Reading some posts subsequent to mine, I should like to clarify some
facts.

The GE Superadio was introduced in 1978; this first model was not
officially called 'Superadio' but was so designated by several
writers, one of who wrote the article in POPULAR SCIENCE in which I
first read about it. I bought it soon after reading that article and I
got the 7-2880A model. This does not have "Superadio' anywhere on it
and it does NOT have antenna screws or the battery retaining strap.

Later, as I explained above, I bought a second one; this turned out to
be the 7-2880B which DOES have antenna screws as well as a battery
retaining strap. Otherwise, there is no difference between the two
models and reception as well as construction quality is the same.

Then the next version was introduced, in the early to mid-80s as I
recall. That model, the 7-2885 in all its letter permutations, DOES
feature the name 'Superadio II' on its front grille. While its
reception quality is slightly better (only very slightly and only
noticeable on close side-by-side comparison) and its sound quality on
FM is better (it, like the SR-III, has two speakers instead of the one
found on the SR-I), its construction quality and its reception
consistency is abysmal.

I cannot comment on the GE version of the Superadio III as I tried
mine only once and that was almost twenty years ago!

I CAN comment (as I did!) on the current RCA version. While in theory
it should be capable of excellent AM reception, I strongly recommend
that people who wish to actually use a radio for listening and/or
DXing (as opposed to collectors or those who merely wish to make
comparisons) AVOID this model UNLESS you can find it for around
$20.00. As I stated, I paid $20.66 - and that was ALL I paid. Amazon
paid for the return shipping (twice!) and for the re-shipping to me.
You can bet they "lost their shirts" on that transaction! $50.00 or
even $40.00 is far too high a price for this radio as currently being
(so poorly) manufactured, at least in my opinion. Anything higher than
$50.00 is outright theft!

Here, for Gregg who wishes to compare this radio with another one he
owns, is something to think about: unless you have more than one of
these RCA models, you'll never know whether or not yours is
functioning correctly, achieving the maximum reception of which it's
capable (when made right). An obvious defect, such as I experienced,
is easy to spot. The reception deficiency I noted on my first sample
of the SR-II was not immediately apparent and I'm afraid that
something like that can occur again. Obviously that would 'color' any
comparisons.

With apologies to all who have read this far, I'll repeat - unless you
can buy this radio new for a VERY low price, avoid it. And I wouldn't
even consider buying one used!

Best,

Joe

On Apr 26, 3:01*pm, Gregg wrote:
On Apr 26, 11:55*am, wrote:

I own one of the first models, it doesn't say Superadio anywhere on the
radio.I bought it new at a Service Merchandise store.Model number is,
7-2880B
It does have external screws connections on the back of the radio for
external antenna.FM GND and AM, there is a battery compartment too.On
the dial it says LONG RANGE HIGH SELECTIVITY.On the speaker grill (it
has one speaker) it says GENERAL ELECTRIC with the GE logo in the middle
of GENERAL ELECTRIC.The radio still works real good.The radio was made
in HONG KONG.A few years after I bought the radio the ON/OFF push button
on top of the radio quit working.I replaced it with a toggle switch.
cuhulin

I remember you talking about that radio before. If Joe or BA can pipe
in on this. Does Cuh have the same radio I have? The GE P-780? Mine
doesn't have GE anywhere on it either, it just says on the grill
"Eight Transistors" with the word eight in cursive and transistors is
printed. I also have the screws on the back for the ground and
external antenna, I've read on that fantastic site of the P-780 where
they interview Conrad Jutson {sp} who made/engineered the radio that
it was the first of the line of SR before there was even the term
"Superadio."

The other 780 I have doesn't have the screws on the back and I think
it says "Long Distance".... or something is different in the writing
on the grill- it's in my closet and I'm not going to move everything
around
to check. Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? :-)