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Summary: now hear this.....
Review: After using this radio for two months, I can honestly say it performs as well as expected. Not only does it have an excellent tuning section across all advertised bands, but it also has a stereo line level output. As noted in earlier, the small speaker sounds small, yet if you run the line out into a decent recorder, the sound is beautiful, lush as you'll get from any FM broadcast.I use it with 4 2000ma nimh batteries that I recharge every three weeks or so, and haven't had anything negative to report. Usually kept in the bedroom, we've begun to take it with us even on trips to the park, I'll certainly take it when traveling. A great radio.
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Summary: Best Value -- Get one while you can
Review: For many reasons this is absolutely the best valued shortwave receiver on the market.
1. Synchronous detector! It enables the radio to lock
onto signals with tenacity. It reduces fading and noise and
enables you to eliminate interference by selecting a sideband
on the other side of the interfering signal. On the SW7600GR
it works very well. No other radio at this price has sync
detector.
2. Build quality. Made in Japan. The radio even feels
robust. It is.
3. Sensitivity.
4. Great portability.
Of course there are also some liabilities.
Sound through the little speaker is not as good as some
competing products. But given that this little Sony blows
the competitors away in almost all other respects,
this is a minor quibble. The sound isn't bad; it just
isn't room filling. As a personal radio this isn't such
a liability. Plus, you can always use earphones or connect
to auxiliary speakers (Cambridge Soundworks?).
The memory system is simple, without alphabetic labels.
There is no tuning dial, just jog buttons for scanning
the bands. Simplicity makes for easy operation, though.
FM reception is respectable (much better than the very
expensive big brother the Sony ICF-SW77). Standard AM
reception is good, possibly very good. But if you are
interested in DXing the AM bands, you already have a
GE Super Radio.
It doesn't have an AC adaptor (and you should AVOID buying
the horrible--and horribly expensive--official Sony adaptor).
If you want to power from AC, get an inexpensive one. I power
mine with rechargeable NiMH batteries which work better than
alkalines and can be reused hundreds of times. Buy two
sets of batteries and you'll always have a set charged and
ready to go. Battery drain is respectively low and the unit
functions perfectly on the slightly lower voltage NiMHs.
As a travel radio, or as an introduction to shortwave, I can't
think of a better unit. Probably the best recommendation for
the 7600GR is that in spite of all the laudable reviews, using
one for the first time still surprises. Originally priced
at just under $200 US, current street prices make this an
incredible value.
Now for the bad news. Sony is getting out of the world band
radio business. These little gems may soon be unavailable.
So if you're interested in the 7600GR, now is the time.
Rating:
Summary: Very good Radio
Review: I am fairly new to SW radios. I bought a Grunding S350 and was annoyed with the drift . I would tune into a station and it would slowly tune out. I returned it and bought a Grunding YB400PE. It was much better that S350 but the SSB performance was dismal. Also I just could not lock on to some weak signals or to a station that was very close to a more powerful station. I went in for the sony 7600GR and have been very happy. The synchronous detection helps a lot. You can select between LSB and USB when doing synchronous detection. This helps you with those pesky neighbouring stations.If it is on the Lower freq. choose USB and vice versa. The audio quality is a little inferior to the YB400. It also does not have a handy snooze button. But I am yet to meet a person who buys SW radios for audio quality or as an alarm clock.
The YB400 comes with a AC mains power adapter but the sony does not. The Reel antenna is included in both. If you are looking for a radio that can tune into weak signals ,provide SSB functionality , synchronous detection , variable attenuation to drown out noisy interference then this is the adio for you. A keeper.
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Summary: I LOVE THIS RADIO!
Review: I am not a radio hobbyist and defiantly not a radio professional. I love this radio because the realm of global radio is made available. With the Sony ICF-SW7600GR radio you have access to ALL the broadcast frequencies. This radio is easy to operate and has ALL the important technology(Synchronous Detection, a MUST have and SSB) to dial into any broadcasted radio signal being sent from anywhere. Right out of the box this radio pulls in an incredible wealth of exciting and interesting things(as I'm writing this I am listening to 2 ham radio operators talk to each other) like navigational beacons, ham operators, aircraft communications, CB radio and various world broadcasts like China International Radio, Voice of Canada plus a multitude of others! With the 7600GR it's easy to zone in on a signal then fine tune it to maximum reception. Whether you intend to search the waves for what may be out there or you want to tune into specific broadcasts from any country around the world the 7600GR makes it easy and extremely enjoyable! The radio is light weight and the buttons are laid out in a perfect fashion for searching the waves and fine tuning. I can hold this radio for may hours, working the controls to search the air waves with no problem. It's easy to operate and all the technology really works with you. The backlit screen makes the display easy to read even in the dark. The INCLUDED case also looks very nice and keeps your radio clean and protected. The buttons are well laid out and the screen has a very good viewing range. The speaker does sound good for a portable radio. The reception is very good right out of the box even without the INCLUDED reel antenna. I researched this radio and the Sangean ATS-909. I was leaning towards the ATS-909 but it didn't have Synchronous Detection, which I now know I could simply NOT do without! It's a great feature, don't buy a World Band radio without it. The tuner on the 7600GR is also great. You can dial in a specific frequency via the number pad, or scan with the push button tune buttons. Tune in steps or 1 kHz fine tune, add the SSB (Single Side Band, BOTH Upper Side Band and Lower Side Band) and you can tune within the 1 kHz you are listening too. It's fantastic for picking out those weak signals and really homing in on them. This radio has all the features(and some extras) of much more costly Shortwave (World Band) radios. THIS IS TRULY THE BEST RADIO IN THE UNDER AND UP TO $200 RANGE! This is the best investment I have ever made. I simply LOVE the Sony ICF-SW7600GR! I recommend it to you too!
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Summary: Best shortwave radio under $200.00
Review: I bought this radio after trying out several Grundig portables including the YB400. The Grundigs were all cheaply made and have less than desirable reception. Furthermore, I bought the AN-LP1 loop antenna made by Sony. This must be the perfect set up for someone that does not want to pay loads of money but still wants a "very" satisfying SWL experience. I love mine and would recommend it to anyone. Especially if you travel alot like me for you business. Portable and Powerful! Finally, you will be suprised how easy it is to learn and operate. Most of the buttons I figured out without the user manual. However, there are a few nifty items I found in the user manual so don't forget to read it.
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Summary: Perfect starter radio
Review: I have just recently gotten into Shortwave listening, and this radio has been perfect for me. I received a Grundig YB300 for Christmas, but upgraded to this model shortly thereafter. I have been very happy ever since. The Sony SW7600GR has wonderful reception. I have hooked up an outdoor wire antenna also, which helps greatly with more faint reception. The built in attenuator is very handy for cutting down the signal on strong stations and can be shut off entirely for weeker station reception. I love the 100 station presets too, which is really all one needs for shortwave listening. The sound is ok, but with headphones is superb. I have also hooked the receiver up to my stereo via the line out jack, and this, too, sounds superb. The dual clocks are handy, and I also use the radio as an alarm clock to wake up to the radio in the morning. When using this feature, the radio automatically goes into sleep mode and will shut off by itself even if you forget to do so. I have had the radio for a month and half so far and the 4 AA batteries are still going strong - very good on battery usage. I also purchased the AC adaptor, but really only use it for FM listening because it adds an internal hum to AM reception, which is the only negative. Overall, I couldn't be happier with a introductory shortwave/AM/FM radio. It's a great value for the money.
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Summary: AC Adapter Not Necessary
Review: 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!
Rating:
Summary: AWESOME
Review: I have owned the Grundig 300 PE which stands far far from the Sony SW-7600GR. If you are into world band, or just beginning you should get the right stuff. With the YB300PE you will waste your money with poor performance. When you compare the grundig equivalent (YB 400PE) as in "Passport to World band radio" the main difference is sound quality. The grundig is much better. But I feel that what is the need of better acoustics if you can't get adequate reception. I overcome the sound issue by using headphones, it sounds greatr on it. Just the SSB option that is mainly found on expensive models is worth every penny when you need to weed out bad co-stations. Yes it is 149 versus 79 for YB300PE and 129 for YB400PE, but it is worth it. It does not come with an AC adapter but you can find one at radioshack rather inexpensively. I would definetly recommend the AN-LP1 antenna to go with it, it is the best loop for portables on the market. It will make your radio stop constantly as it finds new stations. The only drawback that it can be a bit comfusing to use at first, but with time it becomes easy. Best bang for your buck.
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Summary: Amazon Price Way Too High
Review: I have this radio and it is great but Amazon charges way too much for it. It is currently "on Sale" at Amazon for $160 which is no cheaper than when it isn't on sale. In fact Amazon has sold it previously for $140 to $149. Go to my.sony.com and register for free for their rewards program and you can get the radio for $135 plus tax with free shipping. Wait about a month after you join and they will send you a coupon for $10 off. I got it this way for $125 plus tax and with free shipping. It is a great radio and a real bargain at $125. Why pay $160?
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Summary: Jim Dandy little radio
Review: I haven't used it enough yet, to speak to all it's features. Suffice it to say that it will do all the things that larger and more expensive radios of similar features will do and then some. Very handy size-wise. Good buy.
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