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product_id: 339451375
title: "Sony - SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio"
brand: "sony"
price: "8662 som"
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reviews_count: 5
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# 3 oz ultralight design AM/FM tuner with local/distant switch 100+ hours battery life Sony - SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 8662 som
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Ultra-light, ultra-tuned — your pocket-sized gateway to the world’s airwaves!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony - SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 8662 som with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kg](https://www.desertcart.kg/products/339451375-sony-srf59silver-am-fm-walkman-stereo-radio)

## 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

- • **Endurance Listening:** One AA battery powers up to 140 hours of uninterrupted audio bliss.
- • **Iconic Sound Legacy:** Trusted by radio enthusiasts worldwide for legendary long-distance reception.
- • **Precision Reception:** Local/distant switch optimizes signal for crystal-clear AM/FM stations near and far.
- • **Featherweight Freedom:** At just 3 ounces, carry your soundtrack anywhere without the bulk.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** No downloads, no presets—just pure, instant radio enjoyment on the go.

## Overview

The Sony SRF59SILVER is a compact, ultra-lightweight AM/FM Walkman radio weighing only 3 ounces. Powered by a single AA battery, it delivers an impressive 100-140 hours of listening time. Featuring a local/distant switch for optimal reception and included headphones that double as an FM antenna, this device is celebrated for its exceptional sensitivity and long-range radio performance, making it a favorite among discerning listeners and commuters alike.

## Description

The SRF-59SILVER AM/FM Walkman radio is so lightweight you can take it virtually anywhere. Delivering great sound in a small package, this stereo features an AM/FM tuner and an easy-to-use tuning knob. One (1) "AA" battery provides hours1 of listening, while the local/distant switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations.

Review: Sony is offering a nearly-free gift. For fifteen dollars, you can purchase a phenomenal AM and FM Walkman radio complete with headphones. Light as a feather, the SRF-59 is so sensitive that Internet groups have popped up just to discuss its use. Sony's radio has become the standard in a new category of 21st century portables known as ultralights. Hobbyists who relish exotic long-distance reception have heralded the SRF-59 as a technological miracle. The unit houses a little printed circuit board with two integrated circuit chips. One is a self-contained complete AM / FM tuner and the second is the audio amplifier to drive the headphones. Due to its concise nature, its single AA battery lasts for over 100 hours. The SRF-59's performance is comparable to other radios costing hundreds of dollars. Sony's ultraweight Walkman has been compared favorably to legendary units such as the GE Superadio, The Sony ICF-2010 and the Sangean CC Radio. If you are looking for the ultimate receiver to hear distant ball games or talk shows, this is it. Seasoned DXers, the skilled sophisticated listeners who often homebrew their own equipment, have devised several modifications for the radio itself along with ideas to augment its circuitry with powerful outdoor antennas. Even as a stock unit, right out of its plastic bubble packaging, SRF-59 owners have heard AM radio stations all the way across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from places like Japan and Saudi Arabia. The SRF-59 truly has enormous ears. After using Sony's miracle for several years, only a few criticisms can be made. The headphones are only average quality. Tuning the Walkman is a little fussy. The knob provided to adjust what station you are listening to is pretty tiny even for petite thumbs. With ferocious abuse, you can wear out the radio. After about a year of pounding during train commutes, and walking across Manhattan, I had to buy a new one because I wore out the tuning capacitor. The SRF-59 is worth the price of admission. I used to listen to WWKB in Buffalo, New York, on AM radio, while sitting in an electronic noise nightmare (a steel Metro-North commuter train) on my way to New York City. WWKB was 300 miles away! Whenever you need a little casual entertainment, the SRF-59 can't be beat. Leave one in your purse or coat pocket or in your attache case. The SRF-59 is low maintenance. You don't need to download to it. It almost never needs a battery. You can hear amazing things nearly everywhere you go. It weighs so little, you'll have to feel into your pocket just to know it's there. For in-depth information, take a look at two radio hobbyist web sites: [...]. As a dyed-in-the-wool radio listener, I couldn't recommend a purchase more highly! At this incredibly low price, you can't miss!
Review: On receiving the radio, was disappointed to find that the foam covering the supplied headphones just fell apart after just wearing them for a matter of hours. I would have thought, considering that the radio was quite expensive the headphones would be of the same standard.

## Features

- Does not play cassette tapes, FM/AM radio only
- Lightweight and compact FM/AM Walkman (weighs only 3 ounces), belt clip included
- Included Sony MDR headphones act as FM antenna
- Local/distant switch ensures optimal reception | No Preset option Available
- Single AA battery provides long use (100-140 hours using a Sony alkaline)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006JQ06 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,081 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #137 in Portable AM/FM Radios |
| Item model number | SRF59SILVER |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Product Dimensions | 18.42 x 3.81 x 29.21 cm; 85.05 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Product dimensions:** 18.4L x 3.8W x 29.2H centimeters
- **Special features:** Lightweight

## Images

![Sony - SRF59SILVER AM/FM Walkman Stereo Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rZKqSqp4L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it have an LED light to change channels in the dark?**
A: No it does not have a light. But it is the best Walkman out there.

**Q: does this play cassettes**
A: No it doesn't.  Sony has labelled this "Walkman", but the name is a general term for Sony consumer product that are portable.  This SRF59 is an earbuds/headphone only AM/FM stereo receiver.

**Q: I live in a rural area. What about FM reception?**
A: FM reception depends on tower locations in a rural area.  My husband says AM talk radio holds a better reception from building to building compared to FM reception. But in the open fields reception for both is about the same depending on radio towers in your area.  I've been purchasing 2 sony walkmans a year for my husband these past 15 Christmases and he uses the radio everyday (10- 12 hrs daily) 7 days a week 365 days a year.  It takes a licking & keeps on sounding Awesome!  Enjoy!

**Q: Do you have to use headphones to listen .Can you just put it on a desk**
A: You can only use radio with headphones, but the headphones work really well, loud n clear.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***K on 19 January 2008*

Sony is offering a nearly-free gift. For fifteen dollars, you can purchase a phenomenal AM and FM Walkman radio complete with headphones. Light as a feather, the SRF-59 is so sensitive that Internet groups have popped up just to discuss its use. Sony's radio has become the standard in a new category of 21st century portables known as ultralights. Hobbyists who relish exotic long-distance reception have heralded the SRF-59 as a technological miracle. The unit houses a little printed circuit board with two integrated circuit chips. One is a self-contained complete AM / FM tuner and the second is the audio amplifier to drive the headphones. Due to its concise nature, its single AA battery lasts for over 100 hours. The SRF-59's performance is comparable to other radios costing hundreds of dollars. Sony's ultraweight Walkman has been compared favorably to legendary units such as the GE Superadio, The Sony ICF-2010 and the Sangean CC Radio. If you are looking for the ultimate receiver to hear distant ball games or talk shows, this is it. Seasoned DXers, the skilled sophisticated listeners who often homebrew their own equipment, have devised several modifications for the radio itself along with ideas to augment its circuitry with powerful outdoor antennas. Even as a stock unit, right out of its plastic bubble packaging, SRF-59 owners have heard AM radio stations all the way across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans from places like Japan and Saudi Arabia. The SRF-59 truly has enormous ears. After using Sony's miracle for several years, only a few criticisms can be made. The headphones are only average quality. Tuning the Walkman is a little fussy. The knob provided to adjust what station you are listening to is pretty tiny even for petite thumbs. With ferocious abuse, you can wear out the radio. After about a year of pounding during train commutes, and walking across Manhattan, I had to buy a new one because I wore out the tuning capacitor. The SRF-59 is worth the price of admission. I used to listen to WWKB in Buffalo, New York, on AM radio, while sitting in an electronic noise nightmare (a steel Metro-North commuter train) on my way to New York City. WWKB was 300 miles away! Whenever you need a little casual entertainment, the SRF-59 can't be beat. Leave one in your purse or coat pocket or in your attache case. The SRF-59 is low maintenance. You don't need to download to it. It almost never needs a battery. You can hear amazing things nearly everywhere you go. It weighs so little, you'll have to feel into your pocket just to know it's there. For in-depth information, take a look at two radio hobbyist web sites: [...]. As a dyed-in-the-wool radio listener, I couldn't recommend a purchase more highly! At this incredibly low price, you can't miss!

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by E***Y on 17 July 2024*

On receiving the radio, was disappointed to find that the foam covering the supplied headphones just fell apart after just wearing them for a matter of hours. I would have thought, considering that the radio was quite expensive the headphones would be of the same standard.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by W***. on 7 August 2015*

Habe den Radio täglich 2 Stunden beim Walken im Gebrauch, mußte bisher noch nicht die Batterie wechseln. Der Empfang ist sehr gut! Einzig die Kopfhörer habe ich gewechselt weil ich lieber INEAR Hörer benutze! Werein einfaches Radio zum Walken oder Joggen möchte ist mit diesem wirklich gut bedient!

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