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: I love this radio!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I live in Florida and was looking for a small AA powered radio to have on hand during hurricanes. I bought a $50 Grundig but wasn't happy with it. After reading many SW/DX review sites I bought this radio.
So far I've found that all the positive statements about this radio seem to be true. The second night I had it I tuned in Radio Netherlands, Radio Japan, Radio Cairo, Voice of Vietnam, and Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I was blown away. I'm new to shortwave so maybe this is no big deal to most, but for $150 I'm getting alot of entertainment from this little radio. I thought it would sit in a box until the next Hurricane Charlie, but I'm using it every day.
Sound from the little speaker sounds like, well .... sound from a little speaker. I didn't expect anything different. It's fine for talk radio, NPR, etc. I bought a $15 pair of earbuds for stereo listening and I'm very pleased with the sound. The built in world clock is pretty cool.
As for lack of an AC adaptor, it doesn't really bother me. As I understand, the Sony adaptor created a lot of interference on the short wave bands, plus it's no longer available in the states. Universal Radio offers a non-interfering adaptor for this radio for a reasonable price.
There's a small learning curve at first but after reading the manual and flipping through "Passport to World Band Radio" I was up and running in an hour or two.
Digital camera Review: Great little radio!
Summary: 5 Stars
When I first opened up the box with the little Sony 7600GR, I was a little dismayed at its small size. Wow has that little rig surprised me! Once mastering the tuning technique as so instructed in the manual, the radio has surpising performance. Once proper tuning is learned, the reception is good and even the audio is improved. I am able to tune in even faint stations with acceptable audio from the little speaker. Of course the booming powerhouse shortwave stations sound great. It took me awhile to get used to the digital tuning but I prefer it now to the old dial method; it's faster. I use a clip on long wire antenna to improve reception. All in all for such a small portable radio, one couldn't do better!Digital camera Review: Ehhhhhh...
Summary: 4 Stars
Not bad but, could be better ..it doesn't meet with my expectation...
Be careful about antenna,its very delicate.
Digital camera Review: Excellent World Band radio for the price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a good shortwave radio but didn't want to spend a fortune. The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is without a doubt the perfect solution! Navigation through the settings is easy and intuitive. Reception is clear and strong, even without the supplied wire antenna. I have been able to pick up stations from Havana Cuba, Cairo, Egypt, Rome, Italy, Iran and countless others during the evening hours from the Mid-Atlantic area.
The supplied shortwave station guide is helpful but outdated. I recommend purchasing the Passport to World band Radio guide that is published annually for up to date programming.
Digital camera Review: Sony radio
Summary: 3 Stars
Nice design, reception is decent in the rooms with the window, but if you take it inside the bathroom or office then reception deteriorates.
Setup is not very intuitive, so you will have to read the thick manual.
Lacks AC adapter