Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception by Sony
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Digital camera reviews of Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception
Digital camera Review: Works great, even late.
Summary: 5 Stars
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R26QDB3PH9GAGR A review of the Sony sw-7800 shortwaveDigital camera Review: Simply the best Portable SW on the Market today + MADE IN JAPAN!
Summary: 5 Stars
I wish the manufacturers would finally wake up and understand that consumers still value high quality made products and are getting sick of that cheap junk made in China. Here we still have a high quality Made in Japan Sony SW portable that performs flawlessly. It's a hot seller because we value quality. If Sony is really smart they will continue making this unit for many years to come. It's highly sensitive, a rock solidly built JEM of Multiband radios. In my opinion this compliments a Sirius Satellite radio for a complete radio listening experience. I travel everywhere with both. When traveling around the world I always take this Sony with me. I liked this radio so much I bought 2 of them.Digital camera Review: Buy ASAP - Last of Sony's Shortwave Offerings
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a stellar product and appears to be Sony's swansong in the shortwave radio arena. I just checked their website and this is the ONLY SWL radio model they have left on offer. This is sad since they have always been known as one of the power players in this arena and used to have many models - all of them raved about in their respective size and price categories.
This unit is near perfect. The body is built like a tank and should last many years if you treat the whip antenna with respect (all whips on all radios need this respect). Radio experts call this the most bang for your buck radio in its category.
If you want a shortwave/AM/FM portable radio built by a manufacturer who truly knows how to make 'em, this is your last chance. Seriously. This is still Made in Japan (not China!!!!)
If you don't like it, many many people will buy it on eBay.
I also recommend you purchase rechargable batteries/charger. I got Sony's own quick battery charger (comes with 4 AA batteries) and one extra set of 4 AA batteries.
Then go to eBay and purchase a Sony AN-LP1 from buyfromjapan - this light weight active antenna is virtually made for this radio and is no longer obtainable here in the USA. This eBay seller sells them brand new. I bought mine from him and it is shipped almost immediately. You'll have it in days.
Add your own choice of earbuds/headphones if you want to enjoy stereo FM.
You will then have the perfect little radio obtainable with all the most perfect added components in my opinion. With care, all this should last you at least a decade or more of high quality useage.
If you are still in doubt, I suggest you join the Yahoo group for this radio as they are very friendly and have many many knowledgable members who have a wide background and experience in all the other possible choices so can give you a balanced opinion. Many prefer other radios for different usages and use various radios for this reason.
Digital camera Review: I like the radio very much
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this radio to be used as an alarm clock, to listen at night in my bed and take it with me to other locations in house.
It has a great sound, it wakes me in the morning to the morning news and I can go to sleep while listning. It has also sterio earphone plug.
I don't need and don't use all the waves besides FM so I can't tell how it works. All those waves caused this radio to cost $150. But there is no "simple" Sony with all the features I need, So, I had to spend a little more to buy some features I don't need.
After all I am satisfied.
Digital camera Review: Synchronous AM Detection and other Shortwave Stuff
Summary: 4 Stars
There are many reviews already on this radio, so mine will be short.
I like Sony, I've liked all there shortwave radios. Some are better than others, some are bigger, heavier and less portable. I have 3 of them now.
I have several SWL radios, from the Drake R8B, to a little Kaito KA1102.
I like the size of the SW7600, I like the control layout somewhat. Sony always sounds good too. The most impressive technical function for a radios of this size and price, is the Synchronous AM Detector. This is the smallest radio I know of with this function. It's a very good feature to have, and Sony was wise to put it on this radio. I've also read where it comes from! The bottom line is I would highly recommend this radio for entry level SHORT WAVE LISTENING(SWL) the price is right, and quality is there!
I don't like the tiny display screen. I'm not saying it should be like the monstrous Eton E1XM which I have and love, but 1/2 inch over and down would have been wonderful. A tuning KNOB is also nice but no. Switches in front is best, but Sony alway has afew on the side along with volume and attenuation adjustment wheels. They don't seem to be putting handles on portable radios any more. Planned obsolescents? You drop it, break it, and buy another, maybe? This is a small, but not tiny radio, that can bring in lots of radio stations clearly, especially with an external antenna. That's the other side of the shortwave radio equation, and also a fun project. 73's