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

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

After 2 months I remain pleased with my purchase of the C Crane 2E clock radio. Sound was an important consideration for me. No surprise, it does not sound as good as my big, fancy hi-fi system. However, it sounds good for its ilk (mono) through its built-in speaker, and it sounds quite a bit better (exellent stereo!) through decent in-ear monitors, including my very affordable (aka, cheap..) Panasonic ErgoFits. It sounds much better than the little Kaito KA-1107 (RIP) it replaced, and it sounds better than a Sangean RCR-40 that I bought and then sent back because its menu functions went haywire soon after I got it up and running. Bottom line, the 2E’s sound is good enough to allow me to listen past the radio, itself, to the program. The main thing I wanted from this radio was FM, particularly for listening to jazz and classical music at night via IEMs, and I am very happy using it for this, also cranking up the volume and listening via the (single, large-ish) speaker while I work at my desk. I also use and appreciate the radio alarm-clock functions. Again, for me, the clean, very selective FM reception is the main thing, and the top quality AM and the sensitive shortwave reception are bonuses. I’ve owned (and still own) a number of radios purchased over the decades. This is a substantial, solidly built radio. All the controls and functions work well, and they are easy to learn. The booklet that comes with the radio told me everything I’ve needed to know about the C Crane 2E radio. Happy Camper here! Update, 09-14-2025: Three years in and I like this radio even more. I gambled on Sennheiser HD650 headphones, and it is definitely worthy in terms of sound quality, with the excellent tone controls making for a "perfect curve"; very nice, indeed. All buttons and user interface functions are substantial and easy - intuitive - in use.

I bought this radio for AM and FM DXing after reading a review on it at "www.radiojayallen.com". I absolutely love it. To me. this is the new Superadio! The audio is excellent with plenty of bass and treble on tap so you don't always have to have the bass and treble controls maxed out. This is one of the few radios I own that picks up all my local FM stations with zero static, despite (or maybe because of) the shorty whip. The MW DX is superb as well, and I have had some astonishing daytime DX receptions. What is not mentioned in the reviews, or shown clearly in the photos, is the way the radio flares out at the base. The 2 rows of D cell batteries, instead of being placed one row on top of the other up/down, has the batteries instead side by side at the bottom of the radio. This results in the base being extended out the width of a D cell from the top and middle of the radio. I really like the looks of the radio this way. Also, it provides a considerable amount of stability to the radio such that it is almost impossible to accidentally tip it over. The overall construction is very solid and high quality; there is nothing that feels cheap, or screams "crap" at you when you hold the radio. Another feature not advertised is that this radio is capable of self-alignment. It is shown in the manual under the trouble shooting section for the question as to what to do if there is a drop in volume when tuning in a station. To realign the radio, when tuned to any AM station, press and hold the "Display Clock and Frequency" button until the weather alert LED starts flashing (top left on front of radio). At this point, release the "Display Clock and Frequency" button, then give it a short press. Leave the radio alone while it auto aligns. mine takes about 5 minutes to do. You are always assured of razor sharp alignment with this feature, no matter how old the radio. While I do not listen to the 2 meter ham band, the weather channels are a welcome addition. This has turned out to be my favorite radio in a very short time. It is well worth the price.

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.

sensitive radio good for dxing

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.

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.