Jim Pogue asks: Randy, how would you say the Sony ICF-7600GR compares with the ICF-2010?
Unfortunately I've never owned a 2010 (though I played with one in a store once!), but from all indications the 2010 has the superior synchronous detector circuit (evidently Sony's never quite managed to duplicate its excellent qualities in any other sync-equipped radio), but the 7600's works well. The 7600, being quite a bit smaller, has a smaller built-in ferrite bar antenna, thus it isn't quite the powerhouse the 2010 was/is in terms of LW/MW reception. It's also not as sensitive on SW. Still, I can log TAs here in Missouri on the 7600 when conditions are good. My biggest complaint with it is the audio quality, which is mediocre at best on LW/MW/SW--stereo FM thru headphones is fine. It only comes with one built-in IF bandwidth, but it's actually pretty good for DX purposes. Its sideband reception is fairly stable--the rotary thumbwheel for fine-tuning SSB is pretty touchy, and gets more so with age, but you can manage pretty good ECSS reception. I've always really! liked the 7600 overall. Randy Stewart Springfield MO _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com
