C. Crane CCRadio-2E Enhanced Portable AM FM Weather and 2-Meter Ham Band (Black) CC2BE

sensitive radio good for dxing

Sensitivity on the MW band is amazing and it has above average selectivity although a narrow filter option would have been beneficial. Unfortunately FM lacks the razor sharp selectivity I'd expect in a radio that cost me £177 to bring into the UK. The sensitivity on the FM band is also slightly disappointing. Overall a good MW dx radio from a sensitivity stand point but there are better options if you need an exceptionally selective radio. For FM dx look elsewhere!

Es un buen radio pues cumple dentro de su categoría con lo esperado ya que está equipado con funciones útiles y fáciles de usar. En cuanto a su sonido es de buena calidad, obviamente por su tamaño no es un radio de potencia pero cuando se ocupan los controles de graves y agudos en los puntos más altos se alcanzan a percibir tonos musicales que otros radios de tamaño similar no registran. Escucharlo a un volumen moderado o bajo es muy agradable. Gusta la sobriedad de su diseño y el reloj de la pantalla principal es muy práctico porque aún estando el radio apagado el display se mantiene iluminado para ver la hora aunque si se requiere se puede apagar también. Lo malo, pierde las memorias pregrabadas cuando se desconecta. El precio es un poco elevado quizás porque cuenta con banda metereológica y de alertamiento por lo que si no se vive en una zona donde éstas se utilicen sería mejor buscar otras opciones que por el mismo precio ofrezcan radios sin alerta metereológica pero con algunas funciones a cambio como RDS o Bluetooth.

I spoke to an Amazon representative, ensuring if it would come with a 240V power supply for Australia. She said that if it was sold in Australia it would be to Australian conditions. Imagine my dismay when I found it can only be used with 110V. Now I can only use it with expensive C size Batteries. The radio itself is fine.

Speaking as a guy who has loved radios forever, I purchased the original Sangean CCRadio way back in the Art Bell days. I'm happy to say that is it working, as is the 2E, the focus of this review. The 2E is a vast technical improvement over the original with the addition of the twin coil ferrite loop and more informative (and much brighter) display. The 2E is very sensitive on both AM and FM. My original Sangean CCRadio has developed problems with the top mounted buttons, often pushing the button will result in something unrelated to a memory channel. Also, the tuning knob has become intermittent. Fortunately, the 2E has not developed the same problems. However, if you live in a dusty area, it may be a good idea to cover it when not in use. I've owned the 2E for nearly eight years, and by my experience I can recommend it. However, it's 2026 and we haven't seen an update from C. Crane for quite a while. Here's an idea for C. Crane CEO Jessica Crotty, if you're listening: Looking at the photo, you can see a tiny QODOSEN DX-286, which uses the powerful TEF6686 automotive chip. The little '286 is a receiving marvel. Combining the functionality of the TEF6686 chip (variable selectivity, etc) used by the QUDOSEN in a form factor similar to that of the 2E including that wonderful twin coil antenna and current fantastic audio would not only offer something not currently on the market, but would be a dream portable for many, including myself. Bruce, N7BWB

tres bonne radio à tous les niveaux.solide et fait pour durer

Excellent product. You can spend less on a radio but the C Crane CC radio is truly an impressive piece and worth every cent. It has weight to it and the feel of quality which you don't get from many of today's products. Designed and engineered by people who really like radio. The radio is able to pull in distant signals that other units only generate static. The unit also fine tunes the signal and eliminates background noise producing a clear signal. Highly recommend this unit.