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Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 1 Mar 2015 13:11:23 -0500
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Hi, Danny.  Thanks much for the info.  A new site to explore.  Will 
get up on dxing.com and have a look.  Thanks again.--Matt.

At 12:51 PM 3/1/2015 -0500, you wrote:
>1, Matt and all, I'll answer your speciffic question in a moment.  But as of
>last evening there's a Sony icf2010, represented to be in good condition,
>for $150, on qth.com.
>
>2, the icf7600GR _doesn't_ cover either the air band, or the US weather
>band.  The 2010 does cover the air band, as does the Grundig G6, and some
>other receivers.  But I Know Of _No portable communications receiver which
>covers the US weather band.
>3,
>
>The following info is from the "modern shortwave receiver survey, portion of
>the dxing.com section of the universal-radio.com site.  Which Is One Of The
>Most Helpful Sites For Comparison Of Portable Communications receivers I
>know of.  While some of the more recent units are _not outlined as yet, the
>info which _is there, is excellent!
>I've successfully used it for a number of years, and found its' ovservations
>to be _absolutely "spot on," and is still accurate and applicable to current
>questions.
>Hope this helps! Danny.
>Quoted text follows.
>This section of DXing.com is designed to provide the radio hobbyist with
>concise information on the value, features, specifications and performance
>of popular modern shortwave radios. This information will help the listener
>make an informed choice when purchasing a modern used shortwave receiver.
>The following questions are addressed:
>. What does it look like?
>. When was the radio sold?
>. What did it sell for when new?
>. What is the current used market value?
>. Where was the radio made?
>. What frequencies does it cover?
>. What modes does it receive?
>. Is the frequency display analog or digital?
>. If a digital display, what is its resolution?
>. What voltages (or batteries) are required?
>. What accessories were made for it?
>. How was the receiver rated?
>Receivers built in the last twenty years are solid state. Solid state means
>the circuit is composed of transistors and integrated circuits rather than
>vacuum tubes. The problems of tube aging, such as heat and wear, are not a
>factor with solid state sets. In fact, most solid state receivers work as
>well five or ten years after they were made as the day they came out of the
>factory.
>A rating of 1 to 5 stars for the model as a value on the used market.
>HHHHH Excellent HHHH Very Good HHH Good HH Fair H Poor.
>Please note that this is a value rating, not an absolute rating.
>The used price shown is for a typical working unit in good condition with
>manual. (Prices realized on ebay are typically higher). These informational
>listings do not represent an offer to buy or an offer to sell.
>***Sony ICF-SW7600GR
>ICF-SW7600GR
>General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver
>Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5)
>Made In: Japan 2001-2008
>Voltages: 6 VDC or 4xAA
>Coverage: 150-30000 kHz +FMS
>Readout: Digital LCD 1.
>Modes: AM/SSB-CW
>Selectivity: One Position
>Circuit: Double Conversion
>Physical: 7.5x4.75x1.3" 1.5 Lbs.
>Features: Mini Head. Jack, Tone Switch, 100 Memories, Sweep, Record Jack,
>Fine Tuning, Clock-Timer, Up-Down Tune, DX-Local, Dial Lock, LED Tune
>Indicator, 9/10 kHz MW Step, External Antenna Jack, Keypad, Dial Lamp, Dial
>Lamp Switch, Sleep, Synchronous Detection and variable RF attenuator.
>Accessories: AC Adapter, DCC-E345 Car Battery Cord
>New Price: $170-230
>Used Price: $110-130
>Comments: Supplied with vinyl case and windup antenna. Operates from four AA
>cells. The least expensive receiver to feature synchronous detection.
>
>
>
>  to answer your question, sorry, no wx or air bands.  The 2010 has the Air
>band, but I don't know of a portable communications receiver which also
>includes the WX band.  (By the way, as of last evening, a Sony icf-2010 was
>shown for $150 on qth.com/I know nothing about it! but if that radio is as
>represented, that's a good price, although the 2010 has only 32 quite
>volatyle memories.

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