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product_id: 227617187
title: "ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black)"
brand: "sony"
price: "AR$1288727"
currency: ARS
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Sony"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/227617187-icf38-portable-am-fm-radio-black
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# AM/FM versatile bands LED tuning indicator 4x AA battery powered ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** AR$1288727
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay connected, stay classic — your soundtrack, anywhere.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** AR$1288727 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/227617187-icf38-portable-am-fm-radio-black)

## 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

- • **Power on the Go:** Runs on 4 AA batteries for true portability—no outlet? No problem.
- • **Crystal Clear Sound:** Large built-in speaker delivers rich audio, perfect for home or outdoor vibes.
- • **Private Listening Ready:** 3.5mm earphone jack for immersive, on-the-go listening without distractions.
- • **Classic AM/FM Versatility:** Seamlessly switch between your favorite AM and FM stations anytime, anywhere.
- • **Stay Tuned with Precision:** LED tuning indicator ensures you never miss a beat or signal.

## Overview

The Sony ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio combines timeless design with modern convenience, featuring AM/FM bands, a large built-in speaker, LED tuning indicator, and battery-powered portability. Perfect for professionals seeking reliable, on-the-go audio with private listening options.

## Description

Sony ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black) Large built-in speaker.Headphone Output(s) : 1,Power Requirements : AC 120V, 60Hz, or DC 6V.What's in the box: Sony ICF-38 Portable AM/FM Radio, 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty

Review: FOR DISTRIBUTION TO USA ONLY - THIS RADIO IS MADE TO WORK ON 120V AC ONLY AND HAS A WARRANTY FOR USA ONLY I FEEL THAT THIS RADIO SHOULD NOT BE SOLD IN UK VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FEEL CHEATED !!!!
Review: Nice one You have to buy adaptor plug Noise filtering ... - Nice one You have to buy adaptor plug Noise filtering very good Delivery took lot of time

## Features

- AM/FM portable radio
- Tone control switch
- Large built-in speaker/Earphone jack
- Battery Type: "AA" x 4 batteries (optional)
- LED tuning indicator

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0016OEV7C |
| Antenna Location | General Listening, Indoor/Outdoor Use |
| Box Contents | 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty, Sony Icf-38 Portable Am/Fm Radio |
| Brand | Sony |
| Brand Name | Sony |
| Colour | BLACK |
| Compatible Devices | Earphone, Speaker |
| Connectivity technology | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,592 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Type | LED |
| Enclosure Material | Metal Plastic |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242733596 |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25.9L x 14.2W x 8.9H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 2.02 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FBA_MAIN-41484 |
| Model Number | MAIN-41484 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AAA batteries required. |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product dimensions | 25.9L x 14.2W x 8.9H centimetres |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Tuner Type | FM |
| Tuner technology | FM |
| UPC | 014444951163 747465394762 971490345035 132018192832 601000795998 521375605190 115971575867 182682329201 045945661596 021112208948 132018222218 014445561439 163121374648 211131823967 758149660103 803983132306 523161287160 999993708454 132017981598 079854928563 999992537116 611101629788 132017547817 027242733596 001910659678 172302626810 777782594354 163120669585 168141285974 754262047630 7777862033… |
| Voltage | 6 Volts |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Colour:** BLACK
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Included components:** 90-Days Labor & 1-Year Parts Limited Warranty, Sony Icf-38 Portable Am/Fm Radio
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 25.9L x 14.2W x 8.9H centimetres
- **Radio bands supported:** AM, FM
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Classic
- **Tuner technology:** FM

## Images

![ICF38 Portable AM/FM Radio (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9174dJ9ki5L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it come with the AC plug?  I ordered one and sent it to my aunt and she's not sure if there was a AC plug with it.  Thanks**
A: The AC plug comes hard wired into the radio and stored in hidden compartment.  If using AC the manual says to REMOVE the batteries.

**Q: Size ?**
A: You can look it up on the Sony web site, but it's actually the size of a small table radio.  Small enough to be portable, but large enough to sound pretty good.

**Q: can earphone jack be used for accessory speaker?**
A: Hi Amazon Customer,Yes you can. Thanks,>Joffrey

**Q: does it have a headphone jack?**
A: yes, the headphone jack is located under the volume knob.  it only provides mono sound (one ear), but it works fine if you don't need stereo.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ FOR DISTRIBUTION TO USA ONLY
*by C***M on 27 March 2012*

THIS RADIO IS MADE TO WORK ON 120V AC ONLY AND HAS A WARRANTY FOR USA ONLY I FEEL THAT THIS RADIO SHOULD NOT BE SOLD IN UK VERY DISAPPOINTED AND FEEL CHEATED !!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice one You have to buy adaptor plug Noise filtering ...
*by G***M on 13 August 2017*

Nice one You have to buy adaptor plug Noise filtering very good Delivery took lot of time

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A simple little radio with very good performance
*by R***. on 16 August 2014*

I want to start by saying I'm not really a radio person but I'll throw in my "2 cents" anyway. As a matter of fact the only reason I purchased the radio was so I could listen to it at night, 102.7 Fresh FM (I'm in New York City), has some rather relaxing songs and is my current favorite radio station. I bought this radio to replace an extremely cheap clock radio which I bought a couple of years back just to have something to listen to at a security post. The clock radio had very poor sound and a not so great tuner to say the least. I wanted to replace it and at first I looked into buying another clock/radio,but the "clock part" really didn't interest me because I just want to listen to the radio and having that bright red light in my face from the "clock part" wasn't exactly what I wanted. Any way so I came across this little radio,it was affordable and it's nothing fancy,it's simply a nice little radio,I mean more can you ask for right? I think it functions above average in my opinion,first of all it's made by Sony and Sony has a well known and very good reputation when it comes to making good radios,stereos etc. The sound is really what will blow you away,you may be thinking to yourself how could such a big sound come out of something so small. I was totally AMAZED at just how LOUD this thing can get. I mean you just have to hear it for yourself. Now for me sound is not too much of an issue but it may be for you,but unless you're very far away from the radio,you won't have a problem in the sound department. The sound on this radio is very good to say the least,at least in my opinion. The tuner is very good as well it actually says "Tune" in the upper right hand corner and it has a red light that goes on when you have the station tuned pretty much just right,likewise the light will get dull or just go out all together when you have static,so you really have to just turn the knob until you get it just right. I get 102.7 Fresh FM just fine now and I didn't even have to raise the antenna. Like I said I'm not really a radio person so I don't know how well the other stations will come in,but I'm sure they should be just fine. Also it's FM/AM so if Am is your thing then you have that as well. The radio comes with a power cord and it can used as a portable radio as well,it takes 4 double A batteries. I really don't have any complaints,I mean I just got it and opened it up barely 2 hours ago so if something goes wrong maybe I'll update this review if that's possible. I was going to give it 4 1/2 stars because the numbers that represent the radio stations that are printed on the radio seem to be maybe slightly off,again I'm not a radio person so I'm not exacty sure how this is supposed to work. As I said, I have it tuned to 102.7 fresh FM but the dial is pointing to about 104. I actually had to check on the internet and find the station there first and then tune the radio to it,just an idea I had which worked very well. I mean that's kind of nitpicking to me,but it may become an issue if you listen to multiple stations,you may have a hard time going back and forth because the numbers are a bit misleading,or so it seems. Overall though I'm very pleased so far,I just want to say one more thing and that is, this is just a simple radio. There is nothing fancy here,you won't find any tape or CD or anything like that,no way to program any stations into the radio or any other "extras". The only thing you're getting here is a radio with a band to change from FM to AM and 2 dials,one for the tuner and one for the volume and that's pretty much it. I'm saying all of this because I want people to know what they are getting before they make the purchase. Thanks for reading and I hope you have a great day.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-22*