I am looking for a pointer to a good place to buy an AC adapter for the 7600G. Mail Order or Web vendor preffered. A suitable generic replacement would be ok also, Radio Shack has cancelled a model mentioned earlier as an equivalent. Any help appreciated.
In article <bradshaw-2807981659020...@s09-pm62.snaustel.campus.mci.net>, brads...@io.com (Dale Bradshaw) wrote:
> I am looking for a pointer to a good place to buy an AC adapter for the > 7600G. Mail Order or Web vendor preffered. A suitable generic replacement > would be ok also, Radio Shack has cancelled a model mentioned earlier as > an equivalent. > Any help appreciated.
> Dale Bradshaw
Try Universal Radio at http://www.universal-radio.com/ (follow the link to Portable SW receivers and find info. under Sony's 7600G). Their price is ~$20 + S/H.
Ramon Khalona Carlsbad, California
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On 7/28/98 4:59PM, Dale Bradshaw <brads...@io.com> wrote:
> I am looking for a pointer to a good place to buy an AC adapter for the > 7600G. Mail Order or Web vendor preffered. A suitable generic replacement > would be ok also, Radio Shack has cancelled a model mentioned earlier as > an equivalent. Any help appreciated.
You can often find an assortment of A/C adaptors, quite reasonably priced, at local "thrift shops". For the Grundig Yacht Boy 400, you'll need one with 9VDC output, rated at least 400ma or more. The connector is a "coaxial type", with the outer sleeve being positive (+) and the inner pin being negative (-). For $5.00, I bought one such A/C adaptor at an area thrift shop, complete with a telephone answering machine. It was rated 9VDC@500ma, had the coaxial connector with proper polarity for the YB-400, and works just fine.
wetar...@ix.netcom.com (KB3PT) wrote: >On 7/28/98 4:59PM, Dale Bradshaw <brads...@io.com> wrote: >> I am looking for a pointer to a good place to buy an AC adapter for the >> 7600G. Mail Order or Web vendor preffered. A suitable generic replacement >> would be ok also, Radio Shack has cancelled a model mentioned earlier as >> an equivalent. Any help appreciated. >You can often find an assortment of A/C adaptors, quite reasonably >priced, at local "thrift shops". For the Grundig Yacht Boy 400, >you'll need one with 9VDC output, rated at least 400ma or more. >The connector is a "coaxial type", with the outer sleeve being >positive (+) and the inner pin being negative (-). For $5.00, >I bought one such A/C adaptor at an area thrift shop, complete >with a telephone answering machine. It was rated 9VDC@500ma, >had the coaxial connector with proper polarity for the YB-400, >and works just fine. >73, >-bill >KB3PT
I also regularly buy adapters at thrift stores, but the Sony 7600G uses a smaller metric coaxial connector that is quite different from the "standard" sizes you normally find.
The only adapter that I found with the RIGHT connector on it was the Sony Factory supply for the 7600G!
On 7/29/98 5:14PM, Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote:
> I also regularly buy adapters at thrift stores, but the Sony 7600G > uses a smaller metric coaxial connector that is quite different from > the "standard" sizes you normally find. > The only adapter that I found with the RIGHT connector on it was the > Sony Factory supply for the 7600G!
> Steve > WB7PSD
Tho I'm not sure there is any "standard size" coaxial power connector on "wall warts", the one needed for the Grundig Yacht Boy 400 is metric; it requires a connector outer diameter of 5.5mm, inner diameter of 2.1mm according to Grundig. I seem to recall reading a message here some time ago about Radio Shack carrying such a coaxial plug at low cost. Any of the "wall-wart" A/C power adaptors rated at 9VDC output, at least 400ma, could be used by wiring up the proper coaxial plug...and observing proper polarity...the center conductor is negative (-) and outer conductor is positive (+) for the YB-400.
wetar...@ix.netcom.com (KB3PT) wrote: >On 7/29/98 5:14PM, Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote: >> I also regularly buy adapters at thrift stores, but the Sony 7600G >> uses a smaller metric coaxial connector that is quite different from >> the "standard" sizes you normally find. >> The only adapter that I found with the RIGHT connector on it was the >> Sony Factory supply for the 7600G!
>> Steve >> WB7PSD >Tho I'm not sure there is any "standard size" coaxial power connector >on "wall warts", the one needed for the Grundig Yacht Boy 400 is metric; >it requires a connector outer diameter of 5.5mm, inner diameter of 2.1mm >according to Grundig. I seem to recall reading a message here some time >ago about Radio Shack carrying such a coaxial plug at low cost. Any of >the "wall-wart" A/C power adaptors rated at 9VDC output, at least 400ma, >could be used by wiring up the proper coaxial plug...and observing proper >polarity...the center conductor is negative (-) and outer conductor is >positive (+) for the YB-400.
>-bill >KB3PT
I would agree with that! There are so many variations of the coaxial power connector it can almost not be considered a "standard"!
One thing I was wondering though... this discussion was about the Sony 7600G power supply but all your messages give information on the Grundig Yacht Boy. Where did this thread cross over? Did I miss something or was this just for example?
On 7/30/98 12:26PM, Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote:
> One thing I was wondering though... this discussion was about the Sony > 7600G power supply but all your messages give information on the > Grundig Yacht Boy. Where did this thread cross over? Did I miss > something or was this just for example?
Oops...my error, Steve. I "crossed threads" accidentally. My apologies. I was replying to another message about the Grundig YB 400, and must have still had that radio on my mind when I replied to the message about the A/C power adaptor for the Sony 7600G. Since I've had both receivers, I really shouldn't "confuse" them...tho both are very nice portable receivers. Both use metric coaxial power plugs, tho I'm not sure they're the same size plugs. Sony tends to do things "just a little differently" than most...<g>
wetar...@ix.netcom.com (KB3PT) wrote: >On 7/30/98 12:26PM, Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote: >> One thing I was wondering though... this discussion was about the Sony >> 7600G power supply but all your messages give information on the >> Grundig Yacht Boy. Where did this thread cross over? Did I miss >> something or was this just for example? >Oops...my error, Steve. I "crossed threads" accidentally. >My apologies. I was replying to another message about the >Grundig YB 400, and must have still had that radio on my >mind when I replied to the message about the A/C power >adaptor for the Sony 7600G. Since I've had both receivers, >I really shouldn't "confuse" them...tho both are very nice >portable receivers. Both use metric coaxial power plugs, >tho I'm not sure they're the same size plugs. Sony tends >to do things "just a little differently" than most...<g> >73, >-bill >KB3PT
I have always had the perception that Sony did things differently for two reasons...
1. It prevents you from using generic off-the-shelf power supplies so you can't possibly hook your Sony to anything that you may have laying around that is likely to blow up the radio. (Manufacturers, as rule, hate to pay for "stupid customer tricks" that are pawned off as warranty problems by unscrupulous customers.)
2. It guarantees that for at least a few years, you will be forced to purchase the expensive (but certified and excellent quality) Sony accessory required.
I see I am not the only one who "lapses" from time to time!
Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote: >wetar...@ix.netcom.com (KB3PT) wrote:
>>On 7/30/98 12:26PM, Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote:
>>> One thing I was wondering though... this discussion was about the Sony >>> 7600G power supply but all your messages give information on the >>> Grundig Yacht Boy. Where did this thread cross over? Did I miss >>> something or was this just for example?
>>Oops...my error, Steve. I "crossed threads" accidentally. >>My apologies. I was replying to another message about the >>Grundig YB 400, and must have still had that radio on my >>mind when I replied to the message about the A/C power >>adaptor for the Sony 7600G. Since I've had both receivers, >>I really shouldn't "confuse" them...tho both are very nice >>portable receivers. Both use metric coaxial power plugs, >>tho I'm not sure they're the same size plugs. Sony tends >>to do things "just a little differently" than most...<g>
>>73, >>-bill >>KB3PT
>I have always had the perception that Sony did things differently for >two reasons...
>1. It prevents you from using generic off-the-shelf power supplies so >you can't possibly hook your Sony to anything that you may have laying >around that is likely to blow up the radio. (Manufacturers, as rule, >hate to pay for "stupid customer tricks" that are pawned off as >warranty problems by unscrupulous customers.)
>2. It guarantees that for at least a few years, you will be forced to >purchase the expensive (but certified and excellent quality) Sony >accessory required.
The yellow-tip "non-standard" coaxial power connectors are neither Sony's idea nor non-standard. They conform to EIAJ RC5320 specs, and are used by just about all Japanese manufacturers for portable electronics manufactured in the last 3 years or so. Full sets containing all 4 types are available at Radio Shack for their 'adaptaplug' wall warts.
-- Mike Schuster | 70346.1745 at CompuServe dot COM schuster at panix dot com | schuster at pol dot net
SpamTrap@[127.0.0.1] wrote: >The yellow-tip "non-standard" coaxial power connectors are neither Sony's >idea nor non-standard. They conform to EIAJ RC5320 specs, and are used by >just about all Japanese manufacturers for portable electronics >manufactured in the last 3 years or so. Full sets containing all 4 types >are available at Radio Shack for their 'adaptaplug' wall warts. >-- >Mike Schuster | 70346.1745 at CompuServe dot COM >schuster at panix dot com | schuster at pol dot net
Perhaps "non-standard" isn't the right term.... "non-U.S. Standard" applies as well as "not conforming to anything else that has been done previous and thus is not easily available".
It is little consolation that a device requires a Japanese-standard plug when you can't buy one from anywhere but the manufacturer of the item in Japan! This was true for at least a 1.5 to 2 years since they started using it. The distribution chain has only just started catching up in the last year!
On 7/31/98 3:21PM, in message <yOow1.6932$MV.5096...@news.teleport.com>,
Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote: > It is little consolation that a device requires a Japanese-standard > plug when you can't buy one from anywhere but the manufacturer of the > item in Japan! This was true for at least a 1.5 to 2 years since they > started using it. The distribution chain has only just started > catching up in the last year!
"Non-readily available" parts seem to be mighty inconvenient for consumers, and mighty profitable for manufacturers. I've run into this problem several times with Sony products, unfortunately. Had a Sony DiscMan (portable CD-player) which ate up batteries like there was no tomorrow (there wasn't!). Tried to find an A/C adaptor for it, with no success (Sony used yet another metric coaxial power plug on this unit). Ended up calling Sony, and was told "the A/C adaptor is available from Sony, for $34.95 plus shipping". Also was told "it's not available at Sony dealers". Not very convenient. Not very economical. Not at 1/2 the price of the CD-player itself!
The 7600G power connector is a standard JEIA (or whatever) 4.0 mm X 1.7 mm connector with POSITIVE tip. The Radio Shack part number is 274-1532. The conenctors are fairly flimsy; solder carefully.
The extra money for the Sony wall wart is probably worth it. I have a Sony power supply I spent $50 for and it imparts significantly less hum to the radio than the cheapshit wall warts I have lying around.
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> The extra money for the Sony wall wart is probably worth it. I have a Sony > power supply I spent $50 for and it imparts significantly less hum to the > radio than the cheapshit wall warts I have lying around.
My experience is quite the reverse; the genuine Sony AC adaptor I purchased (at great expense) for my 7600G, specifically because I assumed Sony's recommended adaptor would generate a low level of noise, generates so much annoying hum that I relegated it to the bottom drawer. I have read comments in rec.radio.shortwave from others with the same experience, but it seems to be specific to the 240VAC adaptor.
I then bought two sets of NiCds and a charger, which is both more convenient and generates no noise, for less than I paid for the Sony AC adaptor.
Cheerio, Michael
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> The extra money for the Sony wall wart is probably worth it. I have a Sony > power supply I spent $50 for and it imparts significantly less hum to the > radio than the cheapshit wall warts I have lying around.
$50 for a "wall wart" seems a bit much to me, regardless of how well filtered it may be. A well regulated & filtered variable-voltage DC power supply can be had for about that price, and tho it might not have the name "Sony" on it, it'll be much more flexible and useful.
>The extra money for the Sony wall wart is probably worth it. I have a Sony >power supply I spent $50 for and it imparts significantly less hum to the >radio than the cheapshit wall warts I have lying around.
That's what I did... I bought the Sony supply anyway. It is an excellent supply for the 7600G, and it doesn't cost as much now as it did originally.
I also noticed that using the Sony AC supply also adds some "sensitivity" to radio in the form of better antenna/grounding. I can pick up weak stations much better when using the AC supply... simply unplugging the AC supply causes a reduction in apparent signal strength (and this was with brand new alkaline cells installed).
Steve Kennedy <progr...@teleport.com> wrote: >ex...@hotmail.com wrote:
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>>The extra money for the Sony wall wart is probably worth it. I have a Sony >>power supply I spent $50 for and it imparts significantly less hum to the >>radio than the cheapshit wall warts I have lying around.
>That's what I did... I bought the Sony supply anyway. It is an >excellent supply for the 7600G, and it doesn't cost as much now as it >did originally.
>I also noticed that using the Sony AC supply also adds some >"sensitivity" to radio in the form of better antenna/grounding. I can >pick up weak stations much better when using the AC supply... simply >unplugging the AC supply causes a reduction in apparent signal >strength (and this was with brand new alkaline cells installed).
The downside to this (and of portables in general that leak RF from the power circuit) is that electrical noise in your house (or, if you live in a multi-unit dwelling; of all of your nearby neighbors) will be received with just as much enhancement as well.
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