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Sony ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black) |  | Brand: Sony
List Price: $24.95
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Seller: DataVision Computer Video
Rating:  137 reviews
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Battery: 4 AA
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 3.2 x 10.5 x 5.6
Warranty: 1
MPN: ICF38
Model: ICF38
UPC: 027242733596
EAN: 0027242733596
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| Features:
| • | AM/FM Band | | • | Tone Control Switch | | • | Large Speaker | | • | Earphone Jack | | • | LED Tuning Indicator |
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Product Description
Take this portable AM/FM radio with you wherever you want to enjoy good old live radio. Also perfect for server weather conditions or power outages. Perfect for the garage, porch, or anywhere around the house, this handy portable radio delivers crisp sound and simplified controls. The built-in carrying handle makes it convenient to carry and the illuminated LED tuner makes finding the right station fast and easy - even in low light.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 137
 A Fine Little Radio August 14, 2008
J. Root (Underatree, USA)
47 out of 48 found this review helpful
This radio brings in distant stations, sounds good, and takes up little space. The controls are easy for me to use. These were the qualities I was looking for so I am pleased I made the choice to buy Sony ICF38.
great radio July 9, 2008
A. Montanaro (cape may, nj)
33 out of 34 found this review helpful
This radio has great sound and bring in the stations clearly especially when I use it on the beach.
simple and functional August 8, 2008
Galt Chase
22 out of 22 found this review helpful
Just what I was looking for--a quality desktop radio with nothing fancy-- just a radio. The sound quality is very good and the reception is excellent with a telescoping adjustable attenna. Great value for the price.
Well Designed/Good Performance October 16, 2009
59er (Florida)
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I'm a big time radio guy, and have used many models over the years. There are two things that really make any radio stand out, and this one has both of them.
The ICF-38 is an excellent performer as far as reception of both AM and FM signals go. Weak signal pick up on both bands is markedly better here than with almost all small portable radios I've used, and even more importantly, selectivity (ability to seperate stations cleanly) is better as well. The tone switch (which some radios don't even have) cuts the treble when desired, if you want a less harsh sounding AM signal. The dial has no clock or light, but an LED for indicating if a station is tuned in. Battery life is excellent if alkalines are used (it takes 4 AA batteries). Output volume is listed as 4 watts, quite loud for a radio of this size, with little distortion at top level.
The other ingredient for a good radio is ease of use and a well thought out design. There are little things here which most people won't notice that actually make this radio a joy to use. Many radios today that run off both internal batteries and AC require a seperate wall-wart that plugs into the radio and the outlet, but the ICF-38 has the power cord built in so you won't have to search for it when needed. Also, the battery cover is hinged, which is great as battery covers can disappear as easily as wall-warts (and you can't just go to Wal-mart to buy a new battery cover). The carry handle flips up when needed, and there is an indentation in the cabinet which allows you to slip in a finger to raise it easily, and you'll find out how nice this is when your hands are full and you need to bring the radio with you as well. Both slide switches for band selection and power have a raised bump in the middle which makes it easier to change bands or turn it on. Finally, The shape makes it easy to place in most locations and it is very stable, making it unlikely to get knocked over.
If there were no markings on this radio to indicate the manufacturer, I would have easily guessed that it was a Sony product. It has the great performance and clever design that I associate with Sony.
Might as well buy this for backyard July 11, 2008
SpeedoNJ (NJ USA)
18 out of 20 found this review helpful
I don't know how to review radios as I live 25 miles frm NYC so everything will work, but we have a mountain in between and somne stations are hard to tune. Anyway, this is fine for listening to Yankees games and tells when the signal is as good as can be. Also durable, can be thrown aroundn and still work.
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