I had one of those way back when (also had a '803 later). In a quiet location and with a decent wire antenna, it was quite a good portable radio. I remember hearing HCJB on 26020 with the Sony - they came in like a local on just the whip antenna!
As I recall the most major flaw was front-end sensitivity to static. Kinda wish I still had it...
America needs a sense of humor...