I bought this radio on the word of "An Electronics Fan From Santa Rosa" (below). I too have poor reception in my home. There are three FM stations that I alternate between, and it's been a nuisance trying to tune between them with the reception so bad here. I either end up receiving two stations simultaneously, or I get lots-a static.
Well, I received this Sony today, and immediately tried it out, and found that it pulls in the stations very well, with no problem at all. It has a decent sound, and I appreciate the retro appearance. A lot of the modern electronics with their ever-glowing digits are unsightly. This radio is very unassuming in appearance, simple to operate, and it has the heavy feel of solid construction, as the cabinet is wood instead of plastic. I'm buying another one for the kitchen.
Sony ICF-9740W AM/FM Table Radio (Discontinued by Manufacturer)
| Brand | Sony |
| Item Weight | 5.2 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.99 x 4.53 x 9.06 inches |
About this item
- AM/FM reception
- Slide-rule tuning
- Full range 6.5 dynamic speaker
- Tone control
- Loudness switch
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| Customer Rating | 3.3 out of 5 stars (11) | 4.3 out of 5 stars (1012) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (4485) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (527) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (3788) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (792) |
| Price | From $69.99 | $34.99$34.99 | $29.99$29.99 | $29.99$29.99 | $259.97$259.97 | $169.00$169.00 |
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| Sold By | Available from these sellers | Bsd Wholesale | Retevis Direct | Bsd Wholesale | Central Valley Goods | Better Home NJ |
| Item Dimensions | 12.99 x 4.53 x 9.06 inches | 7.48 x 2.02 x 3.83 inches | 8.66 x 2.44 x 5.71 inches | 9 x 3 x 5 inches | 10.2 x 5.6 x 3.5 inches | 14 x 6.5 x 4 inches |
Product description
AM/FM table radio
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 12.99 x 4.53 x 9.06 inches |
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| Item Weight | 5.2 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| ASIN | B00006HOLN |
| Item model number | ICF-9740W |
| Customer Reviews |
3.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#445,566 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#811 in Portable Headset Radios |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
| Date First Available | September 22, 2002 |
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2003
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Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2003
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This Sony table radio- a throw back to the good ole days gone past- is one great radio. Great reception and the incredible quality sound just fills the room to no end. One suggestion: keep the radio at some distance from other electronics for AM reception. I had planned for this radio to be on my desk, but the computer/monitor interfere with the AM reception. This is a small sacrifice that is well worth it. This radio looks like it is built to last, and I bet it will do just that.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2003
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I bought this radio as a gift for my sister. She mentioned after a recent trip how much she enjoyed listening to classical music on a public radio station on her drive. Sometime later she also mentioned she'd like a radio for her kitchen. This radio fills the bill on both counts. It has connections for an external FM antenna, but with it's strong tuner it's not needed; even for those low powered public radio stations. The slide band tuning is easy and quick to tune and has a solid quality feel. The sound is great. If you're looking for an affordable quality table radio, this is the one.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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What a great radio. Thank you.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2004
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I ordered this radio based on the favorable reviews. Unfortunately, I am not very satisfied with the unit. AM reception as noted, is terrible, but even when you CAN get a station well, the sound is fuzzy and muffled. On FM, the stations are clear, but the sound is....OK. Not really the deal I was looking for, but the cabinet and radio are attractive.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2016
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good radio
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017
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Piece of junk. Tuner is shot already.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2019
A great office / living room radio. An atractive "wood" enclosure with easy to use controls and a warm tone with good volume and sensitivity. A few minor negative points would be its lack of a dial indicator light or speaker out jack but you dont really miss these features if your using the radio for background music or talk stations and arent constantly fiddling with the tuning. A quality radio that should last you a lifetime.












