On Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:08:31 +0100, "Robert Elsinga =8-)"
t wrote:

Hi!

I just bought myself a (used, 1yo) Sony ICF-SW7600GR from e-bay. It is
as new, but I find the antenna not turning smoothly.

Normally you extend the antenna rod and then rotate/turn it around the
base. Mostly for FM reception, since there the direction in which the
antenna points is important, but also for SW listening with the 7600GR
lying on its back or the built-in stand, to point the antenna straight
up.

With my 7600GR, rotating the antenna doesn;t go smoothly at all. It is
like the part inside the radio is jammed or has a lot of friction. It
does turn, but needs a lot of torque to do so and makes snapping
sounds while rotating in one direction (the other direction makes no
sounds but also rotates difficultly)... and the radio casing moves
lightly at the point where the antenna is in the casing.

Is this normal? What can I do about it? I do have the original
receipt, but it is not in my own name ofcourse since I bought it
second hand.

Any tips appreciated.

Not normal, though it should have enough 'friction' to keep it at any
direction you set the noise is not normal. You may wish to open the
case and look for anything that is interfering - it may be a simple
repair.
Good luck,
Howard