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JEFFREY MICHAEL KENYON <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Hi Bob,  What didn't youllike about the CC Radio?  I've never been too
impressed with the GE line of radios, but have never seen or used a GE
Super Radio II.  What does this feature?





On Wed, 7 Aug 2002, Bob Tinney wrote:

> Good Evening Tom,
>
> I've had a chance to play with the cc radio and I was not impressed.  The
> best am/fm radio that I have ever owned or used is the GE super radio 2.  It
> is no longer being manufactured, but if you can find one, don't pass it up.
> I have never seen a more sensitive or sellective portable
> AM radio anywhere.
> Bob Tinney, K8LR, [log in to unmask]
> www.access-devices.com
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> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2002 7:33 PM
> Subject: good AM/FM portable radio
>
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> Hello, all.
>
> This is my first inquiry to the blind-hams group, and I hope my question =
> is appropriate.
>
> Does anyone know where I can get a good (i.e. highly-selective, and =
> highly-sensitive) portable AM/FM radio that would be easy for me as a =
> blind person to use?  It doesn't have to be stereo--mono would be fine.  =
> I would like for it to be able to run on either batteries or AC power. =20
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> I live in a rural area in Michigan, and want to have a good am/fm radio =
> to use to pick up distant stations.  Plus, like others, I love to do DX =
> listening at times as well on the AM and FM bands.  My preferred price =
> range would be no more than $100 or $150 if possible.
>
> I have heard of CC radios, and wonder if they are any good.
>
> Thanks much, and best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ, Big Rapids, MI, USA
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