Last year, the radio took a dive off the refrigerator. The most noticable difference between the superradio 1 and 2 is the addition of a tweeter for high frequency sound reproduction. Although i try to provide accurate information, i cannot guarantee that use of the above cable diagrams will not cause harm to your radio. Lbi38636s 7 american national standards institute c95. This causes the 10 khz heterodyne whine to be more pronounced on the 2. Ge superadio 72887 manuals manuals and user guides for ge superadio 72887. The original schematic is larger than 11x17 paper so i had to scan it in multiple pages. Classic super radio is available again radio survivor. I might replace my ge superadio ii with one of these, because it has what i now consider to be an indispensable feature. Since posting an announcement last november, several swling post readers have contacted me and asked if i would take a look at this next iteration of the venerable ccradioep. The boss ge7 equalizer pedal adjusts the harmonic contents of an instrument in 7 separate bands ranging from 100hz to 6.
Ge radio schematics schematics for antique and vintage tube radios are available in jpg format. General electric superadio ii ge super radio 2 amfm 72885d dual power works. The ge mastr ii email group for people seeking information on ge mastr ii equipment ge crystal information by doug bade kb8gvq 470 kb pdf file this is a pdf of all ge crystal formulas in the service parts book. However no issue using the radio where you can switch on and off from power plug. Lbi38636s 6 maximum permissible exposure mpe limits do not transmit with this basestation and antenna when persons are within the mpe radius of the antenna. It has normal wear and tear but no cracks or other damages.
Keeping the same style, the superadio ii touted a tweeter as well as a 612in. Besides cosmetic difference, the only real change was the addition of a tweeter. My ge superadio ii, the last version f model built in china. Free ge diagrams, schematics, service manuals schematics. Having a nice radio with sensitive tuning and pleasing sound can really make the radio listening experience that much more enjoyable. Note the mls ii require their own specific software, so the mvs software cannot be used. Sep 19, 2010 having a nice radio with sensitive tuning and pleasing sound can really make the radio listening experience that much more enjoyable. This open source project is aimed at developing output schematics that are. The additional level control knob helps you to set a different volume for normal and effect sound or to use the pedal only as a gain booster. The unit was produced from about 1987 it was preceded by the original, similarlooking super radio until 1994, when it was replaced by the completely redesigned superadio iii.
How does one decode the ge date codes often a four diget number above the model number also the superadio iii is now a rca product. We have 1 ge superadio 72887 manual available for free pdf download. I hope they improve its shortcomings tuning scale issues, audio quality, etc. View and download ge superadio 72887 use and care manual online. Ge superadio 72887a amfm hi performance radio wide band date code 47p. Ge general electric high quality service manuals schematics user owner instruction manuals print reprint reproduction pdf free classic vintage audio stereo. Ge superadio 72887 use and care manual 9 pages high performance long range amfm portable radio. Retyped in html format, remaining as faithful as possible to the original. Consult your local authorized ge appliance dealer for its prices. Note that there is a limit to the number of files you can download. Media max chooses 25seven program delay manager to keep offensive. Electric radio superadio ii 72885f general 2 long range super stressed ge. In this page you find schematic, users and instructions manuals, service manuals, technical supplement, leaf leads and other good stuff.
Ive never had any problems with it until this june when i was. Thomson no longer sells the sr3 service manual, so i scanned mine and posted it here as a djvu file. Ge general electric high quality service manuals user owner. We are meticulous and give genuine best efforts to produce clean, well. The mpe radius is the minimum distance from the antenna axis that all persons should maintain in order to. With the superadio ii, ge added a tweeter, and put a smaller sized metal tuner inside the radio, lightening its weight a little and probably lowering costs. Mar 23, 2018 earlier this week, i took delivery of the latest radio from c. I have transcribed it the best i can using orcad capture. Forget the analog tunning and cost on the sr iii or the lcd display and short wave on the grundig, simply put, which of these radios performs better on am.
The ge superadio ii does a fantastic job pulling in faint stations just like its older brother, the original superadio. This is the ge digia ii user manual for models digia 204, digia 209, and digia 216. If you have some stuff that not is listed here you can donate this by contact mods. For model superadio iii 72887a, general electric co. Who made them for ge i recall seeing one marked made in malaysia.
Basic ge mastr ii icom information basic differences between ec, 5c and 2c with pictures. I have had my ge superadio iii now for almost 20 years and even though it does not offer digital frequency readout or an smeter, i am still impressed by the receive selectivity that it offers on am. This superadio was purchased at a local thrift store in 2005. The ge superadio is available from many retailers, including sears and canadian tire, among others. View online or download ge superadio 72887 use and care manual. Over 120,000 all truely free antique tube radio schematics diagrams dial stringing tube radio repair course no login required. There are 4 and there is a substantial amount of overlap between them. Crane sent me an early production model for evaluation.
Even with the tuning quirks, id find this an upgrade to the previous ccradioep because of its slightly larger speaker. Ge superadio ii classic portable evening mw duration. Free general electric diagrams, schematics, service. The general electric mastr ii yes thats correct spelling but most folks call it master 2 radio is one of the most popular conversion radios available to the amateur community. Ge diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free.
Ive worked in broadcasting and electronics all my life and have been interested in portable transistor radios since the early pocket portables of the 50. Restricted computer software, as defined in the commercial. Hopefully someone here has had both of these radios to compare. The radio is constructed on 2 boards, a front end board and a main board. The reason to keep the can chip in the power button is to keep radio on because the only thing needs a bit of help. Superadio iii changed from the conventional tuning condenser found on i and ii in favor of varactor diode tuning. General ge electric superadio ii on the speaker grill. Electronics circuit diagramschematic drawing softwares list. Find great deals on ebay for ge superadio and ge superadio ii. A lot has been written in print and on the internet about this incredible performer. Superadio 72887 portable radio pdf manual download.
An article in radiointel has more on the history and tech in superadios. Moisan, n1kgh april 4th, 2003 in this faq, ive assembled the net. Ge superadio ii is the best of the three ge superadios. The ge superadio tech page has a complete history of all three radios, along with lots of pictures. Dougs ge superadio iii alignment page has the sr iii service manual available. The ge superradio frequently asked questions list compiled by david c. Msrp applies to the continental 48 united states and does not include such items as delivery, installation, installation accessories i. If someone needs the schematic, i can scan it in and email a pdf. Ericsson ge radio programming equipment hall electronics. Three or four of them have been particularly helpful to me in understanding how they work, and without mentioning namescallsigns, a big thank you to each of them. Ge superadio ii classic portable evening mw youtube. General electric diagrams, schematics and service manuals download for free.
Mrk, lpe200, mdrdf, mdxdf, mpamtl not 900 mhz or conventional, pcsdm, ipe, monogram 800 mobile emm and portable emp. The licensed product is provided with restricted rights. The ge superadio 2 was a minor variation of the original. Ge superadio 72887 use and care manual pdf download. Ge general electric high quality service manuals user. These service manuals have more information than other service series publications and may be several pages. For 26 years i worked for cbs radio as production director for one of.
The general electric super radio ii model 72885f is a classic amfm portable radio. The rca rp7887 super radio iii is still the best in longrange performance and sensitivity. I own a general electric superadio iii that i purchased new back around 2001. This is the sercount popularity rating for ge 72887 superadio iii portable am fm radio, in other words, the number of results returned from the search engine e. Programmer supports the following radio types in conventional modes. The ge superradio frequently asked questions list david moisan. Tq3385 edacs windows radio programmer software only programmer supports the following radio types in edacs and conventional modes. According to a search performed on wed sep 7, 2005 06. There is a nice handful of fellow hams who use the ge mvs radios for amateur use, both voice and data. Nov 01, 2016 the ge superadio tech page has a complete history of all three radios, along with lots of pictures. Select picture or schematic to display from thumbnails on the right and click for download.
We have 1 ge superadio 7 2887 manual available for free pdf download. Most of the schematics we have on hand are for radios from the 1920s 1930s. The ge mls i series radios require a suitcase programmer, so the max232 programming cable cannot be used with those. The ge superadio ii excels at longrange reception and has the following features. Antique radio forums view topic ge super radio ii and iii. Although n0rq states the mvs software will run under xp. Ge general electric service manuals user manuals printed reproductions. The mastr index of ge conversion information mastr2 dot com.
In the event the united states government or an agen cy thereof is granted a license, the following additional terms apply. The existing thompson manual schematic i found on the web is terrible. General electric schematics ge antique radio and auto radio. Page 3 is the parts list but it only gives ge stock part numbers. Xcircuit is a free schematic drawing software from opencircuit designs, which is made for unixlinux environment.
Useful information scan of vintage chart 1930s for kit builders of resistor color code, condenser markings, schematic symbols, etc. There were four versions of the radio, and the latter two ii and iii are covered here. You can use this software on windows if you have the xserver running or windows api. General electric schematics ge antique radio and auto. Free antique radio schematics, manuals, and schematics for. Dougs ge superadio iii alignment page has the sr iii service manual available as a pdf download, as well as circuit board layouts and other tips and tweaks for alignment. Free electronic circuit diagramschematic drawing software. I am a little disappointed that there are so few sca programs in.
That includes the cover and page 2, which is a safety check for ac line voltage leakage at the power transformer frame and the volume control frame. This might not be the radio for serious radio hobbyists, but i find it intriguing. If you do a search on amateur repeater on the web you will find hundreds of ge mastrii repeaters. Over 120,000 all truely free antique radio schematics.
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