N8KDV wrote:

As I recall the Superadio I just says Superadio on the front, the II and III are
indicated on the front of the later models.


Mine is a Superadio III, and is listed as "Model 7-2887". Hope that
helps.

Tony



Sherrill Martin wrote:

How do you tell if a Superadio is I, II, or III?

Thanks,

Sherrill

elfa wrote:

In article , Rhavedx says...

The GE Superadio III requires a stereo headset. I had the same thing when I
first bought mine, seems kind of a strange way to design a mono radio. Good
luck and enjoy.

Ron


My Superadio II needs stereo....won't work with mono so it seems the idea
started before the Super III.

elfa



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Mine is Model 7-2887A. Guess that makes it a Superadio IIIA. ;}

Tony Meloche wrote:


N8KDV wrote:

As I recall the Superadio I just says Superadio on the front, the II and III are
indicated on the front of the later models.



Mine is a Superadio III, and is listed as "Model 7-2887". Hope that
helps.

Tony



Sherrill Martin wrote:


How do you tell if a Superadio is I, II, or III?

Thanks,

Sherrill

elfa wrote:


In article , Rhavedx says...


The GE Superadio III requires a stereo headset. I had the same thing when I
first bought mine, seems kind of a strange way to design a mono radio. Good
luck and enjoy.

Ron


My Superadio II needs stereo....won't work with mono so it seems the idea
started before the Super III.

elfa




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Hi, Superadio I's and II's are silver, black, and chrome, and are more
severely rectilinear in shape. III's are black with chrome accents
and have a more rounded body. To distinguish between models I and II,
look through the front grill. The II has a tweeter which the I does
not. There was also a Superadio II which was brown and silver in
color, not black and silver. Not to mention a host of spin-offs...the
fabled Digital Superadio, Superadio With Cassette, various Superadio
Boomboxes, and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.

Regards,

Grumpus


Sherrill Martin wrote in message om...
Mine is Model 7-2887A. Guess that makes it a Superadio IIIA. ;}

Tony Meloche wrote:


N8KDV wrote:

As I recall the Superadio I just says Superadio on the front, the II and III are
indicated on the front of the later models.



Mine is a Superadio III, and is listed as "Model 7-2887". Hope that
helps.

Tony



Sherrill Martin wrote:


How do you tell if a Superadio is I, II, or III?

Thanks,

Sherrill

elfa wrote:


In article , Rhavedx says...


The GE Superadio III requires a stereo headset. I had the same thing when I
first bought mine, seems kind of a strange way to design a mono radio. Good
luck and enjoy.

Ron


My Superadio II needs stereo....won't work with mono so it seems the idea
started before the Super III.

elfa




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and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.

Hmmm. I've had an SR 2 since about 1991, but I never heard of the Performer.
I'm interested ( I also have an old GE P780 which is my best MW DX radio of the
many radios I have). I just did a google and Ebay search but nothing turned up.
Can anyone elaborate on the Performer or direct me to a picture or a writeup.
Thanks.
--Ken

"KEN8038" wrote in message
...
and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.

Hmmm. I've had an SR 2 since about 1991, but I never heard of the
Performer.
I'm interested ( I also have an old GE P780 which is my best MW DX radio
of the
many radios I have). I just did a google and Ebay search but nothing
turned up.
Can anyone elaborate on the Performer or direct me to a picture or a
writeup.
Thanks.
--Ken

A lot of people called anything in a sub-boombox case made by GE a
"Superadio". The Performer series (there were several models) does not come
close to the Superadio class. Most had a larger than average speaker and a
longer than average loopstick, but did not have the tuned RF stage that the
Superadios have. Not many GE radios between the P780 and the Superadios did
have a tuned RF stage. I can't speak for their World Monitors, as I've never
had one of those to play with, but their AM only and AM/FM radios were
basic, no more than a pocket radio with a big antenna and speaker (and some
were downright BAD)

"Brenda Ann" wrote in message
...

"KEN8038" wrote in message
...
and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.

Hmmm. I've had an SR 2 since about 1991, but I never heard of the
Performer.
I'm interested ( I also have an old GE P780 which is my best MW DX radio
of the
many radios I have). I just did a google and Ebay search but nothing
turned up.
Can anyone elaborate on the Performer or direct me to a picture or a
writeup.
Thanks.
--Ken

A lot of people called anything in a sub-boombox case made by GE a
"Superadio". The Performer series (there were several models) does not
come
close to the Superadio class. Most had a larger than average speaker and a
longer than average loopstick, but did not have the tuned RF stage that
the
Superadios have. Not many GE radios between the P780 and the Superadios
did
have a tuned RF stage. I can't speak for their World Monitors, as I've
never
had one of those to play with, but their AM only and AM/FM radios were
basic, no more than a pocket radio with a big antenna and speaker (and
some
were downright BAD)


BTW, I have a couple P-780's I could let go. Both play well, one needs the
dial string restrung (hamfisted Brenda with a soldering iron). Make me a
reasonable offer on one or both.

Brenda Ann wrote:

"KEN8038" wrote in message
...
and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.

Hmmm. I've had an SR 2 since about 1991, but I never heard of the
Performer.
I'm interested ( I also have an old GE P780 which is my best MW DX radio
of the
many radios I have). I just did a google and Ebay search but nothing
turned up.
Can anyone elaborate on the Performer or direct me to a picture or a
writeup.
Thanks.
--Ken

A lot of people called anything in a sub-boombox case made by GE a
"Superadio". The Performer series (there were several models) does not come
close to the Superadio class. Most had a larger than average speaker and a
longer than average loopstick, but did not have the tuned RF stage that the
Superadios have. Not many GE radios between the P780 and the Superadios did
have a tuned RF stage. I can't speak for their World Monitors, as I've never
had one of those to play with, but their AM only and AM/FM radios were
basic, no more than a pocket radio with a big antenna and speaker (and some
were downright BAD)

One of the GE 'World Monitors' (circa mid' 80's) was a clone of the
Panasonic RF-2900. It had full shortwave coverage along with AM (MW) and
FM. It was one of the better portables for it's time, although rather
large.


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STARMAN,

GE World Monitor Model #7-2990

* Small Short 5"-6" Ferrite Rod Antenna.

* Small 1.5" Square Variable Tuning Capacitor

* Bad Mechanical Gear Train that developed a 'bump' in the Tuning
Systems.
= = = Bad design problem a 'smaller' Plastic Gear Squezzed on to a
'larger' Metal Shaft; and eventually the Plastic Gear Cracks: Hence
the bump, Bump. BUMP! as you turn the Tuning Knob.

TBL: Looked Like the Panasonic RF-2900 - But Was NOT !

FWIW: The older GE World Monitor SW Radio Model P-990A
Here is an Example to look at: eBay Auction Item # 3065386811
Also, GE Long Range Model P-783A eBay Auction Item # 3065396802

The these three Categories on "eBay" to Look for these radios a

* Collectibles - Radio/Phonograph/TV/Phone - Radios - Transistor
Radios
http://listings.ebay.com/aw/plistings/category932/

* Computers & Electronics - Radios: CB, Ham & Shortwave
http://listings.ebay.com/plistings/l.../category1500/

* Computers & Electronics - Portable Audio/Video - Portable AM/FM
Radios
http://listings.ebay.com/plistings/l...category16702/


jm2cw ~ RHF
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= = = starman
= = = wrote in message ...

One of the GE 'World Monitors' (circa mid' 80's) was a clone of the
Panasonic RF-2900. It had full shortwave coverage along with AM (MW) and
FM. It was one of the better portables for it's time, although rather
large.

I used to have the GE P-1810a Long Range and it was great on mw.
I lost it years ago and I've been looking for this radio for sometime now
with no luck.

--
73's
Rick

Drake R8 R8B
ICOM R75
Yaesu 7700
Hammarlund SP-600-JX-17

"When in doubt, mumble."
"KEN8038" wrote in message
...
and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.

Hmmm. I've had an SR 2 since about 1991, but I never heard of the
Performer.
I'm interested ( I also have an old GE P780 which is my best MW DX radio
of the
many radios I have). I just did a google and Ebay search but nothing
turned up.
Can anyone elaborate on the Performer or direct me to a picture or a
writeup.
Thanks.
--Ken

(KEN8038) wrote in message ...
and a model called the "Performer" which was a pared down
Superadio (C Cells instead of D) which lived up to its billing.


Ken, do a Google search for "The Super Radios By G.E."; this will
bring up photos of the Performer and other Superadio models, but I
caution you, it takes some time for the pictures to load. Also, if
you follow the other links, you will see that the host has an
absolutely fabulous collection of high end portable radios (how about
six or seven Satellit 700's lined up all in a row?).
As far as the performance of the Performer goes, I've not done much
DXing work with it, and Brenda is undoubtedly correct when she says it
doesn't hold a candle to the SR II, but it is a solidly built little
radio with wonderful tone and better than average sensitivity and
selectivity, much better I think than any run of the mill pocket model
of yore, and virtually all present day portables. A question for all
Superadio aficionados...must the radio wear the Superadio badge to be
considered a true Superadio?

Regards,

Grumpus


Hmmm. I've had an SR 2 since about 1991, but I never heard of the Performer.
I'm interested ( I also have an old GE P780 which is my best MW DX radio of the
many radios I have). I just did a google and Ebay search but nothing turned up.
Can anyone elaborate on the Performer or direct me to a picture or a writeup.
Thanks.
--Ken