Gary writes:
Jay Allen restores and reviews the Sony TFM-8000W radio. They don't make them like this anymore, which is a shame.
http://radiojayallen.com/sony-tfm-8000w-amfmswpsb-radio/
My Comment
My personal history with this radio: Ed owned one and I got to sample it. I was very impressed with the speaker sound and reception on both AM and FM.
Hi Jeff. Yes, I remember how impressed you and I were with 8000's flywheel tuning mechanism, as is Jay Allen. It is a great radio, but about a year ago I sold it to make room for new radios, as I am an eBay seller and don't keep my radio finds forever, although in the case of the 8000 I held onto it for longer than normal. It is such an icon of Sony's former glory that I almost couldn't bear to part with it! Highly recommended.
Posted by: Ed S. | April 16, 2015 at 06:56 PM
Jay Allen told me that there is an identical looking model called the ICF-8000 that dispenses with the Public Service band in favor of an additional shortwave band, and replaces the squelch switch with a wide/narrow bandwidth switch. This sounds like another nice vintage Sony to acquire.
Posted by: Gary | April 17, 2015 at 11:57 AM