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| View Larger Image | Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception | Electronicsby Sony
| List Price: | $199.99 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Publisher: | Sony | | Color: | Grey | | Model: | ICF-SW7600GR | | Warranty: | 1 year warranty | | Sales Rank: | 701st |
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FEATURES | - PLL digital tuner receives FM, MW/AM, SSB, 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
- Label presets with 6 alphanumeric letters
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
AM (LW/MW/SW) & FM stereo reception / 10-key direct access tuning / World time clock with dual alarm / 100 station memory presets |
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sony ICF-SW7600GR world band receiver radio will keep you connected to FM, AM, shortwave and longwave stations with a PLL digital tuner. With single side band (SSB) reception, the radio will transmit with a minimal amount of interference. To further enhance listening pleasure, the synchronous detection will reduce fading and regular beats. There are four options when tuning your selected radio station. With direct tuning, you input the desired frequency digits. Manual tuning allows you to change the frequency step by step. If you are unsure of what station you want, use the scan tuning option to have the radio stop at all hearable receptions. Finally, with preset tuning, you can recall a preset station with a single button press. You can store up to a hundred preset stations using Sony's My-memory tuning feature. To help you remember which station is which, this Sony radio allows you to label each station with up to six alphanumeric letters. There is also a ten-key direct access tuning function, letting you quickly access your top ten favorite stations. If you plan on traveling with a radio, the ICF-SW7600GR is a good choice. Beyond the ability to tune into various radio bands, the ICF-SW7600GR also features a world clock feature. Simply select a city name and the radio will display that city's current time. With the dual clock function, it is easy to keep track of two time zones. The radio also has a useful turn-on and sleep timer. Choose two individual times and frequencies and the radio will turn on and tune to the selected station automatically. If you plan on listening to the radio as you fall asleep, use the sleep timer and the radio will turn off after approximately sixty minutes. There are two options to power the radio. Either four AA batteries or purchase an optional AC adaptor. What's in the Box Sony ICF-SW7600GR World Band Radio, antenna, wave handbook and a ninety day warranty. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 158 reviews)
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Hard to use for Newbie by Imnatto  4 Stars
November 08, 2009
Seems to be a high quality, lots of features. Just can't seem to use the SW. Very difficult.
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Great little shortwave radio by jj (columbus oh)  5 Stars
October 16, 2009
The Sony ICF-7600GR is a great little shortwave radio. Read the instruction manual- operation of this radio is easy but not intuitive. I it is much easier to operate than my Sony SW77 and it is easier to tune in SSB than the SW77.
Sony is the last of the giant manufacturers to offer a shortwave radio and it is still made in Japan not China, and I thank them for continuing to make a product that only appeals to a small niche of Customers.
That being said, first of all it is not a "boom box" designed for music listening. The FM reception is adequate+. It is a small radio with a tiny speaker that reproduces the vocal range (200hz-5000hz) with clarity without causing fatigue to the listener. The sound quality is ideal for shortwave listening (SWL). Headphones sound great and receive FM in stereo with high fidelity. AM(MW) reception is great. If you are looking to primarily listen to music, it is the wrong radio for you. This radio is primarily designed for SWL. I will not gripe about a couple of features that this radio is missing, since it does an outstanding job without them.
The 7600GR tunes SW in 5khz or 1khz steps, allowing for fine tuning. It has synchronous detection available to lock in weak stations that suffer from fading or interference from adjacent channels. It also comes with a wire antenna extension which greatly improves reception of distant signals. The 7600GR has a variable antenna attenuator that is far more useful than a DX/ local switch.
I have some hints for beginners. First of all when you scan frequencies by meter band, make use of the attenuator. Select a meter band and then manually find a dead channel (frequency). Then adjust the attenuator until you find the threshold of the "tune" icon in the upper left of the display. When the tune icon comes on from background static, back off until it disappears and then hit the scan (arrow) button. By doing this, it will bypass dead channels and only stop on channels with active broadcasting. Keep the radio and antenna extension wire near a window and away from flourescent lights, light dimmers,TV(s), computers and other electrical devices for best reception. For serous listening with an indoor antenna, buy an active loop antenna and hang it in the window. Kaito makes one. I am using the Sony AN-LP1 active loop which is excellent but discontinued and still available on the internet. The loop is a major improvement over the wire extension, it reduces background noise and static, and you will not get any better reception unless you use an outdoor antenna. SWL is better after dark, due to atmospheric conditions and the broadcaster scheduling for times that they know listeners are home. Most countries have at least an hour or two of english speaking broadcasts every day. When you listen to AM(MW), keep in mind that the built in ferrite core antenna is bi-directional, and rotating the radio position can improve reception and reduce background noise.
I would Highly recommend the ICF-7600GR to anyone that wants a highly effective receiver for shortwave. You can nit-pick when comparing to other SW portables, but you will not find any noticeable improvement unless you spend $500.00 for an Eton E1XM.
Regards,
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Effective Radio, Alkaline Battery Life Needs Resusitation by Amazon Customer (Waterford, MI) 4 Stars
October 08, 2009
This radio is a replacement for a Grundig S350 AM/FM/Shortwave radio, for acess to EWTN. The Sony is working out well. Reviews related the battery life was good. Probably so if the radio is used occassionally. What we consider normal use, uses up the batteries quickly. We have to get the converter, which is an added expense.
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BAD LUCK by B----  2 Stars
October 07, 2009
I really wish this radio worked as I did hours of research but unfortunately I could not recieve any shortwave no matter what I tried.
I even tried an outside antenna with absolutely no reception.
I returned it but was really sorry to do so.
I may buy another hope it's better.
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Nice World Band Radio by J. Incorvaia 5 Stars
September 24, 2009
I puchased this radio to add to my collection of World Band Radios and was not disappointed. The sensitivity is great and it was actually easy to store various frequencies in memory. My only complaint would be having to flip a little switch on the side of the radio to switch to SSB, but that is a minor quible. I highly recommend this radio.
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