====== Sony ICF-6500W ======
Manufactured by [[Sony]], Tokyo.

In the 1980s, Sony launched a portable radio with a digital frequency display, which was not popular in Switzerland.
{{:images:sony-icf6500.jpg?600|Sony ICF-6500W}}
===== Technical data =====
  * [[Principle]]: [[Double conversion superhet]], [[IF]] kHz / FM 10.7 MHz
  * [[Operation modes]]: [[A1]] with BFO, [[A3|AM (A3)]], [[F3|FM (F3)]]
  * [[frequency range]]: FM broadcast band, MW, 3 x SW (3.9-10.3 / 11.5-20.3 / 19.9-26.3 MHz)
  * [[Frequency display]]: [[digital display]], 1 kHz
  * [[Frequency memory]]: none
  * [[Signal strength indicator]]: [[S-meter]]
  * [[Signal processing]]: [[BFO]]
  * [[Features]]: 
  * [[Sensitivity]]: [[A3|AM (A3)]] approx. 2.1 μV / [[Selectivity]]: 3.3 / 12.1 kHz (-6/-60 dB)

==== Power supply ====
  * [[Batteries]]: 6 x 1.5 V ([[UM-2]])

==== Dimensions ====
  * 289 x 169 x 102 mm, weight 1.8 kg

==== Accessories ====
 
{{:images:sony-icf6500l-front.jpg?direct&600|Sony ICF-6500L}}
===== Operation =====
The Double conversion superhet **ICF-6500W** covers the FM broadcast band, mediumwaves and shortwaves in three ranges, with a [[BFO]] the reception of radio amateurs is possible.

Unfortunately, the set is still missing in my collection, if there is an unused one lying around somewhere, I would certainly have some interest...

===== Technical principle =====

==== Components ====
The set is equipped with semiconductors.

===== Technical documentation =====

==== Development ====
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==== Further information ====
  * [[https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/sony_icf6500licf_6500.html|Sony ICF-6500W on www.radiomuseum.org]]