Question 1

I just purchased this sony icf-506 radio and it is constant static while in am mode. is there a solution to this?

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AM reception involves a LOT of dependencies - too numerous to recount here; but, here are a few starters:  COMPLETE static probably results from location, likely in a cement or steel building.  Static on individual stations may be improved by rotating the radio to be perpendicular to the station transmitter location.  Unlike FM, AM uses an internal ferrite-bar antenna, optimally about 8" long, usually across the top of the case (inside).  Rotating the radio can make that AM ferrite-bar antenna perpendicular to the station transmitter ... for best reception.   AM reception is better at night, also.  Beyond this, Google AM reception ... for more thorough explanations.

Question 2

How powerful is the speaker volume?

Accepted Answer

fine for bedroom or smaller den / not big volume in big room / sounds good for my purposes, which is to have it sitting near by to change channels / nice clear sound

Question 3

Does this radio properly tune fm stations in the u.s.?  the scale of the tuner appears to be set for japanese broadcasting.

Accepted Answer

Yes, it does properly tune FM, which is 88 to 108 mHz, which is exactly what the dial scale indicates on the radio.  I think the Japanese FM band starts at 76 mHz which this radio does not cover.

Question 4

Does the power cord store away in the radio when using batteries?

Accepted Answer

Hi Amazon Customer, No, the power cord is detachable. You may refer to the link below for more information:
https://docs.sony.com/release//Manual_4690664111.pdf
~Ralph

ASIN	B06Y11B6L8
Brand Name	Sony
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Headphone, Smartphone, MP3 Player
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,494)
Display Type	analog
Frequency	108 MHz
Global Trade Identification Number	00027242903098
Hardware Interface	3.5mm Audio
Importer Contact Information	ATM RETAIL 1st Floor Beside P and T Building Lakdi Ka Pul Hyderabad Telangana 500004
Item Dimensions L x W x H	23L x 7.5W x 18.5H Centimeters
Item Weight Unit of Measure	971 g
Manufacturer	Sony
Manufacturer Part Number	ICF-506
Model Number	ICF-506
Network Connectivity Technology	Auxiliary
Number of Batteries	3 AA batteries required.
Power Source	Battery Powered
Product Features	Portable
Radio Bands Supported	2 tire
Style Name	Classic
Tuner Type	AM, FM
UPC	027242903098

Sony ICF-506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio

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