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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.
- 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)
Features:
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 2.7400000095367 Inches |
Length | 1.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | August 2018 |
Size | Sony ICF-P26 |
Weight | 0.19 Pounds |
Width | 4.6900000572205 Inches |
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I haven't gotten much of a chance to game test it yet, but I bought one of these.
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.
There's always https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFP26-Portable-AM-Radio/dp/B012F0DGYE/ref=sr_1_5?crid=G708NHV1YHEK&keywords=transistor+radio&qid=1566595403&s=gateway&sprefix=transistor%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-5
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
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!
Sorry, that is the discontinued model. Here is the new version
Thank you, I'll try the app. I just ended up buying this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012F0DGYE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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/
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
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
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.
I would skip the pairing with a blue tooth and buy a standalone AM/FM radio instead. Radios like this come to mind, depending on sound you need/ price.
[Radio 1] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FK0AEG0/ref=sxbs_sxwds-rbp3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2898770402&pd_rd_wg=JY2Jq&pf_rd_r=DDAS85NN2EA5HEXTQTNW&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00FK0AEG0&pd_rd_w=1QDtl&pf_rd_i=sony+am+fm+radio&pd_rd_r=ZMRGZZP3NDZRRKF9CBM0&ie=UTF8&qid=1491362907&sr=3)
[Radio 2] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-F10-Portable-Battery-Transistor/dp/B0081IKTN6/ref=sr_1_6?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491368308&sr=1-6&keywords=am+fm)
[Radio 3] (https://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICFP26-Portable-Radio-Black/dp/B012F0DGYE/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491368308&sr=1-4&keywords=am+fm)
[Radio 3] (https://www.amazon.com/RadioShack-AM-FM-Pocket-Radio/dp/B005MUXNPM/ref=sr_1_21?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1491368308&sr=1-21&keywords=am+fm)
I would go that route rather than having to haul a radio, a transmitter and Bluetooth speaker. Just my thoughts Though.
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?
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.