Sony CRF-5090
Multiband Radio

Discontinued!

Please also see
the CRF-5100

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The Sony CRF-5090 is a solid-state, nine band receiver that covers longwave (150-400 kHz), medium wave, five shortwave bands, FM and VHF Air 108-136 MHz. The shortwave bands include:  1.6-3.5, 3.5-9, 9-14, 14-21 and 21-26 MHz. Band selection is via a rotary turret knob on the right side of the radio. Tuning is accomplished by main tuning knob that has a second concentric knob for electrical fine tuning. The 4 x 6 inch speaker delivers full sound. It features a BFO, RF Gain, Squelch, AFC and Tone controls. There is a dial lamp, S meter, and Tune LED built into the dial pointer. There is a handy international time zone chart on the inside of the protective front cover.

Operates from AC, eight D cells or external 9 VDC. AC input voltage may be selected via a rear panel switch at 100/120/220/240 VAC. Jacks include:  earphone and record output. There are also external antenna terminals. 13.385 x 9.2 x 6.7 inches 14.2 lbs. Made in Japan.

The Sony CRF-5100 is very similar, but adds the VHF Public Service band 147-174 MHz.