Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Radio

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [186kb PDF]

• Item Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I5TD
• Item model number: ICF36
• Batteries: 4 C batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,179 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 18, 2003

Product Description

Receives AM, FM, TV and Weather Bands / Compact Size with Integrated Carry Handle / Built-in 4" Speaker / AC & DC

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

154 of 156 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best (reasonably priced) portable I've yet found ..., August 2, 2004

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WSJ (So. Cal. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Radio (Electronics)

First of all, I didn't buy this multiband Sony for the weather, rather for the TV reception. in addition to the excellent am/fm tuning. It just boils down to the fact that sometimes I'm in a room such as the kitchen preparing a meal and still want to listen to the likes of Charlie Rose on PBS. Btw, this is my second Sony ICF36 - one for use in the kitchen and one for the bathroom.

As to the reception, having had approximately half a dozen TV/AM/FM radios over the last 25 years, this one beats them all, especially in clarity of reception. No, it's not perfect but far better than you'd expect for one in this price range.

An added bonus is it takes 4 AA batteries. Since I do a lot of digital photography, I simply use rechargeable batteries interchanged from my Olympus digital camera and get about 10 to 15 hours play time on a charge. This way, when I move the radios from room to room, there are no cords to worry about or get in the way.

Lastly, with the long play time the batteries seem to give, it makes a terrific power outage radio as you can at least hear the sound on that favorite TV show of yours when the full size TV's without power.

All in all, I think you'll you'll like the Sony ICF36. Obviously I do :-)

93 of 94 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Radio, September 17, 2004

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OneTreeMore (Midwest) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Radio (Electronics)

I have tried a lot of different portable radios for around the house use. And I like this one the best, I get great reception on AM, I don't use FM, Weather or the TV bands very much. I bought it to listen to AM. And I was not disappointed. I am receiving New Orleans, Chicago, New York City, Atlanta and Denver in the evenings, BTW I live in the Midwest. If this is the type of radio your looking for you should like it. I had the CC Radio, it worked ok, but it was so big that it was hard to lug around. I still have the GE Superradio, but I dont use it much because of size. And neither seem to bring in stations any better than this little Sony does. Digital radios use batteries up too fast. The batteries last a long time in this Sony.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Radio, May 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Radio (Electronics)

If you are looking for an emergency radio or for something to listen to while out on the deck, this radio is a great option. It is small enough to throw in an overnight bag if you are going on a weekend trip. I have no problems with reception. The weather band is a great option. Sound is more than adequate for the price. Very happy with this product.