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http://www.grove-ent.com/RCV1.html

Donald Reeve

Quote:>I haven't noticed anybody else picking up on this yet, but I got an
>email from Grove today that included the tidbit that an updated 7600
>should be coming in sometime in April.  Now, I've never had a 7600 but I
>know many of you prefer them, so I'll just add that this version will
>have 100 memories--Grove will be selling for it for around $175.  Check
>out the preliminary info at:

>http://www.grove-ent.com/RCV1.html

>Donald Reeve

http://www.grove-ent.com/WBR3.html

http://www.wunclub.com

Thanks very much, Donald.  This is welcome news.

73,

    Tom

On Thu, 29 Mar 2001 19:54:33 -0500, "Donald Reeve"

Quote:

> I haven't noticed anybody else picking up on this yet, but I got an
> email from Grove today that included the tidbit that an updated 7600
> should be coming in sometime in April.  Now, I've never had a 7600 but I
> know many of you prefer them, so I'll just add that this version will
> have 100 memories--Grove will be selling for it for around $175.  Check
> out the preliminary info at:

> http://www.grove-ent.com/RCV1.html

Stephan
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Rod Williams
Rossville, Georgia
USA

Quote:

> www.universal-radio.com has picture; listed under "Portable SW
> Receivers".

Stephan
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What are the chances that in upgrading this radio's features, Sony
messed up the original quality?

I have been on the verge of buying a 7600g for a few months, based on
reviews and especially the much touted "build" quality. I love the
added memories, but should I wait to see how it is reviewed? Or is it
very unlikely that this radio will be worse than the 7600g?

On Thu, 29 Mar 2001 19:54:33 -0500, "Donald Reeve"

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Quote:> Donald Reeve schrieb
> > I haven't noticed anybody else picking up on this yet, but I got an
> > email from Grove today that included the tidbit that an updated 7600
> > should be coming in sometime in April.  Now, I've never had a 7600 but I
> > know many of you prefer them, so I'll just add that this version will
> > have 100 memories--Grove will be selling for it for around $175.  Check
> > out the preliminary info at:

> > http://www.grove-ent.com/RCV1.html

        [someone already had "universalradio.com"]
        and note on the u-r site
        "Sony has prohibited its authorized dealers from posting
        radio prices on the web. We apologize for the inconvenience."

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I recently tested the Sangean ATS-909 (same as RS DX-398), Grundig YB-400 and
the Sony ICFSW-7600G and there was VERY little difference between the 3. If
anything, I liked the look and user friendliness best in the 909. The Sony
was a great unit and very slightly more sensitive. It's performance was very
good, but the audio quality was less good in my opinion than Sangean or
Grundig. I know people here like the synchronous detection, but I honestly
found only a minute difference in reception quality. Maybe I need my ears
checking.....

I think people just hate Radio Shack because it's a profit-orientated mega
corporation seen in all the cheesy malls, so they take great pleasure in
rubbishing their products.  (Just as some in this group hate Sony for being a
Japanese mega corporation for whom shortwave radio is way down the list of
priorities.) If the DX-398 were badged as ICOM or DRAKE instead of Radio
Shack, I'm sure there'd be a lot less heckling going on. The truth is, that
since the DX-398 is produced by Sangean who have vastly improved their
products in the last couple of years, the DX-398 is a good unit, only
marginally less sensitive than the Sony in my opinion and if you can get it
on sale for $200 Canadian (as rumoured by others in this NG), $100 less than
the SW7600 in Canada, it would represent a good buy. I would be happy if
anyone bought me either of the above radios as a present, heck, all of them
are good little units.

Happy Dx-ing to all, wherever you may be

martin

Which of the three radios is "best" depends on your listening priorities.  My
priorities are SSB amateur listening and MW/AM.  For me the 7600g is "best" for
that.  398/909 does MW well, SSB well ,but poorer SW sensitivity - so that gets
2nd place.  The 400PE does MW well, has good SW sensitivity but is abysmal on SSB
reception - that one goes to 3rd place for me.  If tons of memories are a
priority for the SWL, then the 398 may win out.  For FM reception, I think the
7600g is behind the other two.   If battery life is important - the 398/909 is
easily the worst of the bunch.

Neither of the 3 are "perfect" but each do some things better than the others.

Wonder if the 7600g prices will drop for closeout as the 7600GR is introduced?

Russ K3PI

 > I haven't noticed anybody else picking up on this yet, but I
got an > email from Grove today that included the tidbit that an
updated 7600 > should be coming in sometime in April.  Now, I've
never had a 7600 but I > know many of you prefer them, so I'll
just add that this version will > have 100 memories--Grove will
be selling for it for around $175.  Check > out the preliminary
info at: >  > http://www.grove-ent.com/RCV1.html

        At http://universal-radio.com etc.        

The Sony ICF-SW7600GR is a compact, dual conversion,
microprocessor-controlled,  frequency synthesized general
coverage portable receiver. Direct access tuning is  provided
along with a multifunction LCD digital readout for unsurpassed
convenience  and accuracy (1 kHz step tuning on longwave, medium
wave and shortwave).
Just press  the numbered keys to match the frequency you want to
hear.
Manual and automatic scan  tuning plus memory scanning is
provided.
100 memories are featured for your favorite  stations.
The ICF-SW7600GR tunes from 150 to 29999 kHz for solid coverage
of  longwave, medium wave and shortwave.
Smooth Single Sideband (SSB) and Morse code  reception is
available through a switch with separate LSB and USB positions
plus fine  tuning thumb-wheel. A special Synchronous Detector
circuit reduces fading and  annoying "beat" frequency
interference from adjacent stations as well as distortion due  to
fading shortwave reception.
FM stereo (87.6 - 108 MHz) is provided to the mini  stereo
headphone jack. A record output jack is included for taping off
the air. Advanced features include: dial light, keypad lock, 24
hour digital quartz clock with dual timer,  1/5 kHz tuning, tone
switch and external antenna jack.

  Supplied accessories include: wind-up antenna and Sony Wave
Handbook. Only 7.5 x  4.75 x 1.25 inches 22 oz. (191x120x32 mm
624 g). (3 Lbs. ship weight). One year limited  warranty.

  This radio requires 6 VDC or four AA cells (not supplied). This
radio may also be  operated from the optional Sony AC-E60HG wall
adapter. See options below. This radio  will not be available
until May 2001.

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(off topic below:
Grove sponsers a nice 60's - 70's music show (Scream of the Butterfly  7
-8 EST. on friday nights (7415 Mhz) )

- Back to the 7600...

- Anyone know if its a one feature update, or have they redesigned it??

One of my main objections to the 7600G was that it didn't have enough
bells & whistles (read memories)
100 memories should do the trick !

is it the same size as the 7600G?
- the other objection is that the 7600 is  built like the obelisk in
2001 (set on its side )
& tips over too easily if put on a night stand & operated from a
reclining position .
SSB aside, The Sangean 606A seems to perform about as well for DX'ingas
the Sony;
however the sony does sound better when pickin up music.;
- But the 606A is Much lighter for travelling around.

IMHO