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Is a 1936 GE model E-81 a "Colorama" set?

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11-17-2013, 11:15 PM

No. An E-81, while a darn fine radio, is not a Colorama. An E-91 is, as well as an E-101. One of those is table model, I think the 91 (I have one in my collection).

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Is a 1936 GE model E-81 a "Colorama" set? - by NostalgiaRadioTime - 11-17-2013, 10:47 PM

RE: Is a 1936 GE model E-81 a "Colorama" set? - by BrendaAnnD - 11-17-2013, 11:15 PM

RE: Is a 1936 GE model E-81 a "Colorama" set? - by NostalgiaRadioTime - 11-17-2013, 11:21 PM

RE: Is a 1936 GE model E-81 a "Colorama" set? - by Arran - 11-18-2013, 12:52 AM

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