The Sony ICF-SW12 World Band Receiver travel radio is an 11-band world time travel clock radio with digital display which lets you listen to a worldwide range of radio frequencies at home and abroad, including FM, AM (MW), and shortwave bands one through nine. With its small and lightweight design (just 8.19 ounces, with batteries), the Sony World Band Receiver travel radio with a folding cover is easy to pack into your luggage or to carry on board.While perfect for use at home, the ICF-SW12 is loaded with advantages for the traveler. It features a universal time coordinator with built-in LCD light, which lets you set into memory the current local times of major cities around the world and the time difference between your location and any other. There's also an alarm with a snooze feature.
An earphone jack is included for discreet listening and for improving sound clarity under loud conditions. Expect about 35 hours of operation from the two AA batteries required to power this radio, and an included long-life lithium battery ensures continuous clock movement. Its antennas include a built-in ferrite bar for AM (MW) and a telescopic antenna for FM and shortwave. A shortwave guidebook is included.
