---
product_id: 74842134
title: "CFM-30TW AM/FM Radio Cassette Recorder"
brand: "sony"
price: "$272.39"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Sony"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/74842134-cfm-30tw-am-fm-radio-cassette-recorder
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# AM/FM/TV/Weather band tuner 55-hour battery life on FM Built-in live recording mic CFM-30TW AM/FM Radio Cassette Recorder

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $272.39
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay tuned, stay ahead — vintage vibes with modern-day freedom!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CFM-30TW AM/FM Radio Cassette Recorder by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $272.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/74842134-cfm-30tw-am-fm-radio-cassette-recorder)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rugged & Portable Design:** Compact, durable casing built for your active lifestyle—take it from kitchen to campsite without missing a beat.
- • **Long-Lasting Battery Life:** Up to 55 hours of FM radio playback on four D batteries keeps you connected through workdays and weekend escapes.
- • **On-the-Go Recording Power:** Capture live moments or radio shows instantly with the built-in electret condenser microphone—no extra gear needed.
- • **Precision Tuning Made Easy:** Large, wide-spaced tuning scale ensures you lock in your favorite stations with pinpoint accuracy every time.
- • **All-in-One Analog Audio Hub:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, TV channels 2-13, and weather bands for real-time updates and entertainment.

## Overview

The Sony CFM-30TW is a compact, rugged AM/FM radio cassette recorder featuring a built-in microphone for live recordings, a large tuning scale for precise station selection, and access to TV and weather bands. Designed for portability and durability, it offers up to 55 hours of FM playback on batteries, making it perfect for professionals who value reliable, versatile audio on the move.

## Description

From the Manufacturer Take Sony's CFM-30TW AM/FM Radio Cassette Recorder with you and record on the move using the built-in microphone. Its compact portable design makes it easy to take with you wherever you go. Featuring TV/weather band, this radio cassette recorder enables you to access a series of five nationwide frequencies broadcasting updated local weather conditions. Get the scoop on the weather or tune in to your favorite radio station using the AM/FM Tuner. The CFM-30TW--you've got to have it. Features: TV/weather band lets you listen to audio from TV channels 2-13, and up-to-the-minute weather from your local Weather Band broadcasts Compact portable design with easy to use controls and a rugged case permits take-anywhere enjoyment AM/FM tuner lets you choose from the wide variety of radio talk shows and music programs Large tuning scale for easy tuning has wide spacing between numerical markers affording greater precision in locating center of frequencies Record/Playback cassette deck provides for direct recording from the AM/FM tuner or through the built-in microphone, and lets you play your own cassettes and pre-recorded tapes Built-in microphone for making your own live recordings, with no need for an external microphone Full auto shut off of cassette deck in record, play, fast forward and rewind modes prevents battery drain, reduces mechanical wear Soft eject mechanism for gentler cassette handling helps protect your tapes Full-range speaker produces rich sound and wide dynamic range Antennas include built-in ferrite bar antenna for AM and telescopic antenna for FM AC/DC power supply provides two-way use, on household AC current with attached power cord or fully portable with DC operation and optional batteries Frequency Range: AM: 530 - 1710, FM: 87.6 - 108MHz, TV: Ch. 2 - 13 VHF Tape System: 2-track 1-channel monaural cassette Speaker 3" (77 mm) full range x 1 Microphone: Built-in electret condenser mic Power Requirements: DC: 6V "D" batteries x 4 (optional), AC: 120V 60Hz Battery Life (Approx.): FM radio: 55 hours with Sony alkaline batteries Weight: 3 lb 11-2/3 oz (1.7 kg) with batteries Dimensions (W x H x D): 10-3/4" x 5" x 4-3/4" (272 x 130 x 121.5 mm) Product Description AM & FM Analog Tuner / Listen to audio from TV channels 2-13, local Weather Band broadcasts / Cassette Recorder & Player

Review: Archaic AM/FM cassette plyer/recorder radio - I don't believe SONY makes these archaic cassette plyr./recorder radios anymore - - - based on the ridiculous high price a new one costs. That said, I'm glad to have been able to find one.
Review: A great little radio--too bad they stopped making it - What a wonderful little machine! It plays all of my old cassette tapes that I'm just not going to transfer to yet another media. (Yes, I have another cassette recorder to transfer internet material I wish to enjoy in another location.) It receives all of the National Weather Service frequencies--good all over the US, and it's free; just plug it in or keep fresh the 4 bay D batteries fresh enough--and they last a long time in this unit. Sadly, the teeeeeveeee channels it picks up now will disappear in early 2009--yet another group of folks misled by their worship of "advancing" technology. For now, it's nice to listen to all of the great PBS stuff while not being tied to the couch. This unit is ideal for the bathroom, kitchen or garage--and it's small enough to pack in your travel bag--really nice for all of those h/motels with NO radio, at all, or else the cheapest little (<1" speaker) clock radio. In a bind, you can listen to it's weather radio while driving--never could figure out why SAAB was the only car maker to have weather band on the car radio (of course, many trucker radios have this feature, too) Hey, maybe they'll make some more......

## Features

- Convenient AM/FM/TV and weather band access
- Compact portable design with a rugged case
- Large tuning scale for easy tuning
- Built-in microphone for making live recordings
- Full-range speaker produces rich sound

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00006IS4E |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | #281,649 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #254 in Portable Cassette Players & Recorders |
| Bluetooth support? | No |
| Brand | Sony |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Speaker, Smartphone, Laptop, Tablet, MP3 Players |
| Connectivity Technology | Cassette |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 17 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242578050 |
| Item Dimensions | 13 x 5 x 6 inches |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 13 x 5 x 6 inches |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Mfr Part Number | CFM-30TW |
| Model Number | CFM-30TW |
| Number of Speakers | 1 |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Speaker Type | Full-range |
| Speakers Included | Full-range speaker built into the integrated stereo system |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Supported Audio Format | Cassette |
| Supported Standards | Cassette |
| Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
| UPC | 027242578050 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Cassette
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 13 x 5 x 6 inches
- **Speaker Type:** Full-range

## Images

![CFM-30TW AM/FM Radio Cassette Recorder - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ITv11kszL.jpg)
![CFM-30TW AM/FM Radio Cassette Recorder - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614YkrNQAEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it have a headphone jack?**
A: Hi Thomas Swanson, No, it doesn't have a headphone jack. Thanks! ^Ron

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Archaic AM/FM cassette plyer/recorder radio
*by M***N on January 15, 2026*

I don't believe SONY makes these archaic cassette plyr./recorder radios anymore - - - based on the ridiculous high price a new one costs. That said, I'm glad to have been able to find one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great little radio--too bad they stopped making it
*by H***G on December 17, 2008*

What a wonderful little machine! It plays all of my old cassette tapes that I'm just not going to transfer to yet another media. (Yes, I have another cassette recorder to transfer internet material I wish to enjoy in another location.) It receives all of the National Weather Service frequencies--good all over the US, and it's free; just plug it in or keep fresh the 4 bay D batteries fresh enough--and they last a long time in this unit. Sadly, the teeeeeveeee channels it picks up now will disappear in early 2009--yet another group of folks misled by their worship of "advancing" technology. For now, it's nice to listen to all of the great PBS stuff while not being tied to the couch. This unit is ideal for the bathroom, kitchen or garage--and it's small enough to pack in your travel bag--really nice for all of those h/motels with NO radio, at all, or else the cheapest little (<1" speaker) clock radio. In a bind, you can listen to it's weather radio while driving--never could figure out why SAAB was the only car maker to have weather band on the car radio (of course, many trucker radios have this feature, too) Hey, maybe they'll make some more......

### ⭐⭐ No headphone jack
*by C***S on September 12, 2004*

I was sadly surprised to discover when I opened the box that this radio cassette recorder has no headphone jack. I didn't know any company still made radios that way! It went back to the store.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-11*