C.Crane CC Pocket AM FM Stereo WX Portable Radio Review
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2018
- The CC Pocket AM FM Weather Alert Portable radio has the tools to be an awesome pocket AM DX Hunter!
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This radio is well made, and was built for the serious pocket radio enthusiast. I am enjoying this radio immensely!
The radio comes in at a cost of $64.99 shipped from Amazon and can also be purchased directly from their website.
Features I love about this radio:
Bottom lit LCD Display.
AM reception is amazing.
FM stereo sounds so nice with the provided headphones.
Clock/Sleep/Alarm functions.
Optional 1Khz tuning on the AM band.
Switchable 4 KHz/2.5 KHz filters on the AM band.
Ability to turn display off on all bands.
Frequency or Clock can be displayed while radio is on.
Able to recall Clock with Alert button while radio is on.
Able to switch to 9-step tuning also giving you an expanded FM scale.
Weather Band with Alert mode.
Five easy to use preset buttons with the ability of having 25 presets on AM, and another 25 on FM.
Bonus the WB can also be preset. This is actually very useful.
Features I wish it had:
More filter options for AM.
Tone control for FM.
Color options, a Red or Yellow would be awesome for a weather radio! That's just me and a few other people :) White would look awesome.
Overall I am completely, and utterly impressed with the quality of this radio. The price is higher then most handheld portables, but this radio gives you many reasons why you would want one. It sits nicely next to the Skywave, which is now taking a back seat while I explore the AM band at night.
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Thank you for introducing me to this hobby, just used your link to pick this one up as well. Thank you for the effort you put into these excellent videos.
Just ordered this bad boy today. I am the steward of 3 wildlife sanctuaries on the Northern Ca. coast. I go from 3 days to a few weeks without seeing another human, and radio is vital, especially NOAA. I have, or never will own a smart phone. RADIO IS KING IN MY WORLD. I had a C Crane Ep classic, but wanted something smaller. I am looking forward to listening to this unit in the forest. Use both bands a lot.. The speaker is loud enough for me. Although I have found that Mountain Lions don't care much for Metal music
Good to know. Your comments about the mountain lions did make me laugh though.
Cell phone coverage is also just TERRIBLE.
I have had this radio for years and I use it every day. Love it! This video showed me a few hidden features I didn't understand, so thank you! I listen to it on very low all night (one ear bud) and can change channels and bands without opening my eyes. I recently recommended this to a blind lady who likes to listen to classical music. Speaker is okay, but with any comfortable earbuds (don't know where the originals went), the sound is amazing. Great reception in Orange County, CA.
This radio is excellent on all bands. Very mighty for the small size. It hangs with the big boys. I have one and it's used frequently.
Its so well made. Quite the performer!
I just love how thorough and detailed your presentations are. 🎪
You clearly spend a huge amount of time getting familiar with the workings and hidden features.
And this makes for compelling viewing.
Thank you Todderbert for your encouragement to the adventure and mysteries of this art, and for the untethering from the innernet sparked by your radio reviews
I tried to buy this today on Amazon and I went there using your link so you would get something. They are out of stock today and the other sellers they referred me to are asking $96.00 for this radio. I found it at REI for $59.95 in stock here in Salt Lake City. I'm picking it up in an hour, it's bought and paid for.
Owned this radio for a number of years. Has never disappointed. Great little radio!
Excellent, mine has been working flawlessly as well.
If it wasn’t for this video(s) I would be stuck at the on/off switch. I’m an old guy who loves radios. Thank you Sir for your time in doing these amazing videos.💯💯🙏🙏
I have owned this for a year and did not know about all the features. Thanks for the great review.
Thank you for alerting me to this radio. I received it today from Amazon. I am just starting to fully enjoy this little radio. I had forgotten how exciting broadcast RF was all about. No algorithms about my previous selections... this is variety that I can’t control. This is so very cool!
I receive content that I wouldn’t normally seek out, and I love the variety that I receive. I had forgotten what radio was all about!
Sometimes too much information is a bad thing. Having someone direct your listening experience can be fun. Lots of interesting things can be found on the airwaves.
Your comment is the reason why I want to get a radio. Thanks to @todderbert I just got my Sonic Icfp26
This radio rocks! I was pulling in so many distant am stations with it. Awesome. So happy with it.
Just ordered mine yesterday. C.Crane makes good stuff. Their Skywave SSB got me into the shortwave and DX hobby. Can’t wait! I totally agree with you on the need for internet disconnect. You couldn’t have said it better. Thanks for another great review!
Absolutely love this little gem. I just got mine today. Amazed how many stations on MW come in. Love the little plug in Antenna
Seen that thing in later videos of yours but did not realize how cool that actually is! Thanks for sharing.
Mine arrived today and thanks to you Todd I have set it with ease. I am delighted with it. When they first came out I bought Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen BeoPlay Earset In-Ear Headphones & never used them so they are the perfect match for my CCrane pocket radio. I AM SO HAPPY! Great instructional videos thanks. I could not resist & bought the Skywave SSB too. That will be here next week. I have to stop watching your videos.
I got mine on Wednesday Morning! It's awesome! Rock on!
I am so stoked that this radio will be in my hands tomorrow. What a gem!
wow really, well the pocket will be in my hands soon enough!!!!!!!
After watching your video I will be picking one up! Thanks.
I bought one too. The price kind of slowed me down, but once I was showed what this radio could do, I "pulled the trigger". I really like how it works and pulls in stations. Recommended to me by todd, and he was right. Nicely built and strong radio. It's going to be great taking the CCrain pocket on vacation with me. Highly recommend.
I got one for a late Christmas present. It's amazing.
I bought this radio based upon your review in August of 2021, and it's still going strong. For what I paid for it, it had better 😀
I use this radio every night to listen to WSM in Nashville. I set it to sleep mode and I just drift off to sleep. Love this little radio. If I could have only one radio, this would be the one, the build quality is great.
I take a pocket radio with me fishing all the time. Thanks for the review
Thank u for all the features I might buy this radio🙂
This CC Pocket looks absolutely amazing, form and function
I use mine daily.
@@todderbert That's why I just bought mine
Thanks man! after seeing your review, I ordered and received my CC Pocket from Amazon a couple weeks ago. This radio is my new favorite, awesome little radio. I just became one of your patreons today. thanks again, you're doing a great job with these reviews!
Your Welcome Vince. As a Patron you will get some perks :) Glad to have you aboard.
I will purchase this little power house next week!
I have had the original CC radio foradio for almost 17 years I have wanted to get the CC pocket radio for quite a while but was on the fence thanks because of the price But I watched your review and decided to purchase it it came in a mail yesterday I couldn't be happier I got it directly from C Crane as an orphan
I just picked one up shipped for $69.00 bucks and I am very Impressed using it in Arizona ......Mine came with a nice strong zippered black case the radio fits perfect in it with a set of earbuds.
I like this kind of radio after i seen this video , now im willing to have one for my night time listening.
I bought this little radio at my local pawn shop at the EZ Pawn where I live in Rockford, Illinois yesterday I only paid $14.00 because it been it their inventory since November of 2019 so if purchased then I would have paid $25.00 for it. So I got a super steal of a deal on this radio. I watched your review before and after I unboxed it which the box was a little beat up and no instruction manual. But I'm technically inclined so the radio is east to use and I love it. 😁📻❤😁📻❤😁📻❤
I noticed your hand really wanted to try to start dancing when Skynyrds, 'sweet home alabama came on'.. Haha. Great review
I love Skynyrd. My dad had a few albums that he let me have. He was more into Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was there at his last live concert too.
Love the little bugger! Good job!
Ccpocket. Number 1 pocket radio. Very well made and fun to use
Awesome review! I just ordered one of these to take out into the backcountry with me on extended trips so I can keep up with the weather. Hoping it's up to the task.
Mine has been perfect. Just keep it dry. The fact it has a one year warranty and the company is in the USA gives me confidence. Also the fact a human answers the phone when you call C.Crane.
@@todderbert An actual human? I don't know if I can handle that level of customer service anymore. lol
Great review
When bike riding, I attach it with the clip to my shirt near my throat, and am able to use the presets to quickly switch station when commercials come on. I can't stand ear buds, so I just use the speaker. It's a great way to enjoy while riding, and is a terrific little radio.
Thanks for sharing this great video. I like the quality of this radio. take care.
You're Welcome Alaa Yar, it is one of my go to radios at home. The weather alert mode is becoming a feature I find myself using more and more.
I just bought this radio and waiting for it to arrive. Sounds like a good radio for AM Dxing. The 640 station, I think is from Cuba.
I hope your radio works very well for you. I use mine every day.
Thanks for your review todderbert. My first CC Pocket was a Christmas gift to myself - 12-26-2012. By May of 2015, the power button stopped working (normal use around the house, not dropped). But I missed it. I have a couple of DT-400Ws - and they are both going strong (one is 6 years old, the other more than 10 years old). I love how it tail stands and side stands! Love the color and design (I see that the Skywave has a similar design, and I just ordered one!). Great interface. A perfect radio. On this fourth day of re-ownership and listening, five stars are well earned.
We bought one and your correct, it's great.
It is wonderful to own. Does quite a bit for the money, and C.Crane stands behind their products. Nice to call them and not be greeted by a robotic voice.
Ok I ordered one.
Should be along in a few days.
Nice review, Todd! I was surprised how much you could pick up on the AM band.
Thank you Bob.
Yes, it's the most I ever paid for a pocket radio but it's also the best pocked radio I've ever used. I just had to replace my unit after 3 years of daily use. I must admit, I do drop it a lot. But the rubberized plastic help the unit take that use/abuse. C Crane it the best!
Great vid! This might be a silly question but on the box it said "build in am/fm antenna"...so can you get an fm reception on this radio without plugging the wire antenna?
I come back to this review every once in awhile. I still haven't bought one yet. I have the Sangean DT 210 and also the 400DW. The DT210 is the first Sangean I ever bought and while I like it, the operation of it is clumsy, if you ask me. I do like the DW 400, however. Do I need another pocket radio? Probably not, but this little gem sure intrigues me. The only drawback for me is the removable battery door. I like the hinged style better, so they don't accidentally get dropped. Do you still consider this the #1 pocket radio?
I would like to see this compared with the Sangean DT-400
I have just purchased one some days back. I found this noisier than Sangean DT-800 and also more affected by unwanted QRM at home. I will post a 'versus' video in my RUclips channel to show this. I am quite amazing you don't say anything on that when there is a lack of MW signal. 73!
I made a video comparing the DT-800 to the CC Pocket and my findings are completely opposite of yours: ruclips.net/video/aEFwXxkdRZw/видео.html
@@todderbert I know and that's why I am a little bit shocked. Your amazing and useful channel inspired me to do something similar in Spanish. The unit is outstanding on FM but just regular on MW. A faulty unit?
@@IberiaDX possibly, C.Crane is very helpful, give them a call.
Thanks so much for putting this video out there Todd. My girlfriend bought me one of these CC Pocket for my birthday and I’m really enjoying it. I read the instructions and thought I had a good idea on how this little thing work but watching your review gave me so much more insight. Thx
great little radio .
I use mine all the time.
i have been very happy with all ccrain stuff !
Hello. Nice review, thank you for sharing. Do you have a face-off video between the CC Pocket and the Sangean DT-800? That would be very interesting since both radios are quite similar. Cheers.
Not really a face off, but shows how much better the CC Pocket is on AM: ruclips.net/video/aEFwXxkdRZw/видео.html
@@todderbert Thank you
I would love to see an FM band scan with this radio without using the antenna wire and just using the built in fm antenna
This radio has received a little update with a few new cool features. Confirmed with a CCrane Tech today.
Love my CC Pocket, Great review. I have been looking into building a small amplified speaker box Kind of like a Bluetooth speaker except this would be Wired and plugged into the headphone jack for my smaller radios, using a amplified board it is 3watt x 3watt ampd board with two 2"x 2" full range speakers, Stereo! for external speaker, that I can plug in the headphone output. Maybe use a 36" long cord or maybe a longer cord since it is the antenna. To power the board Im looking at, is 3vdc to 12 vdc, a Samsung Galaxy smartphone transformer and cord would work. But it May be nice to use a 18650, I would think the power Voltage /volume is related to the voltage used with in the boards Input Voltage range.
Cool, I use my FM Transmitter 2 and my GE SR becomes my bluetooth speaker. Not stereo but cool none the less.
I have had my pocket radio for 10 years,
I’m expecting this thing to arrive by the end of the week. Am I missing the part where you tested the FM reception without the antenna? It’s not a huge deal if what the lady from C. Crane in the company video, where she says that the headphones they sell act as an antenna when in use? Please confirm somebody…
I would love to see the CC Pocket face off against the Tecsun DR-777. Those are my two favourite pocket radios of all the ones you've demoed so far.
Yes, I really love that 777...what a fun tiny radio. Remind me of this face-off, I have quite a few radios to review coming up here and I might forget. I want to do multiple shoot-outs now.
todderbert How about you do a round robin comparison of your pocket radios to figure out the pecking order once and for all? Clearly a leaderboard is what's needed here!
Great review! Thank you for putting this together. What would it take for them to make this radio with air band? Is a telescopic antenna necessary?
They could still use the wire for Air Band reception. I think they want you to move up to the CC Skywave for AIR Band Tuning.
@@todderbert Thank you! I would love a small radio like this that could also receive air band. That would be my dream because it seems like I'm always giving away my scanners to a young kid and it get's pricey.
@@yendor2043 There is always the Hanrongda HRD-737: ruclips.net/video/2DSfCNgzJ28/видео.html
Após este período longo de uso, pode comentar sobre a recepção sem uso da antena de fio e sem fones de ouvidos ?
can you recommend an alternative antenna to plug in this ?
On my to buy list. I have a CC.CraneSkywaveSSB which I very much enjoy. I also like to do AMDXING. I tend to purchase radios with quality AM reception. I’ll add this pocket radio to my collection of handheld AM /FM pocket radios. WK0Y
On the newer CC Pocket Radio, AM 9khz tuning mode changed press and homd memory button #5 for two second to press and hold memory buttons #2 and #5 at the same time for 10 seconds. I bought recently, with the power OFF, press and homd memory button #5 for two second to active 9khz AM tuning mode doesn't work. I asked c.crane and answered this.
Great reception, can use memories in mixed-mode, some FM some AM. A little snag: the baseline noise is noticeable. No problem w/speaker, noticed on recording/phones. For my clear "in the woods" recording, I grab the Sangean DT-200X. Otherwise, the CC-Pocket is an excellent tag-along. It's worth a bit more for the good stuff. CCPocket picks up many AMDX stations.
Mine, from march 2023, has the same high baseline hiss.
@@radellaf I just revisited the CCPocket...the low level hiss, high selectivity, and high sensitivity actually go together, like in the Sony ICF-S10MK2.
It's like a HAM radio front end..very sensitive. At the other end you have some Sangeans, and the Sony ICF-P26: AM sounds almost hi-fidelity, great daytime sensitivity, but selectivity is a bit crowded at night. I like having both trade-offs now.
It's not the "ham radio" front end. Direct from CC, I was told it's a compromise to accommodate the new volume control. Has the bonus of self-interference on some MW freqs, for a few seconds after changing volume.@@jaimesk1688
Hi Todd - just curious, how is the FM reception without the antenna or headphones plugged in? Thank you for all the wonderful reviews! 😀
Thank you Dave, The FM reception is marginal without the wire or headphones, just getting strong local stations only. It is interesting to note that the Sangean DT400W could not get any stations when I was testing this ability.
todderbert Ah - this is great info! Thank you for the reply! 🤙
+todderbert Most radios automatically switch from speaker to headphones when you plug into the headphone jack. This one does not?
@@ricke.2205 The reason why this radio does not automatically disconnect is it utilizes the headphone jack as an external antenna jack for FM and the Weather Band while in speaker mode. This is because it does not have a dedicated antenna whip.
+todderbert OK, got it. Thanks.
How does the CC Pocket compare with the Sangean SR-35, Sony ICFP26 and TECSUN R-9012 in terms of AM sensitivity and selectivity? Thank you.
Pretty much in the order you listed them.
Do you have any AM stereo radios that you can review? Do you know if there are any still in production? Thank you.
No AM stereo radios. In a sense they still make them but they are HD receivers and are decoding a digital broadcast on the AM band. Very interesting tech, but very few stations left that broadcast in an AM stereo format.
So do I have to use the antenna wire to pick up local FM stations?
depending how local. There is an internal wire that picks up stronger stations.
Well it was a great radio (see my first impressions a year ago below). Now 16 months since I purchased it, it is beyond warranty, memory buttons #3 & #4 are malfunctioning. I've contacted C. Crane customer service. Pricey $65 pocket radio fizzled out in under 2 years. Guess I'll go back to my generic $15 Radio Shack transistor that still operates fine after 15 years.
Issue corrected by C. Crane. Happy again.
I've seen you use this to verify the frequency of other radios. How exactly does that work?
Simple, tune the CC Pocket till it matches the Analog radio's audio. Then read the frequency on the Pocket. Of course checking stations next to the one your IDing helps.
How do you get off the pre set page to change the stations manually
If you entered the Page Select mode by pressing and holding the Band button you can wait for it to time out(appx. ten seconds) or just tap a preset key or one of the tuning up and down buttons. That is how mine works. If yours is different firmware you may want to call C.Crane if it is not addressed in the manual.
How do these compare to the Sangeans or the Tecsuns?
Should I buy it
I'm looking for a decent FM portable radio but all the reviews on RUclips just seem to concentrate only on the AM bands. I am currently using Tecsun PL-310ET and Tecsun PL-606 but I find these radios have very poor selectivity next to strong stations unlike most Car Radios which have much more narrow reception just like the Sony XDR-F1HD. I am looking to replace my Tecsun with a portable radio with selectivity as narrow as a car radio/Sony XDR. Does anyone have any recommendations please?
All of my portable Sangeans have great FM selectivity: ruclips.net/video/F4Yqvq2S26M/видео.html For my FM DX catches I have been using a Sangean PR-D15 and D19. Great selectivity on these.
Can you do the face-off against the Sangean DT-800YL. You did a review of it and seemed to like it. I'd like to see you compare it with the C.Crane CC Pocket radio. Thanks!
The closest comparison was with the DT-800 in this video: ruclips.net/video/aEFwXxkdRZw/видео.html . I sent three DT-800s back. Two had faulty headphone jacks and the other a loose jog lever. The warranty was only 90 Days, versus the CC Pocket's One Year. I'll stick with the Pocket for now, or the DT-400W.
@@todderbert thanks for the quick reply. I watched your later review of the DT-800 and saw more reasons for the CC Pocket to be a better radio. Your honest and fair reviews are very appreciated. The CC Pocket is worth the extra money. I’ve subscribed to your channel. I appreciate your thorough and honest reviews!
@@veebutterfield5356 Thank you Sir! Glad to have you as a subscriber :)
I listen to FM more than AM and without a telescopic antenna sucks! I have to bring along that wire every time and might lost it. Will it receive FM signals without plugging the wire?
It will pick up FM signals without the wire, just strong local stations. There is an internal antenna for FM , but it is limited.
todderbert Thanks for the info. I’ll give it a try coz it looks awesome compared to other pocket radios.
One question: Do you have to have that wire plugged in to get any FM reception? Or does it just make it better for channels that are long distances?
You need the wire for anything non local. Strong stations receive, and that is about it without the wire.
With my type of work, I have my radio on all day, every day. I bought mine 3 years ago and it is just starting to give out. I just ordered a new DT800 in black to replace this model. Hope it also lasts 3+ years.
Watch the jog lever on the right hand side. It had tons of play in it. I wish Sangean would give you a One Year Warranty on the DT-800 like C.Crane does for their Pocket.
Can you introduce manually the exact FM radio frecuency?
It can be manually advanced in 100kHz Steps by single pressing the up or down buttons.
Just wondering, how do you tell when you have a low battery? Does the indicator change? Because mine looks the same and I feel like FM reception is getting worse.
I just noticed something else. A lot of the buttons are starting to not respond. I tried new batteries but the problem still persists. Is this a common problem?
@@gweagraff If it is under the one year warranty call them up. I had an issue one time with the button lockup. But changing batteries fixed it. Leave the radio empty for awhile before putting in a new set. Your memories will still be there, just have to set the time again.
Hmm interesting, my next pocket radio? 73de LA5IRA.
Hey todderbert, you recommend this pocket yet? This is very difficult to buy out of the USA. Recently bought, the sangean DT800C and it was disappointing, because the stereo is very difficult do catch. Wich model is this tecsun in the end of the video?
That was a Sangean DT-400W, similar FM Reception. They can be difficult catching FM stations in Stereo if you live further away from the Transmitter. I live in a rural area, and it is a challenge to get Stereo on my portables at times.
Howdy Todderbert! We just had a time of it down here in Texas what with the hurricane and all what do you recommend this radio or the sangean pr-d9w for the viewer that seems to find himself frequently dealing with hurricanes also taking consideration I just ordered a pr-d12 and should I get the ccpocket because the pr-d9 would be redundant?
Something with capacity, like the PR-D4W, or if you need ultra light, the CC Skywave, or Skywave SSB. They all take standard batteries.
@@todderbert just received my pr-d12 wow what a radio!📻 you are my source for radio advice now. Followed your link to the sky wave 2 yesterday it’s on the way thank you so much 🫡
Dose the fm reception work great without inserting the provided cable ?or it must be connected for good reception.
Thanks .
Must be used for better reception, without it you will still be able to pick up local stations.
@@todderbert thank you Sir ,i have bought it from your provided link based on your advise and many positive reviews and i hope i enjoy it as or more my small pocket sony .
In my experiences, the reception is Amazing on both am and fm , no station drifting whatever, and yes it does get very secure reception without the cable ,but if you need a cable I get a dollar store ear buts cut off the ear
Pieces, plug in to the jack and presto , your in biz, A further point , if I connect my Sony monitors , I get clear full stereo music /voice , darn good stereo . Igets approx 30 hours play on two alkaline batteries ,,cost about 3 cents per hour. IMO. Hands down. Value for money ,hope this helps.
Between this and the DT-400 which do you think is better and why? Thanks for this vid.
I like this radio more because of the DX tools, mainly the AM Bandwidth and 1KHz tuning functions. Also I like the preset setup. You get quick and easy access to presets and you get more, 25 per band. AM Reception seems similar to the DT400, and if your not a fan of yellow. I love yellow btw. I asked C Crane if they would make this radio in yellow, they mentioned in the past they had issues with colored plastics so they are trying to stay away from them on their radios.
Thank you. After taking it all into consideration I think I may go with the 400 because the alert feature allows you to still listen to the AM/FM radio while, from everything I've read/seen the CC will not allow you to listen to regular radio while the alert is turned on. Please, correct me if I'm wrong.
You are correct, you can listen to FM or AM while the Alert Mode is active on the Sangean. The Pocket only lets you listen to the weather bands while in Alert mode.
I find the CCPocket nice for the fact it stands! and the super fast access to presets. The speaker on mine seems good, not as tiny as my Sangean.
So---does the headphone jack "double" as an external antenna jack? Maybe I am missing something.
Yes, there is no telescoping antenna. They give you that dummy wire to use while in speaker mode.
I just wonder then, if I could hook it up with an outdoor antenna (using an F-to-1/8" adapter) in that jack. Something tells me there would be severe overload. :)
I just got one of these a few days ago and it can pick up a lot of stations.
My favorite pick up and go radio.
@@todderbert mine too.
I already bought this (waiting) - second guessing myself...PLEASE HELP - Do you think this is the best radio for a 'carry around on a farm' ? Looking for my son - he wants one he can listen to FM radio stations - we live on a horse farm (nearest big city is 35-45 miles away - our current radios in the barn pick up 5-6 stations clearly).
You should be ok, C.Crane has a good return policy if your not satisfied.
Tem scan para sintonia das rádios ?
Between this and the Eton elite mini, two small radios, which would be the best in terms of battery life?
The CC Pocket. It is very efficient and uses two AAs instead of two AAAs.
@@todderbert Alright then. Thanks for the reply!
Would you recomend this or a sangean pr-d19 in general? I will be using the radio mostly for listening to fairly local stations, but I want to be able to recieve a particularly difficult FM station that my icf-p26 and p27 can't find. The only radio I have that can pick up that station is a Midland WR-400 weather radio. The radio will mostly be used at home, but I want to be able to move it around the house and occasionally travel with it. Or would you recommend a different radio under $100? Thanks
The Sangean is the way to go for FM. They are the best. The PR-D12 is the best performing FM portable I own.
@@todderbertWould you say the AM performance of the pr-d12 is comparable to the icf p26/7? FM looks stellar, watched your review on the pr d12. If the AM is as good or better than the p27, everything else about the radio looks great.
@@GiGA-BOB The selectivity on the Sangean is superior during the Day time hours. Evening, the radios can become even in performance.
What was the rock station that played acdc?
104.9 WXRX 4kW.
Any decent pocket radios that don’t require headphone antennas for fm reception ?
Sangean SR-35 is a go to.
Ele faz busca automática de frequência no FM e são armazenadas nas tecla de 1 ao 5 ?
no
I have this radio and have been having issues with the buttons locking up when i change the band width. I contacted customer support and they said to reset it. Anyone else having these issues that you have to reset every now and then?
I had issues with my first CCPocket and the the tuning buttons not working. The reset procedure did not work. It was under warranty and they sent me a new one.
todderbert it locks out every button apart from the volume. I may call and see what they can do. Still an amazing radio!!
Is there an automatic search and save memory function?
No it is Manual.
HI cc pocket radio had for year got better am signal learn about the 1 + 3 button thank you.
Your welcome Anthony, thanks for watching.
Were you tuning the distance AM stations at night?
Chicago Area.
I bought last week and received last thursday. I used it once, compared to other devices, it seems to have some problems. When using the FM stereo mode, the left and right sounds are switched. There is also noise, I'm hear the ticking noise of the clock.
So I left a question at the place of purchase, but there is no answer yet. I wonder if this device itself originally has this issue, or if it's just mine.
Call C.Crane, and ask what they can do.
@@todderbert I asked amazon ccrane store and requested device replacement. Thank you!
I hope you can help me, which is more recommended this radio, or the Eton Mini?
If you don't need shortwave and want the Weather Bands, great AM, and Decent FM, then the Pocket.
@@todderbert Thanks for your answer.
Hey there!
Just got this little radio (CC Pocket) late last night at REI. Has been on my bucket list of radios ever since I found your channel few years ago now.
I pulls in tons of stations FM and AM. However at Low to Mid volume is has a very noticeable hiss/ssshhhhh sound with even a very faint intermittent beep sound. My question to you "Todderbert" and community owners of this little radio is...
Is this normal? That Low to Mid volume consistent background sound.
I like to listen to Baseball and Talk News radio but of course also some Tunes and this sound is quite noticeable. Would love to hear near quiet background noise between voices and so on.
I tested with 5 other radios and two other Headphones. As well as had my wife do a blind test between 5 different radios with the CC Pocket in the mix and she said the same. Wich saddened me.
Most radios I would say, unless they are absolutely Perfect, have a ssshhhhh sound or buzz sound, some being better then others.
Would appreciate the feedback very much. Purchased at REI $59.99.
Thanks a Bunch
Mine (also from REI) has that same issue, bought march 2023. It may have developed it over time as I can’t believe I wouldn’t have returned it if it started out this way.