Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Radio

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★★★★☆
4.5

based on 24 reviews  

from $136.00 - $159.95

 

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Accurate controls (13)
  • Clear signal (13)
  • Nice sound (13)
  • Easy setup (11)
  • Compact (10)
  • Great reception (8)
  • Lightweight (7)
  • Durable (5)
  • Good battery life (5)
  • Great sound quality (5)
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Cons

  • Accessory antennas (1)
  • Aerial is weak (1)
  • Average sound quality (1)
  • Difficult to find one (1)
  • Lacks tuning knob (1)
  • Needs ac adaptor (1)
  • No ac adaptor available (1)
  • No air band (1)
  • No backlight for buttons (1)
  • No main tuning knob (1)

Best Uses

  • Home use (8)
  • Everyday (7)
  • Audiophiles (5)
  • Basic systems (4)
  • Travel (4)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
  • Alarm clock radio feature (1)
  • Go anywhere radio (1)
  • Good for commuting (1)
  • Great reception (1)
 
 
 

Provided by OneCall

AM (LW/MW/SW)/FM STEREO provides accurate reception with stereo FM capability over a wide range of frequencies from LW and MW(AM) to SW and FM

10 KEY DIRECT ACCESS(TM) TUNING lets you capture distant stations directly, with the ease of using a pocket calculator

LCD Display provides digital frequency read-out of the selected station

Hold Button prevents accidental changes to preset station settings

PLL Quartz Frequency Synthesized Tuning is an extremely accurate method of tuning, with optimum stability that reduces drift to a minimum

Synchronous Detection Circuitry reduces fading and annoying "beat" frequency interference from adjacent stations, as well as distortion due to fading in AM reception

SSB (Single Side Band) Reception for fine tuning and optimum multi-mode reception with reduced interference on the narrow AM band, for better overall sound

100 Station Memory Presets lets you quickly and easily tune into up to 100 stations that you select to be saved in memory

Auto Scan Tuning/Memory Scan provides professional-type microprocessor-controlled tuning functions to scan -- one at a time -- all 100 memory presets and let you listen for a few seconds before deciding whether to remain on a particular station or let scanning continue

1Khz Step Tuning allows fast, precise station reception by tuning at 1kHz intervals

Dual Standby Function lets you set the alarm for two different wake-up times or wake you to two different radio stations

World Time Clock/Dual Clock allows you to display the current time at various locations around the globe as well the time where you live

Earphone Jack for private listening enjoyment and improved sound clarity in noisy environments

DC-In Jack lets you use an optional AC Adaptor to operate the radio

Powered By 4 "AA" Batteries for on the go listening anywhere in the world

Antennas include built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM and LW, telescoping antenna for FM and SW

Specification Description
Model ICF-SW7600GR, ICFSW7600G, ICFSW7600GR
UPC 027242580084
Alarm Yes
Compatible Battery AA Batteries
Headphone Jack Yes
Presets 100
Tuner (100) Presets
Tuner AM
Tuner FM
Tuner LW
Tuner MW
Tuner SW

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Last update: Nov 11, 2009

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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Radio Review

A Solid, Well-Made & Capable Portable

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • A SONY Icon
  • Easy Foreign SW Listening
  • Easy SSB Listening
  • Excellent Selectivity
  • LW Useful Overseas
  • More »

    Cons

  • No Air Band
  • No Main Tuning Knob
  • No supplied batteries
  • No Supplied Wall Cube

    Best Uses

  • Travel LW MW and FM
  • Travel SW Listening
 

"Like its other iconic, but out-of-production, big brother, the SONY ICF-2010, the high-quality, Japanese-made SONY ICF-7600GR has the extremely useful shortwave interference-fighting synchronous detection capability. This is a _major feature_ of this little portable, and I'm surprised no one has me …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 15 2008
Rob
Seattle, Washington
I am:
  • SWL for over 40 years
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $149.99
 
 

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Radio Review

The Best Portable Shortwave Radio

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clear Signal
  • Compact
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound
  • More »

    Cons

  • No Backlight for Buttons

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Shortwave Listening
 

"I was hooked on Shortwave listening when I bought a knock-off radio about 5 years ago and find it interesting. I was able to receive signals from around the globe but can only pick-up the strong stations. So I had finally decided to buy the best portable shortwave receiver money can buy after readin …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 14 2009
corps_commander
Tripoli, Libya
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $149.99
 
 

[22 of 24 customers found this review helpful]

Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Radio Review

Excellent Portable Radio

★★★★★
5.0

"The quality of this unit is exceptional. The dials and buttons all work smoothly.

I purchased this radio specifically for the shortwave functions. This model can pick up continous shortwave coverage through all bands including single side band (ham radio) and CB. This is the only small portable with …"  Read Full Review »

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Feb 12 2009
ASMO
Charlotte, NC
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Price: $159.95
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Radio Review

A Great Radio!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clear Signal
  • Compact
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Sound

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
 

"I've had the older model - 7600G - for over 10 years (bought from J&R) - and love it. An external antenna like the Fanfare FM2-G will make reception even better, especially in the mountains. It works very well in the Catskill Mts in New York State where we listen through hi-fi speakers.



And as fo …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 28 2008
Brian
Leonia, NJ
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $149.99
 
 

Sony ICF-SW7600GR Shortwave Radio Review

Sleek, neat, petite!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Sound Quality
  • Great Reception
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Daily Use
  • Home Use
 

"With clear sound, I can place it on the counter in one room and still hear it very well throughout the house. Only one word of caution, the On/Off button can be easily touched turning it on or off accidently. After searching the web, I found J&R's to be a trusted site. Giving their web-site to my fr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2009
Daddy's Girl
Florida
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Price: $149.99
 
 
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