Tom,
Lets find a good way to get a handle on all those mysterious buttons 
and it will be a much better listening experience.  I get the feeling 
that Crane gets the operating programming close and then is done with 
it!  And of course, they're not alone in that arena!
PatAt 10:22 AM 12/22/2015, you wrote:
>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
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>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.