Sony ICF-6800W
 

Hello,

Just aquired a Sony ICF-6800W receiver. This is the original version. It
is also a Canadian version. The receiver is in immaculate condition. It
was stored in a closet under a protective cloth for years. I can't see a
mark on it, and it was stored in a dry, non-smoking environment. The
radio plays, but has some intermittents with the mode/filter and
bandswitch. It seems to be coming back to full function the more I use
it. I am not a collector, and am testing the waters to see if there is
any interest out there before I head to EBAY. Please drop me an e-mail
to discuss the radio, and a possible price if interested. I may also
consider some trades for newer radios, like the Sony 2010, etc. I am
located in Canada.

Regards,
Chris VE6RDC

From: Chris Dorn

The
radio plays, but has some intermittents with the mode/filter and
bandswitch. It seems to be coming back to full function the more I use
it.

This is a pretty common problem with 6800W's. My bandswitch will bug out every
once in a while and simply moving the switch through all it's positions several
times will make it work. The volume knob gets scratchy, too. Both problems are
probably caused by dust buildup and there are sprays to reduce the problem. The
biggest problem is that the disassembly of a 6800W is no easy task.

In terms of performance, I still feel that 6800W is a better DXing machine than
the SAT800 due to it's analog design enabling a much lower noise floor. It's
audio is also roughly comparable to the SAT800 for SWLing.

Congrats on a great snag!


Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL
Louisville, KY
R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K,
DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A
GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76
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The switches and controls can be properly cleaned by the proper contact
cleaner for them. Most any of the service centres can service this very
easily.

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"Chris Dorn" wrote in message
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Hello,

Just aquired a Sony ICF-6800W receiver. This is the original version. It
is also a Canadian version. The receiver is in immaculate condition. It
was stored in a closet under a protective cloth for years. I can't see a
mark on it, and it was stored in a dry, non-smoking environment. The
radio plays, but has some intermittents with the mode/filter and
bandswitch. It seems to be coming back to full function the more I use
it. I am not a collector, and am testing the waters to see if there is
any interest out there before I head to EBAY. Please drop me an e-mail
to discuss the radio, and a possible price if interested. I may also
consider some trades for newer radios, like the Sony 2010, etc. I am
located in Canada.

Regards,
Chris VE6RDC

From: "Jerry G."

The switches and controls can be properly cleaned by the proper contact
cleaner for them. Most any of the service centres can service this very
easily.

Do you know a specific Sony service center that will work on a 6800W? Several
have declined to service the receiver for me...

Mike
Michael Bryant, WA4009SWL
Louisville, KY
R75, S800, RX320, SW77, ICF2010K,
DX398, 7600G, 6800W, RF2200, 7600A
GE SRll, Pro-2006, Pro-2010, Pro-76
(remove "nojunk" to reply)

Michael Bryant schrieb:

In terms of performance, I still feel that 6800W is a better DXing machine than
the SAT800 due to it's analog design enabling a much lower noise floor.

Indeed, the thing had a very low noise oscillator (along with excellent
frequency stability), according to what I read. The first version
suffered from really bad IM in strong signal locations like Europe, this
was corrected in the second one (S/N 30001+) which also had better
filters (CFU+CFW instead of CFT+CFU). That one apparently can still keep
up quite well with, say, an ICF-SW77, which is not too shabby.

Stephan
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