SONY SRF-M37W WALKMAN REVIEW (Part 3 Frequently Asked Questions) 1. Best Buy Question: Does it have a speaker? Can you use it without headphones? Answer: No. The Sony portable radio SRF-M37W does not feature a built-in speaker. I can’t recommend use of this product with an external pair of speakers. The Sony portable radio’s performance may degrade without the FM and Weather band antenna that is incorporated into the unit’s supplied pair of headphones. Accurate, clear, and drift-free radio performance depends greatly on a high quality antenna. If you disconnect the headphones from the portable, the system’s FM and Weather band antenna will be removed and the radio’s performance may suffer greatly. There is no information supplied in the unit’s operating instructions that recommends for use an external pair of speakers with this portable radio. Unfortunately, Best Buy does not carry any similar Sony portable radio with a built-in speaker. However, there are two Sony portable radio models, ICF-S10MK2, ICF-38, either one of which will provide the features that you are looking for. Good Luck. 2. Best Buy Question: Can you get a wide variety of radio stations that are now digital? Answer: No. Unfortunately, the Sony SRF-M37W |SKU:8692471 operating instructions and marketing specifications do not indicate that this Sony portable radio can receive “digital” or HD radio broadcast transmissions. Sorry. The Sony Walkman is only capable of receiving analog FM Band stereo, WB NOAA weather broadcasts on the VHF FM Band, and AM Band monaural radio broadcast signals. The Sony Walkman does feature a digital tuner that can lock on to analog radio broadcast frequencies with precision for ultimate drift-free tuning performance. You will need to purchase an HD radio receiver to pick up and listen to HD radio broadcasts on the FM band. However, don’t despair. Best Buy does sell three portable HD radios that will meet your needs superbly. All of the radios are sold under the Insignia brand name and are sold online and in store. The model numbers are: 1. Insignia NS-BHDIP01 |SKU:1800151, 2. Insignia NS-HD01 |SKU:9375071, 3. Insignia NS-HD02 |SKU:9972092. Good Luck. 3. Best Buy Question: Are there any digital radios with a recording device so that, like with digital TV, you can rewind to hear something that you missed? Answer: Yes. There is a portable digital tuning radio than can record FM/AM programs to an SD memory card in the MP3 format. With that in mind, the Sangean PR-D8 Portable Radio Digital Recorder will time shift radio programs for your needs. The Sangean portable radio does not offer HD radio reception. Good Luck. 4. Best Buy Question: How far from a FM station can reception be expected, is the distance different for AM and Weather Answer: Accurate, clear, and drift-free radio reception for the Sony SRF-M37W | SKU:8692471 Walkman depends on a multitude of factors. It is not possible to give a definitive answer as to the exact distance that any particular radio broadcast can be received at any specific point of the day or night. Factors that affect reception include the time of day reception is being sought, the distance from the station’s transmitter to your Sony Walkman, the altitude of the broadcast tower, the type of material that your office building or home is made of, signal strength the radio station emits, the location of the FM/AM receiver within the home, electrical storms, seasonal conditions, the types of structures in the neighborhood such as tall buildings, rolling hills, or mountains, and the quality of the receiver and its antenna. FM radio signals are broadcast at a much higher altitude than AM signals. As a result, FM band radio interference can be caused from multipath reflections of radio waves off tall buildings or nearby mountains in the neighborhood. AM radio stations periodically reduce power at night or perform maintenance operations on the transmitter that could adversely affect reception capabilities. It should be noted that the transmission of AM radio broadcasts in general are much longer than FM broadcasts. In the daytime, AM radio broadcasts via ground wave transmission may reach listeners within a several hundred mile radius. However, at night, AM signals traveling via sky wave may travel hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the intended radio market. Long distance or DX reception of remote AM radio stations 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 is at its lowest point of performance in the summer. The reception area of most FM signals can range between 40-100 miles. FM coverage is much shorter than AM because FM signals travel in straight lines (line-of-sight) and have reduced interaction with the earth’s ionosphere. However, FM mono reception offers better sound quality when compared to its AM counterpart. FM mono signals are susceptible to much less interference than traditional AM radio broadcasts. FM stereo broadcasts provide high fidelity sound quality to the target radio audience and provide the shortest reception range in any particular market on the 87.5-108 MHz frequency band. An examination of the various sources of radio interference is an important subject as it pertains to the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman’s overall day-to-day performance. Typically, most sources of radio interference come from entertainment devices within the home that emit RF or radio frequency waves. In addition, radio interference may be caused by phenomenon occurring outside the home, in the immediate surrounding area of your home, deteriorating atmospheric conditions, electromagnetic solar activities i.e. solar flares, sunspot activity, and/or interference from adjacent broadcast frequencies on the AM/FM bands. Listeners typically experience interference from nearby electronic equipment in their home from such items as computers, cordless telephones, microwave ovens, cellular telephones, televisions, stereo systems, compact disc players, electric power tools, and everyday household appliances such as a vacuum cleaner. RF interference can be caused from electrical motors, lighting equipment, metal objects, broadcasting equipment, or nearby power lines outside the home. A competing broadcast station that is adjacent to the station being listened to will occasionally bleed into the currently tuned station to degrade reception opportunities as well. It is my experience that moving a portable radio closer to a window dramatically improves AM/FM reception. Lastly, you can change the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman’s FM/WB sensitivity switch from DX to Local if the FM/WB program is received with excessive static or noise. Weather Band channels are broadcast on the VHF (Very High Frequency) FM band on seven different reserved upper tier spectrum frequencies. The typical WB reception area is approximately 40 miles from the weather stations broadcast transmitter to the Sony Walkman’s current location. There are more than 1000 WB stations across the U.S. that broadcast forecast and emergency weather event information to the public on low power F.C.C. licensed 100-1000 watt transmitters. The WB function is compatible with reception of government weather broadcasting services in the United States (NOAA Weather Radio), U.S. Adjacent Coastal Waters, Canada (Weatheradio Canada), Bermuda (Bermuda Radio), Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Pacific Islands, including American Samoa. Not all customers will be able to receive all 7 WB channels depending on their geographic location. The Sony Walkman’s Weather Band reception includes: Channel WX 1-162.400 MHz, Channel WX 2-162.425 MHz, Channel WX 3-162.450, Channel WX 4 162.475, Channel WX 5-162.500, Channel WX 6-162.525, and Channel WX 7-162.550. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman Radio does not feature a weather alert override function or S.A.M.E. county-by-county message encoding for county specific weather alert messages. AM reception can be improved by repositioning the unit horizontally until stations comes in with reduced noise, if needed. The Sony Walkman incorporates a ferrite bar antenna to bolster this unit’s AM band reception capability. FM/WB reception can be enhanced by extending the headphone cord antenna as much as possible to achieve full quieting results, when necessary. Lastly, the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman features an advanced digital phase locked loop (PLL) synthesized tuner across its three broadcast bands for the most accurate tuning and radio reception results possible. Good Luck. 5. Best Buy Question: Does it have TV sound? I was told by Sony customer service that model SRF-M37W also has TV sound but I see no mention of it. Does it have TV sound? Answer: No. The Sony SRF-M37W Portable Radio does not offer TV sound. There is no information contained in the operating instructions, marketing specifications, Sony esupport website, and Best Buy website that indicates that the Sony SRF-M37W Portable Radio offers reception of analog TV audio broadcasts. Sony does not offer any product with TV audio reception capability. Best Buy does not sell any product that allows you to receive analog TV audio broadcasts. Sorry. Even if you did locate an older Sony portable audio product with the TV band function, it will not work because the U.S. government has eliminated all over the air analog TV broadcasting in the U.S. market. Good Luck. 6. Best Buy Question: Are the headphones that come with this radio earbuds? Answer: No. The supplied Sony MDR-023 stereo headphones that are packaged with the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman Portable Radio are “open air type” over-the-ear headphones. The supplied headphones are very comfortable and provide excellent sound quality. The headphones also incorporate the unit’s FM and Weather Band antennas. Good Luck. 7. Best Buy Question: Can I get a weather alert while listening to a radio station? Will this radio allow one to set it for alert and then allow me to listen to a radio station. Answer: No. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman Radio does not feature a weather alert override function. Sorry. However, don’t despair. You can still purchase a weather alert with alert override radio from Best Buy that will meet your needs. Best Buy lists the following FM/AM radios with the weather alert override feature: 1. Eton Model: ARCFR360WX |SKU:2317162 2. Eton Model: ARCFR800R |SKU:2317171 3. Midland Model: ER102 |SKU:9402755 4. Midland Model: WR11 |SKU:9402773 5. Midland Model: XT511 |SKU:8805046 Good Luck. 8. Best Buy Question: Does this radio operate only on batteries or can radio be connected to a standard electric wall outlet? Answer: It is not possible to operate the Sony SRF-M37W portable radio on AC power. Sorry. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman |SKU:8692471 requires only one AAA battery to operate. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman offers state-of-the-art battery life performance for your advanced portable audio mobile power needs. There is no definitive answer as to the actual length of time that the battery will last. The battery specifications provided by Sony in the user manual are only approximate, are only offered under perfect factory operating conditions, and are only accurate if you use a Sony branded (LR03 or R03) AAA alkaline or zinc chloride battery. Best Buy does not sell that particular Sony battery. Your Sony Walkman will have different battery life results because it is not likely to be used exclusively at the Sony factory. Battery life longevity will also vary by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Of course, the longer the duration the Sony Walkman is powered on, and as the volume level increases during a playback session, battery life will be shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution. Personally, I recommend a Duracell Coppertop, Duracell Ultra, Energizer Max alkaline battery, or an Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA cell battery for maximum audio performance and battery life of this Sony SRF-M37W Walkman. Stay away from cheap no name label alkaline or carbon zinc batteries. In my experience, these unknown brand batteries are of inferior quality, last a very short time span, and have a tendency to leak in the product packaging, and/or battery compartment. Make sure to never mix old and new batteries, different battery types, and different battery brands. Remove the single-use alkaline battery from the Sony Walkman if the portable radio is not going to be used for an extended period of time. The lithium battery type features a leak-resistant construction and may be more suitable for long term storage in extreme temperatures when compared to an alkaline battery. The battery should be replaced with a new one when the Sony Walkman consistently outputs subpar sound or no sound at all. The Sony Walkman is compatible with the following AAA 1.5V battery types: carbon zinc battery, alkaline battery, lithium battery, and a NiMH rechargeable battery (1.2 V). When purchasing a battery for this unit, it is a good idea to check the date on the package. A fresh set of batteries should have a best if used by date of at least 6 or 7 years ahead of the date of purchase. In the case of lithium batteries, the package date may be up to 15 years ahead of the current date of purchase. Battery life is determined by many factors and that is why individual results vary. Such factors include the type of music being played, the volume level being used, and ambient room or outdoor temperature. Battery performance will be decreased if this unit is powered by an alkaline battery in extremely cold temperatures. The Sony Walkman features a 3-stage battery life indicator to let the user know when to conserve battery power or continue usage as circumstances require. You should always have a spare battery nearby in case audio performance deteriorates in the middle of your favorite song. A lithium AAA battery is approximately 33% lighter in weight when compared to a standard alkaline AAA battery. As a result, the total system weight of the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman will be affected by the type of battery used in the battery compartment. Good Luck. 9. Best Buy Question: Power Output What is the power output of the SRF-M37W? Answer: Hello. Welcome to the Best Buy community. Thank you for your question. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman operating instructions indicate that this unit’s power output rating is “2.8mW + 2.8mW (at 10% T.H.D.). This unit operates on one AAA battery. The DC power output rating of this unit is 1.5V. This Sony portable radio is compatible with any single-use or rechargeable AAA cell battery that outputs between 1.2V-1.5V. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman offers exceptional battery life performance for your advanced portable audio mobile power needs. Battery output power will also vary by battery manufacturer and battery chemistry. Of course, the longer the duration the Sony Walkman is powered on, and as the volume level increases during a playback session, battery life will be shortened accordingly. Proceed with caution. Personally, I recommend a Duracell Coppertop, Duracell Ultra Advanced, Duracell Ultra Power, Energizer Max alkaline battery, Energizer Advanced Lithium, or an Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA cell battery for maximum audio performance and battery output power of this Sony SRF-M37W Walkman. Stay away from cheap no name label alkaline or carbon zinc batteries. In my experience, these unknown brand batteries are of inferior quality, last a very short time span, and have a tendency to leak in the product packaging, and/or battery compartment. Make sure to never mix old and new batteries, different battery types, and different battery brands. Remove the single-use alkaline battery from the Sony Walkman if the portable radio is not going to be used for an extended period of time. The lithium battery type features a leak-resistant construction and may be more suitable for long term storage in extreme temperatures when compared to an alkaline battery. The battery should be replaced with a new one when the Sony Walkman consistently outputs subpar sound or no sound at all. The Sony Walkman is compatible with the following AAA 1.5V battery types: carbon zinc battery, alkaline battery, lithium battery, and a NiMH rechargeable battery (1.2 V). When purchasing a battery for this unit, it is a good idea to check the date on the package. A fresh set of alkaline batteries should have a best if used by date of at least 6 or 7 years ahead of the date of purchase. In the case of lithium batteries, the package date may be up to 15 years ahead of the current date of purchase. Battery output power is determined by many factors and that is why individual results vary. Such factors include the type of music being played, the volume level being used, and ambient room or outdoor temperature. Battery output power performance will be decreased if this unit is powered by an alkaline battery in extremely cold or hot temperatures. The Sony Walkman features a 3-stage battery life indicator to let the user know when to conserve battery power or continue usage as circumstances require. Good Luck. 10. Best Buy Question: DOES IT HAVE A HOLD BUTTON? A HOLD FUNCTION PREVENTS ACCIDENTAL CHANGING OF STATION. Answer: Definitely. The Sony SRF-M37W portable radio does have a hold feature to prevent an accidental station change. The hold switch is located on the top portion of the unit and when you slide the switch in the direction of the arrow, the “hold” indicator will appear in the lcd display. You can cancel the hold function by sliding the hold switch in the reverse direction of the arrow and you will notice that the “hold” indicator is now removed from the lcd display. 11. Best Buy Question: Is an items serial number on the receipt? Answer: No. The Best Buy receipt for your purchase of the Sony SRF-M37W FM/AM/WB Walkman |SKU:8692471 will not contain this unit’s serial number. Sorry. However, don’t despair. The Sony Walkman’s 7-digit serial number sticker can be found affixed inside the battery compartment. Good Luck. 12. Best Buy Question: AM reception Hi..all I am looking for is a small AM radio that I can use to listen to sports talk radio while I ride the train to and from work. Sounds simple, but everything I try fails. I assume the train interferes with the reception, but this is absurd. Help! Answer: Hello. Welcome to the Best Buy community. Thank you for your excellent question. You have multiple options available to you for this type of AM reception application. The quality of AM and FM reception depends on multiple factors such as atmospheric conditions and the distance that you are located from the broadcast tower of your favorite radio station(s). The location that you use a portable radio is just one factor that determines the quality of the broadcast signal that you receive. It is my personal experience that positioning a portable radio closer to a window dramatically improves radio reception. With that in mind, you have multiple options available to you from Best Buy. It is my opinion that Sony offers the best portable radios in terms of features, class leading audio performance, value, battery life, and AM reception quality for the U.S. market. Sony is just the best consumer electronics company in the world. The Sony SRF-M37W |SKU:8692471 Portable Digital Radio is the best choice for your needs. This Sony portable radio features and lcd display, exceptional battery life, digital tuner for accurate, drift-free radio reception, exceptional long distance or DX AM radio reception, super comfortable headphones, and the ability to program up to 5 AM station presets to quickly select and return to your favorite sports talk radio stations. The Sony SRF-M37W Portable Digital Radio does not feature a built-in speaker. The next best choice at Best Buy is the Sony SRF-M85W Walkman Radio. This Sony portable radio is sold as a sports model that is designed for rugged outdoor use and inclement weather situations. The Sony SRF-M85W |SKU:8692453 portable radio offers similar features and performance as the Sony SRF-M37W portable radio described above but includes a stopwatch and split/pitch timer for customers that participate in athletic endeavors. The Sony SRF-M85W portable radio does not feature a built-in speaker and you must listen to the unit through headphones. The last choice that I recommend for your train ride is the Panasonic RF-P50 |SKU:8590321 AM/FM Pocket Radio. This Panasonic AM/FM portable radio offers much better than average AM reception, good sound quality, features a built-in speaker, and an earphone jack for private listening on the train. Good Luck. 13. Best Buy Question: Does this radio come with an armband? Does this radio come with an armband? Answer: No. The Sony SRF-M37W portable radio does not include an armband. However, you can still purchase a similar Sony portable radio that will meet your needs. The Sony S2 Sports Walkman Digital Arm Band Radio, Model: SRF-M85W, SKU: 8692453 are sold by Best Buy both online and in store. The Sony SRF-M85W comes with an armband in the package. 14. Best Buy Question: can the radio bought in the USA be used in China? can the radio bought in the USA be used in China? Answer: No. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman |SKU:8692471 operating instructions specify that this unit can receive FM/AM radio stations in North America, South America and many other regions throughout the world. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is manufactured in China (PRC). Nonetheless, I can’t recommend the Sony SRF-M37W FM STEREO/AM/NOAA WB Walkman Radio for use in China. Sorry. The operating instructions do not indicate that this unit’s F.C.C. licensed NOAA WB broadcast band will work in the People’s Republic of China. My research indicates that there are approximately 300 FM/AM radio stations broadcasting in China today. FM/AM broadcast over-the-air radio programming subjects include: children’s programs, foreign language, opera, education, women’s programs, finance, medical and health, short stories, talk shows, traditional/classical music, lifestyle, crosstalk, sports, weather updates, entertainment game programs, music, and traffic news. Some popular Chinese radio stations include: Beijing Traffic Radio FM 103.9, Beijing Entertainment Radio FM 87.6, Beijing News Radio FM 100.6/AM 828, CNR-1 The Voice of China FM 106.1, China Radio International FM 90.5, and Beijing Music Radio FM 97.4 The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman features and FM band channel step tuning interval of .1 MHz with an FM band frequency range between 87.5-108 MHz. As a result, this unit can tune to any FM band broadcast frequency in the desired target destination. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman’s default AM band channel step tuning interval must be changed from .10 kHz to .9 kHz to receive AM Band stations in China. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman’s AM Band broadcast frequency range is between 530-1710 kHz. To change the AM band channel step tuning interval, you must first press the POWER button to turn the unit off. Next, press and hold the CLOCK button. Lastly, while holding the CLOCK button, press the POWER button for at least 5 seconds. A flashing number “9” will appear in the LCD for approximately two seconds when this AM band channel step tuning interval change is completed. The Sony SRF-M37W FM/AM/WB Walkman will work in China as long as you supply this unit with one working 1.5V alkaline AAA cell battery. The operating instructions do not indicate that the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman’s Weather Band function is compatible for use in China and most other international geographic regions as well. The NOAA WB broadcast frequencies and accompanying channel step tuning interval on this unit are preset at the factory and can’t be changed by the consumer. The Sony SRF-M37W FM/AM/WB Walkman Radio does not feature an all-hazard weather alert override function or S.A.M.E. county-by-county message encoding for county specific weather alert messages. It is my view, that the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is not the correct product category for your shortwave radio listening needs. Unfortunately, the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman does not feature any international shortwave reception capacity and it can only store up to 15 total FM/AM stations excluding WB frequencies. A Sony ICF-SW7600GR World Band Portable Radio is a better choice for this shortwave radio listening application in China because it features a built-in 3-inch (77 mm) hi-fi stereo speaker, 380mW stereo amplifier output power, 4 AA cell alkaline battery operation, AC or DC power options, 6V DC-Input jack for an optional AC/DC power adapter, auto-switching AC/DC power supply, single-side band reception, adjustable AM band channel step tuning interval, long wave reception, 10-key direct access tuning, PLL quartz frequency synthesized tuning, digital tuner, super-heterodyne circuit tuning system, 100 station memory presets, synchronous detection circuitry, auto scan tuning, memory scan tuning, microprocessor controlled tuning operations, non-volatile system tuner memory, built-in FM/SW telescopic antenna, integrated ferrite-bar LW/AM antenna, external compact shortwave antenna, 24-hour world time clock/dual clock to display the current time in different cities around the world, backlit LCD for convenient nighttime tuning, alarm clock with dual standby features, sleep timer, 3.5mm stereo headphone output jack, 3.5mm line output jack for connection to a portable tape recorder, shortwave guide booklet, 1 kHz channel step tuning, and continuous shortwave radio coverage between 150-29,999 kHz for any international travel portable audio listening application. In addition, if you are also interested in listening to major Chinese radio broadcasters such as “China Radio International” on shortwave radio, the Sony ICF-SW7600GR World Band Portable Radio would be the best choice for this purpose. The Sony ICF-SW7600GR radio does not feature domestic U.S. and Canadian Weather Band radio forecasts. The Sony ICF-SW7600GR World Band Radio enables the user to listen to domestic FM, shortwave, or AM medium wave radio broadcasts in your particular region of interest. Good Luck. 15. Best Buy Question: Volume control Is Volume control digital or analog/rotary? Answer: The Sony SRF-M37W FM Stereo/AM/NOAA WB Walkman |SKU:8692471 features an analog rotary thumbwheel-style volume control for your private listening pleasure indoors or outdoors. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman volume control is a precision machine notched dial that provides excellent tactile feel and control of amplifier output power on the factory included Sony MDR-023 open-air stereo headphones in less than favorable lighting conditions. The high-performance Sony SRF-M37W Walkman analog volume dial is located on the top panel of this unit. In addition, the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman features a VOL indicator, volume control up/down directional arrow indicator, and a tactile dot located adjacent to the volume dial for excellent ergonomic operation by the end user. I am providing some additional information about the super performing Sony SRF-M37W Walkman mobile radio to further assist you with your purchasing decision. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman portable radio is the best travel companion that I can think of. Once again, Sony has demonstrated its technical prowess, dominance, and mastery of the portable audio product category. This Sony SRF-M37W Walkman portable radio features excellent sensitivity and selectivity with respect to its broadcast FM/AM/Weather Band reception capabilities. I feel lucky and fortunate to own it. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is a small and lightweight radio that fits with ease in the palm of your hand, on your belt with included clip, or in your shirt pocket. It is just comforting to notice the solid feel and sturdy build quality of this resilient Sony SRF-M37W Walkman portable digital radio. This Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is a go anywhere radio, that performs well under adverse conditions, including a very hot and humid summer day in Miami, on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge at the start of the New York City Marathon, or a minor rainy weather event at the college ballgame. When I am at the beach, walking in my local park, or taking a stroll on the boardwalk, I can pick up my local NOAA Weather Band station with a slight tap of a direct WB preset button. I am able to get an instant forecast the moment I see some clouds begin to populate a beautiful clear blue sky. Instant NOAA Weather Band preset station access enables me to plan the immediate future of my outing accurately and swiftly with the latest metrological forecast at any time. This units open-air stereo headphones fit nicely over the ears for fatigue-free listening for hours on end. The FM stereo reception of my favorite music stations sound marvelous, with near concert quality audio reproduction. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkmans FM/AM/WB reception performance is free of distortion and station-drift. There is no need to worry about an accidental station change or button press when using the Sony Walkman, with this units hold feature enabled. The Sony SRF-M37W portable radio does have a hold feature to prevent an accidental operation. The hold switch is located on the top panel of the unit and when the user slides the switch in the direction of the arrow symbol, the hold key indicator will appear in the LCD. The hold function can be canceled by sliding the hold switch in the reverse direction of the arrow symbol, and the hold key icon indicator will be removed from the LCD. AM band radio listening is a pleasure. I can never get enough sports information. Whether its the latest score, trade rumor, analysis of tonights game, or general sports gossip, this Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is always there to fulfill my sports talk radio interests. Talk radio programs and news broadcasts feature great voice clarity and depth. FM and AM radio programs are easy to locate with the Sony SRF-M37W Walkmans station preset feature. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman requires one AAA alkaline or lithium battery that is difficult to deplete. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman will operate at peak performance with the use of a high-performance Duracell Ultra Power DURALOCK Power Preserve AAA alkaline battery or Energizer Ultimate Lithium AAA battery. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman has every feature that any portable radio, exercise aficionado, or outdoor enthusiast could ask for. Those high quality Sony SRF-M37W Walkman portable audio features include: FM, AM, Channel 1-7 NOAA Weather Band reception, FM stereo reception, FM Band frequency range: 87.5-108 MHz, AM Band frequency range: 530-1710 kHz, FM Band channel step tuning: 0.1 MHz, AM Band channel step tuning: .10 kHz, WB channel step tuning: 1 channel, phase locked loop synthesized 3-band tuner, digital tuner, headphone cord FM/WB antenna for drift-free FM/NOAA WB band reception, built-in ferrite bar AM antenna for accurate AM band talk radio reception, FM1/FM2/AM band selector button, direct weather band selector button, 11 button front panel controls, 14 total user adjustable controls, FM/WB Local/DX sensitivity slide switch for improved reception of both near and distant FM/WB stations, 20 FM/AM/WB station presets (10 FM band station presets that are divided equally between the FM 1 and FM2 bands, 5 AM band station presets, 5 NOAA WB station presets), preset station replacement/override option, manual tuning, manual preset station input, adjustable 10 kHz to 9 kHz AM tuning interval for reception of AM Band stations when traveling abroad, digital multi-function LCD display, digital clock, 12-hour time format system, switchable on/off hold function, power on/off button, clock set button, time set/manual tuning +/-buttons, 5 direct key preset station memory buttons, key press beep confirmation, battery life indicator, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack, thumbwheel-style rotary analog volume control, detachable belt clip, lightweight design, rugged body hard plastic construction, quality tactile feel to control buttons and key presses, polished black casing, white/green/orange front panel lettering, Sony corporate logo, Part 15 FCC Rules compliance certification logo, and it comes with operating instructions. The FM 1 and FM 2 bands each hold up to 5 FM band station presets within the 87.5-108 MHz frequency spectrum. Each broadcast band (FM1, FM2, AM, and WB) will remember the last station tuned to when this unit is switched to another band or when its powered off. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman features 2.8mW + 2.8mW total system output power at 10% total harmonic distortion, 1.5V DC power rating, Sony MDR-023 over-the-head supra-aural headphones with 3.5mm stereo silver-plated mini plug connector, adjustable headband for maximum comfort, battery compartment, battery compartment cover, and spring-loaded DC positive and negative battery terminals. The LCD displays the following information: FM band indicator, AM band indicator, Weather Band indicator, WB channel number, FM/AM station frequency, FM/AM channel preset number, current time (AM/PM indicator), hold indicator, and 3 stage remaining battery life indicator (Full battery, Weak battery, and Depleted flashing battery icons). The LCD battery indicator resets to its full power battery default status when a new AAA battery is inserted into the battery compartment. The single AAA battery should be removed from this unit when the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is placed into storage for an extended period of time. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman main unit product dimensions are as follows: Width: 3-3/8, Height: 2-½, Depth: 1, and Weight: 3.32 ounces. This unit includes a 90-day parts and labor limited manufacturer warranty. With its accurate reception, powerful stereo sound, simple operation, up-to-the-minute NOAA weather band forecasts, time display, and convenient 5-key multiple preset station settings, the Sony SRF-M37W Walkman is an outstanding performer for any rugged personal mobile audio requirements. This units time settings and all FM/AM preset stations in memory will be lost if the AAA battery is removed from the battery compartment for longer than 3 minutes. Additionally, AM band preset stations are erased from memory when this units AM channel step tuning interval is changed from 10 kHz to 9 kHz or 9 kHz to 10 kHz. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman does not feature an all-hazard weather alert override function, S.A.M.E. message encoding, or an auto preset station scan tuning option. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman does not offer TV band audio. It is not possible to operate the Sony SRF-M37W portable radio off AC power. The Sony SRF-M37W Walkman does not demonstrate any flaws in ergonomic design, broadcast reception, or sound reproduction. You cant do better than a Sony Walkman for any occasion that requires portable audio access on demand. I am delighted to give this Sony SRF-M37W Walkman 3-band digital radio my highest recommendation. Good Luck.
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