From: anachem@bronze.ucs.indiana.edu (mark gilstrap)
Subject: GE SuperRadio III
Organization: Indiana University
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 19:51:18 GMT

The GE SuperRadio III is now shipping.

The SRIII is essentially the same physical box as the SRII reworked 
so as to be aesthetically pleasing to those who thought the SRII was
ugly. Everything looks rounded off. The only change to the layout 
is an additional switch for AM wide/normal selectivity. The innards
are probably very much the same as in the SRII.

I wish they had included a momentary-on dial light switch, but ....

I haven't bought a unit. What follows is all from the 
GE spec-sheets. It remains to be seen whether there will still
be a demand for after-market filter modifications.  

As with the SRII, the SRIII is available from Bennet Bros for
only $36.88 + S&H. They expect to be caught up on the back-orders 
by mid-September. The Chicago number is 1-800-621-2626. NJ is 800-
631-3838.

Below are some excerpts gleaned from the spec-sheet for 
  General Electric Model 7-2887:  (new features = **)

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GE SUPERRADIO III High Performance AM/FM Radio 

"Designed for maximum reception and sound performance"

For Exceptional Sound Quality

      6 1/2" high sensitivity woofer
      2" cone tweeter
      700mw RMS audio output
      Separate rotary bass and treble controls to personalize sound
**?   Built-in loudness control in volume control to automatically
             boost bass response at low volume levels (so you don't 
             have to fiddle with the bass control every time you
             change the volume)

For Superior AM/FM Reception (long-range performance)

**?   Varactor tuning diodes with tuned RF on FM and AM 
      38" swivel whip antenna
      7 7/8" ferrite rod antenna
      External AM/FM antenna terminals
**    Expanded frequency range on AM (over SRII)

For Best Selectivity 
      
      4 IF tuned circuits on AM
**    "AM Accent" switchable AM bandwidth for maximum selectivity 
             of adjacent stations (normal) or improved audio response
             of strong signal stations (wide)
**    Logging Scale across top of dial (was in-between AM and FM scales
             on SRII)
      Precision vernier tuning (looks like the tuning knob has a dimple
             in it for spinning with a fingertip)
      Ceramic IF filter plus 3 IF tuned circuits on FM
      AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) reduces drift on FM
      AFC defeat switch for fine tuning of adjacent stations 

Plus Other Features

      6 "D" cell operation for up to 460 hours battery life (4 hrs/day)
      Automatic switching from AC house current to batteries
      Separate power ON/OFF switch (still on top right of set)
      Headphone jack for optional headphones (model 3-5750)
      Uses (still uses) GE AM/FM intergrated circuit
      Fold down carry handle
      Expanded steel speaker grill
      12.5"W x 10.5"H x 4.5"D
      6.4 lbs shipping weight
      One-year limited warranty

From the picture

**    Rounded aerodynamic case design "Attractive new styling with 
             look of performance."
**    Plastic covering over dial scale is now flush with the rest of case
      Three switches (horizontally: AM bandwidth(**); AM/FM; AFC on/off) 
             and three knobs (vertically: Treble; Bass; Volume) 
             located in the space to the right of speakers  
      Tuning knob on right with a dimple(**) for spinning
      Headphone jack below tuning knob


Anyone tryed one of these out yet?