Sony ICF-506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio, Black, 2.14 lb

This is a solid basic radio. The AM and FM work fine. The AM receives the local stations but it doesn't really pick up any distant stations. In other words, it isn't a radio for DXing. The speaker is fine, a little tinny compared to larger units but that is to be expected. It's a nice, simple, easy-to-use radio that will be fine for listening in small rooms (kitchens, workshops, offices etc.) and it will be useful in an emergency if you lose electrical power. Because it doesn't have a digital display, the battery life should be better although I, personally, haven't tested the radio using battery power. I feel the build quality is better than the other Chinese portable radios but I don't have any empirical proof for my statement just a history of good experience with Sony products in the past. Whether it is worth $20 to $25 dollars more than the listed portable radio competitors is a decision I really can't make for anyone else. I'm comfortable with my decision, though.

Perfect for what we wanted it for. We keep a radio on practically 24/7 in the kitchen and this Sony is perfect size and the sound is incredible. It also gets very good reception because where I live we typically get zero AM stations, but on this radio a few come in. There are no 'bells or whistles', and not even Aux in, but its perfect for us and I appreciate that it also can be powered by batteries if the power is out (and AA which is even better).

Me alegro mucho por comprar la radio, tiene buena recepción de señal. De hecho tengo otra radio Sony más pequeña y por eso me animé a pedir esta . Sony fabrica muy buenos productos, le tengo mucha confianza a sus productos. Se tardó un poco en llegar, pero valió la pena la espera. Saludos

Acabo de probarlo en el trabajo que tebgo muchos monitores con cámaras y me ha sorprendido la nitidez del sonido y lo bien que sintoniza las frecuencias. Sony no decepciona. Además es una radio muy bonita

Compré la alternativa de buena marca de menos de la mitad de precio y estaba contento. Me pidieron algo mejor, compré éste y ahora estoy más contento.