On Jan 10, 8:37*pm, wgregt wrote:
Hey guys-
Complete & total SW rookie here. Today I was given a rarely-used GE
shortwave radio model 7-2990A today from a neighbor who was cleaning
out his mother-in-law's house to sell. It's in perfect shape and I'm
excited to have it.

I know nothing about this radio, or how to operate it, or SW at all.
I'm all over the www reading about SW in general, but I would love to
get a copy (or a PDF?) of the original manual so I can figure out the
knobs, etc. Would also love to know more about this radio's shortfalls,
things to improve, etc.

I'm in SoCal. You can reach me directly (probably the best way) at:
forsaleinfl at aol dot com

Thanks for any info/tips/advice!


Apparently from what I have read,
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6751

You have yourself a fine reciever. From what this link says - that
radio is basically a Panasonic - a sibling of.
That's cool that it has a blue LCD - I have a radio that is somewhat
similar in looks to yours that my Mom gave to me which was my first
multi-band radio.

From that link it appears there is only one drawback to the receiver
but it says that it doesn't affect the radios performance.
Good job and have fun with your radio.