Manufactured by Sony, Tokyo.

In the 1980s, Sony launched a portable radio with a digital frequency display, which was not popular in Switzerland.

• Principle: Double conversion superhet, IF kHz / FM 10.7 MHz
• Operation modes: A1 with BFO, AM (A3), 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: AM (A3) approx. 2.1 μV / Selectivity: 3.3 / 12.1 kHz (-6/-60 dB)

• Batteries: 6 x 1.5 V (UM-2)

• 289 x 169 x 102 mm, weight 1.8 kg

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…

The set is equipped with semiconductors.

• Sony ICF-6500W on www.radiomuseum.org