PortaMobile series 2 was based on the GE PE series portables. ICM or Bomar should be able to do the rocks. Batteries or a power supply will most likely be the problem although the supply of parts for the portable on which the radio is based is limited.
Good luck it's a nice piece of history. Milt N3LTQ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Radio Guy" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 10:40 AM Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Lunch Box Radio > Any one familiar with the GE Porta Mobile two? > It is a low band radio, and I would like to have it converted to the 6m > band. > I send it to a local shop that was familiar with GE products back in > the day, they say it is in very good shape. Any ideas on a company > that could make the crystals? > Is this a worth while project? Showing hams this radio always brings a > smile to their faces,a portable radio that is bigger then most HF > mobiles! > > The tech said... "if we need to change out caps, it would be a job > for younger eyes!" > > > > > -- > > ------------------------------------------- > Ken > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
