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Sony ICF-SW1

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:HF/VHF receiver
Frequency range
depending on version:
Type 1:   0.15-30 / 76-108 MHz
Type 2:   0.15-26.1 / 87.5-108 MHz
Type 3:   0.15-30 / 87.5-108 MHz
Type 4:   0.15-0.285 / 0.531-26.1 / 87.5-108 MHz
Tuning steps:5 / 9 / 10 / 50 / 100 KHz
Frequency stability:? ppm
Mode:AM / WFM (Stereo through headphones)
Channels / memory management: 10 regular
Power supply:3 VDC (Two LR6 / AA alkaline batteries)
or 3 VDC external
Current drain / power consumption:Less than 100 mA
Antenna impedance / connector:- / Telescopic whip and ferrite rod
- / TS "Minijack" (3.5 mm) for external wire or active antenna
Dimensions (W*H*D):121*71*26 mm (4.75*2.8*1")
Weight:227 g (8 oz), with batteries
Other features:Clock and timer. Local/DX switch. Tape out jack. Backlit display.




RECEIVER SECTION
Receiver system: Single conversion superheterodyne (WFM)
IF: 10.7 MHz
Double conversion superheterodyne (AM)
1st IF: ? MHz
2nd IF: 455 KHz
Sensitivity:
Squelch sensitivity:
Noise figure:
Selectivity:
Image rejection:
AF output power / speaker:250 mW at 10% distortion / 8 ohm
External speaker connector:TRS "Minijack" (3.5 mm), 18 ohm




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:Japan, 1988-1993 (Discontinued)
Additional info: ICF-SW1E was a kit including a leatherette case, earphones and an AN-71 wire antenna.
ICF-SW1S was a complete travel kit including a soft case, an AN-101 active antenna,
earphones, a "Wave handbook", a 100-240 V AC adapter and an all-in-one hard carrying
case.
Related documents: AM/WFM receiver: CX20111
Modifications and fixes:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
AN-71
AN-101
DCC-127A
DCC-240
RK-135A
Roll-up wire antenna
Wide range active antenna and controller
Car battery cord
Car battery cord
Connecting cord