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 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $135.23
You Save: $64.76 (32%)
New (28) from $135.23
Rating:  123 reviews
Sales Rank: 803
Color: Grey
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 5.2 x 2.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: ICF-SW7600GR
Model: ICF-SW7600GR
UPC: 027242580084
EAN: 0027242580084
ASIN: B00006IS4X
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Amazon Price Way Too High January 11, 2004
49 out of 52 found this review helpful
I have this radio and it is great but Amazon charges way too much for it. It is currently "on Sale" at Amazon for $160 which is no cheaper than when it isn't on sale. In fact Amazon has sold it previously for $140 to $149. Go to my.sony.com and register for free for their rewards program and you can get the radio for $135 plus tax with free shipping. Wait about a month after you join and they will send you a coupon for $10 off. I got it this way for $125 plus tax and with free shipping. It is a great radio and a real bargain at $125. Why pay $160?
 Better with an Active Antenna November 22, 2003
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
Sony never sounds as good as a Grundig, but has lots more goodies in a smaller package. Get the active antenna (Sony AN-LP1)and you'll hear a lot more stations. People new to shortwave listening are usually disappointed when they turn the new radio on and hear nothing but static. Rather than take it back or toss it in the closet, get a better antenna and you'll hear what's out there. The little whips that come on these things just don't add much to the true value of the receiver. A few of the "big boys" (BBC, etc) have stopped beaming directly to the USA but you can still hear their broadcasts to other parts of the world. This radio will satisfy. As with any portable, if you want more stations on shortwave, use a better antenna. I'd also recommend the yearly updated guidebook "Passport to Worldband Radio" (available at Amazon).
AWESOME November 13, 2003
30 out of 33 found this review helpful
I have owned the Grundig 300 PE which stands far far from the Sony SW-7600GR. If you are into world band, or just beginning you should get the right stuff. With the YB300PE you will waste your money with poor performance. When you compare the grundig equivalent (YB 400PE) as in "Passport to World band radio" the main difference is sound quality. The grundig is much better. But I feel that what is the need of better acoustics if you can't get adequate reception. I overcome the sound issue by using headphones, it sounds greatr on it. Just the SSB option that is mainly found on expensive models is worth every penny when you need to weed out bad co-stations. Yes it is 149 versus 79 for YB300PE and 129 for YB400PE, but it is worth it. It does not come with an AC adapter but you can find one at radioshack rather inexpensively. I would definetly recommend the AN-LP1 antenna to go with it, it is the best loop for portables on the market. It will make your radio stop constantly as it finds new stations. The only drawback that it can be a bit comfusing to use at first, but with time it becomes easy. Best bang for your buck.
AWESOME November 13, 2003
54 out of 56 found this review helpful
In "Passport to World Band Radio" it is one of their top choices in portables along with the Grundig YB400PE. The price difference is small (YB 129 SONY 149) but the Grundig comes with an AC adapter included, which is important if you do a lot of listening. When comparing both side by side ( I own both ) I feel that the Grundif has the best sound. But The reason I bought the SONY is because it has great reception and SSB. SO what that the Grundig has better sound if you can't listen to the stations that the SONY can pickup and weed out the bad costations. Only more expensive models comes with SSB, and this SONY is well priced. If sound is a concern I use good headphones which makes all the difference. I would recommend the AN-LP1 antenna to go with it, it is the best loop for portables out there, but it definetly puts the 7600 at a different level when you can pick up a lot more stations. The Grundig is cheaply made in China. My YB 300 broke down within months of use to the point that is was more expensive to fix it than to buy a new one. SONY is a brand one can trust. THe only drawbacks is that the sony buttons on the side (SSB , VOLUME, ...) are hard to get to and it can be at first a bit dificult to use advanced features. Other than that it is definetly the best bang for your buck.
Sony's best buy !!! October 24, 2003
37 out of 37 found this review helpful
The SW7600 has some outstanding features that no other radio in its price class can challenge . Most importantly it has Synchronous tuning which is generally only found on high price professional models .This function allows you to always get a clean locked in signal even on the weakest signals . It has a sleak design and well laid out controls . Lots of memory presets and extras like a line out and ext antenna input and an excellent side band set up . The sound is excellent when using headphones . My only knock is that the built in speaker is adequate , nothing special . It has past my performance tests in that I can pull in SW and AM stations that are not audible on the equvilant Grundig and Sangean models. Best in its class!
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