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Reddit mentions of Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception

Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 11

We found 11 Reddit mentions of Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception. Here are the top ones.

Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception
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    Features:
  • PLL digital tuner receives FM, MW/AM, shortwave and longwave
  • MY-memory tuning memorizes and scans up to 100 frequencies
  • Four tuning methods: direct, manual, scan and preset
  • World clock and dual clock functions; built-in timer
  • Label presets with 6 alphanumeric letters
  • PLL digital tuner receives FM, MW/AM, shortwave and longwave
  • "My-memory" tuning memorizes and scans up to 100 frequencies
  • Four tuning methods: direct, manual, scan and preset
  • World clock and dual clock functions, with built-in timer
  • Label presets with 6 alphanumeric letters
Specs:
ColorGrey
Height4.75 Inches
Length7.5 Inches
Number of items1
Sizeone size
Weight1.34041055296 Pounds
Width1.25 Inches

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Found 11 comments on Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception:

u/radio-active_man · 7 pointsr/BuyItForLife

I bought a [Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00006IS4X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xDGtybHCDKRG7) about 3 years ago and have been very happy with it. It's probably not the most current model, but I see it's still being sold on Amazon.

C Crane is also a pretty well regarded brand, but I don't have much personal experience with them.

u/Ubermacsimus · 5 pointsr/shortwave

I just picked up the Sony ICF-SW7600GR a couple of weeks ago based on the good reviews, and I've been pretty pleased with it. The Grundig G3 looks to be decent as well.

u/PabstyLoudmouth · 3 pointsr/preppers

Having many options is the key. First I would watch the local news till that died, then check internet, and then would move to radio (here is the one I have ) then CB, HAM, Police Scanner and land line telephones. Also I would recommend everyone check out /r/darknetplan to keep the flow of information going on the internet in the event that your ISP shuts down.

u/itsactuallynot · 3 pointsr/BuyItForLife

No, no, no! There's no debate for BIFL portable shortwave radios: the Sony ICF-7600

In production for 35 years. I've had mine for 15 years and it still works great. Regardless of what you think of Sony's current electronics lineup, Sony's original product was a shortwave radio and there's still a soft spot at the company for them.

Here are a bunch of reviews.

And a fan page.

Edit: Here's a great Amazon review of the radio. Be careful, it'll be hard not to 1-Click it after reading this.

You can definitely get into some good arguments over the best desktop (i.e., non-portable) radios, however.

u/Circle_in_a_Spiral · 2 pointsr/amateurradio

I tried a couple Tecsuns but finally settled for a Sony ICF-SW7600

u/Pyrallis · 2 pointsr/amateurradio

The numbers stations you can pick up depend a lot on your location. I love my little Sony ICF-SW7600GR, and have listened to numbers stations on it. The numbers stations I hear are Cuban ones. A shortwave will let you listen in on pretty much anything. I've heard aircraft navigation beacons, conversations between hams, Morse code chatter, world band international programming, and Coast Guard contacts with distressed boaters. If you do get a shortwave before getting licensed, the book Passport to World Band Radio is well worth getting. It contains guide charts to international broadcasts you can tune in, and includes reviews of various shortwave radios you might consider purchasing.

You do know that in a properly executed numbers station, the code they use is uncrackable? Not uncrackable as in really difficult, but as in mathematically impossible. Don't let that detract from your desire, though. Listening in is still fun, and I think the uncrackable nature makes the code that much more mysterious. It is fun to spend an evening listening to the code, and let your imagination run wild as to what message, if anything, the spies in the field are getting. I've done it.

Have you heard of the Conet Project? It's a 4 CD recording of categorized numbers stations! The publisher has made it freely available for download, and encourages P2P distribution, so you can grab it from The Pirate Bay, or directly from the publisher's site. If you download from the publisher's site, don't forget to grab the PDF booklet, too.

u/N9SJA · 1 pointr/amateurradio

TxSurfer,

I would recommend something like a Tecsun PL-660 if you don't want to spend too much money. Check http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H9C4JK/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004H9C4JK&linkCode=as2&tag=swlcom01-20

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is also nice. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00006IS4X/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00006IS4X&linkCode=as2&tag=swlcom01-20

If you can spend money like in the $300 - $500 range look for a used Kenwood R5000 or Icom IC-71A or Icom R-75. Those are all really good recievers as well and many times you can find them for a bargain under $500. It all depends on your budget. I would recommend reading about them a bit first before you decide so that you can get the features that you want. But those radios are my general recommendation.

Hope that helps! 73! de Nick N9SJA

u/Mj2WNSBb · 1 pointr/shortwave

I have a bunch of them, but my favorite by far is the Sony SW7600GR.

Last time I looked they were amazingly cheap on Amazon.

Failing that, any of the Tecsun or similar are very good, but make sure it has a BFO so it can receive SSB.

u/takeshita_kenji · 1 pointr/Seattle

My parents gave me a Sony ICF-SW7600GR. I'm looking into external antennas as reception can be pretty spotty where I live.

u/HeegeMcGee · 1 pointr/amateurradio

I have a Grundig G3 Globe Traveler that I like a lot. It's a very simple but versatile multiband receiver. Covers the popular HF frequencies as well as shortwave, am and fm. AND it can rx ssb. Catching a few qsos and psk rag chews with this little guy got me back into radio.

edited to add: Looks like the G3 isn't in production anymore, but this little sony number seems to be about the same: http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-SW7600GR-Shortwave-Receiver-Reception/dp/B00006IS4X/ref=pd_cp_e_0