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Sony ICF-6800W
General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHH (4) |
Made In: Japan 1980-1983 |
Voltages: 110/120/220/240 VAC |
Coverage: 530-30000 kHz +FM |
Readout: Digital LED 1. |
Modes: AM/USB/LSB-CW |
Selectivity: 9/4 kHz |
Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 18x7.5x9.25" 12 Lbs. |
Features: ¼" Head. Jack, S/Battery Meter, Bass, Treble, Dial Lamp,
Dial Lamp Switch, Preselector, FM AFC, Carry Strap, Timer Jack,
Record Jack, Carry Handle, Memo Lamp, Time Chart. |
Accessories: DCC-120 Car Battery Cord |
New Price: $539-650 |
Used Price: $450-700 |
Comments: Also operates from six D cells. Model ICF-6800WA Orange is later production with improvements. Both models enjoy collector demand. |
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Sony ICF-SW1S
General Coverage Portabale Broadcast Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHH (4) |
Made In: Japan 1988-1993 |
Voltages: 120 VAC or 2 AA cells |
Coverage: 150-29995 kHz +FM |
Readout: Digital LCD 5. |
Modes: AM |
Selectivity: 10/4 kHz |
Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 4.75x2.785x1" 0.5 Lbs. |
Features: Mini Head. Jack, Tone, 10 Memories, Two Tuning Steps, Scan,
Keypad, Clock-Timer, Sleep, Up-Down Tuning, Key Lock,
9/10 kHz Medium Wave Step, Local-DX Switch, Dial Lamp, Tune LED. |
Accessories: DCC-E127A Car Battery Cord |
New Price: $300-350 |
Used Price: $160-190 |
Comments: Supplied with AC adapter, stereo earphones, active antenna and carry case. Model ICF-SW1E is identical to the ICF-SW1S sans carrying case and most accessories. The ICF-SW1E was not sold in North America.
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