Sony ICF-P26 Antenna Replacement

Written By: Olaloye Thontteh

Comments: 4

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to fix or replace a damaged antenna of a Sony ICF-P26 radio.

The antenna enables radios to get reception for their FM and AM bandwidth. A radio with no antenna or a damaged antenna would have distortion of radio waves .

Following these steps would fix the radio reception issues in a short time. There is minimal or no known danger associated with replacing the antenna .

Tools

Step 1

Power off and disconnect the radio from any power source.

Step 2

Use a mini screwdriver to remove the two screws from the battery compartment.
Gently insert an opening tool where the FM/AM/Off switch is, to force your way up.
Insert the opening tool in the other side where the volume and the earphone go.
You will hear hinges pop open.

Step 3

Use the mini screwdriver to remove the screw holding the motherboard.
Unscrew the damaged antenna.

Step 4

Use the mini screwdriver to replace the new antenna.

Step 5

Use the mini screwdriver to assemble the motherboard.

Step 6

Use the mini screwdriver to assemble the cover.
Insert the batteries.

Step 7

Switch on the radio.

Thanks for this!

J Gibson - 02/06/21

A good guide my dude but anyone who has zero experience could struggle a bit because the steps are not 100%clear

Ivan Monterrubio -

2 comments

Where would one acquire a compatible replacement antenna for this model of radio?

Mason Smith -

Thank you so much. The difficulty is opening the case. You explained it very well. My problem was the dirty potentiometer. I simply poured enough isopropyl alcool on it, to "wash" it, it flowed inside, turn it few times, that was all. Works as new. Thank you.

Jean-Yves Béguec -