Sony ICF-SW7600GR

Posted on January 2, 2011 by admin

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR portable shortwave receiver

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is one of the best sub-$200US portable shortwave radios on the market.  One of its outstanding features is its synchronous selectable sideband. We find that the sync detector on this Sony is the best in its class.

We rated the Sony ICF-SW7600GR as an excellent travel radio.

Specs:

  • Frequency Range : FM: 87.6-108MHz; LW/MW/SW: 150-29,999kHz
  • Antenna System : FM/SW: Telescopic Antenna; LW/AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna
  • Tuner Type : PLL Quartz Frequency Synthesized Tuning
  • Station Preset(s) : 100
  • Tuning : 10 Direct Access Buttons
  • Circuit System : LW/MW/SW/FM: Super heterodyne
  • Power Requirements : DC 6.0V, optional AC Adaptor
  • Output Power : 380mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)
  • Battery Type : “AA” x 4 batteries (not included)
  • Battery Life (Approx.) : up to 47 hours
  • Weight (Approx.) : 1 lb 5 3/4 oz (615g) w/batteries
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 7 1/2″ x 4 3/4″ x 1 2/5″ (190 x 118.8 x 35.3mm)

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