Ya thanks Joe,
I'll check out what you said,
thanks indeed,
jt
Joe Analssandrini wrote:
Dear "jt,"

Single-sideband (SSB) transmission is a much more efficient means of
transmitting voice via radio. It works by suppressing the signal's
carrier beam and one of the two sidebands. Your radio supplies the
"missing" carrier by generating it itself. This method of transmssion
is almost as efficient as continuous-wave (CW) (Morse Code
transmission) in that long distance reception can be achieved with
relatively little transmitter power. (Its big disadvantage is that it
is cumbersome to tune even with the best radios. This is why it has
never caught on with the mainstream broadcasters or listeners. The only
broadcaster transmitting in SSB of which I am aware is AFRTS.)

While the SSB performance of the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is by no means the
equal of a good communications receiver, it does perform well for a
portable. (The biggest problem with it is that the IF filter is too
wide for proper SSB reception.) It is probably the best SSB performer
of small portable SW receivers currently available.

To try it, merely tune to 3750 kHz during the evening. Set the "AM
Mode" control (on the right side of the radio) to "AM" and, using the
inner button (+ -) of the "Manual Tune/Scan Start/Stop" control, tune
up until you hear something that sounds similar to "Donald Duck."
Generally, but not always, this will be a frequency ending in "5." Tune
up and down, if necessary, until you hear "Donald Duck" with the best
signal strength.

At this point, turn the "AM Mode" control to "SSB" and "LSB/USB"
control to "LSB." (Hams on the 80 meter amateur band almost always use
LSB). Turn the (analog) "SSB Fine Tune" control until the voice is
completely intelligible. Sit back and listen!

That's all there is to it. After a bit of investigation and
experimentation, you will find other Ham bands (40 meters, 20 meters,
etc.) which are used at various times of the day. Some of these Hams
will use USB (generally above 10 MHz) or LSB (below 10 MHz). You can
find the meter bands (frequencies) is any good reference (online or
print).

Personally, I do not often listen to Hams, but you, like many, many
others, may find it enjoyable and you may even decide to "join" them by
becoming a Ham yourself. (The ARRL website - just "Google" ARRL is
a wealth of information.)

I hope the above is of some interest and assistance to you.

Best,

Joe

jt wrote:
Hi,
I also have the Sony ICF-SW7600GR. But I must admit I am a novice in
regard to SSB. Please tell me how I can make the most of my radio's SSB
capabilities! If you have the time please tell me about SSB & how it
can enhance my radio listening experience. I am really interested,
thanks & regards,
Deepak