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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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.