The 7600 is a great little receiver. The only problem i've had with mine is
that the thumb wheel pots, particularly the volume and BFO adjust  got dirty
almost imediately and have been a constant source of trouble.  Otherwise,
it's great if a bit small.  Lou  WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Byrne" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: Suggestions for a good receiver


> Hi Walt,
> For several years I have used and enjoyed the Sony 7600.  It is next
> to my bed; lots of overnight DXing when I can't sleep, although the
> overnight choices are pathetic!!
> Short wave is good; provision for an external antena.  S S B
> reception is really rather decent; not as good as my ham receivers,
> but acceptable.
> The design might be a bit old by now, and there might be newer,
> better choices, but this one might deserve a look.
> Pat ByrneAt 07:30 AM 9/4/2006, you wrote:
> >For years, I've had a Sony 2010 on the stand by my bed and have really
> >enjoyed it, but like all of us, it's not getting any younger and a few
> >things are starting to get a little shaky. What suggestions do you guys
and
> >gals have for a replacement? I want AM/FM/air/general and ham coverage
> >through 30 KHz. Weather band would be nice (especially if it included the
> >alarm feature), but isn't a must-have. Portability really isn't a
must-have,
> >either, as this radio has rarely, if ever, been carried around with me.
> >Battery and AC operation are necessary. While I can certainly arrange for
an
> >add-on antenna, the radio should have fairly good built-in antennas. All
> >suggestions and comments will be sincerely appreciated.
> >
> >  --
> >  Walt Smith - Clearwater, FL
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