Hello.

I would first recommend that you try using the receiver with just its
whip antenna. Place the radio as near to a window as possible (or use
it outside, just as an experiment). Then try the included wind-up
antenna; frankly, I personally have had little luck with that wind-up,
but, as you'll already have it, it's certainly worth trying.

There are two antennas which I use with my ICF-SW7600G's and 'GR's: for
travel and for general use, I use the Sony AN-LP1 Active Loop Antenna,
which works very well with the '7600 and is superb for travel.

For more critical use, I recommend the AOR WL500 Window Loop Antenna, a
superb instrument. It is expensive, but, in my opinion, worth every
cent. Generally I use the AOR antenna with my Grundig Satellit 800,
but, as I bought adapters which allow me to use it with my '7600's, I
often listen with it. The WL500 is a superior antenna to the AN-LP1,
but I would recommend that, if you determine you need/want an external
antenna, try the AN-LP1 first. (Don't pay more than $90.00 for it; that
is list price and Universal, AES, and some other reputable dealers sell
it for that. I have seen it going for much more[!] on E-bay,)

The AOR WL500 is $200.00 (it doesn't LOOK as though it should cost that
much but, believe me, appearances are deceiving) and you'll need a
couple of $5.00 adapters from the Radio Shack to connect it to the
'7600.

I wish you the best of luck and enjoyment from your new Sony
ICF-SW7600GR. You'll never regret the purchase.

Best,

Joe