jwilliam wrote:
On 17 Dec 2004 08:30:16 -0800, "johndobbs"
wrote:

***lots of good information snipped***

Well, too much said already. My recommendation would be to try the
Sony
7600GR, especially if you shop around a little and get that 130
dollar
price. A very good deal and you won't be disappointed. Let us know
if
you get any SW radio. Good luck!!

I did end up buying the 7600GR. Purchased it online today from
JR.com. I imagine after I try it out I'll be asking for information
on antennas, but in the meantime I'm anxious for it to come in.

(In case I sent my original reply to your private email; or I replied
and I sent the message to who knows where; or I'm starting to have
senior moments and only thought I replied: let me try again.....)
Congrats on your new radio! After it arrives, please share with us some
of your thoughts and likes/dislikes about the radio. I hope it improves
radio reception at your office. By the way, just as a reminder, as I'm
sure you're already aware of this, but...you do know that when
receiving MW signals (AM BCB), you need to swivel the radio one way or
another to align the internal loopstick with the broadcasting
station(?) I only mention this because you had said you used a boombox
in your office, and I just didn't know if you were able to swivel the
boombox (which is normally a large radio in an office enviroment) for
improved reception. It's one of the advantages of using a smaller
travel radio like a 7600GR or YB400 -- to swivel and/or position as
needed. Anyways...let us know how it goes, and have fun!