C Crane CCRadio-SW (Model CSW-TCF)
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Customer Review: Great Radio
Summary: 4 Stars
The assembly of the radio is high quality and provides clear AM/FM signals. The short wave made need a bit more band spreader control and could possibly use a BFO for sideband and code. Otherwise the radio is outstanding. I listen to a lot of the old short wave stations that I have not been able to hear in years!Customer Review: C Crane CC Radio-SW
Summary: 4 Stars
Darn good radio for the price with good construction and quality buttons and knobs. Outstanding AM and SW quality for a portable using only the telescoping antenna. Just wish there were a Single Side Band Selector, but a very good value for the buck and made in the USA to boot.Customer Review: Great value for it's price
Summary: 3 Stars
Some attributes of this radio are excellent while others are absolutely idiotic. But when you factor in price, it becomes a very plausible choice. Note that this radio is actually the Chinese Redsun RP-2100 labeled in English.
Strengths:
1. Well constructed case, whip antenna, precision tuning knob, volume/tone controls, and switches which have smooth low-noise rotation.
2. Radio performs well on AM/FM and has wide/narrow bandwidth selection.
3. When used with quality headphones (20-20K response), music fidelity is excellent.
4. Ample input/output jacks (see manual).
5. Either four AA cells or four D cells can be used.
6. Has a dual time feature to display local time or GMT.
7. Has Bass & Treble controls that actually do something.
Weaknesses:
1. One major flaw is the short-sighted absence of a beat oscillator for SSB reception.
2. Movement of the snap-up/down carrying handle is blocked by the whip antenna when extended.
3. Digital display is not back-lit and only has 1 LED at the left end leaving the right side of display dark and unreadable.
4. Push buttons don't always make solid electrical contact. Requires extra pressing force.
5. Has 50 memories yes but limited to 10 memories per band.
6. Pressing memory recall advances forward only. To jump from say chan 2 to 10 you must press the button 8 times.
7. Radio has no keypad for direct frequency input.
8. Push buttons can be illuminated but rotary knobs & switches remain dark. It is pointless to illuminate just part of the controls.
9. High PLL synthesizer noise while rotating tuning dial on Short Wave bands. (generates popping sounds when digits change)
10. Transistor Noise - Higher than usual audio background hiss as compared to the Sangean (ccRadio-Plus).
Please note that this radio is extremely sensitive so when using on shortwave, turn off your computer, modem, and router. Also turn off any compact fluorescent light bulbs in the house. Otherwise you will hear nothing but RF hash & noise generated by these devices.
Customer Review: Not what I expected
Summary: 3 Stars
I have heard fine things about the C Crane radio & when I decided to replace my clock radio it was my first choice. I got it because it already had the antenna I had researched as the one to correct the constant hum I had in my am reception in my bedroom. Unfortunately, it had the same hum that went away only when I put my hand over the antenna. When I spoke to the C Crane customer service rep, I was told that I needed another antenna to correct the problem. That's why I sent it back. I can get the same antenna for my old clock radio & get the same improved reception without spending the extra money. Unless you really want the extra bells & whistles the radio has, buy the antenna.
I also had major problems being able to read the time in the dark while in bed. I take my glasses off at night, so my vision is poor. I have found that large red numbers work best for me. I absolutely could not read the time or any other information that could be shown on the screen. I ended up taking a small travel alarm to bed with me so I could tell the time. This radio went back.
Customer Review: Good Radio, DON'T Listen to it by your computer!!!
Summary: 3 Stars
I was listening to this radio next to my laptop as first. DON'T DO THAT!
The AM RF noise a laptop or computer generates is enough to kill the reception of the radio. My first review was based on that. Adjusting it... I should know better. My Degree is half RF Engineer. :o/ Stupid is as stupid does. Anyways...
The build quality is not up to CCranes usual standards of like the CCRadio Plus which I own. Knobs are not tight, plastic over all is thinner. Solid AM reception. FM seems normal.
Still trying out the SW. Depends on time of day so much and where you live.
It's a good Radio. :o)