That's what I think I'm going to do.  May look a bit funny, but I 
certainly don't care!  (grin)

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: Slightly Off Topic: G E Super II. Radio Availability?


> Connect another switch in parallel with that one.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011 11:20 AM
> Subject: Slightly Off Topic: G E Super II. Radio Availability?
>
>
>> Hi, all.
>>
>> I have a G E Super II. AM/FM radio here on which the "on off" switch has
>> finally stopped functioning.
>>
>> I took the back off the radio, and the switch is still connected to the
>> leads, but it appears that the switch itself is broken.
>>
>> The switch  has been very flaky of late, and finally became unusable
>> today.
>>
>> As we all know, the G E Super II. is about the best low-cost A M FM
>> portable
>> radio out there, and I sure hate to put this one to rest.  I have had it
>> since about 1987, and the only servicing I ever had done on it is
>> replacement of the tuning cord.  I will have someone do a visual on the
>> switch for me to see if it can somehow be salvaged or replaced, but I
>> doubt
>> it.
>>
>> Does anyone know where I might find another used G E Super II. radio?
>>
>> I'd certainly be willing to pay a fair price for one.
>>
>> I suppose I could try ebay, but I have found that dealing through them,
>> especially when it comes to used electronic gear, is a bit risky at 
>> times.
>>
>> Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>