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simpsons · 20th Apr 2018, 7:55 pm

Hi Ottavio

Attached are photo's of my Sony ICF5900 which, should any members wish to comment on they are more than welcome.

The radio has been in my collection for a number of years and as explained to
Ottavio, the aerial has to be raised manually as the "pop up lever" does not do anything. Plastic chrome on the lever is worn.

The radio is very sensitive. Radio Caroline sounds as though it is transmitted fiom Brookmans Park and shortwave reception busy with the BFO working as it should as, of course, is the crystal marker. The battery compartment is rust free and the cover stays in place albeit with a little help with a hidden pad. I haven't used the earpiece.

My only reason for selling it is that it is going to a good home to be used as it was designed.

Chris

20th Apr 2018, 7:55 pm	#26
simpsons Octode Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Harrow, London, UK. Posts: 1,493	Re: A relatively cheap portable SW receiver with SSB/CW and analogue tuning? Hi Ottavio Attached are photo's of my Sony ICF5900 which, should any members wish to comment on they are more than welcome. The radio has been in my collection for a number of years and as explained to Ottavio, the aerial has to be raised manually as the "pop up lever" does not do anything. Plastic chrome on the lever is worn. The radio is very sensitive. Radio Caroline sounds as though it is transmitted fiom Brookmans Park and shortwave reception busy with the BFO working as it should as, of course, is the crystal marker. The battery compartment is rust free and the cover stays in place albeit with a little help with a hidden pad. I haven't used the earpiece. My only reason for selling it is that it is going to a good home to be used as it was designed. Chris Attached Thumbnails