ICF-S10MK2 Pocket AM/FM Radio, Silver

Anyone who thinks AM/FM radio is dead needs to read the article over at Slate from Dec 14, 2014 entitled "Don't Count AM/FM Radio Out Just Yet". Broadcast radio is still extremely profitable and big here in America and isn't about to disappear anytime soon. Besides, everyone should have a good, portable, low battery usage AM/FM radio at home in preparation for natural disasters. Given the large number of Taiwanese and Chinese brand portables on the market, why stick with the Sony brand even though it is also made in China like all the other brands? Because Sony has developed some excellent AM/FM chip technology for radio reception and these Sony proprietary chips are used in almost all of Sony's portable radios. The ICF-S10MK2 is one of these Sony radios. Reception of AM and FM is surprising good for such a lightweight, inexpensive radio. Unlike some of the recent "Fully Digital" radios that are based on the Silicon Laboratories chip, I find that the Sony radios handle Automatic Grain Control (AGC) functions much better on the AM band. You won't be treated to the irritating digital "pumping" AGC effect on weak AM stations like you find on many of the radios based on the Silicon Laboratories chip sold by Sangean, Kaito and Tecsun. The Silicon Laboratories chips are getting better in this regard but still have problems in the area of effective AGC functions. The speaker on this little gem is also a big plus. It puts out decent sound for its small size. Tuning is analog, which is a bummer, but the advantage of this over a digital display tuner is that you get much better battery life. The size and weight is a little too high to consider this a shirt pocket radio. Quality of construction is OK, considering the low price of $10 - $12 US dollars. I've seen much worse in this price range from some of the "no-name" Chinese producers. Along with the ICF-S10MK2, I also own Sony's SRF-59 AM/FM Walkman (ultra-small, analog dial) and the much pricier but much sturdier SFR-M37 AM/FM Walkman (small, digital dial, sporty model with presets). The SRF-59 is very small with amazing battery life and it can easily fit it a shirt pocket. However, it requires you to use headphones. The SFR-M37 adds the weather band along with AM/FM and also has no speaker. It runs on a single AAA battery and has acceptable battery life. All three of these Sony portable AM/FM radios are good buys. On the high end, I own a much larger Tecsun PL-880 that has AM/FM plus shortwave that I absolutely love! It has great sound from the enclosed speaker and does an excellent job at shortwave reception. However, in that class of portable radio you are looking at something that is about the size of a paperback book and that is much heavier. The price (~ $160 ) is also much higher than what you'll pay for these small Sony AM/FM portables. If you know some people that don't have any AM/FM radios in their household, consider buying a couple of these small Sony ICF-S10MK2 AM/FM radios and handing them out as and inexpensive but useful gift. When natural disaster strikes (and eventually it will) they'll appreciate having one of these little gems to turn on after the power goes out and their internet goes dead. Most broadcast stations have emergency generators and can continue to broadcast on the airwaves even after the power goes out.

In this age of smartphones and MP3 players, I had almost entirely forgotten the simple pleasure of listening to a small, mono, transistor radio while enjoying some suds in the back yard or working on a small project on my garage workbench. Maybe I've just come to a point in my life when I can appreciate something less than surround-sound and high-fidelity. This, my friends, is simply a terrific - let me say that again - TERRIFIC little radio. Keeping in mind that this is a small, inexpensive, and very, very basic transistor radio with one small speaker: Reception: Has proven to be outstanding. Sensitivity is high and I can receive remote stations in a canyon setting that my car audio has trouble picking up. No digital here, folks, this baby is pure analog: With only an old-school linear display depicting the frequency, you've got to dial in the stations yourself with the tuning dial and judicious directional placement of the antenna. (or of the device itself, as FM comes in through the metal aerial but AM tunes through a directional ferrite metal rod inside the radio) Tuning in a weak signal, therefore, requires a good ear and certain finesse of the finger. For the size and power of the unit, however, reception is excellent. Sound: Is adequate for a device sporting two AA batteries and one small speaker. Well, let me say this: It is more than adequate in a small space like a garage, or when in close proximity as outside in the back yard, or even outside at a distance if you crank the volume and it doesn't have to compete with a lot of background noise. The speaker is small and low power, however, and this will never be able to compete with a lot of background noise. Passing jet planes, leaf blowers, or the cabinet saw in your garage will cancel this little guy out. But then, so would it also just about any other radio you might be listening to. Basically, the sound is well-matched to the device and I doubt anyone would find it unsatisfactory. Pricing: Totally reasonable at around 12 to 15 bucks, but a veritable steal if it sinks to single digits. Considering size, weight, portability, reliability, and downright enjoyment of this radio, the bang to buck ratio is huge. Huge. Battery life: Is incredible. So much so, that I have abandoned all my hand-crank emergency radios in favor of a couple of these. A single set of good quality AA batteries has lasted me months. Use has been occasional, but certainly for hours at a time and often for days at a time. And they are still going. So, why would I want a cheap hand-crank radio of dubious quality for emergencies when I could have an outstanding little transistor radio of excellent quality which could run for days and days on a single set of batteries? Right, I wouldn't. Besides, I can't be the only one out there envisioning that teeny, flimsy plastic crank snapping off just when you're trying to receive critical emergency info. High quality alkaline batteries are the ticket for this radio, but in my opinion the best way to go are these: Sanyo Eneloop 8 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries Once charged, they stay charged for a long time and they last a looooong time in small electronic devices like this. Charge up a half-dozen to keep on hand for emergencies and back up. Other thoughts: This radio does not come with a cord to plug into the wall, but then it doesn't need one. it does have a small jack for headphones (mini jack) if you are so inclined. Use is really, really easy: Pull up the antenna, turn the dial on the side for on/off function and volume, use the other dial for tuning, and adjust antenna and dials to suit your experience. The unit is small - No, not ipod small - about the size and weight of a man's moderately-stuffed wallet. You know, the kind that makes your back ache if you are sitting on it for an hour's commute. It's a handsome little unit, too: Just what one might imagine a small Sony transistor radio would look like. Simple. Clean. Sharp. Lastly, the experience. Yes, it's a great companion sitting on your workbench as you sharpen your tools or fix your child's toy. Certainly, it can be a lifesaver during an emergency when the power goes out and you really, truly need to know if you should get out of town. Absolutely, it is a great thing to have in your truck's console storage for whatever: desert camping; working that desolate jobsite on a weekend... But, the best - just positively the very, very best - place to have this radio is with you in the back yard. With a beer in your hand on a summer afternoon. Listening to a baseball game under a shade tree. Folks, if that doesn't transport you to another place then I don't know what will. One last thought. Do you really need this with all the internet and cable and ipods laying around? I've got all that, and more MP3 players than I care to count and I say unequivocally yes, you do need this radio. Because when every other device and situation around you isn't, you will appreciate something that is simple, uncomplicated, and reliable. Aside from all its other attributes, these qualities alone make it worthwhile. Five stars.

This radio has amazing reception for its size and price point. The reciever, particularly in AM, is as good as any I have ever owned. Granted, I never bought one of those $200 'professional' radios, but for under $15, it delivers far better reception than I could have hoped for. FM reception is also excellent, as good as any portable radio I can remember using, but in the case of the one I bought, the AM tuning is exceptional. We have a strong local AM station 15 miles away that plays what I consider noise, and another, 200 miles away, only 50 Mhz away, I sometimes have difficulty in my car, catching the weak station, without noise bleeding in from the closer station, even with a digital tuner. This radio can not only separate the two stations, but receive the weaker station as clearly as my car radio does on the open road, while being inside the walls of my house! A+ on that one, Sony. I wanted an analog tuner because 90% of the time, for my personal uses, it will be left on my favorite station, and I don't have to re-tune it every time I change batteries, plus an analog tuner will not drain batteries when turned off, like a digital one does, to retain the station 'memory'. Originally, I got one of these radios for one of my kids (and a Kaito for the other, more on the differences between them later) and love the ability of this Sony to pull in weak stations, I think I will get one for myself. For less than $15, it will be easier than fighting one of the kids for use of a radio. I like to have a battery powered radio for severe weather instances, and this one has much superior reception compared to the old one we have in the basement now, I almost view it as an investment in potential greater safety in an emergency situation. If something happens that we lose our local station, I can still tune into many more other stations than I would be able to with our old basement radio. Other features I like, include the headphone jack (sends sound to both ears, but not in stereo) and a little signal indicator LED that is dark when there is no signal (static) and glows when the radio is receiving a signal, which glows brighter, the stronger the signal is. This is one feature I like on a child's radio especially, because it makes it easier for them to find stations as they search the dial, and also helps them tune stations in better. While this is an excellent radio for the price, a real bargain, it is not perfect. For one thing, the FM antenna does not pull out of the radio, it stows on the outside of the radio, and swings out from the side for use. This would be fine, except that it does not swivel, it only hinges out and up. I prefer an antenna that either pulls straight out (better protection when not extended), or if it does hinge as this one does, I feel it should also swivel (less likely to get bent, and easier to orient where you want it). Also, the volume control is not very precise, especially at lower volume settings. These are minor quibbles, that do not detract from the 5 star rating, but are areas that could be easily improved, in my opinion. Now to the differences between this, and the Kaito. Size: This one is about the size of those old AM only transistor radios that used a single 9V battery. Height and width are very similar, but I think this Sony is a little thinner. The Kaito is downright tiny, about the size of a deck of cards. Also, the antenna retracts into the case of the Kaito, with the top of it only sticking up enough to just be easy to grab to extend, making it well protected with the radio in a pocket. To farther describe just how small the Kaito is, compared to a pack of cigarettes, it is not as tall, roughly the same width, and notably thinner. Get the Kaito if small size is of the upmost importance, get the Sony for better tuning, and more sound. Sound: They sound about the same with headphones, sending sound to both ears, but not in stereo. There is a difference in what you get out of the built in speaker, though. The Kaito has a more precise volume control, able to go from a whisper, to full volume very smoothly and with great control. The Sony has a larger speaker, so it puts out notably more volume, at the expense of a little less precision on the control, especially at lower volume settings. If you don't have headphones, and want the volume low enough to not disturb anyone else, it is doable with the Sony, with a bit of fiddling, but a breeze with the Kaito. Tuners: The Sony, hands down, has the better tuner. Not that the Kaito is a slouch, by any means. For a radio so tiny, it works very well, especially considering it has a built-in speaker. In fact, I received the Kaito in the mail first, and was impressed with how well the tuner worked. It caught any station my old radio could, both in AM and FM. However, it wasn't until I put batteries in the Sony, that I realized just how many stations are out there. I was not at all disappointed with the Kaito, but I was very impressed with the Sony, especially considering it was under $15 (and I think the Kaito was $12) Batteries: The Sony uses AA, the Kaito uses AAA (even though the specs say AAAA) Both are easy to find, and seem to give decent life. One advantage to the Kaito is the battery compartment cover is captive. When you change the batteries, the cover hinges out of the way, but does not detach from the radio. There is no way to remove/lose it without braking it off the hinge. The Sony has a battery cover that you remove completely when you change the batteries. I can see the potential of someday using Duct or Masking tape to hold the batteries in place for the radio I got my daughter. Intangibles: There are little differences, that really don't make me sway one way or the other, but probably bear noting between the two radios. For example, they both have the tuning indicator lights mentioned above. The Kaito has a better protected, but shorter antenna. Controls: They both have pretty good tuner controls, stiff enough to stay on station, easy enough to turn for precise tuning. The volume control on the Kaito is more precise, but takes very little effort to turn, making it more likely to move if bumped. The Sony's volume control is less precise, but a little harder to move accidentally. The Sony has a switch where you select OFF/AM/FM. The Kaito has a switch where you select AM/FM, and it is turned on and off by rotating the volume control past a spring-loaded detent, like the transistor radios of old. Neither one 'better' but they are different. Anyway, to sum up my thoughts, buy a Kaito if you want what is the smallest radio I have found, that still has a good tuner, and can put out decent sound through a built-in speaker. Buy the Sony, if you can live with a somewhat bigger radio. For about $2 more, and a little bigger size, you gain a somewhat stronger speaker, and an excellent tuner (amazing, actually, considering I gave under $15 for the radio, and as I type this, the price dropped to under $13)

Overall The Sony ICF-S10MK2 is an excellent radio. For a small radio, the Sony fills many roles all in one package. The reception is very good for such a small radio, its compact size means it can go almost anywhere, and the price point makes it a great value. Reception The reception brings in both FM and AM stations from miles away. I have been able to pick up FM stations nearly 40 miles away, which is very good for a radio of this size. The good reception makes it great for camping or other outdoor activities, in which case there may not be cell phone reception or the nearest radio station may be far away. Tuning is a simple operation, as the indicator is bright in color and there is a tuning light to show when a station is tuned in. Size Small footprint and light weight make this radio great for traveling. It very easily fits into a carry-on bag or a purse without taking up space of other travel essentials. The compact size also makes it suitable for use around the house. The Sony is easy to carry and not bound by a cord, as it runs exclusively on batteries. This truly is a “pocket radio.” Battery Life Some may buy this radio exclusively for emergency scenarios, especially power outages. Battery life has exceeded my expectations, and you may not need to change the batteries for many months. Even after sitting for weeks, the batteries do not leak and the output remains at 100 percent. You may not like this radio if… There are some quirks that a potential purchaser would want to know about. Because it is lightweight and small, with the antenna fully extended, it tends to fall over if it is not on a level surface or if there is a breeze. Being such a small radio, the tuning and volume knob can be sensitive making it prone to lose a station if it falls on the ground or the knobs are otherwise disturbed while listening. Conclusion These days, simple but efficient devices often get overlooked and taken for granted. The Sony ICF-S10MK2 is a rugged, compact, and functional radio that makes a great companion whether at home or far away.

First off, I wouldn't really call this a "pocket" radio. Yes, it will fit in your pocket, but barely. I would say it's more of a "hand-held" radio, although it's still very, very light and portable. If you want a true pocket radio, I would take a look at the Kaito KA200 pocket radio or the Sony SRF-59 (both of which I also own and will write a review soon). The KA200 is incredibly small compared to both Sonys. However, the sound and reception of both Sonys is superior. Now, let me explain why this Sony's slightly larger physique is really an advantage (compared to the smaller KA200). - 1. The speaker is larger than the KA200, which produces a much cleaner sound than the smaller speaker and gets quite a bit louder. - 2. The AM reception is quite a bit better. The larger the unit, the larger ferrite bar can fit inside (AM uses the internal ferrite bar, while the FM uses the external telescopic antennae). Reception on both bands is absolutely fantastic. - 3. Controls: The volume and tuning wheels are slightly larger on this radio, making them much easier to use. - 4. The Sony holds larger batteries. It takes two AA batteries. A lot of the smaller radios I've seen/used take the smaller AAA size. So, I figure you would get 2-3 times the run time compared to a similar unit that takes two AAA's. Battery life is exceptional. I can't really tell you how good because I haven't been able to run out the original batteries yet. I mainly use this radio to keep up with the pro Minnesota sports teams when I'm away from a TV (cleaning, doing dishes, chilling out on the patio, etc). It's great for this. The speaker provides great sound and gets reasonably loud. It also works great for casual music listening. *PROS* - Small: Not really pockets size, but definitely hand-held size. - Reception: No complaints here on either AM or FM. In fact, this is probably this radios biggest strength. It's better than any other pocket (hand-held) radio I own. The telescopic antennae is probably about 17-18" when fully extended. The FM antennae also tilts side to side and can be folded down along the left side of the speaker when not in use. The tuning wheel on the right side is also very easy to work with. - Sound: Small built-in speaker provides pretty good sound for the size. It's not going to blow your mind, buy you won't be disappointed either. Another thing I really enjoy about this radio that I haven't really seen any other reviews mention is that in the rear of the unit, there are speaker holes cut out of the plastic that gives the impression that there is an additional speaker in the back (although there is only one). This just gives the sound another avenue to escape and the effect is that it makes the sound go in all directions no matter which way the speaker is facing. This is incredibly awesome when using AM because you have you adjust the internal antennae by rotation the unit horizontally. So, even if you have to point the unit away from you to get a distant station to come in, you're not sacrificing sound. - Batteries: Takes two AAs. This is probably the most common battery and the easiest to keep on-hand, at least in my opinion. Battery life is ridiculously awesome too. I've had this radio for a month now and have been trying to wear out the original batteries I put in it. So far, I've used it every day and even left it on overnight a few times, and have not yet been able to kill the batteries. Awesome. - Tuning light helps you locate stations quickly. *CONS* - Can be tricky to listen to at really low volume. Under most normal listening scenarios, this is not an issue. Also, there is quite a jump between low volume and high volume. Be careful when you're turning it up while listening to earphones/headphones. Also, the volume wheel can be kind of scratchy at the very low end of the volume range. - Speaking of earphones/headphones, the jack is actually an "earphone" jack, not a "headphones" jack. This means that if are listening through a standard set of stereo headphones, the sound will only come out of the left side. You can buy a couple dollar adapter to make the sound come out of both sides, although it will still be mono sound coming out of each one. If you plan on listening primarily with headphones, this unit is probably not the best choice. I would recommend the previously mentioned Kaito KA200, or Sony SRF-59 (both of which have a stereo headphone jack). Overall, I have been extremely impressed with this unit, especially for the price. I believe it's the best radio you can get for around ten bucks! After having it a week, I actually bought two more as backups or in case Sony stops selling this model. This would also be a great radio to have around in case of emergencies because of its simplicity and the fact it uses AA batteries and has a long run time. Buy it now.

UPDATE: 2017--I've now had this radio for about 6 years. On that time, I'm only on my 2nd set of batteries! I don't use this radio daily but I do use it every week for a few hours. Over he last 6 years, it's been in a steamy shower room, dropped on concrete (from waist height), dropped off ladders (about 5 to 6 feet), baking in the sun on a hot tar roof, in a tool bag with metal tools, dropped in the dirt, banged against walls and doors...it still works perfectly! The battery compartment door is just now starting to look a little loose but it still snaps shut and stays shut. When I bought this 6 years ago, they were $10 (best $10 I've spent). Then I watched them climb to $12 and thought "we'll it's still worth it". Now they are up around $40 and I have to recommend shoppers step away. It's a nice little radio but it's not worth anywhere near $30 to $40. It's analog, no back light, small speaker, and not water tight. $10 or so, yeah. $30 or $40? No way! First off, let's put this in perspective. It's a portable AM/FM radio with a small mono speaker. It's not an awesome radio. It's a good radio for what it is. The worst: The earphone jack is LEFT channel only. Yes, as others have pointed it out you can buy an adapter to plug into it...blah, blah, blah. The bottom line is that I've had other little, mono radios that have the mono signal sent to BOTH channels through the headphone jack. So it's possible for Sony to do this on this radio too, but they chose not to. Reasons, cost, design...blah, blah, blah. Bottom line: Sony could put the mono signal to both headphone channels but chose not to...period. No need for any further discussion on it. They simply chose not to...the end. Sangean's pocket radios do play audio in both ears. The other downside (if you consider this a disappointment on any level) is the speaker is quite small at 2" (but I've seen smaller). Yes, you can turn the volume up loud enough to distort the speaker but in my experience, it gets quite loud before you get to that point. I don't find the speaker to be a disappointment at all. The Sangean SR-35 has a slightly larger speaker and sounds better but it's a smaller radio overall. The best: I think this radio sounds VERY good for the size and it's LOUD for the size too. The 2" speaker on this thing will fill a 660 sq. ft. room with no distortion at all! The battery life on this radio is at nearly Star Trek proportions! I've changed batteries ONCE in a YEAR! I drove over 5,100 miles from Alaska to Texas and used this radio daily for several months before, during, and after that long trip and the batteries kept going. It only takes 2 AA batteries. I was using rechargeable batteries too! (which are generally considered to not be as long lasting as alkaline batteries, e.g. Duracell, etc.). Actually, I was starting to get a little creeped out by how long the batteries were lasting. It seemed abnormal and almost sci-fi. The tuning on this radio is pretty good but not exceptional. I have used this radio in the big city of Houston, TX and while I find that I can pull in lots of stations, some over power others and I have trouble pulling in the one I want exactly. Sensitivity is good; however, separation is less-than-ideal. Part of that could be the fact that it has an analog tuner so you can't easily land the tuner directly on the freq that you want. You have to roll the dial and try to pick it up by finding the freq's sweet spot. Of course, once you relocate the radio to another room or another location within a room, you may have to re-tune to the sweet spot. Overall, though, this radio does very well pulling in both AM and FM stations. It has your typical band width of approx. 530 - 1600 AM and 87 - 108 FM. The FM antenna is the telescopic type and is just BEGGING to get bent or broken. USE WITH CARE! Tuning and volume control is very easy via wheels on the sides of the radio. It also has a wrist lanyard which I find works fantastic for hanging the radio on a hook, screw, nail, coat hook, etc. I can't recommend this little unit because of priceand would not buy another one in a second if this were lost or broken. I'd Goethe the Sangean SR-35. It's everything this radio is and more.

I wanted this radio for one reason: AM talk radio on speaker. This baby is perfect for that, and is $10 very well spent. If that is what you're looking for, quit reading and hit the "Add to Cart" button. It receives a clear AM signal (15 miles away) from all angles, sideways, upside down, backwards, inside out. I tied a neck lanyard to the wrist strap, to avoid slipping out of my shirt pocket when I bend forward, but otherwise it's a perfect basic no-frills radio. Buyers should know that this is NOT a stereo radio, it is indeed MONAURAL, just like the good old days. Us greybeards don't find this that unusual, and used to listen with single earplugs, but modern consumers may find it odd. Just know that you'll only hear through one (left) earphone, not both. I understand there are adapters available to split the signal to both ears, but it will still be mono. I often like to listen with only one ear anyway while doing lawn work, so it happens to be fine with me, YMMV. The volume control works fine, though there is speaker distortion at the very high end (too loud to listen to from the pocket anyway). This radio indeed feels just like those made 6 decades ago, so go ahead and feel the joy. If you start hearing 50 year old radio broadcasts, though, check and make sure you haven't slipped into The Twilight Zone. Just walk backwards, exactly the way you came in, and you'll be fine. FM reception seems fine. The antenna seems okay, but I didn't test either of these extensively since I was only interested in AM. In most radios with this design (tuning with a side wheel) it's a little too easy to bump the station off center, and you'll have to remember the volume wheel is on the left. Do I wish it had digital tuning, station presets, and a lock button? Sure, but I didn't expect to find these in a ten buck radio, so no disappointment there. So again, this radio is perfect for AM talk radio on speaker. It might be a good choice to fill out a $25 free shipping order, if you already have a light mine (Striker OO105 Magnetic LED Light-Mine). I'm thinking of buying a second one for a backup against the day I inevitably send this one through the washing machine, or maybe the SRF-59 or maybe its evil twin, the Panasonic RF-P50 (though that's $4 more).

Where can you get anything that provides this much fun and usability for $12.97 shippped? Tell me! I want to know!! I bought this to have something that would play tunes while I was outside digging in the garden. Little did I know I would fall in love with it. PRO's: It looks good. It has clear sound. Excellent vocal intelligibility. Amazing volume and throw for it's small size. It's a marvel of excellent design within a price point. It's inexpensive enough that you won't cry for the financial loss if it gets stolen. You will cry however because you will bond with this damn thing! It's cute! It's a throwback. SUMMARY: In a time when everything is supremely over priced and fails to deliver, this thing delivers. Who thought a plastic device could be beautiful in it's reliable humility? It's the best cheap, low hassle device you will ever own! CON's: Of course it has no bass. So what? At this price? What do you expect. IF YOU WANT REAL BASS IN A COMPACT RADIO * and * a STEREO HEADPHONE OUTPUT: Then ** instead ** go with THIS--> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FEQVENM/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The Melosound S8 sounds twice as good as the Sony, but then again it costs THREE times as much. It's also about a 1/3rd larger in size. I can say that the Melsound S8 is a absolute wonder. Music sounds excellent on it. Scope,function and price point. Each radio has it's place and yes you do get what you pay for. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! _______________________________________________________ MONO OUTPUT VS. YOUR STEREO HEADPHONES. P.S. Mono (1 speaker) sound output is * SO * long ago for most younger people that they wonder why their stereo ear buds only work on one channel with this unit. They even think this unit's headphone jack is broken/defective/who knows. What you need are "Dual Mono" or "Dual Monoaural" earbuds. They are not very common anymore but they exist. Here is one example: http://www.amazon.com/Headset-E-20-Dual-Monaural-Earphone/dp/B000ET2N5M/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1401255025&sr=8-6&keywords=dual+mono+headphones+3.5mm+olympus Plan B: Alternately you could obtain a converter plug. Specifically a 3.5mm stereo female jack to 3.5mm mono male plug adapter for probably around 3 or 4 dollars. I don't recommend this as these converter plugs are relatively bulky and, due to their size and the way they stick out, they will put stress on this little radio's earphone jack. ______________________________________________________________________________ ADDENDUM/TECHNO-CRAP/EXPLANATION: WHY DID THEY BUILD THIS THIS WAY? WHAT FOLLOWS IS BORING. YOU * HAVE * BEEN WARNED! : ) * The mono transistor radio is a throwback to the late 60's. While stereo grew in importance, it was a luxury for portable devices back then. * To support delivering audio to 2 separate channels, Stereo headphones require a plug with 3 sections: a "TRS" or Tip, Ring, Sleeve plug. * The tip of a TRS stereo plug is the Left side speaker(or earbud's) positive signal, the Ring (middle section between the bands on the plug shaft) is the Right side speaker(or earbud's) positive audio signal and the shank (longest metal part closest to the plastic base) is a shared common "ground". ----> In a Mono radio, the female headphone output "jack" has NO third metal conductor/sensor inside it to make contact with the Ring part of a stereo plug. <---- The cool thing would have been if they wired it for dual mono at the factory but that would have added another wire & soldering process, a different jack, driving expense up, yadda yadda. This thing is what it is: OLD SKOOL shabby chic to the max. Deal with it. If you crave dual speaker audio, then find dual mono headphones like referenced above. Over and Out. Meep Meep! _____________________________________________ UPDATE 6/30/2016 - Now this radio has gone up an entire $10.00 over the price I originally paid for it new. In light of that I would say at $23.00 price is a merely a 3 star value, at 12.97 it was an overachiever. At the $23.00 point you are 2/3rd of the way to a Melosun S8 or which is way richer sounding, or some different Sony or other competitor model.