Go to http://69.0.240.84/

In "advance Search" type stereo

Select Sony brand

Leave the price range blank.

I have an older XR3750 that has served me VERY well for years.

-----------

Go to Google. Type in Sony & XR & stereo & SW

You might be surprised what you find.

Al

====================

James Boyk wrote:

How does one see that it handles SW? I don't see any specs on the page
you cite, nor any link to click on.

James Boyk

*
Al Patrick wrote:

http://69.0.240.84/product/product.asp?prod_id=2586

Ken Finney wrote:

I'm in the market for a couple of car radios, and I must that peculiar
tastes,
because I can't find anything I like from a human factors
perspective. It
would be REALLY nice if it received SW also. Given the number of
companies making small SW radios, I wish one of them would repackage
a good one into a auto-friendly package. I may try doing that to one
of my
old Radio Shack radios.

Al Patrick wrote:
Go to http://69.0.240.84/ , In "advance Search" type stereo, Select Sony brand, Leave the price range blank.

I'm missing the boat. Doing the above got me a list of units, some of which
included SW (judging only by their having SW presets; but when I clicked on
indiv. units, I got lists of features like "Stereo audio outputs" and "Radio
bands," all of which said "N/A," "Not Applicable," instead of giving the
relevant info.



Go to Google. Type in Sony & XR & stereo & SW
You might be surprised what you find.

This was definitely more worthwhile. One unit has a "Brass/Treble control";
presumably there's also a Brass/Bass control. I hope they have other sets of
controls for Strings, Winds and Percussion. Seriously, I must not have the cast
of mind to deal with these things. But thanks anyway.

James Boyk

On Wed, 26 May 2004 07:04:26 -0700, James Boyk
wrote:

Al Patrick wrote:
Go to http://69.0.240.84/ , In "advance Search" type stereo, Select Sony brand, Leave the price range blank.

I'm missing the boat. Doing the above got me a list of units, some of which
included SW (judging only by their having SW presets; but when I clicked on
indiv. units, I got lists of features like "Stereo audio outputs" and "Radio
bands," all of which said "N/A," "Not Applicable," instead of giving the
relevant info.


Yeah their catalog is not good right now but teh ones taht say SW have SW and
are all basically similar in their SW coverage.

Lots of us have bought shortwaves from them,

I'll go ahead on your recommendation---as soon as I hear back from Jacky's with
good answers to some questions. Their web site sure is "lazy," though.

And I *wish* I understood why Sony, as the only company with good-quality
inexpensive synchronous detection w/ selectable s/bm doesn't incorporate it into
these units. (I wish I understood why they discontinued the superb 2010, too, in
favor of these oddball models w/ weird interfaces and without the 32 memory
buttons.)

James Boyk


**
Don Brady wrote:

Yeah their catalog is not good right now but teh ones taht say SW have SW and
are all basically similar in their SW coverage.

Lots of us have bought shortwaves from them,

On Sun, 30 May 2004 10:59:48 -0700, James Boyk
wrote:

I'll go ahead on your recommendation---as soon as I hear back from Jacky's with
good answers to some questions. Their web site sure is "lazy," though.

And I *wish* I understood why Sony, as the only company with good-quality
inexpensive synchronous detection w/ selectable s/bm doesn't incorporate it into
these units.

Perhaps they will do that one day.

(I wish I understood why they discontinued the superb 2010, too, in
favor of these oddball models w/ weird interfaces and without the 32 memory
buttons.)


The Sony shortwave in my car has worked flawless for years - even after I
submitted it to wrong voltages and such when installing it.

It's fine for listening to the BBC, Deutsche Welle, CBC, and actually much
weaker stations too. I love it.

James Boyk wrote:

And I *wish* I understood why Sony, as the only company with good-quality
inexpensive synchronous detection w/ selectable s/bm doesn't incorporate it into these units.

I was thinking the same thing the other night when I was listening to a
talk show from a distant AM station on the car radio. Every time the
signal faded the audio became too distorted to understand. I'm hoping
that Pete's (KE9OA) sync' detector will be available in some kind of
outboard unit which can be connected to the IF section in a car radio.


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(I posted another note to this effect but it doesn't show up.)

Can anyone tell me the diff. between Sony's 620X and 640 models? The former is
offered by the Canadian outlet at $199.95; the latter, by Jacky's at
substantially less. On the other hand, Canada responds helpfully to email;
Jacky's does not; so I'd rather deal w/ Canada.


James Boyk

On Sun, 06 Jun 2004 12:31:41 -0700, James Boyk
wrote:

(I posted another note to this effect but it doesn't show up.)

Can anyone tell me the diff. between Sony's 620X and 640 models? The former is
offered by the Canadian outlet at $199.95; the latter, by Jacky's at
substantially less. On the other hand, Canada responds helpfully to email;
Jacky's does not; so I'd rather deal w/ Canada.


I found the following thread at
http://www.radio-forum.com/shortwave...ve_337644.html
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Main
Date: 10 Nov 2003 14:49:52
From: Alan Smithee
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject. Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.



Date: 11 Nov 2003 02:46:29
From: David
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

I bought a Sony XR-4950 AM/FM/SW from Jacky's in Dubai and it works great in
my car. You shouldn't have a problem with the CA-620X.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
...
This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject. Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.





Date: 10 Nov 2003 23:23:49
From: Robert Sillett
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

I bought the XR-CA640X from Jacky's about four months ago. I think the 640
is slightly higher-end than the 620 you mention in that one can attach XM
Radio, CD/MP3, etc. to it.

I am very happy with the radio. It's not a DX machine, but it's great for
listening to the regular broadcasters. I have a little write-up of the
radio on my web site:
http://www.sillett.us.eu.org/radio/s...l#sonyxrca640x

Bob


"David" wrote in message
...
I bought a Sony XR-4950 AM/FM/SW from Jacky's in Dubai and it works great
in
my car. You shouldn't have a problem with the CA-620X.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
...
This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject. Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.







Date: 11 Nov 2003 15:19:30
From: Alan Smithee
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

Many thanks for this, Bob. It's exactly what I was looking for.
Cheers!

In article , Robert Sillett
wrote:

I bought the XR-CA640X from Jacky's about four months ago. I think the 640
is slightly higher-end than the 620 you mention in that one can attach XM
Radio, CD/MP3, etc. to it.

I am very happy with the radio. It's not a DX machine, but it's great for
listening to the regular broadcasters. I have a little write-up of the
radio on my web site:
http://www.sillett.us.eu.org/radio/s...l#sonyxrca640x

Bob


"David" wrote in message
...
I bought a Sony XR-4950 AM/FM/SW from Jacky's in Dubai and it works great
in
my car. You shouldn't have a problem with the CA-620X.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
...
This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject. Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.







Date: 12 Nov 2003 16:17:57
From: Jim
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

I have one, it works OK, but has serious frequency gaps for
out of band stations, got it from Jacky's in Dubai. Going to
rig up another portable.







On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 23:23:49 -0500, "Robert Sillett"
wrote:

I bought the XR-CA640X from Jacky's about four months ago. I think the 640
is slightly higher-end than the 620 you mention in that one can attach XM
Radio, CD/MP3, etc. to it.

I am very happy with the radio. It's not a DX machine, but it's great for
listening to the regular broadcasters. I have a little write-up of the
radio on my web site:
http://www.sillett.us.eu.org/radio/s...l#sonyxrca640x

Bob


"David" wrote in message
.. .
I bought a Sony XR-4950 AM/FM/SW from Jacky's in Dubai and it works great
in
my car. You shouldn't have a problem with the CA-620X.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
...
This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject. Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.







Date: 13 Nov 2003 10:46:13
From: Robert Sillett
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

What "serious gaps" are you talking about? The XR-CA640X receives:

2940 - 7735 kHz
9500 - 10140 kHz
11575 - 18135 kHz

It receives all the whacko American broadcasters that broadcast in the 7500
and 7600 kHz range.

The only major ommissions are the extreme lower part of the 31m band and the
13m band. While I do miss the 13m band, it doesn't really matter too much
because we're in the bottom half of the sunspot cycle. And since I almost
never receive 120m at home, I'm not too worried about trying to DX ABC Alice
Springs on 2310 kHz in the car!

I don't understand why you would use a portable since you already have the
XR-CA640X. What can't you receive?

Bob

"Jim" wrote in message
...
I have one, it works OK, but has serious frequency gaps for
out of band stations, got it from Jacky's in Dubai. Going to
rig up another portable.







On Mon, 10 Nov 2003 23:23:49 -0500, "Robert Sillett"
wrote:

I bought the XR-CA640X from Jacky's about four months ago. I think the
640
is slightly higher-end than the 620 you mention in that one can attach XM
Radio, CD/MP3, etc. to it.

I am very happy with the radio. It's not a DX machine, but it's great
for
listening to the regular broadcasters. I have a little write-up of the
radio on my web site:
http://www.sillett.us.eu.org/radio/s...l#sonyxrca640x

Bob


"David" wrote in message
.. .
I bought a Sony XR-4950 AM/FM/SW from Jacky's in Dubai and it works
great
in
my car. You shouldn't have a problem with the CA-620X.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
...
This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject.
Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.









Date: 11 Nov 2003 15:16:35
From: Alan Smithee
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

Thanks David. Jacky's is quite the place, apparently. A friend
visited the store -- warehouse is more like it! -- when she was in
Dubai last year. Too bad I didn't think of this then.


In article , David
wrote:

I bought a Sony XR-4950 AM/FM/SW from Jacky's in Dubai and it works great in
my car. You shouldn't have a problem with the CA-620X.

"Alan Smithee" wrote in message
...
This may have been discussed earlier, and if so I apologize.

I've been thinking of installing a AM/FM/SWL receiver in my car and
there's precious little info out there on the subject. Understandable
I suppose considering everything's going digital.

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

I was just wondering if anyone on this group has had any experience
with this model... or others, for that matter.

Thanks in advance.





Date: 12 Nov 2003 12:42:39
From: Larry Weil
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

In article ,
Alan Smithee wrote:

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

Where in is this available? Is it at a place that does mail-order to
the US, or at one of the retail chains?

--
Larry Weil
Lake Wobegone, NH



Date: 12 Nov 2003 16:47:03
From: Alan Smithee
Subject: CAR STEREO - Shortwave

I found it online at www.shortwavestore.com. They're in Whitby,
Ontario near Toronto.

I e-mailed them for confirmation, but haven't received any response.
We'll see. I'll post whatever correspondence I get in return.


In article , Larry Weil
wrote:

In article ,
Alan Smithee wrote:

I did come across this Sony model: XR-CA620X AM/FM/Shortwave Cassette
Car Stereo that's even available here in Canada.

Where in is this available? Is it at a place that does mail-order to
the US, or at one of the retail chains?