Those of you who own the Sony 2010 might be interested in the following:

Performance Upgrades for Sony ICF-2010/2001D
The Best Filters for Wideband & Narrowband Perfomance
The LFH-4S Wideband Replacement Filter
 Improves wideband selectivity - a must for shortwave listeners
 Dramatically reduces 5 kHz hetrodyne interference
 Direct replacement to existing filter
"I believe this should be the stock wide filter... It's a pleasure to tune a
wide
bandwidth and receive all of the fidelity without picking up a hetrodyne!"
L.C.S. New Jersey
The FM 3.5/S Narrowband Replacement Filter
 Improves narrorband selectivity - a must for SSB and difficult DX'ing
 Filter Module construction for improved performance
 Zero insertion loss increases low level signal strength
"The original Murata filter seemed to be a blanket you'd throw over a
signal - it
got rid of the het but you couldn't tell what was going on underneath. The
FM 3.5/S
is a real tool to work with. It honestly sorts one station out from another,
it's
thoroughly intelligible and it dramatically increases low level signal
strength..."
C.B. Campbellville, Ontario
LFH-4S Wideband Filter: US$20.00
Shipping and Handling within North America $2.00
Shipping and Handling outside North America $4.00
FM 3.5/S Narrowband Filter: US$50.00
Shipping and Handling within North America $4.00
Shipping and Handling outside North America $7.00
Filter Kit (both filters) (postpaid, North America): US$74.00
Filter Kit (both filters) (Airmail, outside North America): US$77.00
Audio Upgrade and Memory Backup
The Audio Upgrade consists of replacing key components in the audio signal
path.
The end result ia a clarity to the audio that improves overall
intelligibility (consonants
like c's, k's and q's will have improved definition). This also reduces
listening
fatigue. The Memory backup requires the installation of a 100,000 uf (0.1
Farad!)
capacitor across the AA memory back-up batteries. This allows removal of the
AA batteries
for up to ten minutes without loss of installed memory information. Complete
installation
instructions are included.
Audio and Memory Upgrade kit $22.00
Shipping and Handling within North America $2.00
Shipping and Handling outside North America $4.00
Please Note: It is only necessary to pay for one Shipping and Handling fee.
For example,
if the filter kit and Audio/Memory upgrade was purchased and shipped within
North
America, the total Shipping and Handling would be $4.00
Hi-Fidelity Filter Option
We normally recommend the LFH-4S as the best wide filter for AM and
Shortwave listening.
This filter provides good fidelity and provides excellent 5 kHz hetrodyne
rejection
when listening to SW broadcast stations. The Hi-Fidelity Filter Option uses
the LFH-6S
filter which has a nominal bandwidth of 8.2 kHz. This bandwidth will provide
maiximum
fidelity for listening to AM BCB music stations and it also provides
moderate hetrodyne
rejection when listening to SW. Installation of the LFH-6S and the Audio
Upgrade
truly makes the 2010 one of the best sounding portables. Music stations
really *sparkle*!
LFH-6S Hi-Fidelity Wideband Filter Option $25.00
Shipping and Handling within North America $2.00
Shipping and Handling outside North America $4.00
Kiwa Installation of Performance Upgrades
Kiwa would be happy to install any of our performance upgrades. It is often
best
to call Kiwa to let us know the Sony will soon arrive for upgrades. We can
give total
costs at that time including return shipping. Please double box the receiver
and
declare full value (insurance). Installation costs are as follows:
Kiwa installation of the Wideband filter only $35.00
Kiwa installation of both the Wideband and Narrow Filter Module $40.00
Kiwa installation of the Audio and Memory Upgrade $35.00
Also see the
Kiwa Sony Filter FAQ
.
Kiwa Electronics
612 South 14th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902 USA
509.453.5492
800.398.1146 (orders)
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