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Amazon Now Selling the Milwaukee 2790 Jobsite Radio

What a beast this Milwaukee 2790 must be. It produces 40 watts. I'm impressed enough with its smaller brother, the Milwaukee 2590, which I put on my Best Picks list. The Amazon price on the 2790 is $139 with no reviews yet. 

Electro Brand Boombox Bidding on eBay

This is a nice looking vintage Electro Brand Boombox, bidding for $51 so far. Some static on controls and cassette A doesn't work. 

Reader Needs a Manual, in English, for His Tecsun CR-1100

I don't have a manual for my Tecsun CR-1100 so I should post Edward's request for one:

I just received my CR-1100 from Amazon WITHOUT the English manual. Can anyone send me a copy either via email or snail mail? edward.a.glenn@smithbarney.com OR Edward Glenn 399 Park Avenue, 12th fl NY,NY 10022 Many thanks

George Carlin Writes About His Lifelong Obsession with Radio

I'm reading George Carlin's posthumously published memoir Last Words in which he writes that as a child he found comfort, companionship, and entertainment from a big Philco radio. He was a lonely child, raised by a single, working mother and his older brother, always in trouble, was in boarding school. 

Carlin writes that having all those diverse voices coming out of a box gave him a lifelong fascination that never waned. Radio proved to be a steady companion for Carlin.

His love the radio reminds me that sports radio broadcaster Dan Patrick recently said that Carlin would call his show from time to time to talk. He didn't want to talk on the air, just privately to Patrick about the funny riffs on his show.

No doubt about it, Carlin was a radio lover who could not be cured. 

Radio Brings More People Together Than Internet

 

Thanks, Tom:

More people come in contact with radio than the internet: Business Insider

On an international basis, radio is the clear winner.

Radio Bargain of the Day: Sony MR-9100 Matrix Bidding Under $2

This Sony MR-9100 Matrix, described in very good condition, looks like a lot of radio for the money. 

Rare Fold-Out Wallet-Style Radio: Sony ICF-7800

Hugo has apprised us of this unusual Sony ICF-7800. Bidding for $25. 

One of Panasonic's Top Performers Bidding on eBay Today: The RF-1115

Once a sleeper and now commanding higher bids than a year ago, the Panasonic RF-1115 here is described in good condition. Ed wrote a favorable 1115 review for this blog. 

Electro Brand Radio Is $25 Plus $20 Shipping

John has apprised us of this Electro Brand Multiband radio. Good price even though cassette doesn't work.

GE Super Radio II New in Box Final Bid: $280

A lot of money for this beast. I wasn't far off.