Sony - ICF-8500 Portable radio
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Description from the seller
This vintage Sony ICF-8500 Five Band Radio Receiver is a rare find. The Sony ICF product line is known for its quality and durability, making this radio a great addition to those who appreciate the charm of vintage electronics.
It is a complex radio with beacon direction finder, air and marine band.
The radio is serviced by a vintage radio shop in 2025 (receipt) and fully functional.
unfortunately the tuning strength meter window has a crack. It is not fixed to the meter and replaceable.
Very safe packaging with 2 double sided boxes
please review the photos as part of the description. is sold "as available" without any implied warranties. Equipment is around 50 years old and remains fragile.
Transport damage claim is possible but not guaranteed
The Sony FM-AM Solid State Five Band Receiver ICF-8500 receives the following bands:
Beacon (LW) 150 - 400 kHz
MW 530 - 1605 kHz
Marine 1,5 - 4,5 MHz
FM 87 - 108 MHz
Air 110 - 135 MHz
Squelch-AFC-Tuning/bat level-Light.
Model: FM-AM Solid State Five Band Receiver ICF-8500 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
Main principle: Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455/10700 kHz
Power type and voltage: Batteries / addl. power jack / C: 4 x 1.5 / DC 6 Volt
Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
Power out: 0.85 W (1.2 W max.)
Material: Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
Dimensions (WHD) 250 x 170 x 65 mm / 9.8 x 6.7 x 2.6 inch
2 kg / 4 lb 6.5 oz (4.405 lb)
Price in first year of sale 149.95 USD
This vintage Sony ICF-8500 Five Band Radio Receiver is a rare find. The Sony ICF product line is known for its quality and durability, making this radio a great addition to those who appreciate the charm of vintage electronics.
It is a complex radio with beacon direction finder, air and marine band.
The radio is serviced by a vintage radio shop in 2025 (receipt) and fully functional.
unfortunately the tuning strength meter window has a crack. It is not fixed to the meter and replaceable.
Very safe packaging with 2 double sided boxes
please review the photos as part of the description. is sold "as available" without any implied warranties. Equipment is around 50 years old and remains fragile.
Transport damage claim is possible but not guaranteed
The Sony FM-AM Solid State Five Band Receiver ICF-8500 receives the following bands:
Beacon (LW) 150 - 400 kHz
MW 530 - 1605 kHz
Marine 1,5 - 4,5 MHz
FM 87 - 108 MHz
Air 110 - 135 MHz
Squelch-AFC-Tuning/bat level-Light.
Model: FM-AM Solid State Five Band Receiver ICF-8500 - Sony Corporation; Tokyo
Main principle: Superheterodyne (common); ZF/IF 455/10700 kHz
Power type and voltage: Batteries / addl. power jack / C: 4 x 1.5 / DC 6 Volt
Loudspeaker: Permanent Magnet Dynamic (PDyn) Loudspeaker (moving coil) - elliptical
Power out: 0.85 W (1.2 W max.)
Material: Plastics (no bakelite or catalin)
Dimensions (WHD) 250 x 170 x 65 mm / 9.8 x 6.7 x 2.6 inch
2 kg / 4 lb 6.5 oz (4.405 lb)
Price in first year of sale 149.95 USD
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Sony
Model
ICF-8500
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Year of manufacture
1971
Weight
2000 g
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
170 cm
Width
250 cm
Depth
65 cm
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