Mint GE Super Radio I Starts at $50

Here is a GE SRI in mint condition. Should bid for $100 or so.

 

Comments

[Mike W.]

I wonder if any of the blog's readers can compare the Superadios I and II?

[Jeffrey McMahon]

I've read they're similar in reception but that the II with its tweeter sounds better. My guess, Mike, is that the CCRadio 2 will be close in AM to the SRII but will be new and have presets. My realistic hope is that the CCRadio 2 will be like a bigger, better version of the Sangean PR-D5. I am going to buy the CCRadio 2 and write a lengthy review just as soon as this model becomes available.

[Mike W.]

I know I'm repeating myself here, Jeff, but I see no reason to expect the CCR II to be anything substantially more than an original CCR with the old analog TV band replaced by a ham band that will have a narrow hobbyist's appeal to it.

AM/FM will likely be the same.

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Then the question is how does your CCR 1's AM compare to your PR-D5's? If they're the same, then the CCR is a more appealing radio.

[Mike W.]

Well, tossing the CCR was what prompted me to buy the PR-D5, so I never did a side-by-side comparison.

If memory serves, AM was very similar. The CCR tuned in 1 kilohertz increments, but in practice I am quite content with the PR-D5's 10 kilohertz steps; if anything, it makes the tuning knob easier to use. The CCR had a single, larger speaker, but I am not sure it sounded better than PR-D5 overall. It did better on batteries and was easier to move around than the PR-D5, however.

[jeffrey McMahon]

I assume Sangean is using the same AM circuits and antenna in both radios, but I could be wrong. I'd be surprised if the CCR doesn't have a fuller sounding speaker.

[Mike W.]

I suppose it does, Jeff. It's not very musical, however, but is deliberately chosen for voice programming.

[Tom Welch]

I hope the CCR 2 is a winner! we need more competent radios, not less.

[jeffrey McMahon]

The best speaker sound from Sangean that I've owned/tested is my WR-2; however, it lacks the wow factor of the Boston Acoustics Horizon Solo and Duo. On balance, though, for a bedside radio I suspect I'll be happiest with the CCR 2 because of its superior AM strength and because I don't blast loud music at bedside. I tried the PR-D5 at bedside but it was hard to see controls at night and its FM was less than stellar. I'll guess the CCR2 is more night friendly in regard to toggling in the dark.

[Mike W.]

Both the CCR and the PR-D5 make excellent bedside radios, IMO.

I have found the PR-D5 easier to control in low light and awkward angles during various degrees of wakefulness.

BTW, I emailed Sangean America about getting a black PR-D5 here in the states and they basically replied that they couldn't help me on that one.

[Mike W.]

Jeff, given how much you appreciate strong FM reception, perhaps you would be best served by getting some kind of discrete [or stealthy if that's what it takes to foil the condo Nazis] FM antenna outside your home, as high up as possible, then running 300 Ohm twin lead or 75 Ohm coax into the house to something like a Horizon Solo/Duo.

[jeffrey McMahon]

The PR-D5's AM makes it a keeper.

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Mike, my FM is normally fine except my bedroom sometimes gives 88.1 some difficulty. Putting up a discrete FM antenna would surely gain me Man Points.

[Mike W.]

Yeah, I knew you had that one FM station that was problematic. You have mentioned in reviews. If you get a directional FM antenna, find where 88.1's transmitter is (just google it), and point right at it.

[Jeffrey McMahon]

Being lazy, I just keep my Sony 5900 as my "directional antenna." It grabs 88.1 with the antenna up or down. The thing is an FM monster.