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Has anyone on here got a Sony ICF SW7600 GR? |
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Has anyone on here got a Sony ICF SW7600 GR?
A long shot I know, but does anyone have this model of Sony radio?
I want to ask a question about FM reception with headphones and selecting mono. |
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I've looked at the support page for this particular model and it looks like the headphone output is stereo for FM with no option to turn off stereo output. I'm guessing this is what you were querying? It would be a problem when listening to weaker stations on FM which are being picked up in stereo.
https://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/ICF-SW7600GR I've looked at the instruction manual and can't find a mono option for the headphone jack output. |
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Thank you. Yes the lack of an FM mono option is a real pain. Here in Derby only Capital, Gem and Smooth are really strong enough for stereo and the set seems to want to hold stereo at all costs even when it's really hissy.
It really spoils an otherwise great radio... |
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Thank you. Yes the lack of an FM mono option is a real pain. Here in Derby only Capital, Gem and Smooth are really strong enough for stereo and the set seems to want to hold stereo at all costs even when it's really hissy.
It really spoils an otherwise great radio... How's your soldering and electronics skills ? |
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Poor to non existant but possibly I could find someone to do this for me.
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You could try a 3.5 mm stereo to mono adapter plug which may do the trick.
This one is available for £1.76p but have a look at the alternatives which may be better quality for a little more money. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Indigo-Bana...EO+TO+3.5+MONO Just search Amazon UK for "CONVERT 3.5 STEREO TO 3.5 MONO" |
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Poor to non existant but possibly I could find someone to do this for me.
The screens (or earths) of everything all connect together. You then use the lead in line between your headphones and the radio |
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You could try a 3.5 mm stereo to mono adapter plug which may do the trick.
This one is available for £1.76p but have a look at the alternatives which may be better quality for a little more money. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Indigo-Bana...EO+TO+3.5+MONO Just search Amazon UK for "CONVERT 3.5 STEREO TO 3.5 MONO" is a bad thing ! |
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Headphones with a stereo/mono switch?
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Headphones with a stereo/mono switch?
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I doubt that would stop the hiss although I guess it's worth a try.
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I doubt that would stop the hiss although I guess it's worth a try.
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If I can find a cheap pair of headphones with this feature I'll give it a try and report back.
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I did try this, and I can report it *does* work. The cheapest pair of headphones in Argos- Alba- is just 4.99 so it's well worth a shot for anyone stuck with a radio without an FM mono switch.
Thank you very much
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