You will have no trouble. Learning curve is pretty easy.

You will rarely use the attenuator.

For synch detect. Simply switch it in when listening to a station in
AM mode. If it helps leave it in, if not switch it out.

The manual will guide you. If you have further questions, post them.

You have a very nice portable radio. Congrats


wrote:
dead of night wrote:
HJi. My 7600GR has arrived at home and is still in the box. I'm
concerned that its features will be difficult to use and learn
effectively. I have never had a shortwave radio before and have never
used a synch detector nor an attenuator. Are there full instructions
about these features in the owner's manual? I just want to get as many
stations as possible, using the best tuning methods.

I wouldn't worry too much - the instructions will definately help, plus
you have the resources of all these very bright SWLs. Be happy - you
picked an excellent SW receiver, which I bet, not many first-timers do.
Sony rules !