Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Radio
The Sony ICF-36 is a portable radio that offers 4 bands of frequencies including AM, FM, Weather and TV Audio. Jack for optional headphone or earphone Monaural Sound Dimensions - 10 1/4 Wide x 5 1/2 High x 2 3/4 Deep
Sony's ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Band Radio features a simple design with high power and good sound output. The four-band AM/FM/TV/Weather tuner means you can tune in your favorite radio broadcasts, listen to TV programs, and receive up-to-date weather reports. This unit contains one four-inch speaker for clear sound, or an earphone jack for private listening. The built-in carrying handle means easy portability and this device operates on batteries or AC for further convenience. The ICF-36 is a great companion on the road or at the park for music, news, TV shows and weather updates.
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Sony ICF-36 Portable AM/FM/TV/Weather Radio Reviews
The TV band gets good reception (I'm in a metro area with few hills). I've always had good luck with Sony products - you can't beat the quality and dependability. Sony notes this on the box. I chose this radio as a backup for power/cable outages. The radio is a good buy, even without the TV feature. Unfortunately, when TV goes digital in February '09, the TV reception feature won't work.
It offers lots of stations, weather (important for where we live), and works excellent from the batteries. I could NOT find a similar item in the big-stores. They offered only CD and/or alarm radios (not needed). I ordered this particular radio based on Internet reviews and it is indeed a great little radio. This is my portable, dependable, counter-top (or my bedroom bureau top) radio, AND the one we have for storms. Perfectly sized, light weight, with good sound.
Also, they want the UNopened box. How can you tell if you like something or not without opening the box. So I would not recommend this item. I just returned this item for credit, although Wall Street's return policies are terrible and it took several different e-mails to finally get the return address. (2) It states on the box that it won't receive TV programs after February of next year, but the advertising did not state that - otherwise I would not have bought it. (1) It seems like a cheaply-made item, to me. (3) It started making noises and giving static on every station.
This is the third one on these radios I've purchased through many years. I give them rough treatment by frequently shuttling them between greenhouse and home, and have found them indispensable.
The Weather band tuning is difficult(impossible) because of minute adjustments and faint reception. The am/fm is fine but the radio is useless as a weather band radio. I received it as gift to be kept in my garage/shop area to be able to check weather reports before fishing trips. As a small craft boater weather reports are critical. I have relegated it to musical use on the boat and beach where it works great. I don't know if that tv function works but I would not reccomend spending any money on this product under the guise of it being a weather radio.
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