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Reddit mentions of Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Radio,Black

Sentiment score: 6
Reddit mentions: 14

We found 14 Reddit mentions of Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Radio,Black. Here are the top ones.

Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Radio,Black #2
    Features:
  • Built-in speaker and headphone jack
  • Telescoping antenna
  • Carrying strap for added convenience
  • Battery powered; 2 x AA (sold separately)
  • LED tuning indicator & LED battery status indicator
  • 4.69 x 2.74 x 1.50 in(W X H X D)
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height2.7400000095367 Inches
Length1.5 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateAugust 2018
SizeSony ICF-P26
Weight0.19 Pounds
Width4.6900000572205 Inches
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Found 14 comments on Sony ICFP26 Portable AM/FM Radio,Black:

u/gbeaudette · 19 pointsr/baseball

I haven't gotten much of a chance to game test it yet, but I bought one of these.

u/rocketwilco · 7 pointsr/news

I mentioned what I would recommend, i was just vague with 2 of them.

it's more expensive, but it actually works, and can be used for other things.
(i have an all-in-one unit like you listed, its better with a lithium battery, but useless for anything but a low powered radio).

https://www.amazon.com/SOKOO-Portable-Efficiency-Reinforced-Waterproof/dp/B01HJKJVG2/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1505954608&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=solar+charger+usb&psc=1

this charges anything usb....

its better to charge a battery so you're not tethered to it.
any powerbank will work; https://www.amazon.com/Bonai-Portable-External-Flashlight-Smartphones/dp/B06Y58CXFZ/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505954885&sr=1-9&keywords=usb+battery

This is the only one I specifically recommend, the rest "any" will do.
https://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Solutions-T480-Rechargeable-Preparedness/dp/B00W75BLTU/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505954944&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=moto+480+talkabout

this is a bit pricey.. buts its a 2 way radio, plus FM, weatherband, flashlight, water-resistant. lacks AM though.

but these are very nice, and can use rechargable batteries,, which could be charged with a USB AA battery charger. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFP26-Portable-Radio-Black/dp/B012F0DGYE/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1505955010&sr=1-3&keywords=sony+am%2Ffm+radio

if you want to argue price... actually charge your phone with that Eton product, and then if you still want to depend upon it, ill concede.

u/TurnDownYourRadio · 3 pointsr/NewYorkMets

I tried with the At Bat app, but the significant lag was maddening. I went to PC Richards and picked up a portable Sony AM/FM tuner for $20, specifically to bring to solo Citi Field outings.

Edit: This one

It's also available at Amazon for 2 dollars cheaper, but I'd rather try to give some of my money to a local company. Plus, I was buying it the day of a game, and wanted it right then and there, rather than waiting for it to ship.

You can find other options as well, if you just search for portable radio, but I figured the Sony would have a better chance of holding up and performing, over the long term, than some no-name version that I saved $5 on

u/burritoace · 3 pointsr/buccos

Not ham, just a regular FM radio like this. You can pocket-sized portable ones for use with headphones or larger ones for at home. Then the broadcast is free!

u/annoyingone · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

Sorry, that is the discontinued model. Here is the new version

u/sk9592 · 2 pointsr/Chromecast

Honestly, this is something I really wouldn't reinvent the wheel on.

Chromecast just isn't a good solution for this.

Just buy a simple portable FM radio:

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFP26-Portable-AM-Radio/dp/B012F0DGYE/

You can plug it into the 3.5mm jack on any speakers.

Or just a larger one that has a decent sized speaker:

https://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RF-2400D-AM-Radio-Silver/dp/B00007KDX6/

u/Rocko9999 · 2 pointsr/iphone

40-60mb per hour. I would get a real fm radio if you want to listen for a while. The circuitry in that won't pull in many stations. https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFP26-Portable-Radio-Black/dp/B012F0DGYE/ref=dp_ob_title_ce or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L79UFR0?psc=1

u/jamescholden · 1 pointr/amateurradio

I just got a high end Bluetooth speaker called the Demerbox DB2. It's basically a super rigged indestructible Bluetooth speaker in the form of a real Pelican box. You can use it with Bluetooth or via an aux cable. The Demerbox support suggested that if I wanted to use a radio with it, I should get this small portable Sony radio. The Sony ICF-P26.

I don't know anything about radios. The one issue I think I might have is that I work inside a very large building. I think I might have trouble getting a radio signal inside there.

So I'm wondering if I need some kind of more powerful radio that can pick up radio signals better? Ideally, it would still be small enough to fit inside the Demerbox itself.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012F0DGYE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/galacticdude7 · 1 pointr/CFB

Get one of those portable radios and listen to the game while enjoying some beer at beer fest. Beer Festivals are a lot of fun, I've gone to the Winter Beer Fest in Michigan and have a ton of fun.

u/EverybodyBeCalm · 1 pointr/Nationals

Maybe just pick up a cheap radio? Do they still sell those?

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFP26-Portable-Radio-Black/dp/B012F0DGYE/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491591981&sr=1-7

But I think the audio-only MLB at-bat is pretty cheap. $20?

u/ZackMorris78 · 1 pointr/orioles

What radio are you using? I have this one and the reception is amazing I can pull stations from Upper PA/NJ here in VA with this lil thing. The batteries last forever too in this thing. It's the best cheapest gadget I've ever bought.