Sony CRF-320 Rolls Royce Shortwave AM FM Radio ***SERVICED - COLLECTOR\'S COND***
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Sony CRF-320 Rolls Royce Shortwave AM FM Radio ***SERVICED - COLLECTOR\'S COND***:
$2095.00
If you have been wanting to acquire one of these CRF-320\'s in wonderful overall condition, this is a unit for you to consider and should especially appeal to collectors. We have sold many of these CRF-320\'s over the years, but this is one of the very nicest units that we have ever offered. Please read for details regarding the CRF-320 in general and also this specific unit.
This radio is the famed CRF-320 manufactured by Sony from the years 1976-1980. As is the case with many Sony products, especially at that time, this was a high end \"portable\" radio that represented the best that Sony could put together in one unit. This Cadillac Sony unit was analog with a digital readout on shortwave and thus was one of the first radios to offer the user such frequency accuracy generally unavailable in a portables prior to this time. Most American consumer grade radios did not offer any where near the accuracy of tuning available on this radio.This Sony was a double conversion super hetrodyne fully solid state radio that is built like a tank and weighs like one too...at a full 27 lbs without any batteries installed.
These CRF-320\'s are coveted by collectors that enjoy the classic good looks, the outstanding capabilities, and the Sony brand that was stellar in the late 70s and early 80s. However, 30+ years later, these 320\'s typically have several issues that need attention and it requires some resourcefulness to deal with these issues. You many find these 320\'s available for less money...often considerably less money....but they will likely require attention and unless you are qualified to do the restoration, you may spend a lot of money to bring the 320 back to full capabilities.
The selling price on this CRF-320 takes into consideration relative scarcity,condition, the cost to acquire, and the effort and expense in restoration. We have sold a number of these restored 320\'s and this particular one is in especially nice cosmetic conditionoverall with minor signs of use. Operational and cosmetic details are given below, but please look closely at the pictures and use the magnifier to see cosmetic details.
Over time, these CRF-320s can develop problems due to use, abuse, and even neglect. Any of the 320\'s that come into our hands go through aseries of checks, and if necessary, things are repaired or replaced. Let me now list some of the common issues and what has been attended to with this CRF-320 radio:
1. The nylon tuning gears shrink over time and crack, exacerbated by time and heat. There are 3 tuning gears in this 320. The shortwave, FM, and LW/MW gears were inspected. The MW/LW and SW gears were replaced.. The FM gear was not broken.
2. The antennas are often broken, or if complete, the spring that extends the top of the antenna allowing it to be grasped for extension is non-functional. Thetwo antennas on this radio are in excellent condition. They are straight, extend fullyand the spring works properly in each antenna. (please note that due to limits with the ceiling height, the picture does not show the antennas fully extended)
3. The s-meter is often non-functional with the needle pointer frozen in position. This s-meter did not require any repair.
4. The audio is sometimes weak or non-functional as Sony used some poor audio caps that were discovered only years later. The audio in this 320 is just wonderful and required no attention.
5. Sensitivity of the bands can be weak. This 320 has been serviced by a gent who has worked on many of these 320\'s over the years and he tweaked the bands on this radio. The reception on the bands between 2 MHz and 6 MHz were intermittent and this was diagnosed as a bad connector which was repaired. All of the bands now work as designed.
6. Some of the control pots can be noisy due to oxidation. The pots and controls were noisy andhave been cleaned when the gears were being inspected for servicing.
7. Dial lamps can be burned out. This 320 did not have an issue with any burned out lamps. Please note that some of the panel lamps do not illuminate until the specific band (FM, medium wave, or shortwave) is selected so you may see some lamps out, but that is only due to the chosen mode operation of the radio. The lamps are not as easy to see in a well lit room and only illuminate the dial to see it\'s markings in the dark.
8. Digital frequency counter may not work properly or at all. Many of the digital readouts on these receivers can have issues that can be seen with 3 dots instead of a frequency being registered and this can be a serious repair. The frequency counter on this radio worked perfectly fine.
9. Alignment of the bands can be off. The analog tuning dials read accurate to the receiving frequency.
10. Battery and storage covers are sometimes missing and the clips that secure them to the back can be weak or broken. Both covers were present on this radio and the clips were strong.
11. The quartz clock is sometimes non-functional, but on this 320, the clock works just fine. You can see theclock D cell batteryin the rear compartment when viewing our pictures.
12. The front protective cover is often missing, but is present on this 320. When operating the radio, the cover is typically removed and set aside. This actcauses the coverto sometimes be separated from some of these 320\'s that have survived and are being sold. If missing, the opportunity to locate and secure one of these front covers is nearly impossible.
There are no known operational issues / problems with this CRF-320. Anything that needed attention was cared for and this Sony looks and performs like a champ. All the dials turn completely across the bands and all the bands receive with good sensitivity. On shortwave, the operator needs to rotate the knob to select the proper MHz band and then dial in the frequency using the tuning knob. Once the band is selected, then the antenna trimmer is adjusted for best sensitivity and then tweaked again once you arrive at a station.
This CRF-320 operates off of a SonyAC power cord that is includedor the operator may use 8 D cells for \"portable\" use (not included). The quartz clock requires it\'s own Dbatteryfor operation and you can see this small holder inside the larger upper compartment on the back. There is a connection on the front of the receiver to allow the user to attach to a 12 volt external source...like a car, RV or boat.This CRF-320 comes with a full array of support documents and it\'s AC power cord and earphone. In fact, this is the most complete set of user and service documents that we believe has ever been made available for this consumer shortwave radio. Along with the radio, you will receive:
1. A copy of the CRF-320 Operating Manual.While much of the operation of the radio is intuitive, this manual includes information on properly using this radio, setting the clock and timer, and how to maximize your knowledge of the capabilities of this radio.
2. A copy of the CRF-320 Service Manual in color with 63 pages that has schematics, disassembly instructions, parts lists, dial cord stringing, etc.
3. A copy of the CRF-320 Circuit Description of 23 pages. This manual is the same as the 330K Circuit Description manual since both radios were identical with the exception of the tape deck.
4. A copy of the CRF-320 Troubleshooting Guidebook of 36 pages. Again, this is virtually identical to the 330 Guidebook since both units use the same radio circuitry.
5. A copy of the CRF-320/330K Troubleshooting Guide Supplement of 22 pages.
6. Several service updates that are 1 or 2 pages of corrections or of supplemental information.
7. A copy of the Sony sale brochure for the CRF-320 that identifies the features and gives operational specs.
8. A copy of the Sony advertisement for the CRF-320 radio from the 1970\'s.
9. A CD that contains many of the abovedocuments in PDF format.
What makes this receiver so special beyond the accuracy of the frequency readout ....well, the construction for one. Sony made comprehensive use of die-cast aluminum and chrome at a time when manufacturers regularly used plastic, cardboard, and vinyl to cheapen their products. There were no short cuts taken on construction as even the metal knobs have a rubber gripping surface and the speaker grill is metal to protect the speaker beneath. There are rack handles on the sides that extend to the front in order to give the unit a semi-military appearance, to offer additional grab surfaces, and to protect the array of front dials and knobs from damage should the unit tip over or during replacement of batteries. As with the knobs, Sony spared no expense in making these rack handles out of chrome and covering them with rubber trim for design sharpness and for gripping.
Fred Osterman in his book \"Shortwave Receivers Past & Present\" lists this radio as extremely scarce. The suggested retail price was $1500 at the time of sale in 1976.....yes, for a portable radio in the 1970\'s! Using the consumer price index, the cost for this same radio in 2015 dollars would be $6,240 if purchased today....over 4 times the original CRF-320 is a general coverage receiver and covers the Longwave, AM, Shortwave, and FM bands. Basically, the unit begins at 150 KHz and runs up to 30 MHz plus FM. There are two separate whip antennas...one for FM and the other for Shortwave and then a separate internal ferrite antenna for AM and Longwave. The whip antennas are unique in that they completely retract flat into the cabinet. Then with a slight push, the top of the whip antennas spring up about an inch for you to grab and extend. The right shortwave antenna extends vertical and the left FM antenna extends to allow a swivel from upright so that it can catch the FM signal more readily.
This Sony radio is a gadget person\'s delight having lots of buttons and knobs to add visual and operational interest. Other features on this CRF-320 include:
The separate tuning dials on this unit allow for the user to move from AM to FM to Shortwave and back again and not have to re-tune the dials for each band...a very convenient feature. If you look at the frequency readout and the analog scale in the pictures, you will see that they are close. There is a knob to calibrate the analog scale to the digital readout to get the dial scale \"spot on\" for shortwave tuning. There is a choice of narrow or wide IF filters for maximizing fidelity and minimizing side-channel interference and the choice of upper and lower sidebands to hear marine, aircraft, or amateur radio traffic.
Here is some concise info on Rigpix:
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There is not much info online about this radio and thus this indirectly helps to establish the scarcity of the CRF-320!
We are happy to answer any questions about this radio that you may have.
The cost to purchase packing materials for the CRF-320 for safe shipping will cost $20 regardless of where the radio is shipped. This charge will not cover all our packing material costs, but should allow us to pack this 320 properly for transport to your location. The shipping cost includes the cost for packing materials, shipping charge, and full insurance. We do not profit from shipping and return any shipping over payment should that occur. Shipping is quoted for USPS parcel post, but may be via UPS if we determine that this may be more expedient to your location.
Overseas buyers are warned that shipping overseas will be expensive. We have shippedseveral of these CRF-320\'s overseas and the cost was not cheapany time this was done due to the weight and size.The calculator is set for UPS delivery, but it is very likely that USPS Express Guaranteed mail will be less expensive. Unfortunately, this is not an option to select for the calculator. If you would likefor us to verify and see if shipping can belower using Express Guaranteed, please email your city and postal code.Also, please keep in mind that the shipping cost does not include any customs, duty, import or VAT fees. If you are unsure whether you will be responsible for additional costs to receive this radio, please check with your local post office and custom\'s office prior to purchase. Thank you!
In shipping this radio overseas, it may be determined that the post office will not allow me to purchase full insurance to cover the value of the radio. There are a couple of destinations in which the insurance value is limited to $500. This cannot be easily determined prior to purchase as there is no clearing house to see which destinations may be affected. If you should purchase from such a location, we will offer an alternative shipping that will likely be more expensive. If this is not acceptable to you, we can reverse the sale so that neither one of us is held accountable. Thank you for your understanding.
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Info About Sony
Sony is a postwar (WW2) success story. The Sony Corp. was first established in May of 1946 in Japan and given the name from combining \"Sonus\", the original Latin word for \"Sonic\", meaning sound, and Sonny denoting small size. Over the years, Sony has been an industry and worldwide leader in high end and in miniature consumer electronics. It has become one of the larger electronics firms worldwide and the Sony name if often attributed to high quality products. The company history is long and very extensive, detailing many of the company\'s innovations and achievements. I sometimes include corporate history in my sales, but will not do that in this sale as that would require someone to read an enormous amount of information. Instead, if interested, you may read about the fascinating history of Sony here:
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Sony CRF-320 Rolls Royce Shortwave AM FM Radio ***SERVICED - COLLECTOR\'S COND***:
$2095.00