Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception, plus External Plug-in Antenna
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Customer Review: Great value
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this radio for about 6 months and I am very pleased, particularly considering the low price. It outperforms my old Radio Shack DX-400 and is as sensitive as my TenTec RX320D. I use a long outdoor antenna which can be switched between the Sony and the TenTec receiver. Often the SONY provides greater signal holding ability and higer signal to noise that the TenTec. The controls are somewhat confusing and it is quite easy to push the wrong button. However I generally use direct programming once I have located a station on the other radio using an Internet database. I also get great reception with the built in telescoping antenna and also with a Degen brand powered tuned antenna. Both of the latter work best when placed using the Sony in a room far removed from my computers and other equipment.Customer Review: The Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Receiver
Summary: 5 Stars
According to several of the most popular shortwave books that I've read, the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is one of the best inexpensive shortwave receivers that you can buy.
This is the second shortwave receiver that I have bought. The first one was another brand and it only lasted a few months and then quit working. I've had my Sony for sometime now and it is still working just fine. I would recommend this shortwave receiver to anyone wanting to listen to shortwave radio.
The only thing that could make this purchase a little better is a good external antenna. You are somewhat limited with the antenna that is on the shortwave receiver. You can either make a wire antenna to hook up to the radio or buy one already made. A external antenna will help you pick up a lot more stations.
Customer Review: Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave Radio with SSB
Summary: 5 Stars
This radio has additional controls on both sides of the radio to aid in tuning in frequencies. This radio is able to pick up stations that some of my other portable radios can not. It is more than just AM (MW), FM, and SW (my count is 14 bands)- it can also tune LW. This radio has a quality feel to it. There are cheaper radios out there but I chose this one based on having owned a 7600 series radio previously (used it extensively for about 15 years until the on/off switch failed, I regret not getting it repaired). On the rear of the radio is a world map with time zones. The radio also included the Sony AN-71 compact Antenna and a short wave radio station book along with the owners manual. The manual is available online and anyone interested in this radio should take a look at it.Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
This radio has super sensitive reception. I hesitated purchasing it, because people said they didnt like pressing buttons, rather than tuning with a knob. Well... it's not bad at all. It has a great scan feature, and if you set the ATT threshold correctly, you'll get mostly real stations and a few birdies. The batteries (not included) last forever (NiMH) and the sound quality is pretty good too. It is very well constructed, and pretty easy to operate. I do wish the scan/delay time was programable. It will find a station, and you reach over to stop the scan, and its already off to find another one. Stick the external antenna in your window at night, and turn this thing on - you'll hear plenty. And YES it does have SSB. Upper and Lower Sideband (selectable)Customer Review: Sony's best buy !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
The SW7600 has some outstanding features that no other radio in its price class can challenge . Most importantly it has Synchronous tuning which is generally only found on high price professional models .This function allows you to always get a clean locked in signal even on the weakest signals . It has a sleak design and well laid out controls . Lots of memory presets and extras like a line out and ext antenna input and an excellent side band set up . The sound is excellent when using headphones . My only knock is that the built in speaker is adequate , nothing special . It has past my performance tests in that I can pull in SW and AM stations that are not audible on the equvilant Grundig and Sangean models. Best in its class!