Sony ICF-6800W Ham Short Wave Radio

Description

The Sony ICF-6800W
was introduced in 1981, has long been considered one of the “Classic” Sony World Band portables.
The ICF-6800 is a large shoebox sized AM/FM/SW portable, approximately 18″ v 7″ x 9″ and weighing about 13 pounds with batteries. It is completely self-contained and able to be powered by 6 D cells and incorporating internal antennas for all bands. There is a telescoping rod antenna for FM and SW, a large internal ferrite rod for AM and external antenna inputs
Jay Allen, a noted Ham specialist said, “When all is said and done I rate the Sony 6800 as one of my very favorite world band portable radios and it has earned a position of respect in my collection”.
I purchased the Ham radio from a family who had a love one of family who passed away who had owned it.  After acquiring the unit I had a a local Ham group here in Houston  check it out whereas they did not find any problems in the use of it whereas I do believe it will be a good and reliable Ham Radio for the person who acquires it.
Note: Ajustable control area lights, light up in operation whereas I noticed in the picture that I have uploaded that indicator to right of power switch , the needle stays on full which I found is normal
and not frozen. The needle
automatically moves approperly when turning to listen to diferent stations.