C Crane Co CC2B Radio-2 AM FM / Météo et 2-Meter Ham Band
- Exceptionnel la réception AM et FM/Weather/2-Meter Ham Band
- Construit en Twin-bobine d'antenne ferrite
- Get gouvernement a émis des alertes sur le groupe Weather
- Vie de l'information épargne en cas d'urgence comme Katrinas passer par le 2-Meter bande Ham
- Horloge sommeil réveil programmé jack casque éclairage de l'écran
Description du produit
Le CC Radio-2 est notre plus récent modèle de Radios CC. Il est conçu pour receptiona à longue portée et des urgences. La réception AM a été dynamisée avec nos construit en Twin-Coil FerriteAM antenne. La réception FM est excellente. La bande météo sur la radio CC-2will vous tenir informé de tout gouvernement a émis des alertes. Le 2- Compteur de bande jambon peut être un épargnant de vie dans les situations d'urgence comme Katrina. Parmi les autres caractéristiques de radio: 5 mémoires par bande, graves et les aigus, réveil, Minuterie sommeil, Headphone Jack, line-in/line-output jack. Fonctionne sur secteur inclus cordon d'alimentation ou 4 “D” batteries….
I seem to be one of the few people who thoroughly liked the CCRadioplus. My window display never faded, and I was happy with the sound, reception, and variety of bands. I was all the more pleased, then, when the latest version of this radio was issued by C.Crane.
As with the previous version, the CCRadio2 offers excellent sensitivity and selectivity on AM, FM, and the NOAA weather band. In my area, I can pick up sometimes four different NOAA regions, which is a tremendous improvement over other NOAA radios I’ve used. It also offers a digital clock with a bright-to-dim display light (this time a much nicer shade of green – not slime green, as with the foumer model), an alarm offering either radio or a beeper, and automatic shut-off after either 120, 90, 60, 45, 30, or 15 minutes so you can fall asleep listening to the radio.
In my opinion, the tone of the radio has been slightly improved over the former version; it’s fuller and has a deeper bass range, which is especially nice for listening to classical music. I leave the bass and treble controls set all the way up, which gives the fullest and clearest tone.
Probably a primary reason for offering this new version was the elimination, due à a new federal law, of the availability of the TV band on radios. Well, the CCRadioplus had this TV band, and the newer version has replaced it with a VHF Ham band with a squelch control and a frequency range of 144 to 148 MHz. This allows you to listen to normally mundane conversations between Ham operators – usually about women, dogs, pizza, or radio equipment. I would compare it to picking up the phone and unexpectedly hearing two guys chatting about their personal lives with unnerving detail. But the Ham band can also come in handy during storms and other emergencies when normal forms of electronic communication are no longer working. Then, suddenly, the Ham operators are primary sources of information.
Another improvement I’ve noticed is in the scanning. There are two types: either you can press the scan buttons on the front of the radio and have it scan either up or down to the next frequency and then stop, or else you can press the large tuning dial on the side of the radio and have it scan the entire band, pausing for several seconds on each frequency before moving on to the next. This is extremely useful for finding stations or Ham frequencies you’re not aware of, especially, say, while you’re lying in bed and unable to manually turn the dial and watch the digits in the display window. Using the constant scan, the radio will do this for you from one end of the band to the other.
Two more compliments: the CCRadio2 is heavy enough so that you need not brace the radio with one hand while you press its buttons with the other. It’s a weighty solid piece of equipment. In addition, the radio now offers a slightly longer antenna of 22 1/2 inches.
I have only one complaint: the CCRadio2 does not include the LED lamp input on the back of the radio that the former version provided. This was a huge disappointment to me, since my wife and I had found this feature very useful during power outages, such as we often have during the New England snow storms or summer thunderstorms. On several occasions we had been totally dependent on this feature – and the radio in general – to get us through the long nights without electricity. The LED bulbs had been quite bright, so that you could even read by them. What a loss, that this radio no longer provides them.
In spite of this omission, I would highly recommend the CCRadio2 to radio hobbyists, DXers, and anybody who simply enjoys spending a little time listening to a great radio. I liked the last version, and I like this new version even more. Yes, it’s expensive; but a fine radio is positively worth it.
Evaluation: 5 / 5
Le CCradio2 is a great improvement over the original CCradio. The AM reception sensitivity is slightly better than the original CCradio and the GE super radio 3 that I own. The twin coil ferrite is actually tuned to the desired AM frequency via a varactor diode automatically for about seven seconds after frequency is changed. The (Crane Twin coil ferrite amplified antenna)is also tuned in this way, only manually. The sound of this radio in general is also improved. The FM sensitivity is good. In Ventura county California you can receive Los Angeles FM stations without much difficulty.
Evaluation: 4 / 5
If you listen to AM a lot and want a digital radio with presets, you don’t have a lot of options. You can spend about $75 on the Sangean PR-D5, a very good radio, or spend about $160 on the slightly better CCR-2. I find I like the bigger speaker on the CCR-2 than I do the small twin speakers on the PR-D5. Also the big presets on top of the CCR-2 are easy to find if you’re toggling in a dark bedroom and you won’t push the radio over. In contrast, the PR-D5 has tiny buttons on the front and it’s very easy to tip it over.
FM reception on my CCR-2 has proven to be well above average and even my weak station 89.3 KPCC comes in loud and clear. However, there is hiss on 89.3 through my earbuds, but no hiss on the other, more strong FM stations I listen to on the buds.
As far as a clock radio goes, the CCR-2 is better than the PR-D5 simply for the tip-over factor. If you’re not a big AM listener, you might want to look at the Boston Acoustics Horizon Solo, which costs about $90 and has far better fidelity, warmth, and richness of any other table radio I’ve had and/or tested.
I suspect most people will be happy with the CCR-2. Don’t take the great AM reception for granted on this strong radio. Most ferrite antennas are only about 3.5 inches or so and deliver at best mediocre AM. The PR-D5 and the CCR-2 are the only digital radios you can buy now that I know of that have a 200mm (8 inch) ferrite internal AM antenna. If you listen to AM, as I do, and are looking for a bedside radio, the CCR-2 is a strong choice.
Evaluation: 5 / 5
A tremendous leap over,the original CCRadio plus,..which I owned,and discarded in disgust,…regarding the readout which died on me….get the newest version,CC-2…if you owned a troublesome,ccradio previously,try to get a discount,on the newest version ,..customer service will not let you down on the newest version.
Evaluation: 5 / 5