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I love listening to the Howard Stern show on my satellite radio while I’m driving in my car. I also have the capacity to listen to him from his internetlocation through my computer. There is just one problem with that. Who wants to sit in front of the computer all day listen to the radio when you may be doing other things around the house? Connecting an FM transmitter to my computer saved me all that annoyance and was much requiring little effort than hooking up my stereo’s speakers to it.

An FM transmitter is simple and comparatively cheap broadcasting tool which is simple to use. Another outstanding thing regarding them is that they don’t require any special instrumentation or know-how to hook up. Trust me when I say that after you have experienced of hearing your bestloved radio programs in full high-quality stereo sound, you’ll look back and question why you never thought of this earlier. Here is how you may now do things all around the house listening to your favored songs and shows:

• What type of FM radio transmitter will best for your needs? The answer to this question depends on a number of dissimilar constituents such as size, transmission distance, power supply method, amount of FM transmitter frequencies it is portability and most significantly price. There a lot of models available which will fit each one of this variables.
• Now that you have an idea of what type of FM transmitter works best for you, go in front and buy it. You may find them at electronics stores or web sites specializing in electronics. They aren’t that expensive, ranging in price from $40 to $100. Usually ones with a better transmission distance are the most expensive.
• Next, hook up your new FM transmitter to a power source and then to the computer. It couldn’t hurt to go over the manufacturer’s instructions just in case you run into any problems. FM transmitters are powered by a number of dissimilar types of sources. It all depends on the model. Some are powered by batteries, computer USB port or even AC power but whatsoever the model, it must come with all the necessary connection cables.
• A USB compatible FM transmitter is plugged into a USB port of any computer. If you are using an USB compatible FM transmitter and not getting any sound, try altering the speaker or audio device settings on your computer from the default settings to USB.
• One of your last steps is to find an available FM frequency on your FM radio. Those manufacturer’s instructions you read in an earlier steps will give you a list of the frequencies available with your new FM transmitter. Don’t panic if you can’t find a frequency which will work. It’s a beauteous mutual issue that may be resolved rather quickly.
• You’re at last done. Now sit back and listen to your favored Internet radio music or program with the freedom to move away from your computer.

The SRF-59 is lightweight, simple-to-use FM/AM stereo receiver. Weighing only 3 ounces (84 grams), this compact player is a perfective associate for the track, bike trail or work area. The FM antenna is percentage of the headphone cord, so you are sure to receive a strong signal. The AM antenna is a ferrite bar type. The local/distant switch will support you fine tune the reception. Both the volume and tuning buttons are rotary dials, supplying a nice sight-free way to make major changes to the Walkman.

Sony has included their MDR (micro dynamic receiver) headphones with the SRF-59. These headphones are open air type; the headphones will grant ambient noise to filter into the ear canal, supplying a rich sound and keeping you safely conscious of events, humans and automobiles around you. The headphones provide plenteous dynamic range and sound. The Walkman requires only one AA battery, keeping the receiver lightweight and inexpensive to operate. When using a Sony alkaline battery, you may suppose an impressive 100-140 hours of use. There is likewise a belt clip included, so you may carry the Walkman on your belt. The color is a sporty silver.

What’s in the Box
Sony SRF-59 Walkman FM stereo, Sony MDR open air headphones, belt clip, user’s manual and a ninety day warranty.

Sony’s SRF-59 Walkman AM/FM Stereo Radio is so lightweight you may take it nearly anywhere. Featuring AM/FM stereo tuner and an easy to use tuning knob, this Walkman lets you to take pleasure in a wide range of talk and music programs in stereo sound as you tune in to stations with ease. Single AA battery operation provides hours of listening, while the Local/Distant switch provides optimal reception of both near and distant stations. The SRF-59SILVER–great sound in a little package.

Features:

• AM/FM Stereo Tuner
• Convenient Compact Design
• MDR Open Air Stereo Headphones
• Local/Distant (DX) Switch
• Single “AA” Battery Operation
• Belt Clip

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Most helpful customer reviews

242 of 244 people found the following review helpful.
Great Radio — Great Price!
By mtk5150
This is a perfect little radio. The reception is very good (much better than a few headphone/radio setup’s I’ve owned), and it is very well made. It’s solid and tough. And it’s smaller than a pack of cigarettes.

There are only 2 downsides I can think of:

1. It doesn’t have a digital tuner. This can be a major problem with this radio if you’re a profuse channel changer. Dialing in your stations is a bit tricky as the slightest adjustment to the tuning dial will send it across many channels. But if you’re like me (I pretty much stay on one channel all the time), you’ll find this radio to be perfect for you!

2. The headphones stink. They do the job, but the radio is actually much better sounding than the headphones allow you to appreciate.

It takes only one AA battery and it will last a VERY long time. A set of two AA’s will last you dozens of hours.

I recommend this radio highly.

112 of 114 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome.
By adjective
Man, I wish I knew about this radio a year ago when I bought a highly-rated but, as it turned out, temperamental digital pocket radio. This one has most of the digital radio’s virtues and none of its flaws. Reception of the stations I listen to is fine, AM sound is good, and FM sound quality is fantastic, comparing quite favorably to the digital. The local classical station sounds sublime, and “Coast to Coast AM” doesn’t fade out on me. Construction is lightweight and extremely rugged. The tuning dial is a little difficult to fine-tune; if Sony wants to improve this model, they’ll make a large disk-type dial with a recessed window that shows the frequency instead of this tiny and ambiguous linear scale. The included headphones don’t do justice to the radio’s clean sound–an extra $8 to $10 and you’re good to go. The belt clip appears to be rugged, but only time will tell. It holds the radio firmly in place.

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