The Sony ICF-6700W worldband receiver covers AM, FM (87.5-180 MHz) and shortwave coverage from 1.6-10, 11.5-20 and 20-30 MHz. The radio has both analog and digital displays. The digital display does not function on the FM band and may be switched off. Features include: S/Battery Meter, AFC, Time Chart/Map, Bass & Treble, Wide/Narrow Selectivity and BFO for SSB/CW. The main tuning knob is velvet-smooth and has a fly wheel. Jacks are provided for headphones, earphone, record output and timer input. The rear panel has antenna terminals. May be operated from 110/120/220/240 V AC or six D cells.
The Sony ICF-6700L is similar but also receives longwave from 150 to 400 kHz.
General characteristics
- HAM bands
- 160m 80m 60m 40m 30m (WARC) 20m 17m (WARC) 15m 12m (WARC) 11m (CB) 10m
- Frequency stability
- ?
- Tuning steps
- Continuous
- Memories
- None
Receiver
- RX-range
- 0.53-30.15 / 88-108 MHz
- Modulations
- AM W-FM CW USB LSB
- Sensitivity
- 0.63 µV (S+N/N=6dB)
- Selectivity
- AM 9.0 kHz, AM-N/SSB 4.0 kHz
- Filters
- -
- Receiver system
- Double conversion superheterodyne
- IF-frequencies
- 1st: 10.7 MHz (SW1)
2nd: 455 kHz (SW2)
FM: 10.7 MHz - Image rejection
- 50-60 dB
- Audio output
- 1 W
Connections
- Antenna
- Clamps / screws + Built-in ferrite bar + Built-in sweep
- Impedance
- 50-70Ω
- Other
- -
Electrical
- Power requirements
- 9 V DC or mains
- Current drain RX
- ?
- TX
- -
Physical
- Dimensions (w×h×d)
- 453 × 184 × 227 mm (17.83 × 7.24 × 8.94 in)
- Weight
- 5.40 kg (11.9 lbs) including batteries
- Form factor
- Handheld
- Manufactured
- Between 1978 and 1980 in Japan
Other features
- Usage
- Amateur / Ham radio operators
- Features + options
- -
- Accessories
- -
- RigReference ID
- 4013
- MPN
- SONY-ICF-006700W
Manuals, diagrams and brochures
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