Sony ICF SW-100 World Shortwave Radio With Case Cover only.....This is now a classic collectors radio, used not only to receive all the world radio bands but also by spies in the 1990s when they arrived in the UK to receive orders over numbers stations. I have just been listening to an amateur radio contest on 20m and Emergency Action Messages being issued by the US Military.This is a later model which does not suffer from the ribbon cable breakages. Good condition please study photos for better description.Antenna is straight.Battery compartment is clean and working fine, these can break off if mishandled.Tested on HF, MW, LW and FM.Sent by Royal Mail Tracked...

NOTE: The following listing details offers some background and historical information. In order to remain in compliance with Ebays listing policies, we have used an asterisk * to prevent accidental keyword spamming.This Sony ICF-2010 being offered for sale has some very minor signs of age and use. These 2010s often are well loved and typically show marks from age and use and this radio is not pristine, but this 2010 is in above average condition. If you are seeking an attractive and good clean 2010 for your pleasure, this unit could fill that need nicely. Please look closely at our pictures for precise cosmetic condition. We have endeavored to provide HD pictures so that you can see the radio up close and in detail.This is a later manufactured unit having serial number 362370. The later serials of this radio had the diode protection installed by Sony once it was recognized that merely touching the antenna could damage the RF circuit due to static electricity. Early serials do not have this protection and are often sold here on Ebay with severely attenuated sensitivity due to this damage.The telescopic antenna extends and retracts beautifully. We have tested all the features and found the 2010 to be operating within spec and showing no signs of failure or problems with any of the controls or functions. These 2010s were sold from the factory with a weak display light. This could be seen only in a dark room and this 2010 does have such a dim lamp that is customary for these radios.This ICF-2010 comes with more documents than you are likely to ever see with any 2010 sale on Ebay. These free documents add great value to the 2010 enthusiast and are not sold separately. Included in this sale are:original user manual copy of the service manualcarry strap (unattached in bag)copy of Sony ICF-2010 brochure - 8 pagesantenna ideas for the Sony 2010 - Sept 1988 Monitoring TimesSony Aviation Guide copyUniversal Radio catalog page 1998colored advertisement page - EEB 1993 catalogcatalog page copy - Gilfer Shortwave 1991catalog page copy - Grove Enterprises Dec 1995catalog page copy - EEB 1993 (Electronic Equipment Bank)Sony Company flyer copyMedium Wave Circle reviewSony ICF-2010 An All Time Classic review - Jay AllenRadio Receiver Choice or Chance reviewWRTH review - 1996 (World Radio & Television Handbook)QST review 1997 (amateur radio magazine)Passport review - 1991 (Passport To World Band Radio)Passport review - 1997Passport review - 1999Passport review - 2002 (retested)Passport Engineering Triumph - 1998Passports Sony ICF-2010 Whitepaper - edition 5.0Improvements to the Sony ICF-2010 - Steve JohnsonModifying The Sony ICF-2010 A Compendium - Proceedings NewsletterGet The Best From Your Sony ICF-2001 (ICF-2010) - Steve Whitt (1990 - 28 page booklet)Get Even More From Your Sony ICF-2001 (ICF-2010) - Steve Whitt (1990 - 8 page booklet)Finally, you will receive a CD that contains most of the above documents plus more totaling about 600 MB of filesThe above printed materials are passed along free with the sale of the ICF-2010 radio. Some of the items are very hard to locate elsewhere and may no longer be available from online sources. To power the radio, you will need 2 AA batteries for the CPU (included) and either a 4.5 volt AC adapter (not included) or 3 D cell batteries (not included). Here is some background on the ICF-2010 radio.The Sony 2010 radio was manufactured from 1984 until about 2001, but was available until about 2005 in various markets. Thus, the 2010 held a remarkable record for nearly 20 years of being an outstanding and highly desirable portable despite dozens of new portables being introduced in that same time period. The Sony is actually an outstanding example of an ideal consumer product that met a real need and introduced a real leap forward in receiver technology. It was this sort of innovation that placed the last nail in the coffin of most of the American radio manufacturing.Over the years, the American radio manufacturers like P*hilco, R*C*A, Z*enith, and scores of others manufactured outstanding products. Especially after WW2, the sky seemed to be the limit. However, while our national manufacturers began to cheapen their cabinets and offer an array of inexpensive products, Germany was still offering fine wooden cabinets with the resulting warm sound to its customers. Manufacturers like G*rundig and T*elefunken produced world renown radios that are still heralded today as some of the best radios from that era. Z*enith was in the midst of its long and successful line of Trans*Oceanic radios that were popular with the public as well due to their sensitivity and portability.During the 60s the Z*enith TOs 1000 and then the FM version called the 3000 were absolute dynamite with the public, though costly to purchase. The radios could gather information from all parts of the world due to their world band capabilities and were extremely popular with the US troops deployed in Vietnam at the time. However, once the 70s arrived, the Trans*Oceanic line began to look a bit dated as newer models of radios began to emerge from Japan taking advantage of the latest transistor technologies. In the late 70s, the TO sales fell dramatically as the Japanese began to emerge as market leaders with digital readouts in their P*anasonic and Sony units.Then in 1980/81, Sony introduced the state-of-the-art ICF*2001 receiver that could direct dial any frequency by virtue of its keypad and lock in the signals using a more sophisticated Phase Locked Loop by picking up on the famous Wadley Loop concept and furthering this to the next generation of sophistication with superb stability. The result of all of this was that the last remaining vestige of the American radio industry, and Z*enith in particular, ceased producing their radios.The Sony ICF*2001 was not without its drawbacks, however. It was known to consume batteries at a rapid rate, did not offer the user a way to slew tune or band scan with its push buttons, and did not offer some of the same sensitivity as some of its earlier predecessors. However, the Sony Corporation was listening to its consumers of the *2001 and went back to the drawing board and came out with the ICF-2010 in late 1984. All of the issues that had surfaced with the *2001 were now resolved, but Sony did not stop there. They introduced the 2010 to much fanfare because it now offered features not typically found on portable radios such as multiple timers, multiple memories, keypad and dial tuning, unprecedented sensitivity, AND perhaps best of all, a new invention for consumer portable shortwave radio called Synchronous Detection. The sync detector was not only new for a portable in 1984, it was exceedingly good, sideband tuneable, and even near the end of the 2010s manufacturing cycle some 20 years later was considered one of the best ever offered in a radio.In the end, it was not the fact that a better radio came on the market to kill the production of the 2010, but rather, it became unprofitable for Sony to continue manufacturing it. In the 20 years since manufacturing it had begun, the cost for labor and materials had risen and with the introduction of surface mount circuit board technology, the price to pay electronics workers to solder and assemble was now unreasonable. Sony had a variety of nice radios to offer, but had no direct high-end portable receiver like the 2010 to offer to the public when production ceased. Shortwave enthusiasts grieved the loss.Today, for portable receivers, the 2010 remains as a classy receiver in the market and thousands of them are still in use each day worldwide and can be purchased on the used market in such places like on Ebay.These 2010s are great shortwave radios. Not only are they sensitive using the whip antenna, but they give the user the ability to listen to longwave, AM, and FM radio. In addition, since they have a sideband detector designed in them, you can tune into amateur radio transmissions. The synchronous detector is absolutely fantastic and allows the listener to use it on either upper or lower sideband. You merely tune the radio slightly off the direct frequency and can select the portion of the wave that is less distorted from propagation or side channel interference. In my opinion, Sony created a classic piece with this radio, and if it is not hampered by the bad FET, can even outperform the vast majority of radios sold over the past 25 years.Why shortwave radio? In an era when one can tune into hundreds of satellite TV channels or thousands of internet stations, shortwave still offers the listener the ability to hear signals transmitted over a considerable distance. There is little advertising on shortwave and little filtering of content to satisfy advertisers. The TV channels are selected based on your cable TV providers choice of programming and not all countries offer their programming on the internet. Shortwave listening is a medium that offers unfettered reception of signals. As a hobby, you learn when to listen, how to listen, and what to do to improve listening. If you like easy listening, then you would listen to the major broadcasters. However, tuning into signals not destined for your area sometimes offers some surprises. Over the years, we have learned a lot on shortwave that we would never, ever, hear on the regular broadcast mediums. Since most stations do not require advertising, you understand that you will hear a wider range of programs that may offend advertisers that use the TV or the internet. Shortwave listening is definitely a hobby. There are a lot of avenues to explore and avenues of interest. This Sony ICF-2010 is an excellent unit to really experience the hobby.Here are some reviews for the ICF-2010 on eHam from other users...note that it is given a 4.7 out of 5.0 by 70 reviewers...very high marks:https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/479 (please copy and paste this link into your internet browser)Please use the Ebay shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. This cost includes proper packing materials for safe delivery and insurance cost against damage or loss.Those buyers living outside the USA are also welcome to purchase from us. We have shipped to 111 countries during the past 24 years on Ebay and we are happy to ship virtually anywhere in the world. You may use the shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost.Please keep in mind that this cost may not include any import, customs, or VAT fees. If you are uncertain of these costs, we ask you to check with your local post office prior to making a purchase from us. Thank you!Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to look at our Ebay items!

FOR SALE THIS SUPER RADIO SONY ICF-2001D, FULLY OPERATIONAL AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION,ANY DOUBT JUST ASK METRACK ID PROVIDEDPLEASE ASK ME FOR SHIPPING COSTS, CAUSE THEY VARIE FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

In vendita in buone condizioni e perfettamente funzionante in tutte le operazioni radio sony icf-sw100 multi-band world con una buona ricezione ( USB / LSB-CW per band sw ... anche ricezione di radio amatori ) per chi conosce ,e stato aggiornato luminosita schermo e sostituita flat colegamento schede e stata fatta una pulizie in detaglio per dare un buon aspeto visivo (ci sono segni di graffi sul coperchio sopra ....,vano batterie con tempo di usura si e stacato un pezzitino ma non influisce la funzionalita) foto reali mostrate venditore privato non sono accettate rimborso e restituzione oppure per furbetti fare afare con formula visto e piaciuto vedere anche altre inserzioni grazie per la atenzione. For sale in good condition and fully functional in all operations sony icf-sw100 multi-band world radio with good reception (USB / LSB-CW for sw .... band also amateur radio reception) for those who know, and updated screen brightness and flat card connection replaced and a detailed cleaning was done to give a good visual appearance (there are signs of scratches on the cover above...., the battery compartment with wear has come off a small piece but does not affect functionality) real photos shown private seller not refunds and returns are accepted, or for the crafty to do business with the visa and likes formula, see also other advertisements, thanks for your attention.

Hochwertiger Sony ICF-100SW Weltempfänger Ein Muss für Radio-Enthusiasten! Der Sony ICF-100 SW ist der perfekte Weltempfänger für alle, die hochwertigen Radioempfang schätzen und die Vielfalt der Radiowelt entdecken wollen. Mit seiner herausragenden Empfangsqualität, der einfachen Bedienung und der langlebigen Konstruktion wirst du garantiert viele Stunden voller Hörvergnügen erleben. Einer der kleinsten und leistungsstärksten Weltempfänger. Empfängt neben den modernen Radiosendern auch Kurzwelle, Amateurfunk sowie viele entfernte Stationen. Im beiliegenden Buch sind zahlreiche Frequenzlisten aufgeführt. Ein tolles Gerät, mit SSB und vielen weiteren Funktionen. Absolute Sony Spitzenqualität. DetailsSony ICF 100 SWPrinzip: Doppelsuper, ZF kHz / FM 10,7 MHzBetriebsarten: A1 mit BFO, AM (A3), AM-Sync, SSB, FM (F3)Frequenzbereich: UKW, AM (150 kHz - 30 MHz)Frequenzanzeige: Digitalanzeige, 1 kHzFrequenzspeicher: 50 SpeicherSignalstärkeanzeige:Signalbearbeitung: SynchrondetektorAusstattung: Keypad zur direkten Frequenzeingabe, Uhr, TimerEmpfindlichkeit: AM (A3) / Selektivität: ca. 6 kHz (SSB ca. 3 kHz) (-6/-60 dB)Zustand Gebraucht, wunderbar gut erhalten.Voll funktionsfähig, Displaybeleuchtung funktioniert, toller Empfang.Inklusive Zubehör, Fachbuch mit FrequenzlistenWir sind einen sauberer tierfreier Nichtraucherhaushalt.Informationen zur Auktion Haben Sie Fragen? Schreiben Sie mir einfach.Ich garantiere eine sichere und schnelle Abwicklung.Gern gebe ich Ihnen weitere Informationen.Dieser Artikel wird von Privat als gebraucht verkauft. Sie kaufen den Artikel so wie er ist, gekauft wie gesehen. Schauen Sie sich den Artikel auch nach Absprache vor dem Auktionsende bei mir vor Ort an. Nachverhandlungen schließe ich aus. Artikel werden immer versendet. Mit der Abgabe des Gebotes erklären sie sich damit einverstanden, auf Umtausch, Rückgabe, Garantie- und / oder Gewährleistungsansprüche jeglicher Art zu verzichten. Versand nur innerhalb von Deutschland. Ich schließe Sachmängelgewährleistung aus. Offene Fragen bitte stets vor Gebotsabgabe mit dem Verkäufer klären. Vielen Dank.

Vintage Sony ICF-2010 AM FM SSB CW Shortwave Radio Receiver w/ AC WORKS *READ* SEE PICS! Radio is in good shape OTHER THAN MISSING BATTERY DOOR. Comes with aftermarket AC adaptor. Powers on and gets as signal! Nice antenna!

Zum Verkauf steht hier eine Sony ICF-2001 Radio Weltempfänger Band AM FM SSB /SW an Bastler funktion nicht bekannt bzw nicht getestet biete als defekt teileträger Antenne ist abgebrochen fehlt gebrauchspurigLieferung wie auf Bilder Sehen Sie sich gerne meine anderen Artikel an Markennamen gehören den jeweiligen Eigentümern, es dient jeglich nur der Bezeichnung der angebotenen Artikel. Da ich Kleinunternehmer bin, bin ich aufgrund der Kleinunternehmerregelung gemäß § 19 UStG von der Umsatzsteuer befreit. Versand erfolgt an die in eBay hinterlegt Adresse

SONY ICF-2001 FM/AM/SSB/CW PLL Synthesized Receiver RARE WORKING.

SONY ICF-SW1S SW1 SW1S WORLDBAND CW/SSB SHORTWAVE RADIO & CASED ACCESSORIES In the Sony there are the following items:-SONY ICF-SW1S Antenna Module AN-101Antenna CONTROLLER for AN-101Sony AC adapter AC-303 3Volts @ 250mASony Twin Turbo earphones/EarBudsSony User manualSony WAVE Handbook

TESTED!! Little evidence of use. Clean and well cared for. ***Packaged with care and shipped USPS Priority Mail**

Rare Sony ICF-2001D Shortwave, FM/LW/MW/SW/ AIR Portable Radio Receiver Good overall condition, and working fine, some minor marks from normal use. No battery leaks, a couple of micro sctraches to the screen. Aerial in excellent condition and extends fully, no crimps or bends. Comes on its own as pictured Radio only sale. What you see is what you get. Manual for this radio is available online. ANYONE LOOKING AT THIS ITEM, WILL KNOW HOW GOOD THESE RECEIVERS ARE, SONY QUALITY.

VINTAGE CB RADIO JC PENNEY 6248 40 + CH AM SSB 1 & JOHNSON POWER SUPPLY 239-0211. Both power up just fine. Should work but sold as is.

FOR SALE THIS SUPER RADIO SONY ICF-2001D, FULLY OPERATIONAL AND IN EXCELLENT CONDITION,ANY DOUBT JUST ASK METRACK ID PROVIDEDPLEASE ASK ME FOR SHIPPING COSTS, CAUSE THEY VARIE FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.

Rare Sony ICF-2001D Shortwave, FM/LW/MW/SW/ AIR/ SSB Portable Radio Receiver. No power cable but can easily purchased. Untested but 99% sure its in good working order. Comes with instructions and a couple of useful guides.On 01-Aug-23 at 18:06:49 BST, seller added the following information: ***Ive put some batteries in it and it definitely works. Ive added a picture that shows this***

Rare Sony ICF-2001D Shortwave, FM/LW/MW/SW/ AIR/ SSB Portable Radio Receiver. UNFORTUNATELY I COULDN’T POWER ON TO TEST Tested via batteries - No power No official uk plug Unit is clean Original box ! Everything seen is included Auction only Sold as seen No returns If purchasing outside of Europe please contact us first for a postage quote

Here is a nice 4-250A Eimac tube. Look like very light use if any, heater is good. Looks like 1961 Date code. Has a fine finish to entire tube. Will send in Big Box, Floating in center. Check other auctions for radio tubes from the collection of this Big Time Radio man.

Rare Sony ICF-SW100 World Band Pocket Receiver SW Radio SW/MW/LW/FM SSB***VGC*** As pictures - this is the radio which is in full working order along with the following items: 1. The correct radio case2. Sony AN-61 compact antennae3. Copy of the user manual4 Pair of brand new batteries Any questions please ask BEFORE you purchase - thank you. Selling price is £ 125.00 with £ 9.95 next day shipping within the UKShipping outside of the UK by ebay Global Shipping

Zum Verkauf steht hier eine Sony ICF-2001 Radio Weltempfänger Band AM FM SSB /SW an Bastler funktion nicht bekannt bzw nicht getestet biete als defekt teileträger Antenne ist abgebrochen fehlt gebrauchspurigLieferung wie auf Bilder Sehen Sie sich gerne meine anderen Artikel an Markennamen gehören den jeweiligen Eigentümern, es dient jeglich nur der Bezeichnung der angebotenen Artikel. Da ich Kleinunternehmer bin, bin ich aufgrund der Kleinunternehmerregelung gemäß § 19 UStG von der Umsatzsteuer befreit. Versand erfolgt an die in eBay hinterlegt Adresse

Sony ICF-2001 Shortwave, FM/LW/MW/SW/ AIR/ SSB Portable Radio Receiver. In working order. Volume switch is a little sensitive when all the way down,so would benefit from a clean. Also the display and illumination seem dimmer than they should be but still work. In very good overall condition with only a few age related marks. Arial intact. No power adapter or strap. Can be viewed/collected from ne16 Newcastle area or posted via royal mail tracked. Open to sensible offers. Thanks for looking and happy bidding

Let me first of say I have no idea how these radios work. I put batteries in it and turned it on and it let me change the volumes and work a couple of function but then I pressed a button and I cant get it to turn back on. I tired plugging it in with the power cord and cant get it to work now. Could be a simple fix but I have no idea. Serial number is 99268. Antenna in great condition. Comes with a bunch of different cords, manuals and the original sling. In great cosmetic condition with just about no signs of wear. Please see pictures for details

Here is a nice 4-250A Eimac tube. Look like very light use if any, heater is good. Looks like 1961 Date code. Has a fine finish to entire tube. Will send in Big Box, Floating in center. Check other auctions for radio tubes from the collection of this Big Time Radio man.

As Shown In PhotosLocal Estate FindThis Was Tested With Multiple Batteries With The Same Result (error 3)Our Research Shows that This Error Is Based With A Power Issue? Batteries Not includedOverall In Very Good ConditionShows Some Wear ~ Scuffs ~ Scratches ~ Lint ~ Dust~ Dirt ~ EtcSold As Seen ~ As Found ~ as Is Parts Or Repair Only Please Inspect Pictures And Ask Questions Before Bidding Or Buying Policies: Please Consider Your Bid A Commitment To Buy, If You Need To Retract Your Bid Please Follow eBay Steps And Guidelines As A Buyer Thank You, We Will Not Cancel Bids As The Seller We Do Not Accept Offers On Auctions. We Do Accept Offers On Some Of Our Buy It Now Offerings Generally Speaking We Do Not Offer Returns We Will Ship To The Confirmed Address In eBay Account ONLY (to protect our buyers, we cannot change shipping address) We Use Recycled Packaging Material When Possible We Currently Only Use USPS For Shipping Much Of Our Merchandise Comes From Estate Sales And Auctions, Therefore Items Are Offered As Is Unless Otherwise Specified We Ship Items Within 1 Or 2 Days Of Paid Invoice (Monday - Friday) Shipping Price Is Non Negotiable And Combined Shipping Is Not Offered Due To Each Item Has Been Boxed And Ready For Shipment Local Pickup Available On Specific Items And Will Be Advertised As Such Most Items We Sell Are Used And You Should Expect Them To Have Normal Wear Marks, Scuffs, Scratches, Tape Residue, Etc All Our Listings Are Photographed Individually And Pictures Are Of Actual Item (exceptions with certain brand new items) Hawaii Delivery Can Take Up To 3 Weeks We Ship Globally Using eBays International Shipping Only. We Do Not Ship Directly Outside Of USA International Customers Are Responsible For All Duties And Taxes Contact Your Local Authority For Questions Related To The Amount Of Duties Or Taxes You Will be Responsible For Payment Due 3 Days After Auction Ends ~ This Is Done Automatically Through eBay. The Transaction Will Be Canceled And Relisted Please Inspect Pictures And Ask Questions Before Bidding Or Buying Policies: Please Consider Your Bid A Commitment To Buy, If You Need To Retract Your Bid Please Follow eBay Steps And Guidelines As A Buyer Thank You, We Will Not Cancel Bids As The Seller We Do Not Accept Offers On Auctions. We Do Accept Offers On Some Of Our Buy It Now Offerings Generally Speaking We Do Not Offer Returns We Will Ship To The Confirmed Address In eBay Account ONLY (to protect our buyers, we cannot change shipping address) We Use Recycled Packaging Material When Possible We Currently Only Use USPS For Shipping Much Of Our Merchandise Comes From Estate Sales And Auctions, Therefore Items Are Offered As Is Unless Otherwise Specified We Ship Items Within 1 Or 2 Days Of Paid Invoice (Monday - Friday) Shipping Price Is Non Negotiable And Combined Shipping Is Not Offered Due To Each Item Has Been Boxed And Ready For Shipment Local Pickup Available On Specific Items And Will Be Advertised As Such Most Items We Sell Are Used And You Should Expect Them To Have Normal Wear Marks, Scuffs, Scratches, Tape Residue, Etc All Our Listings Are Photographed Individually And Pictures Are Of Actual Item (exceptions with certain brand new items) Hawaii Delivery Can Take Up To 3 Weeks We Ship Globally Using eBays International Shipping Only. We Do Not Ship Directly Outside Of USA International Customers Are Responsible For All Duties And Taxes Contact Your Local Authority For Questions Related To The Amount Of Duties Or Taxes You Will be Responsible For Payment Due 3 Days After Auction Ends ~ This Is Done Automatically Through eBay. The Transaction Will Be Canceled And Relisted

Vintage Sony ICF-2010 AM FM SSB CW Shortwave Radio Receiver w/ AC WORKS *READ* SEE PICS! Radio is in good shape OTHER THAN MISSING BATTERY DOOR. Comes with aftermarket AC adaptor. Powers on and gets as signal! Nice antenna!

NOTE: The following listing details offers some background and historical information. In order to remain in compliance with Ebays listing policies, we have used an asterisk * to prevent accidental keyword spamming.This Sony ICF-2010 being offered for sale has some very minor signs of age and use. These 2010s often are well loved and typically show marks from age and use and this radio is one such unit. If you are looking for a nice cosmetic unit, this is not a choice for you. However, if you can accept lower cosmetic condition with a perfectly good working radio at a lower selling price than is usual for us, you will appreciate this unit. Please look closely at our pictures for precise cosmetic condition. We have endeavored to provide HD pictures so that you can see the radio up close and in detail.This is a later manufactured unit having serial number 323554. The later serials of this radio had the diode protection installed by Sony once it was recognized that merely touching the antenna could damage the RF circuit due to static electricity. Early serials do not have this protection and are often sold here on Ebay with severely attenuated sensitivity due to this damage.The telescopic antenna extends and retracts beautifully. We have tested all the features and found the 2010 to be operating within spec and showing no signs of failure or problems with any of the controls or functions. These 2010s were sold from the factory with a weak display light. This could be seen only in a dark room. Over time, this light got even weaker or would disappear entirely. A previous owner has solved this issue by installing a beautifully bright lamp as can be seen in our picture at the top of this listing.This ICF-2010 comes with more documents than you are likely to ever see with any 2010 sale on Ebay. These free documents add great value to the 2010 enthusiast and are not sold separately. Included in this sale are:copy of the user manualcopy of the service manualcopy of Sony ICF-2010 brochure - 8 pagesantenna ideas for the Sony 2010 - Sept 1988 Monitoring TimesSony Aviation Guide copyUniversal Radio catalog page 1998colored advertisement page - EEB 1993 catalogcatalog page copy - Gilfer Shortwave 1991catalog page copy - Grove Enterprises Dec 1995catalog page copy - EEB 1993 (Electronic Equipment Bank)Sony Company flyer copyMedium Wave Circle reviewSony ICF-2010 An All Time Classic review - Jay AllenRadio Receiver Choice or Chance reviewWRTH review - 1996 (World Radio & Television Handbook)QST review 1997 (amateur radio magazine)Passport review - 1991 (Passport To World Band Radio)Passport review - 1997Passport review - 1999Passport review - 2002 (retested)Passport Engineering Triumph - 1998Passports Sony ICF-2010 Whitepaper - edition 5.0Improvements to the Sony ICF-2010 - Steve JohnsonModifying The Sony ICF-2010 A Compendium - Proceedings NewsletterGet The Best From Your Sony ICF-2001 (ICF-2010) - Steve Whitt (1990 - 28 page booklet)Get Even More From Your Sony ICF-2001 (ICF-2010) - Steve Whitt (1990 - 8 page booklet)Finally, you will receive a CD that contains most of the above documents plus more totaling about 600 MB of filesThe above printed materials are passed along free with the sale of the ICF-2010 radio. Some of the items are very hard to locate elsewhere and may no longer be available from online sources. To power the radio, you will need 2 AA batteries for the CPU (included) and either a 4.5 volt AC adapter (not included) or 3 D cell batteries (not included). Here is some background on the ICF-2010 radio.The Sony 2010 radio was manufactured from 1984 until about 2001, but was available until about 2005 in various markets. Thus, the 2010 held a remarkable record for nearly 20 years of being an outstanding and highly desirable portable despite dozens of new portables being introduced in that same time period. The Sony is actually an outstanding example of an ideal consumer product that met a real need and introduced a real leap forward in receiver technology. It was this sort of innovation that placed the last nail in the coffin of most of the American radio manufacturing. Over the years, the American radio manufacturers like P*hilco, R*C*A, Z*enith, and scores of others manufactured outstanding products. Especially after WW2, the sky seemed to be the limit. However, while our national manufacturers began to cheapen their cabinets and offer an array of inexpensive products, Germany was still offering fine wooden cabinets with the resulting warm sound to its customers. Manufacturers like G*rundig and T*elefunken produced world renown radios that are still heralded today as some of the best radios from that era. Z*enith was in the midst of its long and successful line of Trans*Oceanic radios that were popular with the public as well due to their sensitivity and portability. During the 60s the Z*enith TOs 1000 and then the FM version called the 3000 were absolute dynamite with the public, though costly to purchase. The radios could gather information from all parts of the world due to their world band capabilities and were extremely popular with the US troops deployed in Vietnam at the time. However, once the 70s arrived, the Trans*Oceanic line began to look a bit dated as newer models of radios began to emerge from Japan taking advantage of the latest transistor technologies. In the late 70s, the TO sales fell dramatically as the Japanese began to emerge as market leaders with digital readouts in their P*anasonic and Sony units. Then in 1980/81, Sony introduced the state-of-the-art ICF*2001 receiver that could direct dial any frequency by virtue of its keypad and lock in the signals using a more sophisticated Phase Locked Loop by picking up on the famous Wadley Loop concept and furthering this to the next generation of sophistication with superb stability. The result of all of this was that the last remaining vestige of the American radio industry, and Z*enith in particular, ceased producing their radios. The Sony ICF*2001 was not without its drawbacks, however. It was known to consume batteries at a rapid rate, did not offer the user a way to slew tune or band scan with its push buttons, and did not offer some of the same sensitivity as some of its earlier predecessors. However, the Sony Corporation was listening to its consumers of the *2001 and went back to the drawing board and came out with the ICF-2010 in late 1984. All of the issues that had surfaced with the *2001 were now resolved, but Sony did not stop there. They introduced the 2010 to much fanfare because it now offered features not typically found on portable radios such as multiple timers, multiple memories, keypad and dial tuning, unprecedented sensitivity, AND perhaps best of all, a new invention for consumer portable shortwave radio called Synchronous Detection. The sync detector was not only new for a portable in 1984, it was exceedingly good, sideband tuneable, and even near the end of the 2010s manufacturing cycle some 20 years later was considered one of the best ever offered in a radio. In the end, it was not the fact that a better radio came on the market to kill the production of the 2010, but rather, it became unprofitable for Sony to continue manufacturing it. In the 20 years since manufacturing it had begun, the cost for labor and materials had risen and with the introduction of surface mount circuit board technology, the price to pay electronics workers to solder and assemble was now unreasonable. Sony had a variety of nice radios to offer, but had no direct high-end portable receiver like the 2010 to offer to the public when production ceased. Shortwave enthusiasts grieved the loss. Today, for portable receivers, the 2010 remains as a classy receiver in the market and thousands of them are still in use each day worldwide and can be purchased on the used market in such places like on Ebay. These 2010s are great shortwave radios. Not only are they sensitive using the whip antenna, but they give the user the ability to listen to longwave, AM, and FM radio. In addition, since they have a sideband detector designed in them, you can tune into amateur radio transmissions. The synchronous detector is absolutely fantastic and allows the listener to use it on either upper or lower sideband. You merely tune the radio slightly off the direct frequency and can select the portion of the wave that is less distorted from propagation or side channel interference. In my opinion, Sony created a classic piece with this radio, and if it is not hampered by the bad FET, can even outperform the vast majority of radios sold over the past 25 years. Why shortwave radio? In an era when one can tune into hundreds of satellite TV channels or thousands of internet stations, shortwave still offers the listener the ability to hear signals transmitted over a considerable distance. There is little advertising on shortwave and little filtering of content to satisfy advertisers. The TV channels are selected based on your cable TV providers choice of programming and not all countries offer their programming on the internet. Shortwave listening is a medium that offers unfettered reception of signals. As a hobby, you learn when to listen, how to listen, and what to do to improve listening. If you like easy listening, then you would listen to the major broadcasters. However, tuning into signals not destined for your area sometimes offers some surprises. Over the years, we have learned a lot on shortwave that we would never, ever, hear on the regular broadcast mediums. Since most stations do not require advertising, you understand that you will hear a wider range of programs that may offend advertisers that use the TV or the internet. Shortwave listening is definitely a hobby. There are a lot of avenues to explore and avenues of interest. This Sony ICF-2010 is an excellent unit to really experience the hobby. Here are some reviews for the ICF-2010 on eHam from other users...note that it is given a 4.7 out of 5.0 by 70 reviewers...very high marks: https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/479 (please copy and paste this link into your internet browser) Please use the Ebay shipping calculator to determine your shipping cost. This cost includes proper packing materials for safe delivery and insurance cost against damage or loss.Those buyers living outside the USA are also welcome to purchase from us. We have shipped to 111 countries during the past 24 years on Ebay and we are happy to ship virtually anywhere in the world. 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