Super Radio" "Super Radio" "Super Radio"
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GE Superadios "Super Radio" for Dummies
= = = A 'picture' PHOTO Essay (12 Images)
Can Be Viewed in the PHOTOS Section of the "Long Range"
{GE Superadio Group For Connoisseurs] eGroup on YAHOO !
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GoTo=> http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/lst
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Photos and Descriptions of the three major GE Superadios
"Super Radio" and a few of the other variations of same.
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= = = No Brains Required - The Pictures Tell It All :o)
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