GE "SuperRadio". Which One Was/Is The Best?

A.Pismo Clam

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Oct 28, 2005, 5:20:32 PM10/28/05

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Hello All,

We have moved into the boonies and radio reception is sadly lacking on AM.

I remember a thread discussing the pro's-and-con's of several of the
different varieties and new models.

Can anyone refresh my memory and guide me to the best radio? Did anyone
of them have a built-in cassette tape player/recorder?

Many thanks for taking the time to respond!

Alain

dxAce

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Oct 28, 2005, 5:39:27 PM10/28/05

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"A.Pismo Clam" wrote:

> Hello All,
>
> We have moved into the boonies and radio reception is sadly lacking on AM.
>
> I remember a thread discussing the pro's-and-con's of several of the
> different varieties and new models.
>
> Can anyone refresh my memory and guide me to the best radio? Did anyone
> of them have a built-in cassette tape player/recorder?

As far as I know the II was/is the best.

They can fetch a good price on eBay. I've seen a couple go for $160 or so but it
seems if you watch you can get one for around $60-80.

I lucked out a while back and found a near mint example at a thrift store for
around $4 or so as I recall.

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Caveat Lector

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Oct 28, 2005, 6:06:08 PM10/28/05

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Super Radio FAQ at URL:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze20h45/radio/superadio/gesr_faq.html

--
CL -- I doubt, therefore I might be !

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Joe Analssandrini

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Oct 28, 2005, 7:23:41 PM10/28/05

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Dear Mr. Clam,

I own several copies of all three versions of the GE Superadio (though
I can't seem to find the original ones which are in my basement,
destined probably never to see the light of day again). Probably the
best performer (by a miniscule amount) is the Superadio II though it
has the worst build-quality of the three, at least with regard to my
samples.

You can buy a new Superadio III from Amazon for about $40.00 or so, and
from other sources, certainly for no more than $60.00. When used with a
suitable antenna, such as the C. Crane Twin-Coil Antenna or a random
long-wire, you will get sparkling performance and excellent sound
quality.

It's a pity that this set does not incorporate a synchronous detection
circuit which would really add to reception quality. But that, in
addition to poor dial accuracy, no dial light, and mediocre
build-quality, are its only faults and, at its price, they can be
"forgiven."

Best,

Joe

P.S. Don't be tempted by the CCRadio which was touted as "superior" to
the GE Superadio. It ain't !!!

Cmon nospam

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Oct 28, 2005, 7:41:15 PM10/28/05

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I've seen the Superadio III selling in franchised (not company owned) Radio
Shack stores for $50 new. Franchised Radio Shacks are mostly in small towns
and rural regions.

"Joe Analssandrini" <analssa...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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cuh...@webtv.net

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Oct 28, 2005, 8:17:26 PM10/28/05

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If your radio's dial scale needle is off kilter too much and if you can
get inside of the radio easy enough,you can slide that needle on that
string to sort of get it aligned about right.If the string is a little
bit too loose and slips too much,use some violin resin on the string.
cuhulin

cuh...@webtv.net

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Oct 28, 2005, 8:11:29 PM10/28/05

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Those ccrane Sangean radios sure ain't! I tried a ccrane Sangean
AM/FM/Weather band/TV band radio and it sure wasen't.I sent that radio
back to ccrane and I tried a Sangean ATS 909 AM/FM/Shortwave radio and
it sure wasen't! either and neither was that ccrane Select-A-Tenna.I
sent all of that cheap wayyyyy over rated wayyyy over priced plastic
sure wasent's back to ccrane too.
cuhulin

Bob Miller

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Oct 28, 2005, 11:18:06 PM10/28/05

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If I were in the boonies, I get the Select-a-tenna AM tuning loop from
C.Crane & company. Combine that with any radio, even the cheapest, and
it'll pull in signals quite well. I've been very impressed with my
loop -- if you can barely hear an AM station, the loop will make it
pop out. It does require careful tuning and pointing, but it does
work.

For FM in the boonies, I'd get a little rotatable beam antenna from
Winegard or whomever.

Bottom line, for your situation, you need more antenna than radio.

bob
k5qwg

cuh...@webtv.net

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Oct 29, 2005, 1:15:14 PM10/29/05

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Find a good AM or AM/FM radio that has an AM terminal on the radio and
attach about 70 feet of wire to the AM terminal and run the other end
out to a tree or whatever,aim the wire in the general direction of your
favorite AM radio stations.
cuhulin

cuh...@webtv.net

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Oct 29, 2005, 1:20:29 PM10/29/05

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www.devilfinder.com How to get better AM radio reception
cuhulin

RHF

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Oct 29, 2005, 2:30:58 PM10/29/05

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Culuhlin,

Listening to an old GE 'Musaphonic' AM/FM Radio right now
"How Sweet the Sound !" {Tubes That Is :o}

OBTW - It has a half-plastic case on the inside
with a real Wood outer Case.

radios should 'glow' in the dark ~ RHF
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RHF

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Oct 29, 2005, 3:12:46 PM10/29/05

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APC,

BEST of the Breed of the GE Superradio:

IMHO: GE Superadio II (GE Model # 7-2885)

+ + + Original Superadio Shape and Styling

+ + + Original Variable Capacitor Tuning

+ + + Plus Two Speakers for Richer Sound

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/vwp?.dir=/&.src=gr&.dnm=SR-II+GE+SUPERADIO+II.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/longrange/lst%3f%26.dir=/%26.src=gr%26.view=t

Here is a "Make A Shorter Link" URL Key.
GoTo=> http://makeashorterlink.com/?S3CC267A3

GE-SR-II = The GE SUPERADIO II
General Electric Model # 7-2885
Speakers 5" and 1".
Single Band Width.
Knobs are Chrome color including the bases.
Size 13"W - 9"H - 3.25"D.
Badging: General (GE) Electric "SUPERADIO II" on the speaker grill.
Made in MALAYSIA from 1987 until 1994.

~ RHF

* * * GE Superadio I II and III (Super Radio) Reading List :
GE Superadios for Dummies [Was: OT: Superadio ID]
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/df578414ff5717a9

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/1df06b3a0e7604fa

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/5604ba63b49efb7d

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/0708089dce256eb2

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/0d2291622654ceff

GE Superadios for Dummies [ GE Super Radios I - II - III ]
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/b040155dce5df31c

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/0f7ca0e1233c232a

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/2aedd9fba772a27e

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/c83ca7ff76887f69

GE Superadios for Dummies [ GE Super Radios I - II - III ]
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/8d137ed141b6078a

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/b4626a8e0d3f7048

Identifying 'your' GE Superadio Model
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/b8707e0f86db272e

http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/d2d54d4d479cc036

For the AM/MW and FM Radio Program Listener the GE Superadios
are better then the CCRadios - and That's A Fact Jack !
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/3a426fb583ec5bcb

Question - Is there a GE Superadio IV in Our Futures . . . ? ? ?
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.radio.shortwave/msg/eec2a97b206ed17d

yes - more than you wanted to know about - GE Superadios ~ RHF
.
.
GE Superadio - GE Superradio - GE Super Radio

GE Superadios - GE Superradios - GE Super Radios

General Electric Superadio - Grundig S350 - Tecsun BCL-2000

Eton S350DL - Tecsun BCL-3000 - General Electric Superadio

Greg

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Oct 29, 2005, 9:39:39 PM10/29/05

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> From: "RHF" <rhf-new...@pacbell.net>
> Organization: http://groups.google.com
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Date: 29 Oct 2005 12:12:46 -0700
> Subject: Re: GE "SuperRadio". Which One Was/Is The Best?

>
> APC,
>
> BEST of the Breed of the GE Superradio:
>
> IMHO: GE Superadio II (GE Model # 7-2885)
>
> + + + Original Superadio Shape and Styling
>
> + + + Original Variable Capacitor Tuning
>
> + + + Plus Two Speakers for Richer Sound
>

(snip)
> .
What does the III model use for tuning?

Greg

Brenda Ann

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Oct 29, 2005, 11:04:06 PM10/29/05

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"Greg" <gfi...@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message
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> What does the III model use for tuning?
>
> Greg

It uses a varactor tuning scheme. The potentiometer that they use for tuning
is pretty problematic, and when they get dirty your stations jump around a
lot. Add to that the things have atrocious calibration, and cannot be
calibrated so that all stations are on the correct spots on the dial.

The audio is pretty good, especially for AM when in broadband mode, but
you're shooting craps when you buy one, betting on how the sensitivity and
calibration will be. With these, you're better off buying a used one with
known characteristics.

BE

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Oct 30, 2005, 10:02:39 AM10/30/05

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SRII

Greg

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Oct 30, 2005, 12:31:55 PM10/30/05

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> From: "Brenda Ann" <bre...@shinbiro.com>
> Organization: Korea Telecom
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave
> Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:04:06 +0900

> Subject: Re: GE "SuperRadio". Which One Was/Is The Best?
>
>

10-4, thanks. Is the dial calibration better on the II model?

Greg

RHF

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Oct 30, 2005, 1:58:48 PM10/30/05

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Greg - In a word "YES" ~ RHF

Greg

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Oct 30, 2005, 5:32:42 PM10/30/05

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> From: "RHF" <rhf-new...@pacbell.net>
> Organization: http://groups.google.com
> Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave

> Date: 30 Oct 2005 10:58:48 -0800

> Subject: Re: GE "SuperRadio". Which One Was/Is The Best?
>

> Greg - In a word "YES" ~ RHF
> .

Cool.

Greg

Brenda Ann

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Oct 31, 2005, 1:37:10 AM10/31/05

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"Greg" <gfi...@tampabay.rr.com> wrote in message

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Much better, though they can be off some, it's generally only 10-15 KHz at
most. The SR III's I've seen (and there have been many), the top end of the
band has been off by as much as 100 KHz.