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• FYI Power switch is a weak part on Superradios - Billoradio@aol.com 16:47:02 06/15/04 (1)
  In Reply to: Help! I'm in the market for a good sounding portable radio. Suggestions? nt posted by Jack Seaton on June 11, 2004 at 07:07:51:

  Make sure the power switch is in good condition when you buy a Superradio. These can even be damaged just taking the radio apart.

  Bill
  
  

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  • Thanks Bill. - Jack Seaton 06:21:31 06/17/04 (0)
    In Reply to: FYI Power switch is a weak part on Superradios posted by Billoradio@aol.com on June 15, 2004 at 16:47:02:

    I did a google search and found several different web sites dedicated to the GE Superadio that mentioned the light duty switch. (What a terrible place to get cheap!).

    I've decided to get the series II as you'd suggested. Thank you very much for sharing your expertise with me. I'm now certain that I'll have a decent radio with good reception at our lake cabin.
    
    

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• How portable? what bands? etc. etc? - realistico 18:36:42 06/14/04 (0)
  In Reply to: Help! I'm in the market for a good sounding portable radio. Suggestions? nt posted by Jack Seaton on June 11, 2004 at 07:07:51:

  If you want a smallish, ie. large paperback sized radio, then I'd suggest the Panasonic RF-B60 It has AM, FM(mono) LW and SW. Digital tuning, VERY sensitive tuner+ 45 presets in a very portable package. And it was noted for its sound quality. That's why I bought one back in the day. Still bummed out that Panasonic dropped out of the World band radio market. The RF-B60 (and the later 65) sounds better than the competing Sony, and as good as the Grundig and is much easier on the batteries than the Grundig. (I speak from experience!)
  If you just want AM/FM the GE superradio is good, it is a large radio and sounds good 'cause it has a large speaker. I too have heard that serious DX'ers prefer the II over the III.
  Also, the Kloss-designed Tivoli PAL can run on batteries and is small.
  Or, just buy a boombox and when it breaks next year buy another...
  Good Luck,
  --Matt
  

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• GE Superradio III - Charlie S in Maryland 18:14:34 06/12/04 (2)
  In Reply to: Help! I'm in the market for a good sounding portable radio. Suggestions? nt posted by Jack Seaton on June 11, 2004 at 07:07:51:

  I second the GE Superradio for good sounding AM and FM (mono only). I've been using the current version (III) for years without any problems at all. Usually retails for US$50-60. Both the AM and FM sections are good signal snatchers, and the sound fidelity is better than most portables. Has inputs for external antennas if needed in your area. Works off of 120 vac or six D cells.

  Radio Shack has what looks like a clone under their Realistic label.

  
  
  
  

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  • Re: GE Superradio III - K105 16:50:25 06/14/04 (1)
    In Reply to: GE Superradio III posted by Charlie S in Maryland on June 12, 2004 at 18:14:34:

    "Radio Shack has what looks like a clone under their Realistic label."

    It LOOKS like a GE, but it is way down on performance by comparison.
    
    

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    • Thanks for the warning - Charlie S in Maryland 09:49:11 06/15/04 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: GE Superradio III posted by K105 on June 14, 2004 at 16:50:25:

      I've merely seen the RS radio, haven't tried it.
      
      

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• Re: Help! I'm in the market for a good sounding portable radio. Suggestions? nt - Billoradio@aol.com 17:27:06 06/11/04 (3)
  In Reply to: Help! I'm in the market for a good sounding portable radio. Suggestions? nt posted by Jack Seaton on June 11, 2004 at 07:07:51:

  What are you looking for? AM , FM, SW?

  For AM and FM low $ try a GE Superradio. Superradio 2 is better then 3.

  If you want shortwave and vintage try a Grundig. Their is plenty of info on the net about them

  Bill
  
  

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  • Why is the Superadio II better than the III? nt - Jack Seaton 23:08:37 06/13/04 (2)
    In Reply to: Re: Help! I'm in the market for a good sounding portable radio. Suggestions? nt posted by Billoradio@aol.com on June 11, 2004 at 17:27:06:

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    • Progress - Billoradio@aol.com 04:05:01 06/14/04 (1)
      In Reply to: Why is the Superadio II better than the III? nt posted by Jack Seaton on June 13, 2004 at 23:08:37:

      The II had hotter reception. Pulling power was better. Also the III had some variation in quality. Tuning indication accuracy was one of the issues.

      I just tried to find you the best link but ran out of time. Try an internet search for the II and III. Their is a lot about them on the net.

      Bill
      
      

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      • Reception is very important. Will be used at a Lake Cabin near the British Columbia/Washington border. - Jack Seaton 18:39:47 06/14/04 (0)
        In Reply to: Progress posted by Billoradio@aol.com on June 14, 2004 at 04:05:01:

        Thanks for the help. I'll seek out a Superadio II.
        
        

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