The antenna should be fairly taught, but not to the degree that you seem to
be describing. The antenna is a simple piece. You can try putting a drop of
fine machine oil in to its bushing. Try not to get it all over other parts.
You may have to open the set to access the bushing. Or, best yet, take the
radio to a place that services electronic equipment.

If the bushing is defective, it is most likely possible to still order a new
antenna from Sony parts, even though this is a very old model. If not, a
replacement can be easily found. These radio antennas are very standard.

The 7600 is a very good radio, and should perform very well for you.

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"Robert Elsinga =8-)" t
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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.

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