C. Crane Company - CCRadio-2 (Black Mica)

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The radio designed for long-range AM Reception and now Emergencies!

The new CCRadio-2 has the same familiar look and layout as previous models of the CCRadio but with even better AM Reception and the addition of the 2-Meter Ham Band. The boost in AM performance comes from our patented Twin-Coil Ferrite® AM Antenna, and other improvements built into the CCRadio-2. AM stations continue to sound just right, thanks to audio that's optimized for voice clarity. After you select a station, the CCRadio-2 evaluates the signal for several seconds and then locks in for the highest signal possible.

FM reception is a little better than the CCRadioplus while the Weather Band can keep you informed of any government-issued alerts. The addition of the 2-Meter Ham band may make the CCRadio-2 a life saver during an emergency like hurricane Katrina. Two Meter Ham operators are early on the scene and they donate their time while handling perhaps 90% of emergency coordination efforts. The CCRadio-2 can act like a simple radio scanner and search the five memories for ham operator communications. The sensitivity (squelch) can be adjusted for best results. More information about the 2-Meter Ham Band can be found at CCRadio.com/2-meter.

The CCRadio-2 comes in our original Black Mica or a new Titanium color. It features a brighter, clearer LCD display with a full backlight and three levels of adjustable brightness plus an "off " setting. Five years ago we made changes to the durability of our CCRadio LCD display that have proven to be robust. Other features include: 5 memories per band (AM, FM, Weather and 2-Meter bands), adjustable display light, adjustable bass and treble, clock alarm, sleep timer, auto scan, stereo headphone jack, line-input jack, and line-output jack.

Weight: 4 lbs (without optional batteries) Size: 11" W x 6.5" H x 4" D.

Purchasing the CCRadio-2 as a gift?

When a CCRadio-2 is purchased as a gift, we recommend our Gift Box to ensure your present is a surprise. Otherwise, consider shipping the package to an alternate address.

Note: This gift box contains no markings, however we are required to include a shipping label indicating the package is from C. Crane Company, Inc.

CCRadio-2

General Specifications

Input Power:	AC 120 Volts 60Hz Batteries: (4) D size (not included)
Power Consumption:	AC Power: 8 Watts Battery Power: 40-50 mA DC
Audio:	10% THD at output power @ 1.8 Watt AC typical 10% THD at output power @ 0.9 Watt Battery Speaker: 5", 4 Ohm, 6 Watts
Frequency Coverage:	FM Band: 87.5 - 108 MHz Stereo AM Band: 520 - 1710 kHz Ham (VHF): 144 - 148 MHz
Weather Band:	Channel 1: 162.400 MHz Channel 2: 162.425 MHz Channel 3: 162.450 MHz Channel 4: 162.475 MHz Channel 5: 162.500 MHz Channel 6: 162.525 MHz Channel 7: 162.550 MHz
Rotary Tuning Knob Resolution:	AM - 1 kHz FM - 50 kHz Ham (VHF) - 5 kHz WX- 1 Channel
FM, Ham (VHF) and WX Antenna:	Telescopic whip antenna
AM Antenna:	1) Built-in Ferrite Bar - 7/16" dia x 8" long (200 mm) 2) External AM antenna directly wired through filter network into RF front end.
Headphone Jack:	1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo
Aux in Jack:	1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo, 300 - 1000mV RMS (line level) input from external audio source. Do not overload.
Line Out Jack:	1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo, 300 - 1000mV RMS (line output)
Timer Activation Switch	Low impedance, transistor driven switch. Used for operation of external recording devices.
Presets:	5 memory Presets per band
Lock Switch:	Yes
Sleep Timer:	Yes
Dimensions:	11" W x 6-1/2" H x 4" D (at the base)
Weight:	Approximately 3.8 pounds without batteries.
Warranty:	30 day satisfaction guarantee 1 year warranty parts & labor

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AM Specifications

AM		Temp: 25 C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range			Min Max	520 1710		kHz
Intermediate Freq.		S/N=6dB	Min	450	+/-2	kHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	600kHz 1000kHz 1400kHz	30 26 26	36 32 32	dBu/m
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=20dB	600kHz 1000kHz 1400kHz	41 40 40	46 45 45	dBu/m
Image Rejection		S/N=6dB	1400kHz	50	40	dB
I.F. Rejection		S/N=6dB	600kHz	70	64	dB
Selectivity (+/-10KHz)		S/N=6dB	1000Hz	60	54	dB
Bandwith (-6dB)		S/N=6dB	1000Hz		4-9	KHz
T. H. D.	74dBu/m		1000Hz	1	2	%
Lowest Batt. Volt.	74dBu/m		1000Hz	3.6	4.0	V
Hum Modulation	100dBu/m		1000Hz			dB
Line Out Level	74dBu/m		1000Hz	180	+/-3dB	mV
Auto.Scan. Sens.			1000Hz	42	48	dBu/m
Current Consumption	80%MOD	50mW	1000Hz	105	120	mA
Freq. Response(-6dB)	74dBu/m		1000Hz	80 2K	150 1.8K	Hz
Output Power	74dBu/m (80%Mod.)	AC DC	1000Hz	2 0.8	1.8 0.7	W
Overload Capacity	80%mod.	10%T.H.D.	1000Hz		100	dBu/m
A. G. C. F. O. M.	100dBu/m		1000Hz	70	64	dB
S/N Ratio	74dBu/m		1000Hz	42	36	dB
Whistle Modulation	74dBu/m		2IF / 3IF		15	%
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ohm Ear 32 Ohm Line 10 kOhm		Modulation: 1kHz 30% Mod.

FM Specifications

FM		Temp: 25 C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range		S/N=6dB	Min Max	87.5 108		MHz
Intermediate Freq.		S/N=6dB		10.7	+/-0.05	MHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	90MHZ 98MHz 106MHz	8 8 8	14 14 14	dBu
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=30dB	90MHZ 98MHz 106MHz	14 14 14	20 20 20	dBu
Image Rejection		S/N=6dB	106MHz	32	26	dB
I.F. Rejection		S/N=6dB	90MHz		60	dB
3dB Limiting (10mV)	80dBu			14	20	dBu
Min. Output	VOL=0		98MHz	0.5	2	mV
Auto Scan Stop Sens.	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz	20	26	dBu
S/N (22.5KHz dev. 1mv)	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz	50	44	dB
Spurious Rejection	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz	60	55	dB
Current Consumption	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz	140	160	mA
Am. Suppression (1mV)	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz		30	dB
Audio Fidelity (-3dB)	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz	75 15K	100 12K	Hz
Output Power (75KHz dev.)	AC DC	10%T.H.D.	98MHz	2 0.8	1.8 0.7	Hz
T. H. D. (75KHz dev.)			98MHz	1	2	%
Overload Capacity		10%T.H.D.	98MHz	132	106	dBu
STEREO Indicator Sens.			98MHz	18	24	dBu
STEREO Separation		Line Out	98MHz	26	20	dB
Line Out Level	22.5k dev	Line Out	98MHz	180	+/-3dB	mV
Lowest Batt. Volt.	60dBu	R.O.	98MHz	3.8	4.0	V
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ohm Ear 32 Ohm Line 10 kOhm		Modulation: 1kHz/22.5KHz Dev. De-emphasis: 75uS

2-Meter VHF Specifications

2-Meter VHF		Temp: 25 C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range		S/N=6dB	Min Max	144 148	+/-0.01 +/-0.01	MHz
Intermediate Freq.-1		S/N=6dB		10.7	+/-0.01	MHz
Intermediate Freq.-2				450	+/-0.005	kHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	146MHz	3	8	dBu
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=20dB	146MHz	8	14	dBu
Image Rejection		S/N=6dB	146MHz	40	30	dB
I.F. Rejection 10.7MHz		S/N=6dB	146MHz		60	dB
Min. Output		Vol.=Min.	146MHz	1.5	3	mV
Auto Scan Stop Sens.	60dBu		146MHz	9	15	dBu
S/N (1.5KHz dev. 1mv)	60dBu		146MHz	36	30	dB
Power Consumption	60dBu	R. O.	146MHz	140	160	mA
Am. Suppression (1mV)	60dBu		146MHz	28	22	dB
Squelch Range	1-BAR Full BAR	Min Max	146MHz 146MHz	0 30	+/-6 +/-8	dBu
Audio Fidelity (-6dB)			146MHz	80 2K	150 1.8K	Hz
Output Power (5KHz dev.)	AC DC	10%T.H.D.	146MHz	2 0.8	1.8 0.7	W
T. H. D. (1.5KHz dev.)			146MHz	1.5	3	%
Overload Capacity		10%T.H.D.	146MHz	120	106	dBu
Line Out Level			146MHz	180	+/-3dB	mV
Lowest Batt. Volt.	6dBu		146MHz	3.8	4.0	V
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ohm Ear 32 Ohm Line 10 kOhm		Modulation: 1kHz/1.5KHz Dev.

WX Specifications

WX		Temp: 25 C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range			Min Max	126.4 162.55		MHz
Intermediate Freq.			IF	21.325	+/-0.001	MHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	CH4	0	6	dBu
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=20dB	CH4	8	14	dBu
Image Rejection			CH4	40	30	dB
I.F. Rejection	(21.325MHz)		CH4	60		dB
Min. Output			CH4	1.5	3	mV
T. H. D. (5KHz Dev.)			CH4	1.5	3	%
Lowest Batt. Volt.			CH4	3.6	4.0	V
S/N (1.5KHz dev.)	1mV		CH4	32	26	dB
Audio Fidelity		(-6dB)	CH4	75 2K	150 1.8K	Hz
Am. Suppression (1mV)	1mV		CH4	30	24	dB
Overload Capacity		10%T.H.D.	CH4	126	106	dBu
Output Power	(5KHz Dev.)		CH4	0.8	0.7	W
Selectivity (+/-25KHz)			CH4		60	dB
Line Out Level	1.5KHz		CH4	150	+/-3dB	mV
Alert Sens. (3KHz Dev. 5sec.)	MOD. 1050Hz+/-0.3%		CH4	0	6	dB
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ohm Ear 32 Ohm Line 10 kOhm		Modulation: 1kHz/1.5KHz Dev.

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11/20/2009

I received my CCRadio-2 October 29 and the AM reception is wonderful. The FM sound is great. The weather bands are nice to have. The 2-Meter Ham is fun to listen to a super radio. You made my day.

- James E Nino
Wakefield, VA

11/20/2009

I have held off on sending this until I returned from hunting camp where my new CCRadio-2 got its real test. I purchased it to replace my old CCRadio. I was pleasantly surprised at the improved reception on both AM and FM as well as the improved display screen, controls and 2 meter band to replace the TV channels. I am sure you do not want to put this in your sales pitch but the case on my old radio, with a couple of snips, fits the CCRadio-2 like a glove. Very impressed,

- Steve Joslin
Graniteville, VT

10/28/2009

I just got my CCRadio-2 radio yesterday and I love it. It was everything I thought it would be. Only my second order from you and I will buy more stuff.

- Clint Maynard
Huntington, WV

9/18/2009

My CCRadio-2 is great. The AM reception is fantastic. Living in WNY, I can pick up 3 NYC stations, Philly, Chi., Det., Louisville, KY and even Nashville. We have XM radio but with FCC lowering signal, our new FM transmitter permits us to listen to XM anywhere in our house and even in the garage. And Rollye James comes in much clearer as well. Many thanks,

- J. S.
Cuba, NY

9/16/2009

WOW !! Received my new CCRadio-2 and it is wonderful. The addition of Twin Coil Ferrite Antenna is great. I thought my (old) CCRadio gave me good reception but this is much better. Thanks for the improvements.

- Mary
Cookeville, TN

8/17/2009

Thank you for including 2-meter HAM in the CC Radio-2. As HAM radio operator KC5OZT, I have been involved in emergency communications over the years, including Katrina. We were getting calls about people trapped in attics, that day the levies broke, and no way to relay them into New Orleans from Texas until a HAM parked his RV outside a State Police Station, in Baton Rouge, I think, that had a contact with the New Orleans police. We were finally able to relay the addresses in, thanks to 1 HAM in an RV.

Another thing you might publicize is people can follow Skywarm nets on 2-meters in severe thunderstorms. The will hear about a funnel before it is announced on TV, as the spotters report them to the weather service.

Again, thanks for everything and your support of HAM Radio.

Very sincerely yours,

- Carolyn Womack KC5OZT
Lewisville, TX

8/10/2009

We at Radiointel.com were excited to have an opportunity to review the new CCRadio2 (CCR2) now available from C. Crane. The CCRadio2 replaces the CCRadioPlus (CCR+) from the C. Crane line up. The CCRadio family has always...(Read the full article at Radiointel.com).

- RadioIntel.com

6/23/2009

If you enjoy AM radio listening, the CCRadio-2 is for you. The built-in twin coil antenna really amplifies each incoming AM signal. I live approximately 220 miles from the AM station that I use to hear my favorite baseball team's games. I could hear the station using the GE 3 radio and the original CCRadio. However, the signal was not strong enough to get over the noise. This radio, however, places the signal way above the noise floor. My guess is about 6 DB's louder. The CCrane Company is really doing a great job making AM radio enjoyable for all of us. Thank you for all of your hard work, CCrane.

- David D. Nichols
Alexandria, LA

6/8/2009

I received my order today in a most timely manner, considering the new CC Radio 2 was just developed and shipped. I put it through its paces--along with several of my 2-meter band portables and its reception was clear and true--to over 20 miles, using repeaters of course.

I think is was an absolutely ingenious way to substitute the [analog] TV band for the 2 meter band. The new CC Radio 2 is far superior than the old and in only a few hours am enjoying it immensely. The CC Witness has proven terrific in recording internet broadcasts from the C. Crane WiFi Radio I just purchased and am enjoying it just as much. Well done!

Despite the very few minor glitches I've had with C. Crane in the past, you've always made MORE than good on your promises and fixes. No other company I have ever dealt with has had the customer service you have. None.

I've dealt with C. Crane for MANY years now and have never, ever been disappointed with your merchandise. You describe it thoroughly; it performs exactly as you say it does. Every single penny I've spent with C. Crane has been money well spent.

Again, I will continue to recommend you to my many friends and many of them (over 20 I know of) have become regular customers of yours over the past decade or more. I look forward to your new innovations and will order them as them come available.

Thanks again, and I wish you and C. Crane the very best in this tough economy. But you guys obviously have the talent to pick the products that Americans need and want. And please give Mr. Crane my best. As a marketer, he is a genius.

Also know well that C. Crane is always free to quote me in their catalogs, publications, etc, with or without attribution and without compensation of any kind. That's how good I think your company is.

Very best regards,

- Dr. Jed Andrews
Darnestown, MD

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