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| Reviews Summary for Sony ICFSW7600G World Band Receiver™ |
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Reviews: 24
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Average rating: 4.2/5
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MSRP: $199.00
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Description: Shortwave Receiver with PLL digital tuning, SSB,
dual conversion and synchronous detection.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.sony.com
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W8GND
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Rating: 4/5
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Nov 3, 2011 11:25
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Odd Antenna Plug
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I write only because about a year ago, I discovered that the antenna connection on the radio isn't a 2 wire connection, but a 3 wire.
The article that I read said that the extra ring on the external ring wire was there to power an active antenna.
I have noticed that the thing is very odd in the way it handles external antennas.
Still it's a very good radio. I think the Sangean 909X is probably more complex, and has things like the RDS system.
I comment on this only because someone noted the odd connector in a previous reviews.
Apart from that, it's a dandy radio. I may buy another one. I just wish that Sony sold that odd plug.
73 Jerry W8GND
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SAILCAT
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 22, 2011 00:04
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Very Good Radio
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a fine radio. Construction quality is quite good as it is still made in Japan. This is in stark contrast to the quite variable quality of Chinese-made radios of similar price and/or features. It is very sensitive in FM and AM, and I have been pleased with the reception of signals in SW and side band, as well. Its audio quality is only fair, however, and I recommend careful reading of the instructions to master the Sony's inexplicably Byzantine controls.
Overall, it performs very well as compared to my Grundig YB 400PE and Kaito KA 1103, audio quality notwithstanding. I give the 7600GR five stars despite the controls due to its superior performance to cost ratio. Two thumbs, way up!
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K1NW
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Rating: 2/5
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Aug 25, 2010 19:30
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Lots of Problems
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had this radio about 5 years. I always found it difficult to program and almost impossible to tune (so sick of the beeps...). In the last year the volume started to go - suddenly louder or fading away. Then last week the tuning went - searching for stations, just flitting across the bands and would not stay on the programmed frequency. I would not recommend this radio to anyone based on my experiences.
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PHO1NL
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Rating: 5/5
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Jan 21, 2010 14:13
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top of the bill radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I bought mine 15 years back,and i'ts the best radio i have,the gr that I have has cheap pot's and a instable ssb walble specially on higher frequenties. but i'm glad I bought a spare one.
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M5AEO
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Rating: 4/5
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Sep 28, 2009 04:50
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Excellent, but...
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is the best portable receiver I have ever used. I've had mine for about 12 years. Last week the speaker grill fell off, so I glued it back on! The AM-sync works. I would have given it 5 points, but it doesn't have a tuning knob, just UP and DOWN buttons: I prefer to be able to tune with a knob. Apart from that: excellent.
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WA4053SWL
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2008 23:26
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7600G, probably the best portable SW receiver
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have the model ICF-7600G and Sangean 909, but the Sony is the winner, the 7600G is a very sensitive and selectivy radio, the LSB and USB to listen amateur and utilitary is amazing, and the synchronous detection helps a lot to broadcasting SW and MW, very recommended.
73 to all
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DB2EH
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Rating: 4/5
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Apr 16, 2005 22:10
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Best of that category
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After having made bad experiences with the new 7600GR, (frequency instability - sporadic warble), I bought me a used G-version and was
satisfied! No noticable drift, good sound! That´s due to what I thought and heard. The new GR is not as good as the G with respect to ham use in mode CW/SSB.
Find the SONY7600G the best buy, this receiver offers also a much better sideband supression than for ex. SANGEAN´s top models like 909 etc.
The SONY7600G is great and dominates my "Portables" collection now.
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DX4NZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 24, 2005 23:19
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Excellent portable from Sony
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Sony has again shown why they are the brand leader in portable shortwave receivers. Very well made product with attention paid to useful features. Remember Sony have 'fitted' features into this radio that are on their much larger models. The synchronous detector works well, radio has good sensitivity and sound is as good as one should expect from a small portable. This radio's performance compares quite favourably to my 2001D.
When I want desktop performance I use a desktop radio, but this is the radio I use when travelling and really don't give away too much in performance.
Compare 'apples with apples' as they say.
The only thing I miss, and this is a personal thing, I wish Sony had put a tuning knob on it, but then that would have only taken up more space on an already packed cabinet. Sony have made a good compromise between features etc and come up with the ICF SW7600G(R). Use it and enjoy the experience!
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KB0PGO
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 11, 2004 16:11
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Wonderful radio
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've been using one of these wonderful little gems for around 12 years. I know there are some complaint that can be made about the operational controls but lets call a spade a spade. This radio is small as are all radio's in the 7600 series. They all have fit into the same footprint since the origional ones were made back in the 70's. Sony has packed as much performance and durability in a small package as possible. This is a traveling radio and has gone with me to the boundry waters and on all trips anywhere. Never has a radio been built so perfect for using on the road. It will never compete with a desk top radio that is designed for high performance but that is not what it is built to do. I recently updated to a ICF-SW7600GR after trying out a couple Grundig radios and after returning both of them ordered a new model 7600GR for $130. Nearly $90 cheaper than the origional G model was when I bought it 10 years ago. The G model was getting a little beat up from it travels and still outperformed the Grundig radios. For a traveling radio that is well made and has some wonderful features this is the best buy of radios. If you want more expect to pay a lot more!
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VE3NXA
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Rating: 3/5
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May 22, 2004 00:32
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No logic
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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Sony have made some exceptionally good receivers for our bedside enjoyment or for those of us that travel. However,the 7600G is about as useful for tuning SSB as an Indy car on snow tires
I like to listen to shortwave and the ham bands at night...what ever possed the designer to use digital tuning buttons instead of the tried and true controllable tuning knob. On SSB it is a nightmare in the dark you have about the same success as winning the lotto. No Sony you have spoilt a nice sensitive receiver not only with the lack of the tuning knob but also idiotic memory bank controls.
Sony has yet to produce a better replacement receiver than the Hams standby the 2001D or its variants.Now that was a receiver.
Of course if you just want to listen to FM then enjoy though the audio quality could definately be improved. To me this Rx is a big disappointment.
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