Home > Consumer Reviews > Sony SRFM32 Walkman Digital AM/FM Stereo Radio

I bought this radio thinking it was a small, compact, lightweight, digital radio receiver with a phase locked loop tuner. Well, that it is. What the "editorial review" doesn't tell you is that it also has constant static on all channels, no matter how strong the radio signal is. I live in Chicago, and even the strongest radio signal in the country (WLS!) has a strong static in the background. If you like Rock & Roll + static, or news + static, or Country & Western + static, buy this radio because it's definitely for you. I, however, am returning mine. Even my 1980s era analog walkman gets better reception than this piece of junk. Yes, I tried calling Sony tech support, and they were absolutely no help whatsoever.

This is a small compact and useful, high quality radio good for many applications. The small size and clip fastener makes it the best of the lot; small snags: the headphones may be too bulky compared with smaller versions available; I substituted a light weight top of the line AIWA radio headphone set; also the volume control isn't digital but the old style turn wheel type. Still an excellent buy.

Thia little guy works great!! The only problem I have is when the LX/DX switch gets knocked....then I loose reception. The unit hold signals great otherwise. I use it when I ride my motorcycle.

I really like this little radio. I use this unit primarily in the house, while I am doing dishes, scrubbing floors, going up and down the stairs. I find the lock function helpful, since I am moving around a lot it gets bumped ~ but stays right on the station. I have great reception with this little puppy, which is great, since I live in a rural area in the woods. I did replace my headset with a smaller set, as I do not like the bulky one it came with. On occasion, I have to move the headset cord (its antennae)to eliminate static~but this is minor. My battery life has been good~just do not let the teen use it! Mine was a gift and I love it. Now I can listen to NPR without my family complaining of its boredom point!

this radio has a real hard time getting reception without static. i don't know the reason because other radios i've had work fine in the same locations. in addition this thing sucks batteries. i get about 12 hrs of use before it is kapoot.