Unboxing my repaired and upgraded Sony ICF-SW55 portable shortwave receiver

[@Radiocruncher]

Thanks for your kind comments Clint. Always a pleasure to help resurrect your collection of vintage radios and glad you you are happy with the SW55. Cheers and 73 Graham

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

You're welcome, Graham. Where would I be without you?! 73!

[@Scotian280]

I bought this back in 1998 in the Naafi in Blandford Camp when I was in training (Royal Signals training). It was so satisfying to hold and tinker with, I could spend hours just browsing the bands and it was exciting because I was there learning about HF communications and had this little thing to “confirm” my knowledge with when not in lessons. Really loved it and can’t for the life of me think what happened to it.. I’d be tempted to buy a new one but it’s going to have issues with its Caps….

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thanks for your comments - yes you need to buy one that's been re-capped otherwise....73

[@claudio6493]

Great receiver.... I remember when this radio came on the market in Italy in the early 90s... . The design was and still the best ever made for a portable radio..... At that time Sony was the number 1 worldwide.... For quality and technology....

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

I think I agree with you Claudio - definitely one of the best paperback sized portables ever. Still love the design over 30 years later! 73

[@RJDA.Dakota]

These radios are usually awesome. So happy for you to have it repaired and ready to go! Just like a kid on Christmas! That light is so bright!

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thank you Sir! The new backlight is amazing! 73

[@dxer22000]

you were lucky to find someone who not only could do it but was willing to do it. Most repair places won't even touch older stuff like this.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Radio Cruncher is a top bloke and genius radio repairer to boot!

[@alan4441]

Delighted that you got your ICF-SW55 back in working order Clint. I followed Grahams repair of your radio on his KZbin channel and I have to agree with you that he’s a genius 😀👍🏼 Enjoy your radios new lease of life.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thank you Alan! Yes, Graham is amazing. 73!

[@4nradio782]

So neat to see the venerable SW55 brought back to life! Congrats on getting a favorite portable operational again. It would be fun to see this revived SW55 receiving DX again during a walk in your beautiful Oxford Woods 👍

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thank you my friend! I'll definitely take it out in the woods again - and soon. It'll be like old times lol. 73!

[@davidmalick4024]

Great job Graham. Excellent repair.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thanks 👍

[@crooner2007]

I agree this one of best looking portable sets of all time. The performance is not too shabby either although Sony missed adding a sideband selectable sync detector. As for the original illumination, it took many years for LCD backlights on battery operated radios to improve to decent levels. Low drain high brightness LED lamps were at least 10 years in the future in 1993 when this set was introduced. Cheers!

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thanks for your comments - we are aligned on the SW77!! 73

[@winstonchurchill6506]

been looked after that one hope it lasts you a few more years sony knew how to build good radios have a good weekend sir

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thank you very much Sir - have a good weekend also. 73!

[@Kw1161]

Great to see back , now if only Sony would make great radios again. 73!,

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thanks and totally agree! 73

[@joefenech6839]

Well worth the repair cost. I enjoy mine a lot also.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thanks Joe!

[@davidsradioroom9678]

If it looks and works like a new radio and you are satisfied, Great! Bob's you uncle.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Definitely, David! Thanks and 73!

[@sarahmarshall4853]

It would be nice to see some more stations received on this radio ,

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Definitely, when I get it back again. 73!

[@aamoir536]

Yes, a timeless design

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Definitely! Thanks

[@shayne109]

cracking radio i bought a sickly one for too much money HI and recapped and aligned it myself (an utter PITA btw) but what a result matched with a sony AN1 active whip its bloody brilliant . never sell it they certainly dont make them like that any more!

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Nice one! Thanks for your comments, Shane. 73

[@arcticradio]

I have been wondering to get one of these as there’s one for sale here. I have numerous ICF7600D’s and DS, G etc even my original 2001D which was the best portable I ever had.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

It's not as good as the 2001D (I also have one) but it's probably one of the best designed Sonys...73

[@arcticradio]

@@OxfordShortwaveLogI finally got one! It’s an untouched fully working set with all the accessories in a large plastic/leather type case. Now that backlight is awful 😆 I need to get this one fixed up so I can see the screen in Winter.

[@catalinalb1722]

Happy listening 😊

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thank you my friend!

[@electro-soma]

I noticed it was back with Graham for round 2! How is it performing now?

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Hi there, Graham still has it - it was a couple of kHz off frequency, and Graham kindly offered for me to send it back to him for recalibration. 73

[@adnanalhashem6638]

hello, where did u that , i have one i need to fix it

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Radio Cruncher (he's on KZbin) is fixing it for me.

[@niladrimukherjee2098]

Hi I am from India. I have Sony ICF SW7006 and it is not working. I will be very grateful if you could share the details of the technician who repaired this radio.I don't spending for bringing this radio back to life.

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Radio Cruncher - check out his channel - and contact him through it. 73

[@niladrimukherjee2098]

Thanks my friend

[@albin5823]

How much does it cost nowadays in your opinion ? Best regards. 🎉

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

To buy one? £150 to £200 maybe?

[@Feguilosch]

Great!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@OxfordShortwaveLog]

Thank you!!

[@NotisParmenion]

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