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Sony ICFP26 Portable AM FM Radio
Last Updated: January 14, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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FM
203fm, stations, reception, transistor, emergency
+76%
-24%
" ... The radio is great for the price. ... Overall great sounding transistor radio. ... "
" ... Great little radio for my mother. ... "
" ... the antenna is attached prevents the radio from lying ... "
" ... My dad is a radio fanatic, and swore by this radio. ... "
" ... Great little radio ... "
" ... Perfect to have on your desk at the office and get to listen to radio. ... "
" ... This radio is the best in its size category! ... "
" ... The previous model was better but this radio works well. ... "
Sound Quality
116sound quality, reception, listen, sounds, stations
+84%
-16%
" ... Great reception and wonderful sound in such a small radio. ... Perfect for listening to your radio station while at the pool or beach and not bother others. ... "
" ... The sound is great and it’s nice and light. ... "
" ... I can use earphones or external speaker ... "
" ... Surprisingly rich sound from a tiny little radio. ... "
" ... Can listen sports and volume is adequate ... "
" ... The item provides great sound. ... "
" ... Looks good, sounds good and feels good in the hand. ... "
" ... Sound and station selection features are as expected. ... "
Size
47size, radio, pocket, portable, compact
+98%
-2%
" ... This radio is the best in its size category! ... 😊 its size is pretty good and has a nice long stripe to hold while walking around. ... "
" ... easy to put in pocket or purse . ... "
" ... Cool pocket size clear listening. ... "
" ... It offers clear AM and FM broadcasts and is convenient and light weight enough to carry in your handbag or tote . ... "
" ... Great small and portable radio. ... "
" ... The reception of this small, compact Radio is great. ... "
" ... Product is nice and portable. ... "
" ... These small radios are convenient to take them wherever you go. ... "
Price
42radio, money, worth, sony, reasonable
+83%
-17%
" ... But for $18.00, I think this is one heck of a deal! ... "
" ... For emergency or fishing~ whatever it may be used for it's a great radio for the price! ... "
" ... Was great for the price ... "
" ... Decent quality especially given the price. ... "
" ... It is good quality for the price. ... "
" ... This is a nice Sony product, but ten dollars less would be a more reasonable price. ... "
" ... a good value ... "
" ... Good value for the money. ... "
Battery Life
39battery life, battery, aa batteries, radio, long time
+90%
-10%
" ... Battery life is just wonderful. ... "
" ... Power comes from two AA batteries. ... "
" ... Battery lasts a long time. ... "
" ... The volume is great and the AA batteries fit nicely into the compartment ... "
" ... I was looking for a simple, small battery operated transistor radio, and this is what I got! ... Simple to use, surprisingly long life using AA batteries, and a convenient LED for tuning. ... "
" ... The batteries seem to last long. ... "
" ... Batteries that last for weeks. ... "
" ... Sometimes you need something that is dependable, durable, and with a long battery life. ... Use this gadget and keep yourself entertained while others complain about their $800 phone losing its battery. ... "
Controls
37volume, switch, radio, tuning, wheel
+30%
-70%
" ... The volume knob "went" after little usage, making it next to impossible to regulate sound. ... "
" ... The volume control inevitably fails and is incredibly annoying. ... "
" ... This would be a good pocket radio if the controls were better. ... The on/off, AM-FM slide is barely a bump on the side and the volume wheel is so sloppy that it takes several minutes to find sound that isn’t too low, too high or just static. ... "
" ... The first thing to go out was the volume control. ... I just tried using it to double check on the volume control and found that I wasn't able to tune in to any stations with any clarity. ... "
" ... Regardless of how carefully you tune in a station, unless I keep my hand on the tuning knob the station is loaded with static. ... "
" ... In the past couple of weeks, the volume control has become defective. ... And, sometimes, the volume will fluctuate wildly without my touching the volume control at all. ... (See other reviews for "volume control".) ... "
" ... The volume control on high was still very low. ... "
" ... On/off switch is hard to use. ... "
Volume
36loud, speaker, radio, volume control, either
+33%
-67%
" ... The radio is not loud enough, so we had to return it. ... "
" ... She said the volume no longer works. ... "
" ... The volume control on high was still very low. ... "
" ... Both as others have said have poor tuning, and the sound can only be very loud or very low and it fluctuates. ... "
" ... The volume now only works at blaring levels - even if I only slightly turn it up from zero, it’s either blaring, or, as you go up the volume, it goes away completely or just blares at levels that hurt my ears and will bother my neighbors. ... "
" ... Too much volume distorts speaker. ... "
" ... Too often, a station will come in loud and clear and two seconds later, it’s lost. ... "
" ... I a minor issue I had with the old model was sometimes it was hard to get the volume just right. ... Either too low or too loud with little movement on the volume wheel. ... "
Network
32signal, antenna, stations, strength, poor
+41%
-59%
" ... Reception is weak and very spotty, making it impossible to get even strong local stations. ... "
" ... Poor reception, doesn’t hold channel, nice looking though. ... "
" ... I can’t get much reception in Cleveland Ohio ?? ... "
" ... For my use I didn't want the telescoping antenna. ... "
" ... The antenna seems to have no impact on reception. ... "
" ... Returned this because the signal was bad and it didn't tune well. ... "
" ... 3) reception is pretty good except at night where there seems to be an increase in interference for reasons unknown to myself ... "
" ... reception is not very good ... "
Ease of Use
24easy to use, difficult, simple, tuning, tuned
+71%
-29%
" ... Controls are very easy to use and work well - much better than the controls on the digitally tuned radios. ... "
" ... Once you do it then it is easy the next time. ... "
" ... **So easy to use: On/Off switch ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Small and easy to send and reasonable, too. ... "
" ... it's perfect, easy to use and he loves it! ... "
" ... Simple to use, good sound for music or talk. ... "
" ... Also very easy to manage. ... "
Product Reliability
23working, years, year, volume control, radio
+43%
-57%
" ... The volume control has deteriorated after a few months ... "
" ... Now, after two years of suffering, I’m going to have to replace it. ... "
" ... I bought this in December 2018, and now it doesn't work properly. ... "
" ... After Hurricane Maria in September 2017 and after being without power for 5 months . ... "
" ... Trash no good raido It stop working a month later buyer beware ... "
" ... I purchased one in September of 2018 and then purchased another one a month later to keep in a different location. ... "
" ... It is junk. ... "
" ... It was fine when I first bought it but took a crap weeks later. ... "
Returns
18replacement, returning, returned, window, today
+6%
-94%
" ... I’m debating on returning it. ... "
" ... Was going to return it but forgot and missed the deadline. ... "
" ... Now, after two years of suffering, I’m going to have to replace it. ... "
" ... Broke just after the window for return ... "
" ... I sent it back. ... "
" ... Would not buy again but cannot find a replacement. ... "
" ... I would have returned it but by the time she tried it out the period had expired. ... "
" ... however, I have decided not to return it for a replacement. ... "
Build Quality
17antenna, housing, durable, sturdier, s10mk2
+59%
-41%
" ... The small metal antenna on it is of good quality. ... "
" ... The silver model had fantastic audio, and was built sturdy. ... "
" ... I have had several months and dropped it a few times and still working fine . ... "
" ... Like any simple electronic device that's not a phone and made in China, it's not made to last, but probably seems more solid than I expected. ... "
" ... Sturdy, working just fine. ... "
" ... The plastic where the antenna is screwed into seems a lot sturdier than before. ... "
" ... and have sometimes dropped them. ... "
Fit
12fit, shirt, slip, radio, fits
+75%
-25%
" ... My husband loves this radio and carries it in his shirt pocket constantly while home. ... "
" ... Fits my needs exactly. ... "
" ... Using the radio for a week to fall asleep,the batteries were still going strong ... "
" ... This unit will fit right into my travel bag side pockets as well as my outdoor shirt pockets. ... "
" ... Slip this little bad boy into your coat pocket and no one will ever be the wiser. ... "
" ... Can fit in a shirt pocket ... "
" ... It fits perfectly in my hand and pocket. ... "
" ... It fits that need perfectly. ... "
Capacity
11room, reception, bathroom, portable, family member
+100%
" ... I tested both radios out in my back yard near where miles of forest begin and the results for both radios were roughly equivalent. ... "
" ... Music on the FM is really good also when you're working on things around the house and going from room to room. ... "
" ... Perfect for a kitchen window for midday news( for those of us still doing that!) ... "
" ... Bought for my 79 year old dad for a little portable bathroom radio . ... "
" ... I love this little radio, I use it on the deck, painting a room, cigar time outside . ... "
" ... Very surprised at the excellent reception despite the fact that I work within a heavily insulated/vaulted facility. ... "
" ... Bought for a family member. ... "
" ... I use mine in my living room and really like it. ... "
As Gift
11purchased, one, loves, like, husband
+91%
-9%
" ... I was so impressed with the one I bought for my mother-in-law I also bought one as a gift to her care giver. ... "
" ... I got this as a gift for my husband after his many complaints about how he didn't like the TV NFL announcers, he prefers the radio play-by-play. ... "
" ... I may give one like it to my nieces and nephews for Christmas. ... "
" ... Was a gift, he's very happy with it. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift. ... "
" ... Gave it as a gift to a friend in a nursing home. ... "
" ... I purchased this as a gift for my wife - she loves it! ... "
" ... Took it to France excellent gift ... "
Headphones
11headphone jack, earphones, earbuds, stereo, sounds
+82%
-18%
" ... Also, I like the p26 having the audio jack feed both sides of a stereo pair of earbuds etc. ... "
" ... I can use earphones or external speaker ... "
" ... Although the specs state that the radio only works with earphones that have a mono or simple stereo plug (three sections instead of four), I used several sets of earphones with four-segment plugs and didn’t have any problems (including my Apple Earbuds). ... When using stereo earphones you hear the audio in both ears. ... It’s still mono, of course, but I read that earlier versions of this radio only fed audio to one earphone. ... And, if you’ve got a decent set of earphones, the audio sounds quite good. ... "
" ... Very nice pocket radio, decent sound quality, got a headphone jack if you want to listen privately. ... "
" ... Sounds better with headphones, speaker os a little tinny but is clear. ... "
" ... The ear phones provide great sound with the privacy of not disturbing others. ... "
" ... I love the headphones, too! ... "
" ... The speaker sounds good,but it sounds better through good earbuds ... "
Design
11looks, new, like, good, sounds
+91%
-9%
" ... Cute little radio. ... "
" ... It looks brand new❤️ ... "
" ... Styling seems somewhat antiquated. ... "
" ... I've had two of these and like the new design. ... "
" ... Nice design too. ... "
" ... It has a bland but attractive look to it. ... "
" ... Everyone who uses it love the retro feel it has. ... "
" ... Looks good, sounds good and feels good in the hand. ... "
Marketplace
10thank, sony, quite, product, exactly
+60%
-40%
" ... Thank you good product arrived in estimated time ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised . ... "
" ... I got this in the mail today. ... "
" ... exactly as described . ... "
" ... THANK YOU Sony & Amazon! ... "
" ... Than goodness for Amazon! ... "
Gaming
9baseball, listen, radio, football games, pick
+100%
" ... We gave it to my dad as a present to pair up with new Bose headphones for football games ... "
" ... I use it to catch baseball games when I can't watch on tv at home. ... "
" ... Excellent to listen to music and baseball games. ... "
" ... Primarily use it at baseball and hockey games adding play by play to live events. ... Also take it fishing with me so I can listen to games while I fish. ... "
" ... Bought to put in my deer stand for the football games. ... "
" ... I bought this to take to baseball games so I don't miss a play while I wait in line for beer, hot dogs or whatever. ... "
" ... Can’t pick up my local PBS station or station that carries my football games. ... "
" ... I listen to sports radio with this at and away from the games. ... "
For Travel
8trip, take, power, traveling, shirt
+88%
-13%
" ... Great for everything from camping to working in the garage. ... "
" ... I also take it with me on trips. ... "
" ... This unit will fit right into my travel bag side pockets as well as my outdoor shirt pockets. ... "
" ... Great for camping, power failures. ... "
" ... mountains, beach, around town. ... "
" ... It will come in handy on my next fishing trip or during the next power outage. ... "
" ... It is the right size for traveling and sounds great with an earphone. ... "
For Kids
8school, radio, like, kid, give
+100%
" ... I may give one like it to my nieces and nephews for Christmas. ... "
" ... You have to be a lover of old school technology and a non bias type personality. ... "
" ... I like the analog tuning - even my digitally inclined boys figured it out. ... "
" ... I had better radios when I was a kid. ... "
" ... this radio was bought for my grand daughter. ... "
" ... It’s for my 92 yr old mom. ... "
" ... Needed solution for child to zone out when frustrated. ... "
" ... Old School works well for emergencies ... "
Features
7station, red, features, dial, switch
+86%
-14%
" ... No additional features that i don't need and wouldn't want to pay for. ... "
" ... litle light can be taken anywhere ... "
" ... As you move the dial to find your station there is bright red easy to see indicator PLUS a red LED light comes on telling you that you have found the maxium station input. ... "
" ... The on/off switch is now located on the right side as part of the mode slider. ... "
" ... Like any analog dial, it isn't as perfect as digital but having the red station fixed light, makes it easier to locate and lock channels. ... "
" ... My favorite features this radio offers are: ... "
Band
6strap, switch, since, put, like
+67%
-33%
" ... Easy to locate and lock in stations on both bands. ... "
" ... It comes with a wrist strap, but my friend just puts in her pocket. ... "
" ... Since I listen to mainly one station in each band, presets don't matter to me. ... "
" ... * Power switch, that doubles as the band select, I really like this. ... Anyone who listens to the AM band all the time will notice this right away. ... "
Delivery
6time, product, good, fast, delivery
+83%
-17%
" ... Thank you good product arrived in estimated time ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Fast delivery, well packaged. ... "
Call quality
6hear, talk, music, human, simple
+83%
-17%
" ... Call me old-fashioned but I love taking my radio with me around the house listening to my radio shows without having to deal with any technological-ness at all! ... "
" ... This is not a radio to listen to music on if you are serious about fidelity, but it’s absolutely perfect for the human voice. ... "
" ... She listens to talk radio a lot, so I wanted to give her a radio that she can take with her for walks and to the gym. ... "
" ... Someone suggested I leave a TV or radio on when I leave so she can still hear human voices, so I bought this radio. ... "
" ... Simple to use, good sound for music or talk. ... "
Water Resistance
6radio, pool, perfect, bought, station
+100%
" ... Perfect radio for the community pool or the beach. ... "
" ... I bought it to use when lying on the beach and it works pretty well. ... "
" ... It is easy for hand-carry but not suitable for outdoor activity, also it isn't waterproof. ... "
" ... Bought it for the beach. ... "
" ... I keep this in the bathroom to hear the news while I shower. ... "
" ... Perfect for listening to your radio station while at the pool or beach and not bother others. ... "
Comfort
6wrist, radio, pocket, feels, attach
+67%
-33%
" ... It comes with a wrist strap, but my friend just puts in her pocket. ... "
" ... Slip this little bad boy into your coat pocket and no one will ever be the wiser. ... "
" ... Looks good, sounds good and feels good in the hand. ... "
Device Compatibility
5listen
+100%
" ... I am connected to nothing and love the freedom! ... "
" ... Listen on my PC? ... "
" ... What it does , it does well and it nicely fills a niche that my other devices dont. ... "
" ... We've got the internet, iPods, smart phones, and music on the TV to keep us company." ... "
" ... Just a couple personal preferences. ... "
Power Consumption
4outages, outage, bought, use, electricity
+100%
" ... Great to use for power outages. ... "
" ... I bought this because California is having power outages and I wanted something to get news. ... "
" ... Great for camping, power failures. ... "
" ... there is a power outage. ... "
For Running
3included, earbuds, listen
+67%
-33%
" ... I always listen through the speaker when I'm walking. ... "
" ... She uses it outside while mowing the lawn or shoveling the walk. ... "
Apps
3listening, device, complicated, apps, stations
+67%
-33%
" ... The last thing I wanted was some over-complicated device with 10 million different options and settings to keep track of, when all I really needed was an FM radio. ... "
" ... Who needs all those complicated functions for just listening to radio music, new, or talkshow programs! ... "
Overall performance
3+100%
" ... Ok, now for notes on performance. ... "
Cables
3power, attach, radio
+33%
-67%
" ... Some reviewers have mentioned a power cord. ... The product i received does not come with any power supply cords. ... "
Product As Described
3described, product
+67%
-33%
" ... Exactly as advertised . ... "
" ... exactly as described . ... "
Cleaning
3batteries, samson, fibertique cleaning cloth, potentiometer, old
+33%
-67%
" ... There was not batteries, nor the Samson Headphones, nor Fibertique Cleaning Cloth. ... "
" ... No batteries, no headphones, no cleaning cloth. ... "
Charging
3easy, charger, batteries, nice, long time
+100%
" ... It’s nice to have one piece of electronics I don’t have to charge up at night. ... "
" ... The charger is easy to use and the batteries work for a very long time with a long time before it needs to be charged again. ... The charger is small and easy to store until it is needed again. ... "
" ... I thought it was to plug on the wall, but batteries work fine. ... "
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