Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

You do not need an AC adapter at all. The radio is extremely easy on
batteries. I recommend buying two sets of rechargeable NiMH batteries
(each cell having at least 2000 mAh) and a suitable charger, preferably
one with a DC adapter that can be used in a car. You'll never run out
of power and I think you'll be extremely pleased with this radio.

The only other option I would recommend, if you can find one, is the
now sadly-discontinued (in the US) Sony AN-LP1 antenna which is a
perfect match for this radio. Like the radio, the antenna is very well
made and travels easily.

There are probably other brands which are also well-made, but, owning
seven of these (as well as two Sony ICF-SW35s) I can confidently state
that Sony shortwave radios are made to a high standard.

Best,

Joe

P.S. Avoid Sangean models. I have been disappointed with the
construction quality of three of them.

On 15 Apr 2006 11:26:58 -0700, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

I had a G model. One sideband was louder than the other. (i.e poor
QA). I'll never buy another Sony product.

"David" wrote in message
...
On 15 Apr 2006 11:26:58 -0700, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

I had a G model. One sideband was louder than the other. (i.e poor
QA). I'll never buy another Sony product.

Wrong. Your so called perception of loudness in either sideband is the
nature of listening in USB Vs. LSB. That so called difference can be
perceived on any SSB capable radio. Your simply trying to make an issue
against a manufacturer for which there is absolutely no basis. Which is
typical of our resident propagandist, Dr.DaviD.

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:23:43 -0500, "SeeingEyeDogg"
wrote:


"David" wrote in message
.. .
On 15 Apr 2006 11:26:58 -0700, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

I had a G model. One sideband was louder than the other. (i.e poor
QA). I'll never buy another Sony product.

Wrong. Your so called perception of loudness in either sideband is the
nature of listening in USB Vs. LSB. That so called difference can be
perceived on any SSB capable radio. Your simply trying to make an issue
against a manufacturer for which there is absolutely no basis. Which is
typical of our resident propagandist, Dr.DaviD.
Whatever Sigmund. I think you're projecting.

Hi,
If you can find a good used one the Sony 2010 is great. Sadly now it
is discontinued.
Mike
David wrote:
On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:23:43 -0500, "SeeingEyeDogg"
wrote:


"David" wrote in message
.. .
On 15 Apr 2006 11:26:58 -0700, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

I had a G model. One sideband was louder than the other. (i.e poor
QA). I'll never buy another Sony product.

Wrong. Your so called perception of loudness in either sideband is the
nature of listening in USB Vs. LSB. That so called difference can be
perceived on any SSB capable radio. Your simply trying to make an issue
against a manufacturer for which there is absolutely no basis. Which is
typical of our resident propagandist, Dr.DaviD.
Whatever Sigmund. I think you're projecting.

G? Dont tell that married Irish woman wayyyyy over yonder across the big
pond about G.I once made the mistake of,,,,,,,
Wow!!! she burnt me ears out!
cuhulin

David wrote:

On 15 Apr 2006 11:26:58 -0700, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

I had a G model. One sideband was louder than the other. (i.e poor
QA). I'll never buy another Sony product.


The only problem I've had with sideband on Sonys (I had a 2010 for a
couple years) is that they're not tunable. You press a button and hope
that the transmission will be tuned correctly for the radio, if not
you're SOL. As I was using my 2010 to chase pirates, and most US pirates
broadcast in SSB (because they use ham equipment) this was quite
frustrating. I finally traded it to somebody in Maine in exchange for my
Yaesu FRG-8800. (This was before Ebay.) Even the Degen 1102 has tunable
SSB. The Realistic DX-440 (Sangean 803A) had tunable SSB. If you're
trying to listen to SSB transmissions (such as US pirates or hams) the
lack of tunable SSB on Sonys will drive you nuts. OTOH, they're
excellent for listening to regular broadcasts. Sadly, they're all
discontinued now from what I know. Search Ebay, or settle for something
Chinese, probably the Degen 1102 or 1103.

"running dogg"
The only problem I've had with sideband on Sonys (I had a 2010 for a
couple years) is that they're not tunable. You press a button and hope
that the transmission will be tuned correctly for the radio, if not
you're SOL.

There should be an adjustment "pot." on the circuit board to Zero Beat SSB.

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:33:16 -0700, running dogg wrote:

David wrote:

On 15 Apr 2006 11:26:58 -0700, "Joe Analssandrini"
wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

I had a G model. One sideband was louder than the other. (i.e poor
QA). I'll never buy another Sony product.


The only problem I've had with sideband on Sonys (I had a 2010 for a
couple years) is that they're not tunable. You press a button and hope
that the transmission will be tuned correctly for the radio, if not
you're SOL.

??? ??? I recently picked up a used 2010, and it tunes SSB (on the ham
bands, certainly) just fine. I go to a frequency, punch in USB or LSB,
and the signal is there -- adjust the manual tuning up or down if
necessary, but it's there.

bob
k5qwg

As I was using my 2010 to chase pirates, and most US pirates
broadcast in SSB (because they use ham equipment) this was quite
frustrating. I finally traded it to somebody in Maine in exchange for my
Yaesu FRG-8800. (This was before Ebay.) Even the Degen 1102 has tunable
SSB. The Realistic DX-440 (Sangean 803A) had tunable SSB. If you're
trying to listen to SSB transmissions (such as US pirates or hams) the
lack of tunable SSB on Sonys will drive you nuts. OTOH, they're
excellent for listening to regular broadcasts. Sadly, they're all
discontinued now from what I know. Search Ebay, or settle for something
Chinese, probably the Degen 1102 or 1103.

In article .com,
"Joe Analssandrini" wrote:

Dear Mr. Brown,

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR receiver is not only a superb performer for a
small portable, it is very ruggedly-built as well. I have five of them
(the oldest dating to 2001) and two of the predecessor model, the
ICF-SW7600G (purchased in 1998 and 2000). None has ever given less than
perfect performance and I take at least one of them wherever and
whenever I go on trips/vacations.

You do not need an AC adapter at all. The radio is extremely easy on
batteries. I recommend buying two sets of rechargeable NiMH batteries
(each cell having at least 2000 mAh) and a suitable charger, preferably
one with a DC adapter that can be used in a car. You'll never run out
of power and I think you'll be extremely pleased with this radio.

The only other option I would recommend, if you can find one, is the
now sadly-discontinued (in the US) Sony AN-LP1 antenna which is a
perfect match for this radio. Like the radio, the antenna is very well
made and travels easily.

There are probably other brands which are also well-made, but, owning
seven of these (as well as two Sony ICF-SW35s) I can confidently state
that Sony shortwave radios are made to a high standard.

Best,

Joe

P.S. Avoid Sangean models. I have been disappointed with the
construction quality of three of them.

OK, I might as well join the crowd and also recommend the Sony 7600 as I
have owned one for years and I am very happy with the performance. I
have had no problems with the radio.

I own a Sangean with the Radio Shack branded DX-380 that is still
working fine. Construction quality is on par for a cheap portable. This
radio performs well and I have not had any trouble with it either. Maybe
the quality had gone down hill the last few years but I would not know
about that situation.

--
Telamon
Ventura, California