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| Reviews Summary for Sony ICFSW7600G World Band Receiver |
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Reviews: 19
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Average rating: 4.2/5
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MSRP: $199.00
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Description: Shortwave Receiver with PLL digital tuning, SSB,
dual conversion and synchronous detection.
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More info: http://www.sony.com
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WA4053SWL
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2008 23:26
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7600G, probably the best portable SW receiver
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have the model ICF-7600G and Sangean 909, but the Sony is the winner, the 7600G is a very sensitive and selectivy radio, the LSB and USB to listen amateur and utilitary is amazing, and the synchronous detection helps a lot to broadcasting SW and MW, very recommended.
73 to all
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DB2EH
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 16, 2005 22:10
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Best of that category
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After having made bad experiences with the new 7600GR, (frequency instability - sporadic warble), I bought me a used G-version and was
satisfied! No noticable drift, good sound! Thatīs due to what I thought and heard. The new GR is not as good as the G with respect to ham use in mode CW/SSB.
Find the SONY7600G the best buy, this receiver offers also a much better sideband supression than for ex. SANGEANīs top models like 909 etc.
The SONY7600G is great and dominates my "Portables" collection now.
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DX4NZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 24, 2005 23:19
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Excellent portable from Sony
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Sony has again shown why they are the brand leader in portable shortwave receivers. Very well made product with attention paid to useful features. Remember Sony have 'fitted' features into this radio that are on their much larger models. The synchronous detector works well, radio has good sensitivity and sound is as good as one should expect from a small portable. This radio's performance compares quite favourably to my 2001D.
When I want desktop performance I use a desktop radio, but this is the radio I use when travelling and really don't give away too much in performance.
Compare 'apples with apples' as they say.
The only thing I miss, and this is a personal thing, I wish Sony had put a tuning knob on it, but then that would have only taken up more space on an already packed cabinet. Sony have made a good compromise between features etc and come up with the ICF SW7600G(R). Use it and enjoy the experience!
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KB0PGO
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 11, 2004 16:11
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Wonderful radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using one of these wonderful little gems for around 12 years. I know there are some complaint that can be made about the operational controls but lets call a spade a spade. This radio is small as are all radio's in the 7600 series. They all have fit into the same footprint since the origional ones were made back in the 70's. Sony has packed as much performance and durability in a small package as possible. This is a traveling radio and has gone with me to the boundry waters and on all trips anywhere. Never has a radio been built so perfect for using on the road. It will never compete with a desk top radio that is designed for high performance but that is not what it is built to do. I recently updated to a ICF-SW7600GR after trying out a couple Grundig radios and after returning both of them ordered a new model 7600GR for $130. Nearly $90 cheaper than the origional G model was when I bought it 10 years ago. The G model was getting a little beat up from it travels and still outperformed the Grundig radios. For a traveling radio that is well made and has some wonderful features this is the best buy of radios. If you want more expect to pay a lot more!
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VE3NXA
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Rating: 3/5
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May 22, 2004 00:32
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No logic
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Sony have made some exceptionally good receivers for our bedside enjoyment or for those of us that travel. However,the 7600G is about as useful for tuning SSB as an Indy car on snow tires
I like to listen to shortwave and the ham bands at night...what ever possed the designer to use digital tuning buttons instead of the tried and true controllable tuning knob. On SSB it is a nightmare in the dark you have about the same success as winning the lotto. No Sony you have spoilt a nice sensitive receiver not only with the lack of the tuning knob but also idiotic memory bank controls.
Sony has yet to produce a better replacement receiver than the Hams standby the 2001D or its variants.Now that was a receiver.
Of course if you just want to listen to FM then enjoy though the audio quality could definately be improved. To me this Rx is a big disappointment.
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N8YV
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 15, 2003 17:29
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Superb! (7600GR)
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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NOTE: This receiver has been updated to the "GR" suffix. It has a different color case, but essentially the same layout as the "G" version.
I bought this receiver to replace a Grundig YB-400PE. It was less expensive than the Yacht Boy and has synchronous AM detection---almost a "must" when it comes to portable SWL reception.
Good audio quality, very smooth tuning and selectable SSB make it an excellent buy. I can understand some who complain that the radio does not include an AC adapter; in my case, this was of no concern because I did not buy the radio for indoor use. I am just as happy not to pay for something I would rarely, if ever, make use of.
SSB sensitivity is superior to most other portables I've owned, including Sangean 505 and 909 models.
In my opinion, this rig is the best value in small portables around.
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ZL3SWL
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Rating: 4/5
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Feb 25, 2003 20:22
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Great 3rd Shack radio for USB on Aircraft HF
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Got mine in the Uk used it on USB 5.680 for S&R from Kinloss when stationed in London...No Problems...
Now have it on Air HF USB as my Stand By receiver and in case of Power Outage...
Only problem is Power suply (6v) Plug system not all that impressive otherwise Great, works well on 100 ft wire Antt.
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PY2-LOY
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 4, 2002 16:45
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HUMMMMM!!!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Dears! Complementing the text below I discovered other problem. When I use the external antenna the connector moves a mechanical switch inside the radio. I think is to adapt impedances but appear a voltage around 6 VDC at the antenna line, I donīt understood for what is this voltage.
Here in Brazil is very difficult to find electronics parts for imported radios and this SWITCH is not functioning perfectly, i.e., the connection isnīt good. I have to put and to remove many times until the connection appear to be good.
The buttons - the letters printed in the buttons disappear a long time ago. I think SONY should think that HUMANS excrete through the skin.
POWER SUPPLY INPUT - I donīt encountered in Brazilīs electronics market some plug that fits in this radio. Iīm electronic technician and I donīt want to by the PS; I made one.
aloyolla@ig.com.br
Thanks a lot
Good receiver, but it sound is like a bird chirp at frequencies over 15MHz in SSB MODE.
It donīt receive nothing over 28,500 MHz.
Nothing, nothing indeed in 29 MHz band.
Iīm using a 40meter band dipole just over my roof with a 50 ohm LMR400 cable.
Somebody could help me??
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NOHAM
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Rating: 4/5
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Mar 27, 2002 19:03
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Comparing 7600G to Sony 2010
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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The 7600G was my first "real" SW radio. After using it for about a year I became unhappy with its inability to DX weak stations and bought a 2010. After not using the 7600 for a year or so I recently got curious as to how well it compared to the 2010 and ran some tests, with surprising results.
After setting the two radios side by side and putting them on the same station, my first impression was that the 2010 gets much better reception. However, upon closer examination, I realized that most of the difference was due to the vastly superior audio quality of the 2010 and its much larger speaker. Listening to both radios thru headphones, it is difficult to discern much difference between them on all but the weakest stations. Also, the "wide" filter on the 2010 is really too wide, causing a loud howl or squeal on most strong stations, whereas the single filter on the 7600 (which appears to be about halfway between the "wide" and "narrow" filters of the 2010) doesn't have this problem. On weak stations the narrow filter of the 2010 does produce superior results however. The 2010 tunes in .1 kHz steps while the 7600 can only tune in 1 kHz steps; in practice this is only an advantage if you are trying to tune utility stations with oddball frequencies. Surprisingly, neither radio is helped much by connecting it to an external antenna - i.e. - both radios seem to have been designed to be used outdoors. Neither radio is really a fireball when it comes to DXing weak stations.
In summary, if I had to chose between the two radios I would take the 2010. However, if I already owned a 7600G, rather than replace it with a 2010 I would hook the 7600 up to an amplified speaker, which would yield results comparable to the 2010 on all but the weakest broadcast stations, at a savings of about $300.
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DFDFGDGDRG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 24, 2002 01:57
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this is one awsome reciever
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I love it so much better than that grundig yachtboy. The 7600g is great for home or the road . sony hAS done it again!sorry grundig
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