Hi Mike

I was the unluicky victim of a clever distraction robbery on Friday. Just
about to return from holiday in Nice, in France and my camera holdall was
stolen while I was sitting with a cappucino in a cafe next to Nice SNCF
train station. Lost were passport, Pentax SLR camera, Motorola Timeport
cellphone AND my Sony ICF-SW1E SW/FM radio.

I'm really sorry to hear that....

I remember the SW1E - nice (and small) radio....very good performance


I'm just compiling my insurance claim and trying to find a current
equivalent to this radio, which I bought for £150 GBP in 1991. This does not
seem to be a current model, so I would be grateful for any recommendations
for a replacement of equal quality. I really liked this radio (pause for
quiet sob).

I'd be grateful for any help.

Only one that comes to mind, is the Roberts 861/Sangean 909 - IIRC
Haydon's has the Sangean for 139 - although check latest prices - Maybe
W&S has it for similar....

Or possibly the 7600GR - Keeps with the Sony line.....

hope this helps, if not, get back to me!

Mark