I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay. Which is better? Why?

"Richard Larson" wrote in message
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I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay. Which is better? Why?



The SW77 hands down. I base my opinion on nothing factual what-so-ever, just
looks a bit more substantial than the 55 in my opinion.

-Brian

Richard Larson wrote:

I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay. Which is better? Why?

The SW77 because it has a good sync' detector.

Here are the details:

http://www.dxing.com/rx/icfsw55.htm

"Richard Larson" wrote in message ...
I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay. Which is better? Why?

I don't have the 55, but I'm routinely amazed at what I can hear on the 77.

Steve

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Richard Larson wrote:

I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay.

Which is better ?

Why ?


The SW77 because it has a good sync' detector.

Here are the details:

http://www.dxing.com/rx/icfsw55.htm


RL,

Never had my hands on a Sony ICF-SW55, but I have been
able to play with the Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver a few times.

Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver product information by Universal-Radio.Com
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2493.html

Radio Netherlands Review of the Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver
http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/features/m...s/icfsw77.html

Radio Netherlands Shortwave Radios and Receivers by "Price Ranges"
http://www2.rnw.nl/rnw/en/features/m.../rx_sort2.html

eHAM Owner's Reviews of the Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/480

Tecsun Radio Club 'review' of the Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver
http://www.tecsun.com.cn/radioclub/s...y-ICF-SW77.htm

Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver 'snap-shot' by RigPix.Com
http://www.rigpix.com/sony/sony_sw77.htm

Sony ICF-SW77 Receiver 'product information' by Sony.Com
FM Stereo Multi-Band World Band Receiver
http://www.sel.sony.com/SEL/consumer...77_specs.shtml

The "Sony ICF-SW77 Radio/Receiver" eGroup at YAHOO !
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SONYICFSW77/


IMHO: The Sony ICF-SW77 has the size and feel of a 'portable'
Table Top Receiver; good sound for a radio of its size; and
with 4 "C" Batteries should last longer then the Sony ICF-SW55
which only uses 4 "AA" Batteries.

hth ~ RHF
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"Richard Larson" wrote in message
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I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay. Which is better? Why?


Just came across this:
http://www.dxing.com/rx/icfsw55.htm

-Brian

I bought an SW-55 in 1996. I had researched a little about both the 55 and
the 77. My understanding was that the 77 was the better radio.

However, the 77 wasn't available in New Zealand so I ended up buying the 55.
I still have it. It has travelled much of the world with me and is an
excellent performer, especially for its size. I have DXed all manner of
things with it.

As I say, I believe the 77 is a better-speced radio, but the 55 is certainly
excellent. (My much older Sony ICF-2001D (exactly the same as ICF-2010) is
better still than the 55!)

Mark.
Auckland,
New Zealand.

"Richard Larson" wrote in message
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I see both the Sony SW 55 and SW 77 on ebay. Which is better? Why?

As I say, I believe the 77 is a better-speced radio, but the 55 is
certainly
excellent. (My much older Sony ICF-2001D (exactly the same as ICF-2010) is
better still than the 55!)


I haven't owned either the SW77 or the 2010 but compared to any other
totable portable
it its size category (7600GR, YB400, Degen1103) the SW55 is by far the King.

If I had a choice however, I would go for the SW77 simply because of the
Sync Detector
which the SW55 lacks. Other than that I haven't read any other positives of
the SW77 over
the SW55 except for size differences if that is an issue for you.

Mark wrote:

However, the 77 wasn't available in New Zealand so I ended up buying the 55.
I still have it. It has travelled much of the world with me and is an
excellent performer, especially for its size. I have DXed all manner of
things with it.


All manner of things? I'm envious. All I can get are radio signals.
Stupid radio....





mike

Check these Yahoo groups. They usually have many good
links to reviews, sources and files for their respective radio:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SONYICFSW77
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sw55

Other Sonys

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/icf2010
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SW07
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SonyICF-sw100
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/7600GR