Dear Basil,

I see from one of the later posts answering you that there are some
Korean outlets selling the radio. If you haven't done so already, I
recommend you check them. I should hope that you know someone who can
translate the site(s) for you so that you can order the radio and the
antenna.

The AN-LP1 Active Loop Antenna is a foldable loop, designed for easy
transportability as well as good performance with most portable
shortwave radios. It is meant to be hung indoors in a window and should
not be used outdoors unless there is absolutely no wind. It works only
on the shortwaves from about 3100 kHz to 22000 kHz and MUST be
physically disconnected from the '7600GR for proper MW reception. (It
will turn off automatically if you switch to FM and need not be
physically disconnected in that instance.) It mates exceptionally well
with the ICF-SW7600GR and is, in fact, turned "on-and-off" by the
radio. (It is NOT actually "powered" by the radio as many reviews have
stated.) You install two AA batteries (which last a very long time)
into the control box, plug the antenna into the Sony radio's antenna
socket, and, when you turn on the radio, the antenna turns on as well.
(It also has a power switch to be used if you use other than an
ICF-SW7600GR radio but you need not use this switch when using the
antenna with the Sony radio.)

It does not need to be permanently mounted in any particular location,
its design allowing it to easily be put away when it is not in use
should the user so desire.

I find that it makes a major difference over the Sony's built-in whip
antenna in the number of stations I can hear and the clarity wuth which
I can hear them. As a matter of fact, I now only rarely use the whip,
preferring to use the combination when I use a '7600.

The AN-LP1 antenna has been discontinued in the United States; there
is, however, at least one eBay dealer who ships it to the US from Japan
and he does not overcharge on price. Note that I have never purchased
from any eBay dealer so I cannot comment on such dealer's reliability.
However, there may be a Korean dealer ("brick-and-mortar" or, more
likely, "online") who sells it. Ask your friend/acquaintance/co-worker
who reads Korean to help you here.

In the US currently the price of the ICF-SW7600GR is about $150.00 (it
has often gone "on sale" around the holidays) and the AN-LP1, from the
eBay dealer, is about $100.00. It may, of course, be priced differently
in Korea.

I believe that the effort involved will be well-worth it. Good luck.

Best,

Joe

BK wrote:
Joe, I am still not sure where to buy the Sony ICF 7600
besides e-bay. I may have to do that. I went to a major electronics
place in Korea, and they only had the Sony ICF-11. It is not what I
need. There may be a major Sony outlet, but I cannot read Korean, so I
am not sure how to contact Sony. I am sure I will figure it out. I
will only use e-bay as a last resort. Tell me about this antenna.
Where would I find the AN-LP antenna?

Thanks for your information.... I intend to buy this radio. Tell me
more about this antenna.



Joe Analssandrini a écrit :

Dear Basil,

In my opinion, the best radio of the three you mention is the Sony
ICF-SW7600GR. Please remember that an antenna (properly matched to the
radio) is even more important than the radio itself for good results.
The best radio in the world will not perform adequately if not fed
properly from a good antenna.

That said, I believe that the Sony ICF-SW7600GR is the best small
shortwave receiver currently being manufactured, both in terms of
overall performance and construction quality, and its price is right.
As you are in Asia, you may be able to buy a Sony AN-LP1 Active Loop
Antenna which is a fine match for the Sony. A forty-to-sixty foot long
outdoor wire is said by some to perform well with this receiver also,
but I have no personal experience with that. Still, as a long wire
antenna is inexpensive, it might be worth a try.

I hope the above is of some use to you.

Best,

Joe

BK wrote:
I would like to say that I have
dreamed of buying a strong short wave. I bought some KAITO shortwave
and it did not seem to be pick up much for my taste. It was a waste of
money. I can't remember the model number. I just left it back home in
the U.S., because it was not strong enough. Anyway, I want to know
more about the following radios Sony ICF-11, Sangean ATS 606, and the
Sony 7600. Which one is the best to get? I am looking for someone
light, durable, and strong in terms of picking up stations of different
countries. I am in South Korea at the moment, and I want to hear the
U.S. and Canada.
I have heard that TECSUN makes decent shortwaves. How do they compare
to the Sony 7600?

Thanks...

Basil