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Sony Portable Radio - ICF36 - ICF36

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Sony Portable Radio - ICF36/ TV/ Weather/ AM/FM Tuner/ Operates On Batteries Or AC Power

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Sony Portable TV/Weather/AM/FM Weather Band Radio, Model ICF36

Features:

New Design is sleek, more compact, and easier to carry.
4-Band TV/Weather/AM/FM Tuner gives you access to radio talk and music shows, plus audio from TV channels 2-13, and up to the minute weather news from Weather Band channels 1-7.
High Power/Good Sound Output makes this an excellent portable for all-around use, at home and away.
LED Tuning Indicator helps provide precise station tuning even in dim light.
Tone Control Switch lets you adjust high/low balance for most pleasing sound.
Built-In Carrying Handle for easy portability.
4" Speaker reproduces a wide range of sound from high to low frequencies.
Earphone Jack for personal listening.
Operates On Batteries Or AC with 4 "AA" batteries, or on AC with built-in power cord.

Specifications:

Frequency Range
- AM: 530-1710kHz
- FM: 87.6-108 MHz
- TV: Ch. 2-13 (58-90MHz)
- Weather: Ch. 1-7 (161-216MHz)
Antenna System
- AM: Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna
- FM: Telescoping Antenna
- TV, Weather: AC Cord Antenna
Speaker 4" (100mm)
Power Output 600mW
Power Requirements DC 6V, "AA" x 4 batteries (optional) AC 120 Volts, 60Hz
Battery Life Approx. 80 hours
Color Black

Approximate Dimensions:

Width: 10-1/4"
Height: 5-1/2"
Depth: 2-3/4"

Approximate Weight:

Shipping: 3 lbs

Product Review Summary

4.5 (based on 45 reviews)

69% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good Sound Quality (42)
Lightweight (38)
Durable (36)
Great Reception (29)
Long Battery Life (14)

Cons

Best Uses

Home Use (31)
Daily Use (28)
Travel (11)
Commuting (3)

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3.0

Good For the Price

Reviewed by Nightime listener (Practical) from Princeton, NJ on Feb 27, 2008

BOTTOM LINE No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

I like Sony portable radios. This one is a bit large - about three pounds - it is more of a desk top radio. It's not digital, so the reception where I live (60 miles from a city) isn't consistent; it fades in and out. But it's a low-cost radio that I keep plugged in without batteries in the bathroom. It's ok, but not small enough to carry around.

Cons:	Bulky, Heavy
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

A Very Good Buy

Reviewed by Robbie (Practical) from Scottsdale, AZ former IL resident on Feb 27, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought this radio for my husband because our car radio no longer works. He was thrilled with this radio and plays it to and from work. Once we get the radio replaced, he will use it at work. Very good quality and price was right. Thanks.

Best Uses:	Commuting, Daily Use
Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Great Reception

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4.0

Solid choice

Reviewed by Reaganschild (Practical) from Bartlett, IL on Feb 26, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I no longer believe in Sony quality, but this is my second of these, and I use them both daily.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable, Long Battery Life
Cons:	Sony

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5.0

Great experience!

Reviewed by Mr. Ken (Practical) from Chambersburg, Pa on Feb 26, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I carry this radio from building to building and my only regret is that I did not buy more when they were available.

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable

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4.0

Everything I had hoped for

Reviewed by Zeke the Mailman (Practical) from Pittsburgh, PA on Feb 25, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Good reception in vehicle. Light weight, compact for a fair price. I enjoy its company.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Travel
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight

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5.0

Very Good Product for the Money

Reviewed by LWB (Practical) from Toledo OH on Jan 31, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This radio does everything as advertised. It receives TV sound from channels 2 througy 13 as well as NOAA weather which is between TV channels 6 and 7. The FM signal could be stronger; there is no provision for an external antenna. The AM band, however, is very crowded expecially in the evening. The unit seems to be well built and the controls work smoothly.[*]

Best Uses:	Emergency Use, Daily Use, Travel, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality

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5.0

"Sony is the best"

Reviewed by The sudoku man (Practical) from Worthington, OH on Jan 30, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We had this same product that lasted at least 10 years. we had tried others but they just wouldn't hold the TV station.

Cons:	Extra heavy cord
Pros:	Most reliable, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable
Best Uses:	TV station while shaving, Daily Use, Home Use

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4.0

I would buy this product again

Reviewed by Ben, Ex US Army (Retired) from Camino, CA on Jan 28, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

It serves to receive outside information during electrical outages, i.e. loss of power during storms etc.

Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use

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5.0

Perfect! Just what i needed!

Reviewed by Mac (Practical) from Boston ma on Jan 23, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

great to have tv and regular radio channels

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Office Use

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5.0

Just what i was looking for

Reviewed by Rudder (Practical) from Winston-Salem, NC on Jan 17, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

i use the radio while i'm delivering mail. great reception, and a lot of company.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Great Reception
Cons:	There are none

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5.0

EXCELLENT PRODUCT, GREAT PRICE

Reviewed by AndyG (Practical, Love Radios) from Olympia, WA on Jan 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Quality radio for an excellent price. Reception of low-power AM stations is good. Reception of FM stations is excellent as is the NOAA weather broadcasts. This is one of the few radios I have ever found that actually picks up the sound to all of the local TV stations. This is an all-around at home radio and essential to take along on any trip to pick up weather and entertainment. This unit was well designed and is well constructed.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Easy to Operate, Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight, Battery AC
Best Uses:	Travel, Daily Use, Emergency Weather, TV Sound, Excellent AM, Home Use

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4.0

portable radio

Reviewed by carrie (Practical) from mpls minnesota on Jan 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Good for in the bathroom with kids...can use without plugging in...and it can be put high on a shelf..

Best Uses:	Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Durable, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality

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5.0

Great little radio! Good quality!

Reviewed by Susan (Practical) from Orange County, CA on Jan 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Gave one of these to my mother who has arthritis and the dials & switches are very easy for her to use.

Pros:

Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight

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5.0

Great little radio

Reviewed by whittles (Practical) from Bella Vista AR on Jan 03, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Gave it as a gift and she said it was wonderful and had great reception!!

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use, Travel
Pros:	Durable, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Long Battery Life, Lightweight
Cons:	like everything about it

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4.0

My husband loves it. Loves it.

Reviewed by KT (Practical) from Colorado on Dec 27, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

My husband uses a radio daily. He turns it on first thing while getting ready in the a.m. and uses it in his ofc and workshop. He likes it very much. The weather channel is great too. Never thought much about using one, but he is glad to have it.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

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4.0

Nice Quality Radio

Reviewed by Radio Fan (Practical) from Southern California on Dec 17, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Easy to tune, good reception. However, very difficult (so far, impossible) to put the electric cord back into its storage in the back of the radio when using batteries.

Cons:	Bulky, Storing cord in radio
Pros:	Durable, Lightweight, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

fine product

Reviewed by dan (Practical) from new york on Oct 26, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

better than expected design and performance

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, For power failur emergenc

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4.0

Good value

Reviewed by Stan the Man (Practical) from Galion, Ohio on Oct 05, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

used for personal listening with earphones

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Durable, Good Sound Quality
Cons:	Poor weather band recepti

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5.0

Perfect Little Radio

Reviewed by Wa-wa (Practical) from Queens, NY on Sep 25, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Light, compact, portable, perfect for outdoor use at BBQ's, while gardening or doing outdoor work.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Durable, Long Battery Life, Great Reception, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

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5.0

Marvelous!!!

Reviewed by M.L. (Practical) from Bellevue, NE on Aug 28, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great purchase! The Sony quality shines through!

Pros:	Great Reception, Lightweight, Durable, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

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5.0

Really a great little radio.

Reviewed by Diane (Practical) from Westford, Massachusetts on Aug 15, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is a very nice little radio. I take it outside with me daily when I do my gardening. It's lightweight, durable and has great reception both inside and outdoors. Would buy again.

Pros:	Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	My gardening companion, Daily Use

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4.0

Excellent radio but not in a factory

Reviewed by The Rose (Practical) from Milford, CT on Aug 13, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This radio is excellent in the home and outdoors. The reception is excellent and you can pick up some TV stations. I really didn't recognize any down side for this product. It cannot, however, be used in a factory environment where there is a lot of metal.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight, Durable, Long Battery Life
Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

I would buy this product again.

Reviewed by Lo (Practical) from Topeka, KS on Aug 07, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I listen daily to this radio and enjoy this product.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Lightweight, Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Durable

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5.0

Two are better than one.

Reviewed by Y (Practical) from Houston, TX on Jul 11, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought one when Katrina and Rita were on headed toward us. We didn't need it that time, but I realized I also needed one at our beach house on the Gulf Coast in order to be fully prepared. It has the weather station as well as ability to pick up audio from TV stations.

Best Uses:	Hurricane emergency
Pros:	Lightweight, Compact size, Good Sound Quality

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4.0

Useful portable radio

Reviewed by J (Practical) from Chicago IL on Jul 05, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

NOAA weather on weather band requires careful tuning.

Pros:	Durable, Good reception on AMFM
Best Uses:	Home Use, Travel
Cons:	Poor bass sound quality

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5.0

Great Sounding Radio

Reviewed by Al (Practical) from Clarkston, Georgia on Jul 04, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This radio has a wonderful sound quality about it. It is easy to operate and would be just incredible if it had a Digital Tuner and could keep the same sound quality.

Cons:	Analog Tuner
Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Lightweight, ProsSound Quality, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use

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5.0

great radio works very easy to use

Reviewed by raymond21 (Gearhead) from wolcott ct on May 25, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

great radio works well inside and outside on to go

Pros:	Durable, Great Reception, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Home Use, Travel
Cons:	NOne of theis

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4.0

Great for the next Katrina

Reviewed by Daryl (Practical) from Mary lives in South Mississippi on Mar 29, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I bought this radio for the weather radio. My Mom (Mary) says it works great. They live in South Mississippi and went through Katrina without a weather radio. I wanted them to have something to check on tornado warnings, hurricane info. and other weather issues....Also wanted something that could run on batteries since they were without power for weeks after Katrina. Thanks, Daryl Rhoden

Pros:	Great Reception, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Perfect fit on Bathtub ledge!!!

Reviewed by Ray-Ray the Shower Singer (Practical) from Staten Island, NY on Mar 28, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is the right size radio for my bathroom. The sound quality is not stereo but is fine. [...] I'm satisfied and would recommend. Price to Quality is very good!

Best Uses:	Bathtub Ledge
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Durable

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5.0

Good product!

Reviewed by Ray (Practical) from Parsons, KS on Mar 27, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Exactly what I was looking for.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Durable

0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Ecellent reception and easy to use

Reviewed by jeff (Practical) from waconia, MN on Feb 23, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Excellent reception and definately a great product.

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Durable, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Ice fishing, Commuting, Home Use, Travel

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4.0

Very Clear Reception for a great price.

Reviewed by linda (Practical) from Connecticut on Jan 25, 2007

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This replaced our 12 yr. ols sony portable which was much abused over the years and still worked until my husband broke off the ariel in an attemt to straighten it. The only minus is the sliding on off switch instead of a push button switch.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Great Reception, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality

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3.0

Ok but not outstanding

Reviewed by Ed the pokerchip (Practical) from Greensboro NC on Dec 12, 2006

The fm and tv bands were fine. No weather stations can be picked up and we do have local station.

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Cons:	Does not pick up weather
Pros:	Lightweight, Good Sound Quality

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4.0

good radio, weatherband is lacking

Reviewed by bm (Practical) from ky on Nov 13, 2006

I think it's an all around great radio, but I do not recommend buying it for the weatherband. It did not seem to get as good of reception for the weatherband as other weatherband radios that I have owned.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Durable, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Great for music etc, Long Battery Life
Cons:	Low weatherband reception

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Just what I expected

Reviewed by BennyB (Practical) from Fairfax,VA on Nov 06, 2006

Just what I wanted. For the price, for the features, for my current needs, I am qhite satisfied. A digial dial would be an improvement, I use it as a backup to listen to local stations. [...]

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Durable
Best Uses:	Home Use, Back up for other radio

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5.0

[...]

Reviewed by Tammy (Practical) from Cambridge, MA on Nov 04, 2006

It is the third one I've bought. One I had I damaged, the other 2 are in use.

Best Uses:	Daily Use, Home Use
Pros:	Durable, Lightweight

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4.0

PERFECT RADIO FOR THE PRICE

Reviewed by TRIUMPH TIM (Practical) from BOSTON AND CHARLOTTE on Oct 04, 2006

THE WEATHER OPTION AND TV OPTION ARE PERFECT FOR HOME AND TRAVEL---CAN'T BEAT IT FOR THE PRICE, GET ONE FOR YOURSELF

Pros:	Durable, Great Reception
Best Uses:	Travel, Home Use, Daily Use

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5.0

very satisfied, right size good receptio

Reviewed by Bob (Practical) from Cape Cod, MA & Hilton Head SC on Aug 24, 2006

My older version, different manufacturer, was lighter and smaller. It was my preferred size but this Sony unit slightly larger and heavier,gets much better reception and separation of competing frequencies. I like that!

Pros:	Great Reception, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Move around while working, Daily Use

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4.0

Great radio

Reviewed by ric822 (Practical) from California on Aug 21, 2006

It works !!!

Pros:	Great Reception, Solid, Good Sound Quality
Best Uses:	Office Use, Home Use

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4.0

[...]

Reviewed by Kaye (Practical) from Harvest, AL on Aug 14, 2006

Performs as promised,

Best Uses:	Daily Use
Pros:	Great Reception, Durable, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality

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5.0

overall A +++

Reviewed by spiceman (Practical) from perryville, mo on Aug 03, 2006

picked up noaa from 75 mi away

Pros:	Durable, Good Sound Quality, Lightweight
Best Uses:	Home Use, Travel

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4.0

Bought for car and for weather alerts

Reviewed by Jim (Practical) from Syracuse, NY on Jul 31, 2006

Very reasonable for price, used excusively in car when primary radio is removed. Reception in moving car is fair, good stationary

Pros:	Good Sound Quality, Lightweight, Long Battery Life, Durable
Cons:	Reception is fair
Best Uses:	Travel, Commuting, Daily Use

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5.0

the most efficient protable radio

Reviewed by joe (Practical) from eSCONDIDO, ca on Jul 24, 2006

I have 4 of these radios. I always keep emergency spares and use them for all occasions. [...]

Best Uses:	Home Use, Daily Use
Pros:	Long Battery Life, Lightweight, Good Sound Quality, Great Reception, Durable

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5.0

Fantastic Portable

Reviewed by Mountain Man (Practical) from AR on Jul 11, 2006

This is a well built, great sounding radio. It tunes very well and stays on station once it locks on. The thing I noticed was its weight. It has a not too heavy, solid feel to it. I'm an old electronics technician and quality components simply weigh more. I don't think you'll find a better radio in the same class.