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title: "Sony ICF506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio with Battery/AC Power"
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# Dedicated headphone jack Analog tuning simplicity 35 hrs battery life Sony ICF506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio with Battery/AC Power

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** A$177
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay classic, stay connected — analog vibes for the modern nomad.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony ICF506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio with Battery/AC Power by sony
- **How much does it cost?** A$177 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/48189570-sony-icf506-analog-tuning-portable-fm-am-radio-with-battery)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rich Mono Sound:** Powerful 640mW speaker delivers clear, room-filling audio—small device, big impact.
- • **All-Day Listening Power:** Up to 35 hours of uninterrupted FM/AM playback on batteries—stay connected wherever you go.
- • **Personal Listening Mode:** 3.5mm headphone socket for immersive private sessions—tune in without tuning out your world.
- • **Effortless Analog Tuning:** Classic dial for precise, no-fuss station selection—because simplicity never goes out of style.
- • **Portable & Ready to Roam:** Compact design with built-in handle for easy carrying—your soundtrack, anytime, anywhere.

## Overview

The Sony ICF506 is a portable AM/FM radio featuring an easy-to-use analog tuner, a powerful 640mW monaural speaker, and up to 35 hours of battery life. Designed for simplicity and portability, it includes a built-in handle and a headphone jack for private listening, making it the perfect companion for professionals who value reliable, no-nonsense audio on the go.

## Description

Sony ICF506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio with Battery or AC power Take the sounds of your favourite stations with you anywhere with this portable AM/FM radio. Tuning is easy, thanks to a simple analogue tuner, while the powerful monaural speaker gives you big volume from a small box. Take the sounds of your favourite stations with you anywhere with this portable AM/FM radio. Tuning is easy, thanks to a simple analogue tuner, while the powerful monaural speaker gives you big volume from a small box. Built-in carrying handle for increased portability, integrated AM/FM radio tuner, portable design Enjoy big sound for all your favourite stations with a powerful monaural speaker Dedicated headphone socket for personal listening. TUNER – FM/AM RANGE OF RECEIVABLE FREQUENCY - FM: 87.5-108MHz; AM: 531-1602kHz TUNING - Analog SPEAKER TYPE - Mono Speaker DIAMETER OF SPEAKER UNIT - Approx. 10 cm OUTPUT POWER - 640mW BASS REFLEX - No POWER TYPE - DC / AC POWER VOLTAGE FREQUENCY - 230V-240V 50Hz BATTERY TYPE - three R6 / LR6 (size AA) batteries POWER CONSUMPTION - 5W BATTERY LIFE WHEN USING SPEAKER - Approx. 35 hrs (FM) 35 hrs (AM) INPUT AND OUTPUT TERMINALS - Earphone Output; Yes (monaural sound in both ears) What's In The Box - AC Power Cord

Review: Great sound - simplicity itself - Excellent radio. Very simple to use - it’s on or off and the sound is very good. It has a proper mains supply (which is the greenest, most efficient way to run a radio) as well as running on batteries Reception is good too - the manual dial and display are designed like an old-fashioned radio but they seem to be linked to a tuning system or sensor which lights up for a good signal. Why buy a simple radio like this instead of a nifty digital one? I previously bought and returned a modern high-tech digital radio which had handy features - but none of those features worked well. Digi radios all seem to have an occasional use mains supply and yet the alarm won’t function on battery power, and battery life is poor or very poor. So what’s the point of an alarm you can’t rely on or a battery-powered radio which constantly needs charging? If you just want the radio to be on, and you like simplicity, this Sony is great. I bought from Co-operative on desertcart UK. Very fast service and great price. I’d rate them highly.
Review: PERFECT for those who love the simpler way of life. - My 93 year old mother is “technologically challenged”. She grew up in a time when technology was, compared to today, very basic, but she loved the simplicity of it. She prefers listening to the radio as opposed to watching television but modern radios with digital tuning, presets and DAB do confuse her and pressing the “wrong buttons” was a regular occurrence. Her old analog radio - her favourite old Sony radio - eventually died after over 30 years of service and replacements, bought by well meaning friends, were all digital versions. I spotted this radio and immediately liked the clarity of the display, the simplicity of using it and the lack of loads of numbered buttons. From being “off” the radio can be turned on by moving switch on the front from “off” to AM or FM channels. Nice and simple. There are only two other controls, Tuning and Volume. Turn the tuning dial to the frequency you want, then adjust the volume. The sound quality is a perfect mixture of bass, midrange and treble thanks to the decent sized speaker. The radio is comparatively light and has a handle so it can be carried easily. From being disillusioned about modern electronic products always being too complicated, my mother is exceptionally happy that a company like Sony also caters for those people who still prefer the simpler, less complicated way of life. Thank you Sony, thank you desertcart.

## Features

- Take the sounds of your favourite stations with you anywhere with this portable AM/FM radio.
- Tuning is easy, thanks to a simple analogue tuner, while the powerful monaural speaker gives you big volume from a small box.
- Built-in carrying handle for increased portability, integrated AM/FM radio tuner, portable design.
- Enjoy big sound for all your favourite stations with a powerful monaural speaker.
- Dedicated headphone socket for personal listening.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0713X4484 |
| Antenna Location | Portable listening to AM/FM stations, outdoor activities and temporarily without a main power source |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,410 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 34 in Portable AM/FM Radios |
| Box Contents | AC Power Cord |
| Brand | Sony |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Colour | Black, Clear, Red, Silver, White |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, MP3 Player, Smartphone |
| Connectivity technology | 3.5mm Audio |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 195 Reviews |
| Display Technology | No Display |
| Display Type | No Display |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10L x 10W x 10H millimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 5 Watts |
| Model Number | ICF506.CEK |
| Network Connectivity Technology | 3.5mm Audio |
| Number of Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product dimensions | 10L x 10W x 10H millimetres |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Style Name | Portable |
| Tuner Type | Analog |
| Tuner technology | Analog |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Colour:** Black, Clear, Red, Silver, White
- **Connectivity technology:** 3.5mm Audio
- **Included components:** AC Power Cord
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 10L x 10W x 10H millimetres
- **Radio bands supported:** AM/FM
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Portable
- **Tuner technology:** Analog

## Images

![Sony ICF506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio with Battery/AC Power - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EvWvPCC0L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can you get smooth radio on this device**
A: Hi,

The radio does not feature receiving Internet radio stations, it features support for FM/AM radio stations. The availability of stations depends on the coverage in your area. You can find the full specifications here: http://bit.do/fnxGA (copy and paste the link into your web browser).

Sony support team

**Q: Is this a true analoge tuner?**
A: No, it is not a true analogue tuner. It uses a DSP which hops from station to station. Once the tuner "locks on" to a station the knob does not perform fine-tuning within that signal’s passband. 

To the Sony representative - when a prospective customer asks if a radio is true analogue this is what they want to know. TRUE analogue.

**Q: Does it stay tuned if connected to a power timer?**
A: Hi Peter,

The radio doesn't store the stations, it tunes the stations as it goes along while rotating the tuning knob. Therefore, the stations won't get affected upon powering ON/OFF the radio.

Sony Support UK

**Q: What made**
A: China

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sound - simplicity itself
*by C***R on 24 November 2018*

Excellent radio. Very simple to use - it’s on or off and the sound is very good. It has a proper mains supply (which is the greenest, most efficient way to run a radio) as well as running on batteries Reception is good too - the manual dial and display are designed like an old-fashioned radio but they seem to be linked to a tuning system or sensor which lights up for a good signal. Why buy a simple radio like this instead of a nifty digital one? I previously bought and returned a modern high-tech digital radio which had handy features - but none of those features worked well. Digi radios all seem to have an occasional use mains supply and yet the alarm won’t function on battery power, and battery life is poor or very poor. So what’s the point of an alarm you can’t rely on or a battery-powered radio which constantly needs charging? If you just want the radio to be on, and you like simplicity, this Sony is great. I bought from Co-operative on Amazon UK. Very fast service and great price. I’d rate them highly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PERFECT for those who love the simpler way of life.
*by P***S on 17 February 2024*

My 93 year old mother is “technologically challenged”. She grew up in a time when technology was, compared to today, very basic, but she loved the simplicity of it. She prefers listening to the radio as opposed to watching television but modern radios with digital tuning, presets and DAB do confuse her and pressing the “wrong buttons” was a regular occurrence. Her old analog radio - her favourite old Sony radio - eventually died after over 30 years of service and replacements, bought by well meaning friends, were all digital versions. I spotted this radio and immediately liked the clarity of the display, the simplicity of using it and the lack of loads of numbered buttons. From being “off” the radio can be turned on by moving switch on the front from “off” to AM or FM channels. Nice and simple. There are only two other controls, Tuning and Volume. Turn the tuning dial to the frequency you want, then adjust the volume. The sound quality is a perfect mixture of bass, midrange and treble thanks to the decent sized speaker. The radio is comparatively light and has a handle so it can be carried easily. From being disillusioned about modern electronic products always being too complicated, my mother is exceptionally happy that a company like Sony also caters for those people who still prefer the simpler, less complicated way of life. Thank you Sony, thank you Amazon.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good buy
*by T***L on 13 September 2023*

I had a small pocket Sony radio for years, and it was a very good little radio. As it was time to get a replacement, i searched and bought this Sony product, it came very well packed and worked straight away. The sound is very acceptable and easy to set up and find the stations. The only thing is that it had no earphones with it, and so i now have to buy some. All in all, i find it good for value, and would recommend you to buy it. it

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*Last updated: 2026-03-19*