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ICF-506 Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio
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- Integrated AM/FM radio tuner
- Built-in carrying handle for increased portability
- Dedicated headphone socket for personal listening
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- This product is also known as ICF506
What bands does the Sony ICF-506 receive?
The ICF-506 features an integrated AM/FM analog tuner with manual dial tuning. The FM band covers 87.5–108 MHz and the AM band covers 530–1710 kHz on the US version.
How does the Sony ICF-506 tune to stations?
The ICF-506 uses analog tuning with a manual dial. It includes a tuning indicator LED to help you find the best signal, along with a high-visibility dial scale and large, easy-to-use knobs for precise adjustment.
What antennas does the Sony ICF-506 use for reception?
For FM, the radio uses a telescopic antenna that can be extended and adjusted for a better signal. For AM, it relies on an internal ferrite bar antenna optimized for medium-wave reception.
How is the Sony ICF-506 powered?
The ICF-506 offers dual power options, running on either AC mains power or DC battery power using 3 AA (R6/LR6) batteries. Batteries are sold separately.
How long does the Sony ICF-506 battery last?
Using the speaker, the ICF-506 provides approximately 35 hours of battery life on FM or AM, depending on your volume level.
Does the Sony ICF-506 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the ICF-506 has a dedicated headphone socket for personal listening. The output is monaural sound to both ears, as the radio is mono only.
What kind of speaker does the Sony ICF-506 have?
The ICF-506 has a mono speaker approximately 10 cm in diameter with about 640 mW of output power, designed to deliver room-filling audio for its size.
Is the Sony ICF-506 portable?
Yes, the ICF-506 has a built-in carrying handle for easy transport, along with a compact desktop form factor that makes it convenient to move from room to room.
How much does the Sony ICF-506 cost?
MSRP is listed as $59.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
Is the Sony ICF-506 also known by another model name?
Yes, this product is also known as the ICF506. It is the same Analog Tuning Portable FM/AM Radio.
*FAQ generated on 07/23/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.