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Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio
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based on 92 reviews
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Category Average
$24.99 - $36.99
from 6 stores
Pros
Cons
- Poor reception / weak antenna (2)
- Poor sound quality (2)
- Get mono to stereo adpt (1)
- Haven't found any cons (1)
- Heavy / bulky (1)
- Mono 1-side phone jack (1)
- Mono earphone only (1)
- Mono headphone only- (1)
- Mono phone jack (1)
Best Uses
- Home use (58)
- Everyday (54)
- Travel (14)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (9)
- Large rooms (7)
- Basic systems (6)
- Good for commuting (5)
- Audiophiles (4)
- Emergency (2)
- Office (2)
Where to Buy
Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio
Product Reviews
Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio Reviews
Most helpful positive review
Most helpful negative review
Well Worth the Money!
"This is a fine AM/FM portable radio - especially at this price! I live 25 miles from the nearest radio stations and 65 miles from the major metro ones; this radio does a very good job for me. I am very pleased with it! I like the fact that it uses AA Batteries. Without question, you could find a better receiver and pay more for it...." Read Full Review »
Nov 15, 2009 by TGC
Good, but not great
"I use it at my desk at work. It's fine for that use, but sometimes it doesn't tune in the stations as clearly as I'd like...." Read Full Review »
Oct 22, 2008 by huckster
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Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio Review
Well Worth the Money!
- Attractive Styling
- Built-in AC Power Cord
- Can use 4 AA Batteries
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Daily Use
- Home Use
- Travel
Best Uses
"This is a fine AM/FM portable radio - especially at this price!
I live 25 miles from the nearest radio stations and 65 miles from the major metro ones; this radio does a very good job for me. I am very pleased with it!
I like the fact that it uses AA Batteries.
Without question, you could f
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Read Full Review »
- Practical
- Realistic
Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio Review
Good Little Radio!
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
Pros
- None
Cons
- Daily Use
- Home Use
Best Uses
"This is a decent radio for the money. I needed something simple for the kitchen. It's not the radio you want to use for your favorite music - but it is a nice little radio to stow away in the kitchen for when you want a quick update on the news or weather. It runs on batteries or electric. "
- Practical
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio Review
PERFECT FOR WHAT I NEEDED
- Good Sound Quality
- Great Reception
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Pros
- None
Cons
- Daily Use
- Travel
Best Uses
"I went to a number of box stores and asked for an old-fashioned portable "transistor" radio -- not one understood what I was talking about. I searched on "portable transistor radio" on J&R's website and a number of selections were presented. I use this radio in my vegetable garden in the early mor …" Read Full Review »
- Practical
Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio Review
the SONY ICF 36 & ICF 38 Radio
- Adapter u can get anywher
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
- Great Reception
- Hilow tone control
- More »
Pros
- None
Cons
- Daily Use
- Great price
- Home Use
Best Uses
"the SONY ICF 36 & 38 are the same but the 38 is the latest model. I own several radios both 36 & 38 in my home in several rooms. The quality is really good for the price. The tuner is strong and picks stations with aplomb. I transmitt all my audio media to all my audio devices. I even got more Sony …" Read Full Review »
- Gearhead
- Practical
- Tech geek ret
Sony ICF-38 AM/FM Portable Radio Review
Sony Black Portable AM-FM Radio by Sony
- Durable
- Good Sound Quality
- Great Reception
- Lightweight
- Long Battery Life
Pros
- None
Cons
- Camping
- Daily Use
- Emergency
- Home Use
- In the yard
Best Uses
"I use this product while working at home and in the yard while working. I will also use it on the patio when I cookout and while camping. If the lights go out or there is a storm I will turn on the radio to find out the weather and news I need to know. I like the tone switch to make talk radio ea …" Read Full Review »
- Frequent Traveler
- Gearhead
- Practical
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