SHARP Deluxe Model FV-1700 Fm/Am/Lw/Sw Shortwave SSB RADIO World-Band RECEIVER 20240319 190015

SHARP Model FV-1700 Fm/Am/Lw/Sw Shortwave RADIO World-Band RECEIVER SHARP Multi Band Deluxe 17 transistor 6 band PORTABLE RADIO Made by HAYAKAWA ELECTRIC CO. LTD JAPAN Net weight (2.2 lb = 1 kg) 4.8 kg / 10 lb 9.2 oz (10.573 lb) Loaded with 8 x "D" battery, I measured 13 lb! This set has a larger oval speaker. It's doing its job, providing good quality sound. However, the radio circuits and construction are completely outdated. ===================== Specifications from radiomuseum.org site: Sharp Intercontinental FV-1700, 6 Band 17 Transistors; Multiband receiver, shortwave coverage: 1.6 - 4.3 MHz, 3.9 - 12 MHz, 12 - 26.5 MHz, AM-MW: 530 - 1650 KHz, LW: 150 - 370 KHz, FM: 86.5 - 108 MHz, AFC, CW/SSB (BFO); "magic eye" tuning indicator using red and green bulbs, tone control, fine tuning, earphones jack, ext. power in, tuner out, phono in, int. or ext. antenna in, made in Japan.