Released 5 wide FM compatible radios that are useful even in the event of a disaster
Released 5 wide FM compatible radios that are useful even in the event of a disaster

Sony will release five radio models that support wide FM broadcasting. In addition to enjoying AM radio programs with clear sound quality, there are also strong radios even in the event of a disaster.

Enjoy AM radio programs with clear sound quality and is strong even in an emergency (Photo is FM / AM analog radio "ICF-306")
Enjoy AM radio programs with clear sound quality and is strong even in an emergency (Photo is FM / AM analog radio "ICF-306")

All five models released this time are compatible with wide FM, which will expand the broadcasting area to Kanto and Chukyo from this fall, and the listening population will increase significantly. You can enjoy AM radio programs with clear sound quality even in places where AM broadcasting is difficult to enter, such as buildings and condominiums. In addition, even if AM broadcasting equipment is damaged due to a major disaster, FM broadcasting can be broadcast from high ground, which is useful even in an emergency.

The FM / AM analog radios "ICF-306", "ICF-P36", and "ICF-P26" are compact and portable radios that are convenient to carry. A new headphone jack has been adopted that allows you to listen to the sound for one ear with both ears using your own stereo headphones.

Compact size that is convenient to carry (photo is "ICF-P26")
Compact size that is convenient to carry (photo is "ICF-P26")

"ICF-B99" and "ICF-B09" are hand-cranked charging radios. It can be manually charged in an emergency, and can also be used to charge smartphones and mobile phones. Information can be collected while charging the radio or smartphone even in the event of a disaster where a power outage may occur for a long time.

Hand-cranked charging useful in an emergency
Hand-cranked charging useful in an emergency


You can charge your smartphone even if you can't get power from the outlet
You can charge your smartphone even if you can't get power from the outlet