SONY POCKET RADIO PERFECTION Pocket Radio Destiny. Pocket Radio Domination. Pocket Radio Supremacy. Pocket Radio Hegemony. Pocket Radio Paradise. Pocket Radio Performance. Pocket Radio MVP. Pocket Radio Hall of Fame. Pocket Radio Excitement. Pocket Radio Mania. Pocket Radio Icon. Pocket Radio Perfection. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio is the consumer electronics industrys best performing pocket radio. It has a flawless design, implementation, and reception of analog radio broadcasts. I enjoy listening to this pocket radio just as much as any larger item in my personal radio assortment. A morning sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, a hot cup of coffee, a warmed croissant, the fresh scent of the morning newspaper, and a Brahms symphony playing gently in the background. This is a marvelous pocket audio product, offering superior portability, reception range, and expert craftsmanship. This product is designed to persevere throughout the years. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio can withstand less than ideal weather conditions and subpar operating environments on a consistent basis. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio offers two distinct listening options. A formidable built-in 2.25-inch monaural speaker provides big booming sound on FM music stations. Classical music, classic rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, country, oldies, reggae, and disco are very enjoyable and superbly reproduced across the FM Band. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio provides pure, well-defined, and marked voice quality on my favorite AM Band talk radio programs. I find that the weekday mornings public affairs, health, business, world news, technology, popular culture, science, arts, comedy, movie review, sports talk, newsmaker author interviews, and auto repair programs have unsurpassed reception on the AM Band. The audio emitted from the speaker is on par or better than many larger portable radios that I have heard. The monaural speaker provides depth and transparency of sound without distortion. A convenient Earphone Jack is provided on the left side of the pocket radio for any occasion when private listening is desired. The speaker is disabled when the Earphone Socket is in use. The Earphone Jack can be attached to the 3.5mm (1/8”) Line Input Jack, 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack, or RCA Line Input Jack of any portable tape recorder or digital MP3 recorder to archive radio programs for personal use. AM and FM tuning are a breeze with the Thumbwheel Tuning Knob. The Tuning Dial is accurately calibrated for all local market radio stations on both AM/FM bands. This Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio receives 50,000 Watt Clear Channel Communications Stations with incredible precision across the AM Band. Weak signal adjacent channel reception on either band is good throughout the day. The LED TUNE indicator lights up in bright red when a station is tuned or locked in. Station-drift is not a concern with this Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. I never feel the need to readjust the Tuning Knob once the LED indicator is lit. I dont have to retune the pocket radio when its turned off and then powered on again to recapture the last station listened to. This Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is always there for me when I want to listen to the ballgame, weather forecast, traffic report, stock market update, or a newscast when I cant be near a TV. The ferrite bar antenna and telescopic antenna enable this Sony ICF-S10MK2 2 Band Pocket Radio to offer exceptional sensitivity and selectivity reception on the AM/FM bands. I dont need to reorient the horizontal position of the pocket radio frequently or extend the telescopic aerial to achieve satisfactory local market AM/FM reception. I am able to receive out-of-market AM Band stations on most winter, spring, and fall nights when clear atmospheric conditions are present. The AM or FM bands can be changed when this pocket radio is powered off by toggling the Band Selector Switch. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio offers exemplary battery life. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is powered by 2 AA batteries that are difficult to deplete. The batteries are not included. The AA batteries must be installed in reverse polarity inside the battery compartment. It is a rare event when the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radios batteries need to be replaced. Duracell Coppertop, Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Ultra Power, Duracell Ultra Advanced, Duracell Coppertop DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Duracell Quantum DURALOCK Power Preserve Technology, Energizer Max, or Energizer Max Power Seal Technology AA alkaline batteries, Energizer Advanced Lithium, or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA batteries provide maximum audio and battery life of this super pocket radio. Battery life will be shortened if the pocket radio is played back at high volume for an extended time period. The AA batteries should be removed from the pocket radio when it is placed into storage for 30 days or longer. New and old AA batteries should not be used in the battery compartment. A mix of different battery brands or different battery types inside the battery compartment is not recommended. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio is compatible with the following 1.5V AA or equivalent battery types: carbon-zinc, alkaline, lithium, and NiMH (1.2V 2,300-2,700 mAh capacity) rechargeable batteries. A lithium battery is approximately 33% lighter in weight when compared to a standard alkaline battery. As a result, the total weight of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio will be affected by the type of AA batteries inserted into the battery compartment. The TUNE LED serves as this portable’s battery life indicator. The AA batteries are consumed when the bright Red LED becomes dimly lit or sound deteriorates rapidly. The pocket radio cant be operated on AC power. The super features offered by this Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio are: analog tuner, variable frequency oscillator, tuning capacitor, monaural power amplifier, Tuning Knob, AM/FM Dial Scale, AM/FM Log Scale, AM Band Tuning Dial Guide (5.3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, 16 x 100 kHz), FM Band Tuning Dial Guide (88, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108 MHz), Orange Tuning Marker, Red LED Power On/Tuning Lock indicator, AM/FM Reception, AM Band Frequency Range: 530-1605 kHz, FM Band Frequency Range: 87.5-108 MHz, AM Band IF Tuned Circuit: 455 kHz, FM Band IF Tuned Circuit 10.7 MHz, AM/FM Band Selector Switch, Rotary OFF (Power)/Volume Dial, OFF (Power)/Volume Dial Up/Down directional arrow indicator, tuning dial pointer drive mechanism, 2.25-inch (57 mm or 5.7 cm) diameter monaural speaker, 8-ohm impedance mono speaker, perforated speaker grill, speaker cabinet, speaker magnet, 100mW (JEITA Measurement Standard) total amplifier output power at 10% T.H.D., audible click Power ON/OFF function, 3.5mm Monaural Earphone Hack, earphone amplifier, universal earphone jack symbol, 1.9-inch built-in ferrite bar AM Band antenna, 17.5-inch FM Band telescopic whip antenna, black nylon carry strap affixed to left side panel, DC spring-loaded conical AA battery contact terminals, positive/negative battery terminals, detachable battery cover, protective foam padding on interior battery cover, battery cover removal directional arrow indicator, rear panel battery compartment, rear panel air vent, one rear panel antenna mount case screw, one case screw inside the battery compartment, 3V DC Power Rating, solid plastic construction, two bottom panel plastic feet for secure placement on a table, F.C.C. Part 15 RF harmful interference compliance certification statement sticker, 7-digit serial number sticker inside battery compartment, printed circuit board, integrated circuits, Sony IC microprocessor, superheterodyne tuning system, full-featured transistor radio, SONY logo, attractive silver casing, silver-plated Earphone Jack, black Tuning Knob, OFF/VOL Dial, and Band Selector Switch, clear type left/right side panel lettering, bronze, white, and black front panel lettering. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radios adjustable telescopic antenna provides for more precise FM Band reception. The FM antenna offers vertical height adjustment in 6-segment increments, multi-directional movement, and its positioned on the left side panel. The left side panel is slightly recessed with an antenna placement holder so that the FM antenna recedes perfectly when it is placed into default position. The ferrite bar antenna allows for horizontal movement of the pocket radio to improve AM Band reception. Medium Wave (MW) coverage can be expanded upon indoors with an external Omni-directional passive antenna. For example, the Terk AM Indoor Advantage Antenna uses a wireless electromagnetic procedure known as inductive coupling to improve AM Band reception by placing the antenna in close proximity to the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. An external FM antenna, such as the C. Crane FM Reflect Dipole Antenna, can be attached via alligator clips to the whip antenna for improved FM reception indoors. The AM Band Tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area: 570, 620, 660, 710, 770, 820, 880, 930, 970, 1010, 1050, 1130, 1190, 1280, 1330, 1380, 1430, 1480, 1560, 1600, 1660 KHz. The FM Band Tuner can receive the following station frequencies in the New York City Metropolitan Area: 88.3, 88.9, 89.9, 91.5, 92.3, 95.5, 97.1, 100.3, 101.1, 101.9, 102.7, 103.5, 104.3, 105.1, 105.9, 106.7, 107.5 MHz. Your receivable AM/FM stations will vary by your particular geographic destination and/or radio market. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is capable of receiving the following classes of AM/FM radio stations in the United States as licensed by the F.C.C.: For the AM Band: Class A: 10,000 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmission power, Class B: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, Class C: 250 Watts-1,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power, and Class D: 250 Watts-50,000 Watts broadcast transmissions power. For the FM Band: Class A: 6,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmission power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class B1: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height: 328 ft., Class B: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C3: 25,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 328 ft., Class C2: 50,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 492 ft., Class C1: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 981 ft., Class C0: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1476 ft., and Class C: 100,000 Watts maximum broadcast transmissions power-Maximum Antenna Height 1969 ft. Receivable AM/FM radio stations are categorized as commercial or non-commercial. Low-powered college radio stations located on the FM Band in NY can offer as few as 11 Watts of transmission power. High-powered college radio broadcasts can offer up to 46,000 Watts of transmission power on the FM dial. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio can receive unlicensed (Part 15 F.C.C. Rules) FM stations such as those broadcast at a small college, local gym, or in a multiple unit dwelling. The type of radio reception (local or DX) that you receive on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio at any given time is dependent on a multitude of environmental factors, seasonal conditions, astronomical occurrences, principles of radio propagation, laws of physics, F.C.C. regulations regarding broadcast power transmissions during the nighttime hours, and circumstances that are beyond your control. Reception can change based on the time of day it is, current atmospheric conditions, the presence of sun spots, solar flares, and solar storms during the daytime hours, the movement of radio waves from one part of the earth to another, power lines and electrical motors near the home, proximity of appliances that emit RF interference to your radio receiver, type of material that your home or room is made of, distance from the antenna tower(s) to your home, presence of mountains, hills, and skyscrapers in the neighborhood, signal strength of the station being received, the quality of your antenna and radio receiver all play a critical part in determining radio reception quality in your home or outdoors. Reception varies by geographical location. It can’t be determined in the abstract if the tuner design of any radio is responsible for the reception performance that a customer experiences at any given time. A digitally tuned radio is not inherently superior in reception compared to its analog counterpart. A Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s sensitivity and selectivity with respect to weak signal and adjacent channel reception aptitude will either thrive or dive based on the electrical design, thermal design, and craftsmanship of the radio’s internal tuning circuitry, signal processing, noise filters, accurate calibration of the tuning dial, and built-in AM/FM antennas. Accurate, clear, and drift-free radio reception for the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio will inevitably vary. It is not possible to give a definitive answer as to the exact distance that any radio station can be received at any specific point of the day or night. Only a general range of reception can be estimated, measured in terms of miles, when determining if a particular broadcast is capable of being received by the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. FM radio signals are broadcast at a much higher altitude than AM signals. As a result, FM Band radio frequency interference can be caused from multipath reflections of radio waves off tall buildings or nearby mountains in the neighborhood. The reception area of most FM signals can range between 40-100 miles. FM geographical coverage is much shorter than AM coverage because FM signals travel in straight lines (line-of-sight) and have reduced interaction with the earth’s ionosphere. FM monaural reception offers better sound compared to AM. FM mono signals are susceptible to much less interference than traditional AM broadcasts. FM Band broadcasts provide high-fidelity sound to the target radio audience and the shortest reception range in any market on the 87.5-108 MHz frequency spectrum. AM stations on the 530-1605 kHz frequency band periodically reduce power at night or perform maintenance operations on the antenna transmitter that could adversely affect reception. The transmissions of AM radio waves are much longer than FM. In the daytime, AM stations traveling via ground wave transmission may reach listeners within a several hundred mile radius. At night, AM signals roaming via sky wave may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the intended radio market. DX reception of remote AM radio stations on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is possible after sunset because of an AM broadcaster’s ability to bounce signals off the outer reaches of the earth’s atmosphere to radio receivers outside of the intended radio market. AM DX reception is best during the winter months and at its lowest point of performance in the summer. An examination of the various sources of radio interference is an important subject as it pertains to the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s overall day-to-day operations. Most sources of radio interference come from entertainment devices within the home that emit RF (radio frequency) waves. Radio frequency interference may be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric conditions, and/or interference from adjacent stations on the FM Band. Customers run into interference from electronic equipment in their home from such items as computers, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, cellular telephones, televisions, stereos, compact disc players, electric power tools, and everyday household appliances. RF interference can be caused from lighting equipment, metal objects, and commercial broadcasting equipment. Finally, a competing station that is next to the station being sought will bleed into the currently tuned station to degrade reception. The operating instructions are printed on back of the factory packaging. The packaging contains a Sony limited warranty statement card insert. The dimension measurements are: Width: 2-7/8, Height: 4-¾, Depth: 1-3/16, (71 x 118.5 x 30 mm w/h/d) and Weight: 7 ounces (202 g) with alkaline batteries installed. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio includes a one year parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is made in China (PRC). The recessed Earphone Jack will only permit you to hear audio out of the left side of a pair of stereo headphones. However, this issue can easily be corrected by connecting a 3.5mm-monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female headphone mini plug adapter to the pocket radios 3.5mm Earphone Jack. Sony MDR Series DJ Style, Extra Bass, Professional, or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones achieve unsurpassed hi-fi private listening on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. Sony MDR-V250V Studio Monitor Headphones owners do not have to obtain a third party headphone mini plug adapter to achieve dual audio output on their portable stereo headphones. Any pair of stereo headphones sporting an in-line Stereo-to-Mono Switch with cord-mounted Volume Control will work for this dual driver audio application as well. Sony has produced a perfect pocket radio. You can purchase a third party carrying case for the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. A DuraNeoprene Protective Sleeve was specifically engineered to meet the mobile transport needs of this dynamic Sony AM/FM Pocket Radio. This extraordinary black protective sleeve is made from extremely thick neoprene synthetic rubber that prevents scratches or damage to the unit if it is inadvertently dropped. The stretchable protective sleeve with plush inner lining keeps the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio safe during long-term storage or when in transit. The DuraNeoprene Carry Case holds up well in extreme temperatures. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 FM/AM 2 Band Pocket Radio is compatible with the following aftermarket accessories when stereo headphones are connected: 1: RadioShack Gold Series Stereo-to-Mono Audio Adapter Model: 274-882 |Catalog #: 274-882, 2. RadioShack 1/8” Stereo Jack to 1/8” Mono Plug Adapter Model: 274-368 |Catalog #: 274-368, 3. RadioShack 20-Ft. Stereo headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2562 |Catalog #: 42-2562, 4. RadioShack 6-Ft. Stereo Headphone Cable 1/8” Jack to 1/8” Plug Model: 42-2482 |Catalog #: 42-2482, 5. RadioShack Gold-Plated Volume Control Cable for Stereo Headphones Model: 42-2559 |Catalog #: 42-2559, 6. Auvio 3.5mm Headphone Splitter Model: 4201009 |Catalog # 421009, and 7. FiiO E5 Portable Headphone Amplifier. Radio reception varies depending on the physical location of this pocket radio. Customers living in big cities will receive more AM/FM radio stations when compared to people living in rural areas. Moving a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio closer to a window and away from devices that emit harmful RF waves indoors dramatically improves AM/FM reception. The exterior casing should be cleaned with a suitable cloth slightly moistened with a liquid detergent when necessary. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio can receive local AM/FM stations in the following countries, geographic regions, or continents: U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, United Kingdom, North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and overseas. The celebrated, legendary, and world class Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio’s closest competitor on the small radio receiver market is the Sony SRF-18 AM/FM Speaker Dock Portable Radio. There are some key differences and similarities between the Sony SRF-18 and ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radios that you should take note of before making a purchasing decision. The SRF-18 showcases a stereo power amplifier, two small stereo speakers, FM Band stereo reception, and a 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack. The ICF-S10MK2 does not provide any FM stereo reception or playback. The ICF-S10MK2 offers one larger monaural speaker and FM Band monaural reception. Both items offer telescoping FM Band antennas, notched thumbwheel Tuning Dials/Volume Controls, AM/FM Band Selector Switches, perfect radio reception, Red LED TUNE indicators, and ferrite bar AM Band antennas for incredible dual band reception. The SRF-18 offers expanded AM Band spectrum coverage up to 1710 kHz. The ICF-S10MK2 AM Band Frequency Range only extends to 1605 kHz for diminished local and DX Medium Wave reception day or night. FM Band coverage is the same on both units at 87.5-108 MHz. The SRF-18 stereo amplifier is rated at 160mW (JEITA Measurement Standard) total amplifier output power. The ICF-S10MK2 offers smaller monaural output power at 100mW (10% T.H.D. JEITA Measurement Standard). The SRF-18 excels at connectivity by offering 3.5mm Line Input/output Jacks for connection to a wide array of MP3 Players, integrated amplifiers, powered speakers, computers, MP3 recorders, and tape recorders. The ICF-S10MK2 does not offer any dedicated 3.5mm Line Input/output Jacks, excluding the Earphone Jack, for connection to a Zune, iPod, iPhone, iMac, MacBook, or any other stereo components in the home. The ICF-S10MK2 does not have any MP3 Player stereo speaker dock capabilities. The SRF-18 is compatible with stereo headphones out-of-the-box. The ICF-S10MK2 has a monaural Earphone Jack that requires a 3.5mm monaural-male-to-3.5mm-stereo-female mini plug adapter to achieve compatibility with ubiquitous stereo headphones. The SRF-18 displays a dazzling yellow tuning marker for easy station identification. The ICF-S10MK2 sports an orange tuning marker for the same tuning purpose. Surprisingly, the ICF-S10MK2 does gain the upper hand on ergonomics because it has a built-in nylon carry strap for seamless on-the-go mobile audio applications. The SRF-18 does not have a carry strap and only offers side-mounted case holes to accommodate one. Both units operate on a pair of AA batteries that provide excellent battery life for any portable audio occasion. The ICF-S10MK2 has a detachable battery cover for easy battery replacement. The SRF-18 has a hinged battery cover that can’t be detached under normal circumstances. The pocket radios are exceptionally well-built with high-endurance plastic materials for daily use in less than favorable weather conditions. The SRF-18 has slightly larger physical dimensions and weighs about the same as the ICF-S10MK2. The SRF-18 provides a grand, sleek, and luxurious all black casing that should be shown off outdoors. The ICF-S10MK2 offers a more refined, stylish, and relaxed silver finish for casual radio listening anywhere. The SRF-18 emerges as the winner in this pocket radio contest as long as you are an MP3 Player owner that requires speaker dock functionality. The ICF-S10MK2 is a much better choice for old-school pocket radio enthusiasts. The SRF-18 has magnificent full-bodied stereo sound, enhanced 3.5mm connectivity options, speaker dock capability, and expanded AM Band spectrum coverage that the ICF-S10MK2 can’t match. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio can receive audio from low-powered TV stations in select FM Band radio markets in the United States. Often referred to as TV Channel 6 Audio, these low-powered TV Stations are granted authority by the F.C.C. to broadcast English language and mostly foreign language programming on the FM airwaves in large population U.S. cities at a frequency of 87.75 MHz. F.C.C. Rules permit these licensed TV Channel 6 Stations to operate on the FM Band as long as they transmit a video signal that can be received by a consumer in that over-the-air TV market. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio is not compatible with conventional TV Band audio (VHF TV Channels 2-13 discontinued by the F.C.C.) but a number of U.S. customers will be able to take advantage of this additional TV 6 Audio programming in their native language on the FM Band pursuant to a procedural technicality in F.C.C. regulations. As long as your computer’s sound card has a 3.5mm Microphone Input Jack, 3.5mm Line Input Jack, or RCA Stereo Input Jack, then you can connect the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm Earphone Jack to your computer. You will need a 3.5mm-male-to-3.5mm-male stereo patch cable to make this connection to your PC’s 3.5mm Mic/Line Input Jack. You can use a 3.5mm mono-to-stereo headphone mini plug adapter and a Y-audio cable to connect the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm Earphone Jack to the RCA Stereo Input Jack on your computer. You can record AM/FM programs to your computer from the attached pocket radio by downloading and installing Audacity 2.03 (or later version) cross-platform recording/sound editing software on your PC/Mac. The Audacity sound recording software is free of charge. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio can be made part of an emergency prep kit in advance of a natural disaster, severe weather event, unplanned weather events, high wind warning, tornado, water main break, building collapse, bridge collapse, construction site accident, boating vessel accident, gasoline shortage, plane crash, train derailment, drought conditions, emergency water usage restrictions, water supply contamination, manmade catastrophe, terrorist attack, explosion, asteroid collision, during periods of civil unrest, to receive notice of abhorrent criminal conduct taking place in the neighborhood on AM or FM news radio, or to receive F.C.C. Emergency Alert System (EAS) warnings on the AM/FM bands. I can’t endorse a wind-up hand crank radio. I have never reached a point in my life that I have seen a complete disposable battery shortage. I have never run out of AA battery power during a power outage that I can remember. AA alkaline batteries are one of the most ubiquitous items for sale in the U.S. AA dry cell batteries can be purchased at almost any type of store anywhere. Yes there are some exceptions but not many in my experience. Obviously, AA alkaline batteries become scarce immediately before, during, or after a severe storm and power outage. One way to avoid a temporary AA alkaline battery shortage and loss of battery power is to buy a spare set or several spare sets of AA batteries, prior to an unplanned emergency event, for the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio in case you can’t find a store that sells AA alkaline batteries at the current moment. The spare set of AA alkaline batteries will last you much longer than the self-powered dynamo hand crank wind-up rechargeable radio. Long-term storage of AA alkaline batteries is a favorable option to power the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio during almost any nightmare public endangerment scenario. Nonetheless, a wind-up radio may be a more desirable portable AM/FM/Shortwave/WB radio to take on a camping trip, hunting trip, fishing excursion, or to have during an extremely long-term power outage. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio offers great battery life on one pair of AA alkaline batteries and that is sufficient reason alone for me not to recommend a wind-up radio. Wind-up radios may also be inconvenient for people that suffer from arthritis, joint diseases, or other maladies that cause pain in the hands. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio offers better sound from its mono speaker on radio broadcasts and superior alkaline battery life compared to a wind-up radio to provide increased voice clarity on vital up-to-the-minute weather reports, traffic updates, voluntary evacuation orders, and mandatory evacuation orders on the AM/FM bands at any time. Unfortunately, I can’t recommend that you bring your Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio in for an out-of-warranty repair to a factory authorized service center. Repair costs including a repair diagnosis estimate, replacement parts cost, labor fees, and any applicable sales taxes can quickly add up. Out-of-warranty portable audio repair costs can either equal or exceed the cost of a new similarly performing Sony portable radio that can be purchased at an authorized Sony brick-and-mortar or online retailer. Some types of Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio damage such as water infiltration, severe mechanical shock, abnormal operation, or damage arising from accidental or intentional abuse are not repairable. There are many proactive troubleshooting steps you can take before seeking warranty service, out-of-warranty repair service, or purchasing a replacement for your malfunctioning Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. Those steps are: 1. Check the battery compartment for battery acid leakage. 2. If you notice battery residue on the battery terminals, clean the terminals with a pair of gloves on, and then reinsert fresh name brand AA batteries. 3. Always observe correct polarity in the battery compartment. 4. National name brand alkaline 1.5V AA alkaline batteries must be used for maximum reliable operation. 5. Check for physical damage. 6. Has the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio been dropped, exposed to excessive amounts of water, dirt, sand, dust, rain, and/or direct sunlight? 7. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio will malfunction if any of these conditions are present and may not be correctable. 8. If the unit has been exposed to water, let it dry for a few hours before attempting to use it again. 9. If the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio does not respond to this particular remedy then there is a significant chance that your Sony portable audio item has suffered a major product failure. 10. You can upgrade to a better pair of stereo headphones or HD driver stereo earphones with a low impedance rating (measured in ohms) and a high sensitivity rating (measured in decibels) to improve your Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio’s overall sound during private listening. 11. Over-the-head circum-aural or supra-aural DJ Style stereo headphones provide the best sound. 12. Do not attempt to modify your Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio to make it accept an AC power source. 13. Make sure the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio is placed on a flat stable surface during playback. 14. Make sure a fresh pair of AA alkaline batteries are installed inside the battery compartment. 15. You can power the Sony ICF-S10Mk2 AM/FM Pocket Radio with environmentally friendly 1.2V NiMH rechargeable AA batteries. 16. NiMH rechargeable batteries do not provide the recommended 1.5V per AA battery specification as indicated in the operating instructions. 17. AA rechargeable batteries may offer slightly less performance with respect to audio output and battery life compared to their AA alkaline and lithium counterparts. 18. Keep the unit stored in its factory supplied shipping container when not in use for an extended time period or when placing the item on a moving truck. 19. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. 20. Do not attempt to modify this set’s internal components. 21. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the unit. 22. Accurate AM/FM reception is difficult to accomplish inside of a parked car, moving car, subway, tunnel, basement, underground location, garage, store, or in an office building. 23. AM/FM reception often improves measurably during the nighttime hours. 24. Retain this item’s user manual for complete operating instructions, AA battery installation procedure, pictorial diagrams of controls, control descriptions, product specifications, troubleshooting diagnostics, and helpful problem solving tips. 25. Register the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio with Sony. 26. Refer all servicing needs of this product to a qualified or Sony factory authorized service technician. 27. Clean the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio periodically with water, mild detergent solution, and/or soft chamois leather cleaning cloth to keep it looking new and to prevent premature malfunction. 28. Make sure accessory stereo headphones are connected securely to the left side panel Earphone Jack. 29. Remember to power off the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio when it is not in use. 30. Reduce the volume as much as possible to conserve AA battery power during emergency power outages. 31. Do not place the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio next to heat a heat source such as an active radiator or electric heater. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s Earphone Jack is compatible with any monaural earphone, dual monaural earphone, dynamic driver stereo headphones, HD stereo headphones, electrostatic transducer stereo headphones, RF/IR wireless stereo headphones, ear bud stereo headphones, ear-clip style stereo headphones, behind-the-neck stereo headphones, balanced armature in-ear stereo headphones, over-the-head circum-aural stereo headphones, over-the-head supra-aural stereo headphones, DJ Style stereo headphones, Studio Monitor stereo headphones, professional stereo headphones, extra bass driver stereo headphones, or a single-sided ear hook stereo-to-mono headphone sporting a 3.5mm (1/8”) male mini plug connector. A monaural or stereo 3.5mm-female-to-3.5mm-male earphone extension cord up to 25-feet can be connected to the Earphone Jack and attached headphones. To achieve excellent loudness, use stereo headphones that offer a low impedance level between 24-32 ohms measured at 1 kHz. Look to purchase stereo headphones that have a high sensitivity rating measured in decibels. Look for over-the head around-ear stereo headphones with a sensitivity rating between 100db-117db/mW, large diameter neodymium magnet drivers between 30-70mm, extra bass driver units, anti-resonance headphone construction, 4-10 ft. oxygen-free copper litz wire coiled connecting cord, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, multiple-layer diaphragms, wide-molded adjustable headband, plush urethane leather ear padding, handmade ear cushions, and high output power handling capacity measured in milliwatts (500-3,000mW) for sensational private listening indoors or on-the-go. Sony MDR Series DJ or Studio Monitor Stereo Headphones are a spectacular choice for high-end private listening. Any of the following stereo headphones can accomplish high-fidelity private listening on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio: 1. Sony MDR-XB1000, 2. Sony MDR-XB700, 3. Sony MDR-XB500, 4. Sony MDR-XB300, 5. Sony MDR-V900HD, 6. Sony MDR-Z1000, 7. Sony MDR-V700DJ, 8. Sony MDR-V600, 9. Sony MDR-V500DJ, 10. Sony MDR-V300, 11. Sony MDR-V150, 12. Sony MDR-V250V, 13. Sony MDR-V6, 14. Sony MDR-V55/BR, and 15. Sony MDR-ZX600/BLK. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio can be attached to any monaural or stereo pillow speaker including a 3.5mm (1/8”) Line Input Jack for late night listening convenience. I like the larger over-the-ear headphones for my Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. Sony produces the best stereo headphones on planet earth. Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones are a splendid choice for your Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones offer audiophile-grade sound reproduction, superb vocals for any music genre, and out-of this-world deep bass for all of my radio playback needs. Spectacular deep bass, immersive sound quality, beautiful design, and great comfort. The Sony Extra Bass Headphones achieve all of these attributes easily. These XB Headphones present an acoustic epiphany between your ears. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones deliver pulsating bass with superb vocal clarity for music and movie soundtracks on the FM Band. In reality, this Sony XB product represents the finest technological achievement in the bass focused stereo headphones category. The Sony MDR-XB500 audiophile headphones offer ultimate comfort with its highly adjustable plush headband and pillow King-Sized ear cushions that cover the most advanced 40mm extra bass drivers on the planet. I am unable to hear other outside distractions in my immediate environment when wearing the Sony XB Stereo Headphones. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones are so comfortable that it is just disappointing to remove them after an exhilarating and lengthy private listening session. The concert venue experience offered by the Sony MDR-XB500 Headphones makes me feel as if a live band is performing right in front of me. No matter what musical preference that you have the sound reproduction emanating from these beautifully designed headphones is so wonderful that there is no comparison in audio with other headphone brands on the market. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones demonstrate extraordinary and prodigious bass output that is instantly addictive. In my judgment, the audio sounds better through this pair of Sony XB Headphones than a component stereo playing through Hi-Fi tower loudspeakers. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones sport an attractive appearance with its large over-the-ear style, sturdy construction, cloth-covered headband, silver ear cup exterior finish, and a 3.9 ft. flat Y-type cord. Of course, the Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones feature a sealed acoustic design for improved sound isolation, direct vibe structure for the highest quality sound, and a 3.5mm Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug for maximum signal transfer and compatibility with the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones provide the following features for the dedicated deep bass fanatic and Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio devotee: two-channel stereo playback, 40mm diameter XB drivers, neodymium high-energy magnets, dome type drivers, L/R ear cup placement markings, extended low frequency response P.E.T. diaphragms, gaskets, pressure-relieving ear cushions, 1.8 ear cup thickness, 3.7 ear cup diameter, Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire (CCAW) voice coils, lightweight tangle-free flat cord, adjustable headband for maximum comfort, over-the-head circum-aural closed-back ear cups, 1500mW driver power handling capacity, 4-24,000 Hz headphone driver frequency response, 40 ohms at 1kHz driver impedance rating, 104db/mW driver sensitivity rating, black/silver exterior finish, and this units weight is 6.53 ounces without cord. The Sony Extra Bass Headphones come packaged with a Carrying pouch for storage or safe transport. The Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Stereo Headphones are suitable for use at home, at work, on the boardwalk, on the ferry, at the gym, the hotel room, business travel, at the library, the local coffee shop, and the bookstore. It’s an excellent choice for year round use to listen to classical music, classic rock, hard rock, punk rock, disco, blues, jazz, opera, and country music on the FM radio. With its world-class bass performance, exceptional midrange, and stunning vocals, the Sony MDR-XB500 Extra Bass Headphones embody the ultimate Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio accessory. The perceived loudness of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio will ultimately depend on numerous objective and subjective factors. The quality of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s headphone amplifier and mono speaker will play a crucial role in determining how loud the volume the pocket radio can be played back at through attached stereo headphones or during music sharing sessions. Most portable audio devices such as an MP3 player, compact disc player, cassette player, or pocket radio have low-powered headphone amplifiers ranging between 5-15 mW at designated impedance and a mono speaker rated at 100mW max RMS output power (at 10% T.H.D.). Conversely, the headphone amplifiers found in component stereo equipment may be rated up to 500mW at selected impedance. A component stereo receiver’s power amp section may be rated at 200 Watts RMS or more at 8-ohms impedance level (at 0.09% T.H.D.) and is much more powerful than the mono power amplifier found in a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. A component stereo receiver can power stereo headphones with a much higher impedance rating of 70-300 ohms or greater more efficiently when compared to a Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. A component stereo receiver or integrated amplifier makes use of a Full-Size .25-inch (6.3mm) Stereo Headphone Jack to deliver increased amplifier output power to home theater stereo headphones. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio uses a smaller 3.5mm (1/8”) Earphone Jack that can’t deliver the same amount of loudness as the ¼” Full-Size Headphone Jack found on its component stereo counterpart. A headphone driver’s sensitivity rating plays an important factor in loudness perception on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. You should purchase stereo headphones that are rated between 98-117db/mw on its driver sensitivity specification to achieve satisfying loudness on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio has a mono speaker that is capable of producing excellent loudness in less than favorable operating conditions on a daily basis. Consumers that are looking for extra loudness to block out external unwanted environmental noise during private listening on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio will acquire stereo headphones with a better than average sensitivity rating. The higher the sensitivity rating, the louder the headphones will play without the need to turn the Volume Knob all the way up on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. Loudness perception of the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio is subject to the limits of human hearing. Some customers can hear sound waves better than others. The hearing levels of all Sony patrons are just not the same. Some customers will report that the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio doesn’t play loudly enough from its speaker or connected headphones while others will frustratingly opine that the pocket radio plays too loudly for their tastes when adjusting the Volume Dial. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio can reproduce almost the entire frequency spectrum of human hearing. A dedicated headphone amplifier can be purchased to augment headphone loudness from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s 3.5mm Mono Earphone Jack. Your choice of stereo headphones will greatly affect the sound and overall loudness that you hear during private listening on the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio. Principles of radio wave propagation, the laws of physics, and the recording quality of the music being listened to will determine whether or not there is extremely loud playback from the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio’s mono speaker and/or attached stereo headphones. You can purchase the Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio to augment your perception of loud volume across the wide variety of musical or spoken word entertainment categories on the AM/FM bands. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 Pocket Radio demonstrates excellent sound from yesterday’s and today’s sad love songs, heavy metal, stadium rock anthems, guitar rock, psychedelic rock, folk rock, soul, slow jams, grunge, lounge, hip-hop, dubstep, punk rock, punk fusion, electronic dance music, and music that is associated with present club environment. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM 2 Band Portable Radio is a pocket radio icon in the portable audio community. Lastly, the Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM Pocket Radio offers great build, excellent amplifier power, lightweight design, compact size, and it performs admirably for just about any portable audio application. Overall rating 5 stars. Good Luck. Enjoy. What’s great about it: Great FM/AM Reception, High Quality Sound, Earphone Jack What’s not so great about it: N/A
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:59:47 +0000
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