SONY ICF-SW100 WORLD BAND RECEIVER AM-FM-SHORTWAVE RCVR Start Price USD 324.99 Current Price USD 324.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 344.99 Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Iowa See more about 'SONY ICF-SW100 WORLD BAND RECEIVER AM-FM-SHORTWAVE RCVR' Description RARE SONY ICF-SW100 WORLD BAND AM-FM-SHORTWAVE RECEIVER— NEWER VERSION 0F HINGE —— POST-1997 SERIES —— Extremely High Serial Number: 125168 —USE BUY IT NOW AND RECEIVE A SONY ICF-SW100 SOFT CARRYING CASEDESIGNED TO TRAVEL LIGHT!! FULLY FUNCTIONALTELESCOPING ANTENNA IN PERFECT CONDITIONDISPLAY SIDE-LIGHTING (LEDs) FULLY FUNCTIONALBATTERY COMPARTMENT CLEANNO BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR ISSUESEXCELLENT CONDITIONNew Version HingeDesigned to Avoid the Ribbon Cable Failures of Older Version of Hinge( See http://www.tesp.com/SW100FAQ.htm )The quickest way of determining whether or not an ICF-SW100 has the new version hinge is to visually inspect the hinge itself when the receiver is open. An older version hinge is SOLID along its entire length. The new version hinge has a 9/16" opening notched into it.  In the photo for this auction, you'll see the notch starting above the middle of the 2 button and ending on the right side of the 3 button. That notch prevents the hinge from crimping the cable ribbon.Post-1997 SeriesThere are two versions of the ICF-SW100, the pre-1997 series and the post-1997 series.  The post-1997 series is reputed to have several advantages over the pre-1997:•  More economical use of batteries. •  A buffer amplifier, which improves the receiver's performance, including sensitivity, when used with active external antenna (AN-100). •  An improved synchronous detection chip, much better at locking and holding weaker signals with less distortion. •  A new speaker driver which allows user to turn the speaker up much higher without producing unpleasant distortion.Because Sony has sold a new hinge replacement kit for years, an ICF-SW100 receiver with new hinge is possibly but not necessarily a post-1997 unit.  In most cases, a serial number above 80000 confirms the receiver is post 1997.  That said, there are also some post-1997 series/new version hinge ICF-SW100 receivers with 50000-59999 serial numbers.  In the latter case, the best way to confirm the series is to ask the seller. *  Two Fresh Duracell Procell Professional AA Alkaline Batteries, PC1500sUse Before March 2014 PRINTED ON BATTERIESDO NOT USE CHEAP BATTERIES IN HIGH-END SONY RADIOSUser's Manual and Preset Frequencies Sheet Included By RequestNo Accessories Included USE BUY IT NOW AND RECEIVE A SONY ICF-SW100 SOFT CARRYING CASE— I've been a member of eBay since 1999 and have a 100% Feedback Record.  I am also a Verified Premier PayPal Seller.  Read my buyers' comments and bid with confidence —Payment by PayPal due immediately at end of auction; I'll ship the item the first or second business day after your payment has cleared.  USPS Priority Mail shipping with Delivery Confirmation Number, within the "United States" as specified by the USPS (Puerto Rico, etc. fall within that specification).  USPS First Class Mail International to Canada and to rest of world.Attention International BuyersI wish there were an inexpensive way of shipping your item insured and tracked from the United States to your country.  Unfortunately there isn't.  If you want tracking and insurance in transit, you will need to use USPS Priority Mail International, which costs over twice as much as First Class Mail International.  First Class Mail International cannot be tracked or insured.  If you stay with First Class Mail International, you assume all responsibility for loss of or damage to your item in transit•   If you have any questions, please e-mail me before placing your bid*  Photo is of actual item being auctioned Place a Bid!