Binding: Electronics Brand: Sony Color: Grey EAN: 0027242580084 Label: Sony Manufacturer: Sony Model: ICF-SW7600GR Publisher: Sony Sales Rank: 864 Studio: Sony Warranty: 1 year warranty
Features:
PLL digital tuner receives FM, MW/AM, shortwave and longwave
MY-memory tuning memorizes and scans up to 100 frequencies
Four tuning methods: direct, manual, scan and preset
World clock and dual clock functions; built-in timer
Excellent radio, especially if you also get the accessory antenna
I have had mine for a couple of years now, so I have had ample time to play with it and sort through it's idiosyncrasies. So this review is a bit late in the offing.
I don't know how Sony managed to stuff so many features into such a small package. Well, I do know because the thing must weigh 10 pounds (not really). Seriously though, I have diving weights that are lighter than this radio, it is a real brick. If it becomes necessary to do so, you can wield the thing as a bludgeon, like the old Nikon cameras from the 60's and 70's. So be careful not to drop it on your foot unless you are wearing steel-toes.
The synchronous selectable sideband feature is GREAT. It actually works and locks on to "iffy" signals very solidly, ... Read More
Excellent performance but beware of costly spare parts!
I've had the Sony ICS-SW7600GR shortwave radio for almost a year, and it has performed flawlessly. My only hesitation is that the speaker sound is somewhat thin, but it does sound much, much better with headphones.
The radio cabinet is very compact and almost too thin. In fact, it is so thin that it fell off my counter with the FM/SW whip antenna fully extended and the antenna got bent and eventually broke. From this I learned that the radio is more stable when it is resting at an angle on its built-in fold-out back support.
I called Sony Parts and they wanted $51 plus tax and shipping for the whip antenna! (About a third the price of the radio!). I found an identical Sony antenna on the Internet for $17. I bought this one ... Read More
Top Notch Portable Shortwave Radio
This one replaced an older version that I had. It is everything that I want for travel and around the house: a carrying case, antenna adapter for better reception(when needed)and it's built very solidly. In Houston, when we were out of power for two weeks due to Hurricane Ike, this little gem fit the bill with great reception and sound, bringing me joy in the dark nights. I just wish that we still got the BBC World Service in North America!!
what happened Sony?
Despite high ratings in Passport I received two duds in a row which had to be returned. I've been buying Sony products for many years and it's pretty disappointing. Seems like Japanese manufactured goods are going the way of U.S. manufactured good. I hear Sony has decided to get out of the short wave radio business. Can't imagine why. Guess I'll buy a Kaito from China.
A major disappointment.
I did a great deal of research before choosing the Sony ICF- SW7600GR to replace a still working, but held together with tape, Realistic DX-370. The vast majority of the reviews I have read at Amazon and elsewhere are quite positive for this radio. The annual publication, Passport to World Band Radio, describes it as "One of the great values in a meaningful world band radio.", and gives the Sony ICF-SW7600GR it's, "Passport's Choice" designation, indicating they believe it to be, "La creme de la creme".
My personal experience with the Sony ICF-SW7600GR does not substantiate this opinion. With the Sony, I can receive AM and FM commercial local broadcast stations quite well, better than my Realistic DX-370, but intelligible shortwave ... Read More
