Man, that thing would be nice with a lighted dial! (All radios should have lighted dials IMO!). Many radios have red power-on LEDs that are always on (D-219, for instance). I wish manufacturers would simply change the red LED to a white or amber light and place it where it lights the dial up. It's there anyway--put it to use!
I've added lighted dials to radios a few times. I even did it when I was a teen back in the 70s and even mounted and on/off switch for it. worked great. It's easier just to wire one in and not have a switch, just on all the time. And battery life only suffers a little.
Todderbert - I have the ICF-F10 radio. I love it! I’ve had it for a few years and it’s still working just fine. It’s a perfect addition for the severe weather kit - the 2 D-cell (LR-20) batteries last a long time - even longer because I always remove them before putting the radio back into the kit. Always enjoy your videos!
This is only the GREATEST radio 📻 ever made. Reception is great and you NEVER hear crackle when adjusting volume. It is SUPER energy efficient. I listened 2/3 hours daily and batteries lasted years. Only bummer is no handle. But with the ergonomic design, so easy to carry with one hand. (Chinese knockoffs have handle). I bought it for $16 on Amazon in 2010. Bought it expressly for Dodger games and Rush Limbaugh
Todderbert: it is the “Sony” name =big bucks for name recognition and a super heterodyne circuit instead of DSP that some people still crave just like vinyl records. Have a great day! 73!
I really like the design of this one. The basic aesthetics of the front face is proportionally pleasing. I think Sony is very good at this, combining nice design elements with good performance. You almost can not go wrong purchasing products from Sony.
Excellent review as always. I bought one of these 10 or 15 years ago before they got ridiculously expensive for reasons I can't fathom. I had high hopes for the AM sensitivity but mine is virtually the same as that of my little Sony pocket radio of the same era, the ICF-S10MK2. Not too impressive for a more substantial radio. Assembly quality isn't that great either; mine also has the wobbly tuning knob, for instance. FM, as you said, isn't very selective. Good sound quality and great battery life. All in all I consider this a very average radio and certainly not worth what people are charging right now for them. For a radio in this size class that runs on D batteries and has good sound I would suggest the Panasonic RF-562D, which performs circles around this one and even includes shortwave.
Very popular in Latin America, specially the ICF-18 which is about the same radio. Great sensitivity and selectivity on AM, fine on FM, batteries last very long. Very good audio quality. Cons: cheap plastics, knobs are flimsy as you noted, the volume control is just a trimmer not a real pot. One more thing, if you drop it the antenna coil will break its connection to the PCB, AM disappears :-) have fixed many with that issue.
Hej Todderbert, wow! The Sony ICF-F10 looks very nice. Too bad it's not very good at FM, as you mentioned. It's also a shame that Sweden has stopped its AM broadcasts. I can still get some AM stations, but the AM band is very quiet in Sweden. Take care, Todderbert, and have a pleasant day in Chicago.
Hey that’s a cool radio but at that price it’s a tough sell with something like the sangean d-12 lurking around out there for a little less money. But if you’re a Sony fan I totally get it.
I have this radio, the battery consumption is very long, the speaker is a bit bassy... the downside is that the AM band has a small sound... I got it from my uncle, he bought it in 2014 for 20$. and can still be used today
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Man, that thing would be nice with a lighted dial! (All radios should have lighted dials IMO!). Many radios have red power-on LEDs that are always on (D-219, for instance). I wish manufacturers would simply change the red LED to a white or amber light and place it where it lights the dial up. It's there anyway--put it to use!
I've added lighted dials to radios a few times. I even did it when I was a teen back in the 70s and even mounted and on/off switch for it. worked great. It's easier just to wire one in and not have a switch, just on all the time. And battery life only suffers a little.
Todderbert - I have the ICF-F10 radio. I love it! I’ve had it for a few years and it’s still working just fine. It’s a perfect addition for the severe weather kit - the 2 D-cell (LR-20) batteries last a long time - even longer because I always remove them before putting the radio back into the kit. Always enjoy your videos!
Nice review. I love listening to your reviews
This is only the GREATEST radio 📻 ever made. Reception is great and you NEVER hear crackle when adjusting volume. It is SUPER energy efficient. I listened 2/3 hours daily and batteries lasted years. Only bummer is no handle. But with the ergonomic design, so easy to carry with one hand. (Chinese knockoffs have handle). I bought it for $16 on Amazon in 2010. Bought it expressly for Dodger games and Rush Limbaugh
Todderbert: it is the “Sony” name =big bucks for name recognition and a super heterodyne circuit instead of DSP that some people still crave just like vinyl records.
Have a great day! 73!
I like how you consistently use the same songs in every video. It gives us an actual comparison, instead of just an idea.
Thanks, I was hoping that can help, being I use the same setup every time.
I really like the design of this one.
The basic aesthetics of the front face is proportionally pleasing. I think Sony is very good at this, combining nice design elements with good performance.
You almost can not go wrong purchasing products from Sony.
Basic radio but still has beautiful sound for monaural. This would be a nice portable radio for a kitchen or garage.
Excellent review as always. I bought one of these 10 or 15 years ago before they got ridiculously expensive for reasons I can't fathom. I had high hopes for the AM sensitivity but mine is virtually the same as that of my little Sony pocket radio of the same era, the ICF-S10MK2. Not too impressive for a more substantial radio. Assembly quality isn't that great either; mine also has the wobbly tuning knob, for instance. FM, as you said, isn't very selective. Good sound quality and great battery life. All in all I consider this a very average radio and certainly not worth what people are charging right now for them. For a radio in this size class that runs on D batteries and has good sound I would suggest the Panasonic RF-562D, which performs circles around this one and even includes shortwave.
Very popular in Latin America, specially the ICF-18 which is about the same radio. Great sensitivity and selectivity on AM, fine on FM, batteries last very long. Very good audio quality. Cons: cheap plastics, knobs are flimsy as you noted, the volume control is just a trimmer not a real pot.
One more thing, if you drop it the antenna coil will break its connection to the PCB, AM disappears :-) have fixed many with that issue.
I'd like to see how it compares to its replacement, the ICF-19.
Hej Todderbert, wow! The Sony ICF-F10 looks very nice. Too bad it's not very good at FM, as you mentioned. It's also a shame that Sweden has stopped its AM broadcasts. I can still get some AM stations, but the AM band is very quiet in Sweden. Take care, Todderbert, and have a pleasant day in Chicago.
Hey that’s a cool radio but at that price it’s a tough sell with something like the sangean d-12 lurking around out there for a little less money. But if you’re a Sony fan I totally get it.
Lots of Chinese copies of the style and with the addition of SW and tf card mp3 player.
You’re right I’ve noticed the retro look is the hot trend. I kind of dig it. It gives those cheap little guys the “hay look at that” factor. 😃
I have this radio, the battery consumption is very long, the speaker is a bit bassy... the downside is that the AM band has a small sound... I got it from my uncle, he bought it in 2014 for 20$. and can still be used today
It's National Radio Today August 20, 2024
I always forget this day!!! argh.
Timing that il keep watching vintage radio in u tube😮
How many radios do you have
In the Hundreds...though I have been donating lately.
I like Sony radios, but they charge A LOT for the brand name.
Q. Why so expensive
A. Hipster tax
Nothing spectacular for it's actual price 🤷. Hope you're fine my friend
True, give me an ICF-S5W any day of the week :)