C.Crane CC Pocket AM FM Stereo WX Portable Radio Review

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C.Crane CC Pocket AM FM Stereo WX Portable Radio Review

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Күн бұрын

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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@todderbert 5 ай бұрын

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@BayouGusto Ай бұрын

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.

@nitaishcomer9431 3 жыл бұрын

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

@emrilbennett8704 11 ай бұрын

Good to know. Your comments about the mountain lions did make me laugh though.

@qwertykeyboard5901 Ай бұрын

Cell phone coverage is also just TERRIBLE.

@veebutterfield5356 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@tamnewdigate3775 2 жыл бұрын

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

@martz1191 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

Its so well made. Quite the performer!

@DEATHVIPER1777 Жыл бұрын

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.💯💯🙏🙏

@brianpeelle8016 19 күн бұрын

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.

@garyblackerby3226 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@marcosmelendez09 4 жыл бұрын

Your comment is the reason why I want to get a radio. Thanks to @todderbert I just got my Sonic Icfp26

@robertpapps5383 4 жыл бұрын

Owned this radio for a number of years. Has never disappointed. Great little radio!

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent, mine has been working flawlessly as well.

@jeanroddenberry6433 Жыл бұрын

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 😀

@karelkopfrkingl7697 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@uniquenamegoeshere2263 Жыл бұрын

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.

@sallysassa 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@outboundnow 5 жыл бұрын

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!

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

Your Welcome Vince. As a Patron you will get some perks :) Glad to have you aboard.

@jeffreyarnold2929 3 жыл бұрын

This radio rocks! I was pulling in so many distant am stations with it. Awesome. So happy with it.

@MannyScoot Жыл бұрын

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.

@cynthiaj.simmons870 3 жыл бұрын

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. 😁📻❤😁📻❤😁📻❤

@BansheeFifteen 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffreyarnold2929 3 жыл бұрын

I am so stoked that this radio will be in my hands tomorrow. What a gem!

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

wow really, well the pocket will be in my hands soon enough!!!!!!!

@Lysander-Spooner 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned this for a year and did not know about all the features. Thanks for the great review.

@emrilbennett8704 11 ай бұрын

Seen that thing in later videos of yours but did not realize how cool that actually is! Thanks for sharing.

@anthonyaquila9767 Жыл бұрын

Ccpocket. Number 1 pocket radio. Very well made and fun to use

@PrepperStateofMind 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love this little gem. I just got mine today. Amazed how many stations on MW come in. Love the little plug in Antenna

@marcusmckenzie9528 3 жыл бұрын

This CC Pocket looks absolutely amazing, form and function

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

I use mine daily.

@danserrano2251 3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert That's why I just bought mine

@stevensmith1911 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@donw5641 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@stanglincoln1659 2 жыл бұрын

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

@williamcourtney8593 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@williamcourtney8593 5 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert An actual human? I don't know if I can handle that level of customer service anymore. lol

@tomlacko606 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@dancarlton7973 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

I hope your radio works very well for you. I use mine every day.

@gregoryc5838 4 жыл бұрын

After watching your video I will be picking one up! Thanks.

@Eccadairius 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine on Wednesday Morning! It's awesome! Rock on!

@gunner6639 6 жыл бұрын

I noticed your hand really wanted to try to start dancing when Skynyrds, 'sweet home alabama came on'.. Haha. Great review

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@IberiaDX 3 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq channel to show this. I am quite amazing you don't say anything on that when there is a lack of MW signal. 73!

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

I made a video comparing the DT-800 to the CC Pocket and my findings are completely opposite of yours: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6t2qrup0Mq2iqs.html

@IberiaDX 3 жыл бұрын

@@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?

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

@@IberiaDX possibly, C.Crane is very helpful, give them a call.

@rolandomalacas7291 2 жыл бұрын

I like this kind of radio after i seen this video , now im willing to have one for my night time listening.

@jp72swinger79 3 жыл бұрын

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

@AlaaYar1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this great video. I like the quality of this radio. take care.

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@Eccadairius 4 жыл бұрын

I will purchase this little power house next week!

@LifeInMontana 11 ай бұрын

Love the little bugger! Good job!

@ssijon 5 жыл бұрын

I take a pocket radio with me fishing all the time. Thanks for the review

@Bombdawgy Жыл бұрын

This radio has received a little update with a few new cool features. Confirmed with a CCrane Tech today.

@Kruz8er 2 жыл бұрын

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

@cheriwinden3856 3 жыл бұрын

We bought one and your correct, it's great.

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@BrandonJamesr94 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u for all the features I might buy this radio🙂

@tomlacko606 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@gklinger 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@gklinger 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@BansheeFifteen 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@BansheeFifteen 3 жыл бұрын

Issue corrected by C. Crane. Happy again.

@bernardovargasc 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

Not really a face off, but shows how much better the CC Pocket is on AM: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6t2qrup0Mq2iqs.html

@bernardovargasc 4 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Thank you

@jaimesk1688 Жыл бұрын

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.

@radellaf 5 ай бұрын

Mine, from march 2023, has the same high baseline hiss.

@jaimesk1688 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@radellaf 3 ай бұрын

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

@box42929 Жыл бұрын

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.

@captainjack75040 Жыл бұрын

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

@garywest3763 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

Cool, I use my FM Transmitter 2 and my GE SR becomes my bluetooth speaker. Not stereo but cool none the less.

@39elden 5 жыл бұрын

Nice review, Todd! I was surprised how much you could pick up on the AM band.

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob.

@rayjohn5709 Жыл бұрын

the radio is good except for one thig the sound on the speaker is tiny and brassy for the price you would thik it would sound like a sony radio

@Moondog9322 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@Phills69 Жыл бұрын

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…

@ArndroidInc 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to see this compared with the Sangean DT-400

@terrenceuccello9250 3 жыл бұрын

I have had my pocket radio for 10 years,

@mcdus78 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

It will pick up FM signals without the wire, just strong local stations. There is an internal antenna for FM , but it is limited.

@mcdus78 5 жыл бұрын

todderbert Thanks for the info. I’ll give it a try coz it looks awesome compared to other pocket radios.

@tonyperone3242 4 жыл бұрын

Ok I ordered one. Should be along in a few days.

@chriscrichton98 5 жыл бұрын

great little radio .

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

I use mine all the time.

@chriscrichton98 5 жыл бұрын

i have been very happy with all ccrain stuff !

@davegoodridge8352 4 жыл бұрын

Great review

@dawsonauger3764 4 жыл бұрын

I just got one of these a few days ago and it can pick up a lot of stations.

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite pick up and go radio.

@dawsonauger3764 4 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert mine too.

@TheMisphit 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for a decent FM portable radio but all the reviews on KZfaq 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?

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

All of my portable Sangeans have great FM selectivity: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fJqJpNmil7mWZoE.html For my FM DX catches I have been using a Sangean PR-D15 and D19. Great selectivity on these.

@sidneycavalcant 10 ай бұрын

Após este período longo de uso, pode comentar sobre a recepção sem uso da antena de fio e sem fones de ouvidos ?

@arnoldbriceno1423 2 жыл бұрын

There are some cheap cell phones that tune into fm radio whose reception is very good and you don't need to plug in headphones to do that. This device is specially built to tune into radio stations, it is not a big deal to connect headphones but it should do a better job. Thanks.

@user-ju7zd6hu9t Ай бұрын

i noticed thay change the volume dile on the cc pocket in 2023 the volume dile has no start point

@Veetheoneandonly 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

The closest comparison was with the DT-800 in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l6t2qrup0Mq2iqs.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.

@veebutterfield5356 3 жыл бұрын

@@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!

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

@@veebutterfield5356 Thank you Sir! Glad to have you as a subscriber :)

@faridelmasry5899 4 жыл бұрын

the speaker outlet is not loud ,i was expecting a high voice speaker performance .but disappointed .if i could ,i will fix it a speaker from Retekess company radios.but i could not.or may be i have a defective unit .

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

They have a one year warranty, give C.Crane a call.

@ryanmessier9243 3 ай бұрын

can you recommend an alternative antenna to plug in this ?

@anthonyx8381 6 жыл бұрын

HI cc pocket radio had for year got better am signal learn about the 1 + 3 button thank you.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome Anthony, thanks for watching.

@martinhawrylkiewicz2025 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@focus82grothm.84 6 жыл бұрын

Hmm interesting, my next pocket radio? 73de LA5IRA.

@dexteryarza3448 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty much in the order you listed them.

@stoke3 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd - just curious, how is the FM reception without the antenna or headphones plugged in? Thank you for all the wonderful reviews! 😀

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@stoke3 6 жыл бұрын

todderbert Ah - this is great info! Thank you for the reply! 🤙

@ricke.2205 5 жыл бұрын

+todderbert Most radios automatically switch from speaker to headphones when you plug into the headphone jack. This one does not?

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@ricke.2205 5 жыл бұрын

+todderbert OK, got it. Thanks.

@yendor2043 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@yendor2043 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

@@yendor2043 There is always the Hanrongda HRD-737: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aKqDmaZ_zOCuYmw.html

@jamesgazzillo3737 3 жыл бұрын

How do you get off the pre set page to change the stations manually

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rocha9765 3 жыл бұрын

Can you introduce manually the exact FM radio frecuency?

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

It can be manually advanced in 100kHz Steps by single pressing the up or down buttons.

@R3DB3ARD92 6 жыл бұрын

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?

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@R3DB3ARD92 6 жыл бұрын

todderbert it locks out every button apart from the volume. I may call and see what they can do. Still an amazing radio!!

@HeartInLight 3 ай бұрын

I wanted to like mine. I really did. But the built in speaker is pretty bad for such a premium price. The lock button does NOT lock the volume wheel. The volume wheel is too easy to move. And mine came with an audible constant hiss unless you cranked up the volume. I bought a sangean dt-200x. And its worlds better in functionality. Even tho it feels cheaper, doesnt stand, and the clip is essentially worthless. Its still a better radio, and its cheaper. I wanted to like it more than I did. 2 AA pocket radios that are good quality, without a telescopic antenna are extremely hard to find. There is really only 2 options for am/fm that run on 2 AA batteries and have your headphone jack function as your antenna. And the cc pocket, just doesnt cut it for me for the cost.

@HeartInLight 3 ай бұрын

It might not be that way for everybody. But that was my experience with it. You cant really be a pocket radio if your volume wheel is easy to move, and has no lock on it. At least the sangean i bought is quite difficult to move and more recessed. So there is little chance of that happening.

@profd65 4 жыл бұрын

Does the CC Pocket do anything better than the Skywave does, or should a person just get the Skywave? What I mean is, is the CC Pocket better in any way as a pure radio (sensitivity, selectivity, etc.) than the Skywave? Because obviously the Skywave beats it on bells and whistles and options.

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

If Skywave is an option then by all means that is the superior radio. The CC Pocket is smaller and made for headset use.

@BayouGusto Ай бұрын

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?

@todderbert Ай бұрын

Something with capacity, like the PR-D4W, or if you need ultra light, the CC Skywave, or Skywave SSB. They all take standard batteries.

@BayouGusto Ай бұрын

@@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 🫡

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

Should I buy it

@christopherdunne7848 6 жыл бұрын

So---does the headphone jack "double" as an external antenna jack? Maybe I am missing something.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is no telescoping antenna. They give you that dummy wire to use while in speaker mode.

@christopherdunne7848 6 жыл бұрын

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. :)

@ernie5187 6 жыл бұрын

So do I have to use the antenna wire to pick up local FM stations?

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

depending how local. There is an internal wire that picks up stronger stations.

@sidneycavalcant 10 ай бұрын

Ele faz busca automática de frequência no FM e são armazenadas nas tecla de 1 ao 5 ?

@radellaf 5 ай бұрын

@AMDXplusplus 6 жыл бұрын

dxing is like a ge super radio

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, though you can DX with a lot of different radios. Maybe in the future we will see this radio matched against the Mighty GE SR !

@teekay989 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have any AM stereo radios that you can review? Do you know if there are any still in production? Thank you.

@todderbert 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@sidneycavalcant Жыл бұрын

Tem scan para sintonia das rádios ?

@johannapfelburg6286 4 жыл бұрын

Between this and the Eton elite mini, two small radios, which would be the best in terms of battery life?

@todderbert 4 жыл бұрын

The CC Pocket. It is very efficient and uses two AAs instead of two AAAs.

@johannapfelburg6286 4 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert Alright then. Thanks for the reply!

@thelastjohnwayne 2 жыл бұрын

How do these compare to the Sangeans or the Tecsuns?

@RippingJack76 5 жыл бұрын

I've seen you use this to verify the frequency of other radios. How exactly does that work?

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@StevenSWM 9 ай бұрын

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?

@todderbert 9 ай бұрын

You need the wire for anything non local. Strong stations receive, and that is about it without the wire.

@WityWot 10 ай бұрын

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

@radellaf 5 ай бұрын

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.

@lukeswall5999 4 жыл бұрын

This would definitely beat my junky $12.00 Walmart portable radio, that cant even pick up stations more than 25 miles! 😂

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

How does the radio pick up stations from 700 miles away wow

@todderbert 3 жыл бұрын

During the Evening the medium wave band can travel a great distance. Many radios can receive these distant stations.

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert no way

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

@@todderbert cuz I know these am stations

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

What radios can receive those far away stations

@lolbruh5621 3 жыл бұрын

Can car radios receive or only portables

@larryfisher7056 5 жыл бұрын

If you would turn the radio volume down a little it would be easier to hear what you're saying....otherwise nice review.

@gweagraff 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@gweagraff 5 жыл бұрын

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?

@todderbert 5 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@box42929 Жыл бұрын

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.

@todderbert Жыл бұрын

Call C.Crane, and ask what they can do.

@box42929 Жыл бұрын

@@todderbert I asked amazon ccrane store and requested device replacement. Thank you!