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Sony ICF-SW55
| General Coverage Portable Communications Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHH (4) |
| Made In: Japan 1993-1998 |
Voltages: 120 VAC or 4xAA |
| Coverage: 150-30000 kHz +FMS |
Readout: Digital LCD 1. |
| Modes: AM/USB/LSB |
Selectivity: Two Position |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 7.75x5x1.5" 1.8 Lbs. |
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Features: Mini Head. Jack, S-Indicator, Tone, 125 Alpha Memories, Sleep, RF Gain, Record Jack, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch, Tilt Bar, Two Tuning Rates, Keypad, Clock-Timer, Manual Tuning, Sweep, Up-Down Tune, Dial & Keypad Lock, Record Activation. |
| Accessories: DCC-E160L Car Battery Cord |
| New Price: $350-450 |
Used Price: $200-220 |
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Comments: Surprisingly good audio for its compact size. Supplied with AC adapter stereo earphones, system carry case, windup antenna and external antenna connector. |
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Sony ICF-SW77
| General Coverage Portable Broadcast Receiver |
Rating (1-5): HHHHH (5) |
| Made In: Japan 1992-2001 |
Voltages: 120 VAC or 4 C cells |
| Coverage: 150-30000 kHz +FMS |
Readout: Digital LCD 0.1 |
| Modes: AM/USB/LSB/CW |
Selectivity: Two Position |
| Circuit: Double Conversion |
Physical: 11x7x2" 3.25 Lbs. |
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Features: Mini Head. Jack, S/Battery-Indicator, Tone, 162 Alpha Memories, RF Gain, Record Jack, Dial Lamp, Dial Lamp Switch, Tilt Bar, Two Tuning Rates, Keypad, Synchronous Detection, Sleep, Clock-Timer, 9/10 kHz MW Step, Manual Tuning, Sweep, Up-Down Tuning, LCD Contrast Adjustment, Bass, Treble. |
| Accessories: DCC-E160L Car Battery Cord |
| New Price: $470-650 |
Used Price: $280-320 |
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Comments: Operates from four C cells. Supplied with AC adapter, carry belt, windup antenna and stereo earphones.
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