Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception, plus External Plug-in Antenna by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception, plus External Plug-in Antenna
Digital camera Review: A very adequate portable radio
Summary: 4 Stars
Living out in the "sticks" of western Arizona I needed a portable AM radio to received AM broadcasts. This item certainly filled the bill! Being a "Sony" I knew the quality would be at the top of the heap.
PROS:
PLL (Phase Lock Loop) direct entry frequency tuning rather then analog tuning. easy to use and quite accurate.
Just the right size. Easy to use controls.
CONS:
By necessity the speaker is small and has a "tinny" sound but is quite adequate for voice broadcast which is what I needed it for.
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Digital camera Review: A well-built machine
Summary: 5 Stars
Having acquired several other SW radios for my collection over the last year or so, all Grundigs (G8, G6, G3, Satellit 800), the first thing I noticed about the Sony is the quality of the construction. This thing feels solid as a rock in my hands, the weight is just right, button presses are solid and not flimsy, it's just in a higher class than the Grundig radios. The sync detector on the Sony is best in class, as all the other reviews have pointed out. The reception is outstanding on all bands and the sound quality is very good as well.
I'm not sure how long ago the 7600GR debuted, but its design feels pretty dated now. The LCD display is bare bones, the switches along the side could be more user-friendly if they were front-facing buttons. What I'd love to see is a completely modern version of the legendary Sony ICF-2010, which this unit really is not meant to be, but it's as close as we'll probably ever get from Sony.
Overall, a great shortwave radio!
Digital camera Review: AC Adapter Not Necessary
Summary: 5 Stars
I have noted a number of reviews mentioning that the Sony ICF-SW7600GR, in my opinion the finest small portable short wave receiver available at the present time, does not come with an AC adapter.
I own three (3) of these receivers (as well as two of its predecessor receiver the ICF-SW7600G).
Believe me, you do not need (or even want) an AC adapter. This radio is extremely easy on batteries and, if you use NiMH rechargeables, as I do, your battery costs in the long run will be very, very low.
With portable radios, AC adapters, in general, cause more problems than they are worth. They often add noise which is what you DON'T want with weak short wave signals.
In my opinion, with this, or any other small portable short wave radio, rechargeable batteries are the way to go.
Amazon's current price ($128.84), if that includes shipping, is a bargain.
This radio is a wonderful "starter" short wave radio, yet it is one that the purchaser will never outgrow.
It is also the best small portable for MW (AM broadcast) DXing. It even has a line output to feed its signal to a stereo system.
Do not ignore this radio just because of the lack of an AC adapter!
Digital camera Review: AC Adaptor
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased an AC adaptor 6 volt 1300ma to use on a new ICF-SW7600GR and it produces noise. Does anyone use an AC adaptor which does not produce noise? Manufacturer etc... I'd appreciate the info.
Thanks
Digital camera Review: AC adapter **not included
Summary: 4 Stars
If you order this radio, Be advised that the AC adapter is not included, if you read the discription you are lead to believe that the AC adapter is included. 1st impressions with the receiver, it appears to be fairly easy to operate, I immediately began using without referencing the manual, and was finding short wave stations almost immediately, only knock, is it is a bit overpriced.