Very interesting, Pat, especially regarding the A M superiority of the C
Crane SW.

The G E Super II. Is good, but not quite that good on A M in terms of
sensitivity, directionality, and selectivity.

Not sure I have the bucks for one right now, but it's at least interesting
to think about.

Tom Behler: KB8TYJ


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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:47 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: FS, CCrane CCSW, FM, AM, 3SW Band, 50Memory, Good Size And Good
Sounding, Portable Radio

Tom,
I have the Super 3, and no history with the Super 2, so can't really offer
an opinion.  I believe that the C Crane SW is superior on A M and the F M is
probably equivalent.  The Crane A M is extremely good and has a very
directional antanna.  I can null 670 A M, which is less than ten miles from
me and hear 660 from New York City.  What I don't care for with the receiver
is the multitude of knobs and buttons which I don't fully understand.  I
plan to write Danny and see if I can get a copy of his audio tutorial and
then, perhaps I will appreciate the receiver more.
We have the old C Crane two in our kitchen.  The one with the old TV vhf
band, NOAA and A M and F M.  It too has a great A M section.  However it has
a couple of multifunction arrow keys on the top of the receiver and if one
isn't careful, one will activate the damned alarm function and it stays on
until a set of eyes comes by to turn it off!!
I also have a pocket portable Crane receiver which too is AM, FM and
shortwafe.  It has a numeric keypad and a bunch of other buttons - the
manual download from C Crane sends a PDF manual which is about useless for a
blind guy.  I find it pretty inaccessible and it made me P Oed enough that I
took out the batteries and put it back in its box!!  Glad I only have $40 in
it!!  Again, with the right documentation, I might learn to love it!!
Sorry for all the sad details!!
Pat, K9JAUAt 09:32 AM 12/22/2015, you wrote:
>Pat:
>
>How would you say the CCrane compares to the good old G E Super II.  
>Radio in terms of A M and F M reception?
>
>Sometimes, I think about acquiring one to have when my G E Super II. 
>Dies, but I am not sure the C Crane is worth it.
>
>I have a newer G E Super III., and don't think it's nearly as good as 
>the Super II. In terms of both sensitivity and selectivity on A M and F M.
>
>Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: For blind ham radio operators 
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>On Behalf Of Pat Byrne
>Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:09 AM
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: FS, CCrane CCSW, FM, AM, 3SW Band, 50Memory, Good Size And 
>Good Sounding, Portable Radio
>
>Russ,
>I'm not Danny but own the same receiver and, no it doesn't receive SSB.
>(Unfortunately).
>Pat, K9JAUAt 08:56 AM 12/22/2015, you wrote:
> >Does it receive ssb?
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Dan B Dyer Jr,/Danny
> >Sent: Monday, December 21, 2015 7:17 PM
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: FS, CCrane CCSW, FM, AM, 3SW Band, 50Memory, Good Size And 
> >Good Sounding, Portable Radio
> >
> >*From The Universal-radio.com site,
> >
> >"CC Radio SW
> >The CC Radio SW[CSW] tunes AM, FM and shortwave bands [1711-30000 kHz].
> >Thanks to the built-in Twin Coil FerriteT AM Antenna, this masterful 
> >radio has AM reception in the same class as the legendary CCRadio+.
> >The CCRadio-SW comes with a large, easy-to-read LCD display and all 
> >the adjustments necessary for excellent performance under various
conditions."
> >..."Here are some of its outstanding features:  RF Gain Control, 
> >Bandwidth Control, Bass and Treble Controls, Fast and Slow Tuning, 50 
> >Memories, 9/10 kHz AM band tuning, Lighted Buttons, Clock Radio with 
> >Snooze Alarm, Stereo Line Output and Headphone Jack, IF Output for 
> >Input to Computer. Runs on four "D" size batteries or four backup "AA"
>batteries.
> >...Built-in charging circuit will recharge optional NiMH batteries 
> >right inside the radio-saving you both time and money."
> >..., "11.25 W x 7.25 H x 3.5 D inches (290x185x70mm)."
> >
> >I'm second owner, bought it this summer, It looks fine!
> >It Works Well!
> >Has Sound Comparable To The GE Super Radios.
> >Comes with
> >AC Adapter,
> >Set Of New This Summer, Rechargeable Nimh AA Cells, And Copy Of Audio 
> >Tutorial!
> >
> >(Notes, 1, Band Width Control A Little Scratchy, 2, Adapter/possibly 
> >not OEM, has taped splice in cord.
> >Price, $80 Shipped Cont USA,
> >Via Paypal Or USPS Money Order Please!
> >Thanks very much!
> >Danny Dyer, Wb4idu, Toccoa, GA, USA.