Title: Shortwave reception is disappointing
Product review: I bought this unit to replace my existing Radio Shack RX-396 (almost the same size as 7600gr) which is approx. 8 years old. I picked SONY because of many good reviews especially those from experienced shortwave listeners. After receiving the shipment, I made comparison between SONY 7600gr and my existing RX-396 and found that the SONY's shortwave reception is decidedly inferior to RX-396. Comparison were made under the exact same conditions. I have also read the Sony's instruction book very carefully and tried every possible techniques on the book. But none helped. So it is either (a) those folks giving rave reviews on 7600gr were testing some earlier (hence better) product, OR (b) my RX-396 is a too well designed/built product to be topped.
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