Sony 7600GR any thoughts?
 

Looking to fix or replace dead 7600D (will not power up).
Looks like could get the GR for the cost of the repair.
Any user thoughts gents?
Thanks
Garry

These guys have talked up the 7600GR to such a degree, I've ordered
one. We'll see. The reviews seem favorable. Darren





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The 7600D was a fine radio. I enjoyed the ICF-2001 version for several
years because it was so easy to use and did a decent job of pulling in
stations. the keyboard on mine finally started to give out.

Unfortunately even if you replace the CPU or whatever is wrong you will
still have 17 year old switches, display, etc. The new 7600 is several
steps better in terms of memories, sync detection ssb reception, etc.
And it's probably a bit quieter too (mine had a moderate level of
internal hiss). I would spend the $130.00 for the new one rather than
fix the venerable 7600D.

wrote:

The 7600D was a fine radio. I enjoyed the ICF-2001 version for several
years because it was so easy to use and did a decent job of pulling in
stations. the keyboard on mine finally started to give out.

Unfortunately even if you replace the CPU or whatever is wrong you will
still have 17 year old switches, display, etc. The new 7600 is several
steps better in terms of memories, sync detection ssb reception, etc.
And it's probably a bit quieter too (mine had a moderate level of
internal hiss). I would spend the $130.00 for the new one rather than
fix the venerable 7600D.

Interesting how the term 'venerable' is being bandied about of late. ;-)

dxAce
Michigan
USA

Once upon a time long long ago in the year of '83 Sony introduced the
first of several successful compact digital sw receivers. Long out of
production it is venerated by many swl's as an early and possibly first
example of how miniaturized electronics and thoughtful design could
result in a high performing and pocketable shortwave radio. It
occupies such a warm place in the heart of at least two swl's that one
has bandied about the idea of restoring a 7600D.


dxAce wrote:
wrote:

The 7600D was a fine radio. I enjoyed the ICF-2001 version for
several
years because it was so easy to use and did a decent job of pulling
in
stations. the keyboard on mine finally started to give out.

Unfortunately even if you replace the CPU or whatever is wrong you
will
still have 17 year old switches, display, etc. The new 7600 is
several
steps better in terms of memories, sync detection ssb reception,
etc.
And it's probably a bit quieter too (mine had a moderate level of
internal hiss). I would spend the $130.00 for the new one rather
than
fix the venerable 7600D.

Interesting how the term 'venerable' is being bandied about of late.
;-)

dxAce
Michigan
USA

wigg schrieb:

Looking to fix or replace dead 7600D (will not power up).
Looks like could get the GR for the cost of the repair.
Any user thoughts gents?

Under these circumstances getting the 7600GR (and selling / giving the
7600D to someone who can fix it) seems like the better option. The 7600D
was good in its day, but the current model is better in a number of
aspects.

Stephan
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"wigg" wrote in message
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Looking to fix or replace dead 7600D (will not power up).
Looks like could get the GR for the cost of the repair.
Any user thoughts gents?

Id say the better way to go as far as a "value for dollar" solution is to
get the new 7600gr. I have a 7600gr and I absolutely love it. The ssb
selectable am sync makes it my favorite of all my portables for program
listening. The audio quality is good, the sensitivity is very good an the
selectivity is very good. I also like it a lit for medium wave listening.
The 7600gr with all its features is a nice step up from the 7600d that you
have. If you spend money to have an older radio fixed, you'll still have a
radio with a lot of miles on it and far less features and capabilities of
the 7600gr.

Michael

Well, I changed my mind. I'm getting the YB400PE, from heartland
america dot com. Darren





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D. Martin wrote:
Well, I changed my mind. I'm getting the YB400PE, from heartland
america dot com. Darren

That's quite a deal at 100 dollars for the YB400 at Heartland. And that
includes the adaptor too. For small portables, you can't go wrong with
either radio (7600GR or the YB400). The 400 has great audio for its
size. Let us know how you like the 400 once you had a chance to play
with it.

WIGG,
..
I have the Sony ICF-SW7600GR and like the
Radio very much as my on-the-go Travel Radio.
..
Stand-a-lone the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a very
good AM/FM Shortwave Radio and at it's "Price
Point" with the AM SycnDet it is a 'Best Buy'.
..
TIP - I use the Sony ICF-SW7600GR with the
Sony AN-LP1 'portable' Shortwave Antenna
and together they both perform super.
..
FWIW - Found a medium size cosmetic bag
that allows the Sony ICF-SW7600GR and its
AC Adapter and Accessories to be placed in
the right side compartment; and the Sony
AN-LP1 Shortwave Antenna to be folded-up
an placed in the left side compartment.
The whole thing Folds-Up and Zips together
and the Radio and Antenna are protected
and Ready-to-Pick-Up-and-Go.
..
READ - Sony ICF-SW7600 / Sony ICF-SW7600G /
Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave Radio
Information & Links
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...86e2c6735c3459

..
READ : The Sony ICF-SW7600 Series Page
[Was: Sony ICF-7600 Analog Help]
aka: Sony 7600 Information Resource
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...acbe683366a500

..
READ - Antenna Recommendations for the Sony ICF-SW7600GR
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...c4c12c1284c635

..
For more Information about the Sony ICF-SW7600GR
Check-Out the two YAHOO ! eGroups for the Sony ICF-SW7600
Series Radios: ICF-SW-7600 / ICF-SW-7600G / ICF-SW-7600GR
..
* Sony ICF-SW7600 eGroup on YAHOO !
eGroup= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600group/
Focus on both the Sony ICF-SW7600G and Sony ICF-SW7600GR

* Sony ICF-SW7600GR eGroup on YAHOO !
eGroup= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600group/
Primary Focus is on the Sony ICF-SW7600GR
..

Hello Gary,

May I suggest that you purchase a new Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver which
you can purchase very inexpensively - $130 or less.

For the moment, keep your 7600D.

I believe you will find the '7600GR to be a superior receiver than the
'D model (if only for the synchronous selectable sideband circuitry).

That said, if you really like the 'D model, and it has some sentimental
value to you, later, when you are feeling "flush," you can then look to
having it fixed or restored. It doesn't hurt to have more than one
short wave radio! (I still have my old Lafayette HE-10 radio and I
still use it occasionally.)

Remember, though, that these portable receivers are not really designed
to be repaired. I'm told that at best you'll get 10 to 20 years of
regular use of a portable radio and then it is ready for the "scrap
pile." (I have had some portables which didn't even last 5 years! My
two Sony ICF-SW7600G models are 7 and 5 years old respectively and they
still work perfectly. My three 'GR models are 4 and 3 years old. I
figure that it I use them "lightly" [due to having so many none gets
used "heavily"] they will last for many, many years. Am I right? Ask me
in twenty years, assuming I'm still around then!)

Best of luck,

Joe

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D. Martin wrote:
Well, I changed my mind. I'm getting the YB400PE, from heartland
america dot com. Darren

That's quite a deal at 100 dollars for the YB400 at Heartland. And that
includes the adaptor too. For small portables, you can't go wrong with
either radio (7600GR or the YB400). The 400 has great audio for its
size. Let us know how you like the 400 once you had a chance to play
with it.


A Sony 7600gr or a Sangean ATS-909 are both MUCH more radio than a Yacht Boy
400, which -- even when new -- is not in the same league as the other two
radios (as far as clarity of sound) because of the "buzz" or "hum" that many
of them exhibit.

-- Stinger

I've committed myself to the "400" Grundig. It's intended use will be
as an on-the-go radio. That being said, it should suffice. The sync
feature is a big plus for the Sony. Darren





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"D. Martin" wrote in message
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Well, I changed my mind. I'm getting the YB400PE, from heartland
america dot com. Darren

I've never owned the YB400PE but it seems to me that it doesn't have
USB/LSB, only SSB? If so that's a bummer!

DeWayne

The sideband accessibility is little more than a novelty for me. I have
a "base unit" here that provides that capability, but the conversations
I've come across have done little to intrigue me. The Grundig's superior
audio appeals to me. I'm not a "headphone" guy. Darren





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"D. Martin" wrote Well, I changed my mind. I'm getting
the YB400PE, from heartland
america dot com. Darren


You just made a mistake!

Hmmm, a mistake, that's possible. I'm optimistic though. Darren





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The ONLY advantage the 400 has over the 7600 is the speaker and absolutely
nothing else. The relative audio
quality of the 400 is overrated. The audio difference compared to the 7600
is small. These are portables after all.

I chuckle when people equate speaker frequency response to receiver quality.

Hmmm, a mistake, that's possible. I'm optimistic though. Darren

I have both and the 7600 blows the 400/G4000 away in every other category.

"tianli" wrote in message
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The ONLY advantage the 400 has over the 7600 is the speaker and absolutely
nothing else. The relative audio
quality of the 400 is overrated. The audio difference compared to the
7600
is small. These are portables after all.

I chuckle when people equate speaker frequency response to receiver
quality.

Hmmm, a mistake, that's possible. I'm optimistic though. Darren

I have both and the 7600 blows the 400/G4000 away in every other category.


I agree 100 %. I have a 7600gr and I have used the YB-400. Other then the
superior audio quality, the 7600gr is a much better radio in general.

Also.... I have a PL-550 that cost me brand new just under $50.00 plus
shipping and I think the audio quality on the PL-550 is about as good as the
YB-400. The PL-550 also has way more features then the YB-400.

Michel

In article ,
"tianli" wrote:

The ONLY advantage the 400 has over the 7600 is the speaker and
absolutely nothing else. The relative audio quality of the 400 is
overrated. The audio difference compared to the 7600 is small.
These are portables after all.

I chuckle when people equate speaker frequency response to receiver
quality.

Hmmm, a mistake, that's possible. I'm optimistic though. Darren

I have both and the 7600 blows the 400/G4000 away in every other
category.

If I want better sound I use ear buds. You get stereo on FM also with
the 7600.

I owned an old Radio shack DX-380 portable for years and when it came
time to buy another portable I went to the stores in the area and
compared several. After that and reviewing specifications and features
the ICF-SW7600G won hands down.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California

If the shortwave radio isn't manufactured in U.S.A,,,,,, to Hell with
it! (I have to watch that Dr.Strangelove flick on tb (tb,Dennis the
Menance,tb) now.
cuhulin

"tianli" wrote in message
...
The ONLY advantage the 400 has over the 7600 is the speaker and absolutely
nothing else. The relative audio
quality of the 400 is overrated. The audio difference compared to the
7600
is small. These are portables after all.

The audio on my 7600GR is quite decent, and excellent using headphones.

DeWayne


I chuckle when people equate speaker frequency response to receiver
quality.

Hmmm, a mistake, that's possible. I'm optimistic though. Darren

I have both and the 7600 blows the 400/G4000 away in every other category.