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Sony ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $24.95
Buy New: $20.91
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 450
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 5.6 x 3.1
MPN: ICF38
Model: ICF38
UPC: 027242733596
EAN: 0027242733596
ASIN: B0016OEV7C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | AM/FM Band | | • | Tone Control Switch | | • | Large Speaker | | • | Earphone Jack | | • | LED Tuning Indicator |
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Product Description
Built-in Carrying Handle / Analog Tuning / Full-Range Speaker / Earphone Jack / LED Tuner Indicator / Requires 4 AA Batteries (not included)
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| Customer Reviews:
Updated Version of ICF-36 Radio May 18, 2008
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
The ICF-38 radio is identical to the ICF-36, minus the weather and TV bands. Sony obviously created this new model because, as of February 2009, the TV band will no longer be available on analog radio. It's a shame they couldn't have carried over the NOAA weather band, though, which is very useful for weather reports, storm warnings, and other emergencies. Oh well.
The ICF-38 is a decent AM/FM portable radio which is very easy to operate. The controls include an on/off switch, an AM/FM switch, separate tuning and volume wheels, and a tone switch. There is also a fold-up handle and a 24" whip antenna that swivels in all directions. The tone of the radio is good, though somewhat thin, even with the two-position tone switch. The reception of both AM and FM is excellent. Tuning the radio is helped by a small red light that indicates when a station frequency has been precisely located. The ICF-38 can be powered either by a wall outlet or 4 AA batteries. Battery consumption seems to be minimal.
One criticism. In modifying this radio, Sony should have seen to the one consistent complaint that users made about the ICF-36: the head phone output is mono, which means it plays out of only one side. The same is true for this new model.
The Sony ICF-38 is a very good practical radio. It's fairly small and light weight, and the speaker has a respectable tone quality. Of course, you shouldn't expect rumbling bass from so small a unit. Yet, for the price and size, this is an excellent deal.
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