CC WiFi Internet Radio w/ Clock, Alarm & 99 Memory Presets

OPERATION TIPS

How do I reset the WiFi Internet Radio back to factory defaults?

Depress the BACK key several times until you get to the top menu which should give you one of the following three choices: CONFIGURE, STATIONS, or MEDIA PLAYER. Choose CONFIGURE by turning the knob and pressing SELECT. Turn the knob again until FACTORY RESET is displayed and then press SELECT again. The Display will now say FACTORY RESET COMPLETE. You must wait for the radio to restart before the reset is indeed complete.

Is there a quicker way to get back to the primary menu than hitting the BACK button several times?

Yes, while a radio station is playing, depress the SELECT button once.

When the alarm sounds how do I silence it?

Press any button.

Will the alarm sound on the CC-WiFi Internet Radio if something is plugged into the headphone jack?

No. However the sound can be heard through the headphones.

Will the alarm be audible on the CC-WiFi Internet Radio if the volume is turned down?

Yes. It will start off very quiet at first and then become louder with each sounding cycle.

Does the mute function work when I have something plugged into the headphone jack?

No.

Where can I find my router name (ESSID) and wireless encryption key?

Try looking on the underside of your wireless router or wireless modem. Sometimes they are printed on a label affixed to the bottom. Also check your documents for a piece of paper that was printed out after the router was initially set up.

When I do a Factory Reset does that wipe the new firmware?

No.

Will internet station websites that require user authentication (free or not) play on the WiFi Internet Radio?

If the site requires authentication, such as "click the yes button", it will not play on the radio.

Will the CC WiFi Radio work with my "N" type router?

The CC WiFi Radio will work with N type routers as long as the broadcast mode on your router is set to Mixed Mode (b/g/n) or to 802.11g Only setting. Most newer routers are already set to Mixed Mode by default. If your router is set to broadcast in 802.11n Only or Dual Band, the radio will not see a signal coming from your router.

How far away from my wireless router can the CC WiFi Radio be placed?

Between 20 and 40 feet depending on the strength of the wireless router and the amount of walls between the radio and the router. This distance can be increased with the proper antenna (for your router). See our WiFi antennas page for more information.

Is there a port for an external WiFi antenna?

No.

Where do I locate the MAC address on the CC WiFi radio?

There are actually two MAC addresses on the CC WiFi Radio, a wired Mac address for a hardwire connection, and wireless Mac address for a WiFi connection. You can locate your radios Mac addresses by going to <CONFIGURE>, <NETWORK CONFIG>, <VIEW CONFIG>, and then select either <WIRELESS MAC ADDRESS> or <WIRED MAC ADDRESS>.

Is the remote control for the CC WiFi Radio IR or RF?

The remote control is IR.

The power specifications listed for the AC adapter in the instruction manual (page 33) do not match AC adapter that came with the radio. Why?

There was a typo in the first version of the manual we released. The correct specifications are: 7.5V 1500 mAh center tip positive.

Are there replacement batteries available for the CC WiFi Radio remote control?

Yes, the C. Crane item code is #CWFB. They are type CR2025 batteries.

Does the CC WiFi Radio have a timer function so the radio will turn on and go off at a specific time to record on a device like the Versacorder?

No. C Crane is taking this under consideration for the next generation of the CC WiFi Internet Radio.

Can I connect to WiFi networks that require agreeing to a user license agreement?

Many hotels and airports are now adding on a user license agreement you must accept in order to access their WiFi networks. The radio has no way of displaying these webpages or accepting such agreements so it will not work in these situations.

COMPUTER

Can I use the WiFi Internet Radio to listen to a radio stream that is playing on my computer?

No, but you can get the same stream to play on the WiFi Internet Radio. Though you must have the firmware upgrade for this to work. After upgrading your firmware you will be able to create a My Stuff folder on your radio that contains a list of Audio Streams selected by you. In order to add streams to your "My Stuff" folder, you must set up an account through the Reciva Web site.

To set up your account now, click on the following link https://www.reciva.com/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=85. Before trying to add your own stream to your Reciva account, we recommend searching for the radio station in Recivas listing of over 10,000 available stations.

Once your account is created and you are logged in, click on the MY ACCOUNT tab at the top of the Reciva web site and log in.

Next click MY RADIOS and enter the electronic serial number and register key from your radios menu.

1. After your radio is added to your account, select the MY ACCOUNT tab again.
2. Next select MY STREAMS and enter in a name and the URL of a stream you want to hear.
(For example, in order to enter the URL for the audio stream of ?????.com - you would go to their Web site and copy the link that opens the stream: http://???.????.??? - and paste that URL into the appropriate box on your Reciva My Streams section). Please note that sometimes finding the correct URL for a stream can be tricky - there's a full description of what's involved at: https://www.reciva.com/index.php?option=com_kb&page=articles&articleid=4&Itemid=104.
3. Once the stream is added to your Reciva account you should be able to play it on your WiFi Internet Radio.
4. To listen to your streams, unplug the power from your WiFi Internet Radio and then reconnect it.
5. When the radio boots back up select STATIONS.
6. Next select MY STUFF and then MY STREAMS and dial in your stream.

The stream should play if it is in a compatible format.

How do I play stored audio from my computer?

As long as your WiFi Internet Radio is on the same wireless network as your computer, there are two ways to use your WiFi Internet Radio to play audio files stored on your computer: File Sharing and Universal Plug & Play.

1. To Share a Folder Using Simple File Sharing
Create the folder you want to share. I like to create shared folders either in My Documents or on the desktop to keep them from hiding.
Rightclick the folder and then click Sharing and Security.
The Sharing tab of the Properties dialog box for the folder opens.
Click the Share this folder on the network check box. This makes the folder visible on the network.

Once the folder is shared on your computer, go to your radio and select MEDIA PLAYER and then SCAN FOR PC. You should be able to connect to your computer and start playing your audio if everything is configured properly.

Note: you may need to configure your PC's firewall settings for media file sharing to work.

2: The next way to use the WiFi Internet Radio to access audio files on your computer is through Universal Plug & Play (UPNP)
Download Windows Media Player 11 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/player/11/default.aspx) and install the Media Player on your computer.
Open Media Player 11 and select the LIBRARY tabs down arrow.
Select MEDIA SHARING.
Check the box titled Share My Media and click OK
Another Window will open keep this window open.
Go to your WIFI Radio and select MEDIA PLAYER
Next select UPNP SERVERS. The radio will scan for UPNP servers at this time your computer will ask you if you want to allow the radio to share files.
Click ALLOW. Using the radio; scan again for UPNP servers. You should be able to access your audio from the radio.

STATION DATABASE

How do I add a station to my WiFi Internet Radio?

Use the Add-A-Station tool available at the manufacturer's Web site.

At the Reciva.com Web site, what is the difference between My Stations and My Streams?

"My Stations" provides you a menu listing of your favorite stations chosen from the list available at Reciva.com. "My Streams" is a folder you can use to store the URLs of audio streams you find online that are not already included in the list of stations available through Reciva.com. While you can add stations and streams to your Reciva.com account online, in order to access these folders through your CC WiFi Radio you have to have the most recent firmware upgrade. After you have upgraded your firmware, your CC WiFi Radio will have two folders called "My Stations" and "My Streams."

I have a new URL that I want to add to the Reciva station list. Is there a way to test the URL to see if it will work well?

Yes, send an e-mail to streamtest@reciva.com. For the subject of the email insert the station name. In the body of the email insert just the URL. After sending the email the stream tester performs the test and replies to you with the result.

How do I link my CC WiFi Radio with the RealMusic streaming radio stations?

To play music from the RealMusic web site on your CC WiFi Radio, you will need premium account with Real Networks. If you don't already have a premium account, you can get one by visiting www.reciva.com, logging into your account, and clicking on the premium tab. From the premium page, mouse over the RealMusic logo and then click on the "here" link that will take you to a RealMusic registration page.

After you have registered with RealMusic and have a username and password, return to your Reciva account at www.reciva.com. Next, choose the premium tab on the top of the home page. Under RealMusic click on Click here and enter in your Real Networks User Name and Password. After following these steps, you will be able to play audio from Real Networks over your WiFi Internet Radio. Note: If you have just set up your RealMusic account, you may have to turn your radio off and on in order to receive the RealMusic radio stations.

The CC WiFi Radio works with the Reciva radio database and can play radio streams encoded with the Real Audio format.

Can I listen to the same Live365 stations that I listen to on my computer?

Yes, but you may need to sign up for the premium account. Live 365 offers a limited amount of free stations available to the CC WiFi Internet Radio.

Can I listen to major league baseball on the CC WiFi Radio?

No, due to licensing rules major league baseball games are typically not permitted to be broadcast on a radio stations internet stream. If a person has paid for a subscription to MLB Gameday Audio with MLB.com and owns a WiFi radio capable of playing flash embedded streams it should be possible to listen to major league baseball.

TROUBLESHOOTING

When I turned radio on it was unable to locate my network when scanning. Is there a problem with my radio?

Performing a Factory Reset on your radio should clear up this issue.

When I switched from using a WiFi connection to an Ethernet cable connection my radio will not recognize my network. Why?

The radio has gotten a bit confused in switching between the two connections. There are two possible solutions for this (pick only one of them):

1. After the radio is powered on and booted up, connect the Ethernet cable. Select CONFIGURE, then NETWORK CONFIG, then WIRED/WIRELESS, then finally select AUTO or WIRED ONLY.

2. Perform a factory reset on the radio. After the radio is powered on and booted up, it will show Scan for networks. At this point plug in the Ethernet cable and it will connect to your wired router automatically.

My remote control does not operate as described on page 14 of the manual, why?

There are two typos in the middle of page 14 of the CC WiFi Radio manual. They incorrectly refer to stored presets instead of recalling presets. This information should read:
B. Using the Remote Control to Recall Presets 1-9.
Briefly press and release the preset button assigned to the station
you want.
C. Using the Remote Control to Recall Presets 10-99.
Briefly press the RECALL button, then the --/- button, and then
enter your desired preset number 10-99.

Why does my radio constantly buffer or stop playing when listening to a radio station?

Constant buffering or a loss of the audio stream usually means that your wireless network is not working properly. Strong interference from a neighbor's WiFi signal, a microwave oven, electronics, or a cordless phone can sometimes distort the connection between your wireless router and the WiFi Internet Radio causing a deficit of consistent signal. In this case the radio will need to buffer in order to catch up to the playable stream. Another less likely cause for buffering takes place when the Internet radio station is unreliable or has gaps in the audio stream. Make sure your WiFi antenna or router is up off the ground and not obstructed by physical objects.

Another tip is to try a reliable station, like BBC Radio 1 for a few hours to see if it has the same problems with buffering. If the radio works well on BBC Radio 1 then the problem is not with the WiFi Internet Radio or reception between it and the router but lies with the station. Reciva copies one of the stations streaming URL addresses and uses it for their database. When too many people are using the same URL then it gets overloaded and causes buffering on the radio. Reciva may be able to add an alternative stream to be used. Contact Reciva with station problems by email using support@reciva.com.

My favorite Internet radio station will no longer play on my WiFi Internet Radio but I can listen to it on my computer, why?

It could be one of two reasons:

1) It's most likely that the website for that particular Internet radio station has changed the URL for that audio stream. When Web sites change their URL, it sometimes takes a while for Reciva to update their database to reflect the new URL. Once Reciva has updated the URL in their database you should have no trouble connecting to that Internet Radio station again. Computers are not affected by the URL change because they get the media players on your computer get the stream directly from the website and are updated automatically. If you are aware of an Internet radio station that has changed its URL you can help resolve the issue by emailing Reciva (support@reciva.com) and requesting the URL to be updated.

2) Another factor that may be affecting your audio stream is a recent switch by some radio stations (mostly in the United States) to using Shockwave Flash-embedded players. These players do not use a standard streaming protocol and block external audio players. Many of these embedded players use an algorithm to change the URL of their stream dynamically from once a month to once an hour. The goal of these players is to force you to go to the station's website to view advertisements that help supplement the station's income. At this time there is no permanent work-around for these type of audio streams, however Reciva is aware of this situation and are working on a solution. In the meantime they are trying to obtain dedicated streams from the individual radio stations that use Shockwave Flash-embedded players.

I set my CC WiFi Radio to wake me to a preset station, but my radio isnt playing the station. Why is that?

If the CC WiFi radio cannot to connect to a station right away then it will default to buzzer mode ensuring that the alarm still sounds at the set time. Some online radio stations buffer more at certain hours, when their demand is at its highest. During those times, locking on the signal can take a bit longer.

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John S.	4/22/2013
	Kapaa, HI
This is a great radio that worked as you described outa the box. I would like to be able to more readily use a keyboard to program it though as the method you have to use is a little awkward. Only for this I give it 4 rather than 5 stars...

Susan L.	3/22/2013
	Grand Rapids, MI
I've had my radio for two months now and really love it. The few times I've lost power, it thankfully saves all my presets. The only two things I wish it had: a knob to adjust bass/treble, and an indicator on the screen to show which preset number you are listening to. Other than that, it was easy to set up and is easy to use. I've very happy with this radio. Probably my favorite feature is the sleep timer, so I can listen to radio dramas at night but can set the radio to shut down after an hour or whatever increment I want. Everyone at C.Crane is always helpful when I've called, too -- that's the main reason I went with this company and their product. I can't believe these wifi radios are not better known and more popular!

Brennan H.	3/6/2013
	Claremont, CA
This radio is great. Easy setup, nice to be able to add stations and streams online. Has had errors a couple of times, but always recovered quickly with a reboot. Classic Art Bell shows 24 hours a day...how can you go wrong?

Greg T.	2/26/2013
	Penn Valley, CA

Ross A.	2/14/2013
	Mayer, AZ
I got the radio today and I am enormously impressed!! I have access to all the esoteric radio that I find interesting. Set up was simple and the available content is absolutely mindboggling. I'm an old guy and this is as exciting as shortwave was to me in the 1950's. Thanks!!

Reginald W.	1/14/2013
	Stockton, CA

William K.	1/12/2013
	Tonasket, WA
Worked like a champ right out of the box. Did have to let it scan twice before it found my network (but the manual mentions that happens sometimes. Sound quality out of that little speaker may not be great but plug this little beauty into a JBL Radial and prepare to have your socks knocked off. Way better sound than the pricey folks at satellite radio put out. We live off the grid in an area where radio reception STINKS. Have been dealing with XM Radio and it's limited choices of channels that are relevant to us. Bye bye SiriusXM and hello pretty much any darn thing we want to hear. Did I say our first impression of this piece of equipment is very, very positive? Boy howdy, is it!!

Frederick P.	12/31/2012
	Shelby Township, MI

Joseph D.	12/26/2012
	Mililani, HI
The CC Wi-Fi radio is great. I purchased the product to serve as an audio source for my CC Witness recorder via the line in. The CC Wi-Fi has 5 alarms that allow you to change the stations by accessing the preset station list. The only problem is that left unattended, the Wi-Fi will only play for 1-hour after the alarm is triggered. After the 1 hour post alarm activation, the device reverts to the previous station playing when the alarm was triggered or turns off. It would be best if the Wi-Fi just stayed on the alarm triggered channel until the next alarm changes the station. Right now I can only record 1-hour of an alarm triggered station. Perhaps a firmware upgrade can change the Wi-Fi radio performance after the alarm triggers a station to play.

Gregory M.	12/25/2012
	Hector, MN
WOW!! I’m a true radio nut grew up with tubes then my first transistor radio, I’ve dx'd been a swl'r cb'r ham my call sign is KB0OWT big scanner enthusiast etc. Got the radio yesterday set it up and started listening. Easy enough to setup easier than many scanners! Lots of content still looking at it all. Big thanks to Rollye James and all her great shows over the years. Heard about CCrane on her show.

Thomas A.	12/18/2012
	Napa, CA
I wasn't able to locate the radio station I wanted but found many more that provided music I wanted. It's great and now have multi music radio stations that play the music I want to listen to. Set up is easy for does take a bit of time and the amount of radio station listed is expansive. Very Pleased Tom

Steve B.	12/14/2012
	Missoula, MT
Occasionally loses connection. Happens maybe once a month. Not a big deal, I just unplug it for a few seconds and reconnect. Really like the unit.

Steve A.	12/7/2012
	Casper, WY
Love it Works Great!!

Meredith L.	12/7/2012
	Anacortes, WA
Absolutely love this radio! Fantastic reception in an area that has been miserable to try to listen to anything. Until I discovered this radio. I am so sold on it that I bought one for a friend for Christmas whose radio reception has been horrible - not worth listening to the static. We are just getting it set up. So far so good - the reception is phenomenal. I would like one for my downstairs now!

Edgar R.	12/6/2012
	Northbrook, IL
This WiFi radio does the job and it is one of the least expensive units available. In my opinion, its weakest points are the user interface and the sound quality. Programming the unit is a chore if you have a long, complex network key. Fortunately, you should only have to do this once. When you turn it on, it takes some time to connect to your WiFi network and access the Receiva gateway. Fortunately it remembers your station and whether it was on or off if you unplug it or if the power goes off. The remote is weak and unreliable; I find that I have to keep on pressing buttons and moving it around to get it to work. You have to use the remote to access any presets above the first three. The sound output of the small speaker is weak and lacks bass. It is no match for my Tivoli Model One or my Sangean WR-1. It might be considered OK for talk but is not very good for music. However, you can use the line output with an external amp (recommended). That said, it is great to have access to many additional classical stations that I would otherwise never be able to hear. Once connected to a station, the set generally stays locked on pretty well, even though I only have a 2MB/s DSL connection. General web surfing or sending email will usually not disturb it.

Edwin A.	11/26/2012
	Hayden, ID

Karen K.	11/11/2012
	Greeley, CO
This radio worked on and off for 3 months. I had to keep resetting it, but it wasn't a major problem. Then it stopped working. Period. This IS a major problem. I keep getting an error message that it cannot get any stations. I placed the radio next to the internet antenna and it still can't get any stations. A radio should work for more than a few months.

Doug H.	11/11/2012
	Prescott Valley, AZ
I've only had this radio for less than a day, so I cannot speak to its durability. But I can sure tell you that it sounds GREAT! I really can't believe it sounds as good as it does for such a small package. Setting up this little gem was a cinch, except I had to call my ISP to get my "WPA key". It was a little laborious to enter the key into the CC WiFi Internet Radio, and I entered it incorrectly the first time - I left out one of the digits (not sure how I did that). But it was only a few minutes to complete, and it was a one-time procedure - then on to discovering the available channels. Good grief, I can't believe all the music there is just waiting to tap into! Big kudos to C.Crane for making this thing easy to use, inexpensive and good tone for a tiny box. If the tone isn't good enough for you, you can easily run a wire from the "line out" on the back to an external amp & speaker combo. I'll probably be ordering at least one more for my workshop.

Padraig M.	11/3/2012
	Kwangju, FN

Charlesh L.	11/3/2012
	Westbrook, CT
Hi! In my nearly 74 years on this Earth I have owned dozens of radios of all types. This is the most incredible one yet! I enjoy it every single day. I love it!!! I wish I had bought one sooner. 1000 STARS! Thank You CCRANE! C. Leissner Jr.

John K.	10/20/2012
	Willcox, AZ
Works and installs OK, but, apparently clear chanel stations are not supported.

Bill W.	10/11/2012
	Ajax, ON
Wow, what a super little radio. Pulls in stations from everywhere with unbelievable clarity. Free from static and interference. Highly recommend this radio. It opens a whole new world of listening.

Kenneth N.	10/9/2012
	Grand Junction, CO
Right out of the box, working better than expected. Easy entering stations, WiFi range good also. Am thinking of purchasing more.

Brian C.	9/26/2012
	Charlotte, NC
Fantastic radio - I have used it almost continuously for a number of years and it still works perfectly. Finding stations is easy, linking it to my network was no problem and apart from the odd occasion when the streaming stops for a few seconds, the radio reception is excellent. I live in San Diego and stream mostly from the BBC in the UK, which works very well. Highly recommended.

Randall H.	9/10/2012
	Nottingham, NH
I have 3, ordered at different times. One was a replacement for another product which died and was unrepairable. When they work, they are great! However, 2 of the 3 have stopped working and I have to send them back for repair. Of course, this was after 1 year. We really like being able to listen to non-local stations which have programs (mostly talk radio) which we cannot get locally. Local AM stations also are almost useless when the sun is down. And there is very little talk radio locally on FM.

David B.	8/22/2012
	Fort Worth, TX
Excellent product. Clear and robust sound.

Barry E.	8/8/2012
	Milford, OH
Timely arrival, no defects, easy set up (as long as you read the user's guide). I am very, very impressed with this radio & its capability. One thing I immediately noticed upon removing it from the box is the build quality is absolutely excellent. Can someone please work on getting the iHeart radio stations included in the listings? I know Clear Channel more than likely the problem but it would be nice to have them...like 700WLW & 55KRC (Coast to Coast affiliate) in Cincinnati, where I live. Well worth the money.

Robert B.	7/2/2012
	Plainville, CT
Easy to set up. Does what I wanted it for.

William B.	6/2/2012
	Litchfield, IL
This radio is wonderful. Small but powerful. Several years of service and no problems.

Jeremy N.	5/27/2012
	Mobile, AL
I'm a radio person. At first I was reluctant to try wifi radio, since if it's not sent through the air it's not radio... This little radio has changed my mind. I wake up to the news on this radio every morning, and fall asleep to classical stations every night. Like other's I wish it had the ability to run off of batteries, but if the power is out, you are not likely to have interent either. This is the first radio I have purchased from CCrane. It arrived very quickly, and I will now order all of my radios from CCrane, and no one else. Keep up the good work everyone!

Carolyn G.	5/24/2012
	Eureka, CA
I absolutely love this little radio, so much so that I bought two, so that I can have one in my living room and one in my bedroom. I love listening to old time radio and my old classical station in LA which I dearly missed when I moved away. Now I can listen to some of my favorite programs. And it is an adventure discovering stations from around the country and around the world. I would highly recommend this little gem.

Jim S.	3/19/2012
	Worcester, MA
This radio arrived at 10:00 AM and I've fallen in love with it by noon! This radio offers everything I hoped for and more. I wasn't even expecting a clock and an alarm! Another great radio C. Crane!

Gilbert C.	3/18/2012
	Jacksonville, FL
I have tried for hours to set the stations I want to listen to and it doesn't work. For example, after setting WBOB AM600 as preset 1, and WOKV AM 690 as preset 2, I try recalling to verify the presets and they are both different. This radio is not user friendly at all.

Gloria C.	3/15/2012
	Petaluma, CA
Love it! I'm 80 years old and had it set up in just a few minutes. I had looked at the manual on your website before it arrived and knew what to expect. I consider myself to be an intermediate to advanced computer user (25+ years) and had been an avid shortwave listener for about 50 years. What a difference this makes with no static or straining to hear a station. I had many happy years though of tinkering with SW antennas and such. I kept logs of stations beginning in the 1960s and some of my notes are now pretty interesting. Thanks to all of you there in Fortuna for the excellent product and I will look forward to the next generation of your WiFi Radios.

Daniel B.	3/15/2012
	Waltham, MA
This is the best WiFi Radio on the market, bar none.

Cory H.	3/2/2012
	Silver Spring, MD
This radio is a "radio freaks" dream. I love listening to the BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service. I also listen to my hometown radio stations, WCBS and WINS.I also listen to my local Washington stations all off my wireless router. I recommend it highly.

Robert C.	2/29/2012
	Montesano, WA
Works as advertised. Menu a little difficult, but works. Use it every day.

David S.	2/28/2012
	York, PA

Thomas D.	2/22/2012
	San Jose, CA
Excellent product; although setup menu navigation could be improved; delightfully easy operation after setup.

David J.	2/21/2012
	Florence, KY
We own two of these radios; I listen to old time radio shows and my wife to kjazz or imus in the morning. The radio is well made and works well. It is just the product we have learned to expect from C.Crane. We highly recommend this WiFi radio.

Lin F.	2/14/2012
	Inman, SC
Just received this little jewel...did not open the manual and I was listening to NPR within minutes...no kidding. I'm a radio guy and the audio is great and look forward to a lot of great listening. - Lin Fisher Inman, SC

John H.	1/30/2012
	North Smithfield, RI
Excellent quality and fidelity BUT one very serious problem which CCrane and Reciva must address immediately. The radio will not receive any iheartradio stations. This includes all Clear Channel stations and many Cumulus stations. I am sure CCrane will address this issue with iheartradio promptly.

Wayne S.	1/18/2012
	Huntsville, AL
This radio is absolutely excellent in every respect! The fidelity is superb and is a pure delight especially when stereo earphones are being used. This radio opens up an entire new world of listening that outperforms any previous experiences that we had with streaming audio over the years.

Darrin H.	1/8/2012
	Campbellsport, WI
WOW! FUN, FUN, FUN! I'm like a kid in a candy store! Excellent customer service! Easy setup! Easy to use! Great quality! A Must buy for all my rooms.

Timothy L.	12/23/2011
	Belleville, MI
We recieved it yesterday, so far just setting it up, weve only programed a dozen stations so far, not to difficult. But so far we love it, probably will order another one for the basement.

Larry R.	12/23/2011
	Brookfield, WI

Keith L.	11/24/2011
	Orange, TX

Robert C.	11/19/2011
	Little Rock, AR
As with other reviews I see here -- this radio quit working after 3 years. It worked fine 2 days ago but I went to turn it on yesterday and the display was blank, will not power up when plugged in, display remains blank.

Larry J.	11/1/2011
	Colorado Springs, CO

James C.	10/6/2011
	Beverly, MA
Handy. The radio connects to the service that pulls up literally EVERY radio station and personality that's online. Find what you want, add it to "My Stations", you're done. It has pretty good sound, backlighting and can be fed into a receiver or TV source for when louder listening is needed. The wireless receives and plays over signals my laptop with external adaptor can't use. I wish they'd sell one with capability to use say, 8 D-Cells do I can get off the wall outlet/extension cord. Minor gripe, but this thing, it's handy as can be..

Scott N.	10/5/2011
	Covington, OH
I love my little WiFi! It took me a bit to play with it to get it set up, but once you do it's great. Sound is great and you have so many choices of stations from around the world, I would strongly recommend CC WiFi Radio to anyone who is looking to get one.

Bobbie H.	9/23/2011
	Scottsdale, AZ
What can I say? I have bought 6 of these from C.Crane! I have them in every room in my home so that I don't miss anything. I listen to sports, news, talk, old-time radio, nature sounds, and so much more. And no monthly subscription fees!

Larry L.	8/19/2011
	Houston, TX

A.J. A.	7/24/2011
	Fayetteville, AR

Karen P.	7/12/2011
	Schaumburg, IL
I absolutely LOVE this radio. The only improvement I would make on it is the remote control. You have to hit the sensor just right. I can now listen to whatever I want whenever I want. This is the greatest thing to come along in a long time.

Robert B.	6/28/2011
	Wilson, NY

Donald H.	6/22/2011
	Baltimore, MD

Jim M.	5/31/2011
	Susanville, CA
After less than three years it quit working.

Ross H.	5/13/2011
	Decker, IN
It picks up a great signal, audio is poor, but has external jack for better speakers.

Edward L.	5/10/2011
	Torrance, CA
Overall a well designed internet radio. It would be nice if it had a battery power mode so you could carry it around. If it had that I would give it 5 stars.

Norman I.	4/27/2011
	Renton, WA
For the money ,I would expect the same build quality as the CC Radio 2,but is not the case. User control is awkward. I do very much like the wi-fi technology. Would be great if they would incorporate this radio with the CC Radio 2. How about it CC?

Donald H.	4/17/2011
	Camden, NY
I was surprised at the size of this unit! It is small but works very well! So far I have had no problems with setup, online organization, upgrading firmware or using the product! I did have problems with it dropping off of the wifi signal but my new router fixed that problem! Many stations and I love the feature of being able to save my own stations; that make up for the three presets! It like having many of my favorite stations at my fingertips. There are so many stations; I have not even got a chance to listen to half of them yet! I am very happy with this radio and I may buy another one for the living room to hook up to my stereo system!

Bill A.	4/15/2011
	Cleveland, OH
I absolutely love this radio! The set up was easy, the sound is nice, and I have the world at my fingertips! I find myself often going to the great talk radio from KMOX on St. Louis and I have found some very interesting music from various stations in Europe. It sits next to my XM radio at home and has gotten the greater share of my listening time.

Fred G.	4/12/2011
	Arlington, VA

William D.	3/29/2011
	Clearwater Beach, FL
This is one great little Radio. I never rate products, but this one desereved a very good review. Easy to set up and very easy to use and it works great.

Roger S.	3/27/2011
	Mount Joy, PA

Thomas G. G.	3/22/2011
	Cibolo, TX

Ed B.	3/9/2011
	Melrose, MA
Awesome

Charles M.	3/2/2011
	Cedar Hill, TX
I cannot get it to work properly. It takes forever to find network and then looses connection, Frustrating so I don't use it. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Linda H.	2/4/2011
	Matthews, NC
This is a great little product. I purchased this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it and uses it every day. Highly recommed (and have to friends) you will love it!

Faith F.	1/18/2011
	Newtown Square, PA

Larry K.	11/30/2010
	Banning, CA
The CC WiFi radio is outstanding with a superb sound and,an easy to set up with good instructions. I just say enough about C.Crane support they are very helpful. Having the world of radio at my fingertips has given me a comfort, I love my CC WiFi Radio. Larry Kassebaum 11/30/10

Art D.	11/10/2010
	Shoemakersville, PA

Michael W.	11/6/2010
	Jacksonville, FL

David H.	11/3/2010
	Beltsville, MD
Best WiFi radio I have ever had

Reynold M.	9/28/2010
	Saint Paul, MN
Pretty good and reasonably priced

Johnny Goyen	5/20/2013
	Austin, TX
I have been a radio broadcaster/dj for a long time & love C.Crane & the great products. I am also a listener of excellent late night radio shows including Rollye James (currently not on air) but I loved her show. She was a great spokesperson for all the excellent C.Crane radio''s & so much more. Anyway, I have been interested in getting an internet radio for a very long time. I made the choice to purchase a CCWiFi Internet Radio. I did my research, read all reviews etc. By the time I chose to purchase the radio it was early May 2013 & the price had been reduced to $99.95 from $139.95. The reviews were mixed, but I chose to give the radio a try. It arrived in three days & I had it up & running less than an hour from opening the box. I really love this radio. Yes I realize it''s limitations...small speaker, short range remote control distance etc....yet I wanted an inexpensive introduction to internet radio. I can enjoy thousands of radio stations without my computer running constantly. I simply plug it into my router. The headphone & line outputs are great PLUS the Ethernet Port on the back is perfect for me. I do not use wireless. This radio matches perfectly with the C.Crane Digital FM Transmitter 1. I''m sorry to say but I tried the FM Transmitter 2 & returned it. I like the FIRST Transmitter much better. The AGC/Limiter audio on version 2 sounded like the new features were fighting each other & accomplished nothing whatsoever ( terrible audio for me). I wish C.Crane would take a second look at version 2 of the FM transmitter, either improve the new features or return to the original design. Aside from transmitter comparisons, I LOVE THIS RADIO!!! It''s just excellent for what I wanted. The install/set up was easy & with the "Line Out" option it can be used with an amplifier or the C.Crane Transmitter then the small speaker is no problem. I do wish there was a way to scan my pre-set''s without entering each one on the small remote. Maybe It''s possible & I haven''t figured it out yet. I realize there are more advanced Internet Radio''s out there, but this one is an excellent start for me & I LOVE IT!!!! Remember you have time to try it & if you are not pleased, you have their "Satisfaction Guarantee". You/We have 60 days to return it if we are not happy. I really love this company & so many of their products. I suggest you read the reviews...pro & con then decide for yourself. For my needs, so far the choice was a good one!

C Dibble	4/26/2013
	Markesan, WI
We recently purchased the CC WiFi radio at home. The radio does not receive interference or static like a typical radio. We enjoyed the CC WiFi so much that we purchased one as a gift for a local resident home. We preset the radios three presets to: VCY America, WMBI Moody Bible Institute, and WNIU Classical Music. The CC WiFi Radio needs patience as setup takes time and learning but the rewards are worth it. Thank you to the C.Crane staff for their help in setting up.

Joshua Lustig	4/22/2013
	San Antonio, TX
Dear Sirs, I just wanted to tell you how much your CC WiFi Radio has affected my life. The shipping was prompt and fast. At first, I had some issues with it, but with the help of your tech support, which is great, all my worries were alleviated. I am disabled, and have lots of time with often little to do. Now, thanks to the radio and its many thousands of stations, I will never be bored. I got rid of TV a while ago, but this radio is WAY better than cable. I know I will treasure and take care of my radio for years to come! Thank you so much! Sincerely, Joshua Lustig

cliff white	3/30/2013
	lebanon, MO
No worry about static or lost signal on this radio, works great with Reciva. Once you set up an account with Reciva, choose stations from Reciva, Live 365 and Pandora. Stations you chose will go directly to radio. Little confusing to set up, but good manual. If you do have a problem setting up, just call CCRANE and people who answer phone are knowledgeable about the radio and pleasant to chat with. Would suggest a external speaker so you can hear from another room. I ordered radio and then got manual on line and studied it. I am amazed about the quality of this radio.

Michael Buttry	1/31/2013
	Athens, IL
My Wife got this as a Christmas gift in 2012 for me. Set up was a snap following the instructions. The radio database had most of what I like to listen to and I was able to add a few stations I like that I can only get when I travel around the state, so that was a great feature. I have a Tonidoplug on my LAN and the UPNP feature lets me connect to it and stream music from its hard drive. Only issue I''ve had is it loses the network connection sometimes, and the UPNP will ''lose'' the browse ability. Otherwise I am more than happy with it.

Chris Rossi	12/20/2012
	point reyes station, CA
I have had this radio for only 1 week so I feel I can only review it on its overall operation but not to its longevity and reliability. To start I would like to share that the setup of wireless is rather easy, I had a little trouble connecting to my PC to play files stored on my computer but finally worked that out and hooking up my Pandora account was not too hard. I found that making a Reciva account and registering the radio with them made channel surfing so much easier using My Stuff/stations rather than having to battle the radio preset game when going above preset #3 which has TOO MANY STEPS with remote. It is also much easier to find stations from the Reciva website and adding them there than trying to fumble through with the dial knob, a real chore but good it’s there. Now here’s what’s REALLY ANNOYING, no available clock during radio play and no way of toggling over to the clock. How long do we really need to see what station we are on rather than knowing how bloody late we are staying up? That is a HUGE design flaw in my book! A back up battery to save clock time during a power outage would be great. My last wish would be to have an auxiliary input for devices like MP3 players similar to what the CC radio plus has, that would have made it so much more versatile but glad it has a line out. I think if CCrane addresses all of these issues they would have a real winner and I would rebuy that unit in the blink of an eye. In closing I must say I love the radio for its vast source of entertainment and I mean VAST, so thanks CCrane for that as well as no more annoying AM fade!! I do hope it turns out to be a reliable device but only time will tell if that is so, good day folks and happy listening!!

john butler	11/14/2012
	novato, CA
Truly an interesting piece of equipment indeed. Programming is relatively simple assuming that you have experience with the YAESU radio system. My friend Mike Larner and I felt that a better name than "receiver" would be appropriate in this case, so we came up with "ISET". Internet Streaming Entertainment Terminal. So how do our ISETs fit our needs....Great Audio and best of all for real radio buffs..No RF noise to ruin other radio reception. I think Mike is going to purchase a second ISET for next to his bed....Yes one can easily become addicted to this little device....Get yours soon and join in on the fun!! Peace and happy listening 73 de KF6GNI

Jim Reynolds	10/21/2012
	Golden Valley, MN
Hi I have been a subscriber to XM radio for about 7 years. Been very disappointed because it seems they cater to the high energy rock crowd. Their easy listening station plays the same 4,000 songs over and over. You should be able to listen for at least 2 years and not hear the same song played twice in that time slot LOL. Also the only program that I really liked was "Rockabilly Road Trip" which they took off. My subscription runs out next month. No more XM for me when you have this. Anyway this little radio is fantastic. With its high quality line output to a quality sound system sounds awesome. It took me awhile to learn how to use it but I just love it. So far almost 30 stations programmed and its on all day. The only improvement that would be nice to have would be if you could turn the knob to scan the stations that you have programmed. Well worth the money so that you dont have to have your computer on.

Martin Chrusch	10/1/2012
	Mahanoy City, PA
I just want to comment on the performance of the CC WiFi radio. I find it very easy to load internet radio stations and the sound out of this little box is amazing, especially the fidelity. Anyone can enjoy internet radio and I just can't get over its overall performance. Congratulations on a true winner. Best regards, Martin Chrusch.

Ken Carr	8/8/2012
	Quakertown, PA
I have three of these C Crane WiFi radios and they have worked great. Never any problems, great worldwide reception, and easy to operate... Reciva is a great. Operating system and the people at C Crane are the best!! Of all the internet radios out there this one is by far the best most reliable and a good value...

Noel Taylor	4/21/2012
	, IN
I received this radio yesterday. I''ve read some of the other reviews and want to clear up some details. First, contrary to other reviews, my radio does not lose its programming by being unplugged or turned off. I don''t like leaving wall warts powered up [I use a power strip with its own switch] and after work today found that the stations I programmed in were still there 12 hours after I had powered down, and that the unit remembered my router''s security code. Second, my unit will appear to re-buffer incoming streaming audio only under two conditions: 1) there is a problem with the interface at the radio station being streamed, or 2) there is too much data going through my router (such as a large file upload from my computer). I really like this radio. Programming was a snap, and within five minutes I was listening to WUOL Louisville while searching for KFUO St. Louis and WCLV Cleveland. My granddaughter, now seven weeks old, is entranced by classical music, and last night she slept through the night for the very first time thanks to the steady feed of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Grieg, Mussorgsky, Wagner, and Stravinsky. Two thumbs up!!!

Peter Collins	4/14/2012
	burnaby, BC
I am very happy with this radio. I have had it about 4 years now. I also own a Logitech Squeezebox which is much more expensive and has more features, but the C Crane is used every night to put my two young children to sleep. I set the timer for 1 hour usually, and hit the preset for a classical station. The alarm is better than the Logitech, actually. The Logitech has trouble playing one alarm after another. The Crane doesn''t.

Andy	3/24/2012
	Lake County, OH
I just got my radio this morning, and have had great fun with it all day. What a marvelous product. My wife says we should have one in every room. The directions for set up were good and it worked out very well. I am very pleased.

Elle Madison	3/4/2012
	Manassas Park, VA
I purchased this internet radio because I love classical, ambient, new age, and electronica music. However, there aren''t many of these type of stations in the area in which I live. The music genera selections are plentiful! There are types of music listed that I didn''t even know existed. I am having fun discovering new kinds of music from around the globe (i.e. Cork, Ireland) and various internet only stations (such as one dedicated solely to Lady GAGA!). New Age favorites like BostonPete and Calm Radio-Positivity are already preprogramed into the radio. The set up for both WIFI and Ethernet cable took less than 5 minutes each. It was very, very easy. The directions were clear and "spot on" at each step. The sound that comes from this little radio is clear, LOUD, and rich. When I saw the size of tiny radio, I was concerned that the sound would be "tiny" and lack fullness. Such fears were unfounded! It sounds perfect! I often end up using the remote control to turn the radio DOWN from across the room. This radio is highly recommended for music lovers with eclectic and cosmopolitan tastes! Get it for the teenager or college age kid in your life and watch them have fun as they explore the wide world of music. I wish my office would relax their internet usage rules so I could purchase one for work!

Milford Phillips	3/3/2012
	Cranston, RI
Really a lot of fun. Easy to use and set up. My only grip is that some stations require different volume settings than others so you have to adjust the volume according to the station.

John Spinelli	2/15/2012
	Vancouver, BC
This is a great product. It''s my second Internet Radio and it is a huge improvement over the first generation. I would have trouble living without it. The sound is so much better than even the CC Radio that I listen to local stations through it as well.

John Duffy	1/25/2012
	Mattoon, IL
I love the radio,easy to set up,sound quality is fantastic but there are a few things I wish they would correct. While radio is broadcasting, I wish they'd show the time instead of the name of the radio station your listening to. Second, the backlight needs to go alot dimmer. I can't sleep with the backlight on even at it's lowest setting. In the dark, you don't need the backlight to be so bright. Other than those few points, I totally love this radio and wondered why I didn't get it sooner.

James Hyman	10/30/2011
	Sarasota, FL
I love radio and have enjoyed a couple of CC radios for years. I''ve had the CC WiFi for a few months and all in all love this one too, but it could use some refinement. I''ll list some minor objections but will first state: This radio works as described by C. Crane and the audio quality I find to be good. My main complaint is the fact the back light cannot be turned off. It''s on my bedside table and the light is relativity bright. I''ve blocked the screen and it''s handled, but it would be nice to have an off button like the regular CC''s. In the next generation of this item, I hope they can add more pre-set buttons (currently 3) on the radio itself. The remote works well but is cumbersome and for me difficult to see without fetching my reading glasses. I was hoping as I used it I would find my way by familiarization and intuition but so far that hasn''t happened. It could be more intuitive. Set-up & selection of your pre-sets stations isn''t difficult and after doing the first few you can close the well written instruction manual. If you love radio and want massive station choices this is a great deal and enjoy.

Nicholas Johnson	10/26/2011
	North Fryeburg, ME
I purchased your 139.99 WiFi radio from you in June and I have to say -- I have never been happier with any electronic gadget. I am a massive computer nerd and out of all the laptops and consoles I've owned, this one has given me the most enjoyment! Friends and family alike have been completely in awe and jealous of this thing. I can't even begin to count how many situations that it was a perfect complement to. I have personally recommended it to a number of people across the country who I'm pretty sure all own one now. I am now a loyal and lifetime fan of your companies products and plan on purchasing several for Christmas presents -- for myself and others! Keep up the good work!

Dale Roberson	9/28/2011
	Altoona, IA
The remote arrived DOA. Took awhile but finally got it replaced and everything working fine, although if frequently lost connection with my WiFi router -- that could have been my router''s fault, don''t know; although I haven''t had any problems with other WiFi devices. Unplugging the CC WiFi radio to reboot it usually worked. After about 2 years, the radio itself died. I''m addicted to WiFi radio, but going to look elsewhere for a replacement.

Ray Visser	9/3/2011
	Champlin, MN
Purchased this radio and set it up very easily. reception is excellent. the instruction book is easy to follow and the sound is excellent. It isn''t stereo but I only use it for talk radio. I really like the sleep timer as I can wake up in the night and it will turn itself off if I go back to sleep.

G. R. M.	8/31/2011
	Cape Cod, MA
Have to say thank for my WIFI radio......very interesting to dial around the world and find news and talk stations. I have set my remote for many USA stations that are interesting to me. Excellent sound and very clear....good buy.

David Van Slyke	7/13/2011
	, OH
This is an outstanding radio. I love listening to BBC London "chat" shows and this is the radio to do it with. It''s a small radio that puts out big, crystal clear sound. Seriously, it sounds as if the BBC talk show host and her callers are sitting in my living room - it''s that good. There are other WiFi radios, but you know what the big difference is? With the C. Crane WiFi radio, if you have a question, you call their 800 number and, within 2 or 3 rings, a real, live AMERICAN answers the phone, an AMERICAN at the C. Crane Company in California who knows this product inside and out. I have been buying radios from C. Crane since the 1990s and have never been disappointed. To me, there is only one place to buy a radio, C. Crane Company.

Bernie E	6/3/2011
	, FL
I frequently review customer testimonials about various products that I am thinking of purchasing. Having purchased a WiFi radio from Crane, I decided to write a review to assist others in their decisions. I purchased a Crane Wifi radio after recently moving to an area where the local radio stations did not carry the stations that I liked to listen to. To me, the most outstanding aspect of the purchase of the radio is the customer support that the company gives you (800 number) after purchasing the radio. I''ve called several times during the past month and have always received outstanding advice on the phone about how to set-up and operate the radio. So even if it seems initially too complicated to set-up and or operate, the company will assist you in a achieving your goal. Customer support is not dead.

Hal Mandery	5/31/2011
	Bedford, IN
Great radio! Setup was easy even on my secured wireless network. Audio is good for it''s size but I use a set of powered external speakers and I can Rock the house! I love it and may even buy another one.

Nick L.	3/29/2011
	Baltimore, MD
I really love the cc wifi and plan to buy more. Most user friendly. You need a bigger remote.

Don	3/22/2011
	Sparks, NV
I have had my CC WiFi for about six weeks now and I love it!! I bought it because I work from home and I am a talk-show junkie. When we lived in the Sacramento foothills, I had a good selection of stations to listen to on my CC Radio, from Sac. and the Bay area (Hello KFBK, KSTE & KSFO!). But, after we MOVED OUT of California to Sparks, NV, the number and quality of the talk stations dropped to one (Hello KOH!). With the WiFi, I can easily select from the 10 or so stations I have preset, from Sac, SFO, NY and San Diego. The sound quality of the WiFi is nice and mellow - not as good as the CC's speaker. But, the ultimate flexibility of listening choices with the WiFi overtakes the CC. I love my CC Radio, but I put it away for when I need a portable or battery powered radio. On occasion, the sound goes out and the WiFi shows "Network Error". Don't be concerned. Only one time have I had to reset my network (I use it wired). When this message comes up, it is because that station has gone offline. So when you see that error, try other stations. If they come in, your network is okay. To wrap up...I bought the WiFi from C Crane even though it would have been a few dollars cheaper at that great big e-tailer in the jungle. Hey...C Crane is the "little guy"! They have great stuff, great staff and I am happy to help support them!

Carolyn Geary	3/3/2011
	Eureka, CA
I love this radio. It brings me hours of entertainment. and I like the compact size which makes it easy to move from room to room. I purchased it directly from the CCrane store in Fortuna. Excellent custumer service.

Donnie Norris	2/7/2011
	Vanceburg, KY
Thanks! After months of trying to make up my mind, I finally did and I love this CC WiFi internet radio. All this time I've been listening to STATIC. No more though. I am so glad yo talked me into it. It's money well spent! And it works with HughesNet.

Doug	1/12/2011
	Wasgatt, DE
As a mailman and a radio fan, I have looking at your catalogs for years. I finally broke down and paid the "extra" money for one of your radios. I am not disappointed! I love my WiFi radio! It is worth the price and more! I look forward to purchasing another one of your radios in the future. Thank you for making a great product!

C R	12/11/2010
	Milltown, NJ
I did call customer service early today and told them but I received the WiFi radio I always heard it on the Rollye James talk show she gave good reviews and she was 100% right I love it I hooked it up to my cable modem/router I always listen to shows on the computer I found most of them on the WiFi now I don’t have to drag the computer close to the bed thank you for another great product

D K	12/7/2010
	Chester, NJ
I never leave review comments...period! However, I felt compelled to let your company know how terrific the CCWiFi radio is. I bought one several months ago. It was easy to set up and sounds great. Then I decided to buy another for my father's 84th birthday. He's a cartoonist who sits, draws and listens to the radio. But the building he's in has steel girders which prevented him from any kind of reception despite being only 30 minutes from NYC. He's slightly computer savvy, but I was a little hesitant nonetheless. My family bought the radio and I set it up including preprogramming the remote. I included 44 of his favorite radio stations and lots more that he never heard of from Live365 and Pandora. I kept tally of the stations in the manual (already provided in spread sheet form). I told him all you have to do is press the recall button and the station number. Guess what....he absolutely loves it! Says it's one of the best presents he ever got. Now I just bought my third CC WiFi for downstairs in my home. I still can't find a better price for the bang anywhere!! Much thanks.

Randy Wertz

6/11/2010

Beverly Hills, FL

Dear Sirs, I've had my C. Crane Wi-Fi radio for about a week now and am absolutely fascinated with it. I am handicapped and spend my days on the internet but had no clue what was available as far as internet radio stations. This radio is easy to program, sounds wonderful and its size is just perfect for the computer desk. It actually takes the place of some of my mindless TV watching. Thank you so much for making my world much larger. Be assured that I tell everyone who will listen about this product. On a scale of 1-10, it is definitely a 12..!

Sincerely,

Charles E.	5/10/2010
	Harlan, IN
The CC WiFi Radio is my third WiFi and BY FAR the best of them - wish I had started getting those first. Great product.

R. Y.	4/19/2010
	Centerville, PA
I would recommend C. Crane to anyone for customer satisfaction and quality. I just received by new CC WiFi radio replacing my Revo Blik and I didn't realize the difference. Thank you for caring about your customers and I would recommend C. Crane to anyone who is looking to buy quality and for a company that stands in back of its product.

A. K.	3/11/2010
	Santa Monica, CA
Please let me add my voice to the cheering for the CC WiFi Radio. When I opened the box, I was surprised by its small size. But when I plugged it in and lined up some tasty stations on Reciva.com, I was really happy. Clear, loud sound. Easy station changing. Easy adding stations using the Reciva service. Even tuning in the music and podcasts from my computer was easy and worked right away. The only thing I'd hope for is a battery powered version of the WiFi radio some day. I've found stations that are so interesting that I want to keep them with me as I walk around the house. Oh yes, one more thing. We had a person from Guatemala here today. I asked what city she lived in there. I looked it up on Reciva.com, she picked out a station, and I added it to "My Stuff" list. In about 30 seconds she was listening to the weather report from her home town. Pretty amazing.

Carole Fleming	12/6/2009
	San Francisco, CA
I just heard Len Tillem extol your virtues and my husband and I piped in. This past April I gave my husband a CC WiFi Internet Radio and it was the best gift I've EVER given him! He is not at all computer literate and doesn't want to be, but he's an Irish expatriate and likes staying in touch with the Irish world...by radio. And of course soccer and football. Recently he was gifted with another internet radio, Grace Digital Internet Radio and there is NO comparison! We've got the Grace box in the kitchen and the CC in the living room. The Grace drops the connection and 'claims' all sorts of errors while there is NONE with the CC. Thanks for a mighty fine product! Happy holidays!

Lucille Cumming	11/5/2009
	Staten Island, NY
Dear C Crane, I received my WiFi radio today, as a gift from my husband, and I cannot even begin to tell you how happy I am to have it! This radio was very easy to set up and begin enjoying, and I am no pro. This radio is going to bring me an extreme amount of hours of pleasure, of that I am sure. Thank you for creating such a wonderful product! Now I will have to save enough to order a pillow speaker and I will be all set! Keep on cranking out those fantastic products!

Rocky	10/25/2009
	, UT
My wife ordered your CC WiFi Radio for me. I can't begin to tell you how delighted I am with this product. As a long time shortwave radio listener, it is so nice to be able to listen to many world band stations in perfect clarity. The CC WiFi was up and running on our network within 15 minutes from opening the package. The radio is easy to use, has decent sound quality and the 99 memories and 5 timers are a great feature.

Harry C. Jilson

10/9/2009

Hyannis, MA

To whom it may concern,

I am a WiFi internet radio refugee. I live in a poor reception area for AM radio and was told that an internet radio would be the answer to my prayers. I originally chose a radio that was modern in style and had “bells and whistles” This radio turned out to be defective, but the reception was flawless. It’s replacement was also defective, teaching again that you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.

I then ordered the CC WiFi radio and after its arrival, had it up and running within a few minutes. Programming the pre sets (up to 99) was a breeze, and the instructions on setting the clock, alarms, timer, etc were well written, and easy to follow (unlike many manuals out there today). This big radio in a little box has opened up a limitless supply of radio listening for any possible taste with somewhere in the vicinity of 16,000 choices.

The big sound coming out of this little box is something to behold. Since the volume is not consistent on all stations received, it is important that the volume control is easily accessible and easy to operate, particularly for someone visually impaired. On this radio it is. Another great feature on the CC WiFi Radio is the backlight control. My radio is almost exclusively used at night but I don’t want to light the room with the light from my radio. The backlight control allows you to dim the light as needed. The only improvement I would make to this radio is to illuminate the remote to make it more visible at night.

A word about the company; I was originally referred to CCrane by a friend some years ago .He told me they had the best radio’s on the market and gave me his catalog. With some help from Customer Service I picked one out that has satisfied me since then. When it needed repairing I was instructed how to send it and it was returned in like new condition in short order without an invoice. L.L.Bean has nothing on CCRadio. Their word is their bond and you can take it to the bank. You will find it a pleasure to deal with this company.

PS. If you like their radios, you are going to LOVE their flashlights!

Buck Reid Jr.	9/3/2009
	Muncie, IN
I did reviews on the top 5 WiFi radios for 09. At No. 2 was the CC WiFi Internet Radio. At one of the top 5 radios its one of the best you can buy. Check it out. Internet Radio is all the rage now. Pure clean sonic splendor realized just a few years ago. I think these radios are the way to go. Once you get the radio & your web service it?s a no brainer. I use a wireless G router. Totally cool to have the world at your fingertips. C. Crane has many radios to choose from. Try it and you'll be amazed at the variety you get.

Karin Wallace	8/15/2009
	San Francisco, CA
I have your CC WiFi radio, and love it, today I finally decided to "try" and make my iTunes work through the WiFi, and thanks to one comment on your comment page, I was able to do all this, thank you for an amazing product, and the invaluable help from a customer who said get "Eyeconnect1.6" and you will be able to use the Mac iTunes, he was dead right. Thank you to everyone.

Joseph B.	8/15/2009
	Austin, TX
Product arrived on 8/12/2009... Fast shipping really appreciated. Product performance exceeded my expectations. Reciva software worked like a charm. Kudos to Bob Crane and his great support staff! Thank You,

Jeff Greenfield

7/28/2009

Woodland Hills, CA

How to Stream your iTunes Library from your Mac

To whom it may concern:

I recently purchased a CC WiFi Internet Radio, Item #CWF for use in my home as an internet radio, picking up radio stations from all over the world, and one which I could set, and then use the sleep function for it to shut off after I fall asleep. I have a WiFi network in my home.

I also learned that the radio was capable of playing my iTunes library from my Macintosh Computer, allowing me the option to either listen to internet radio or my own iTunes collection/playlists from my Macintosh directly and wirelessly to my new CC WiFi Internet Radio.

By the way, I chose this model of WiFi Radio because (to paraphrase an old program on P.B.S. called The Digital Duo): I am an analog person in a digital world. I love radios with real knobs.

My problem was how to listen to my iTunes over the WiFi radio. On the WiFi radio, there is a setting called: Windows Shares and UPNP Servers. Not knowing what to do at this point, I called C. Crane Company, and spoke with the very knowledgeable and friendly John Wilder who is a Customer/Product Support Specialist with the C. Crane Company.

John suggested a product that he had heard of, but had never personally tried himself. It was a product from a company called: Elgato. I was very happy at hearing this news because I have used Elgato products for years for my Macintosh. The product that I currently use is the Elgato Eye TV Digital TV Recorder Eye TV 3 Version 3.1.2 (5235). This product lets me watch television on my Macintosh and record programs on my Mac and for me, most importantly, there is an 8-day TV listing of programs in my area that I can view.

As I was familiar with the Elgato company and their products, I was looking forward to trying out the software that John Wilder suggested. It is called: Elgato Eye Connect Version 1.6. It is downloadable from the Elgato web site. But here is the great news: Eye Connect is downloadable for free for a 30-day trial period. In fact, what is downloaded is the full version of the software for use during the 30 days. Eye Connect allows video as well as audio from ones Mac to be transmitted over the wireless network. But for the CC WiFi Internet Radio, we are really only concerned with the audio portion only.

And here is the great news: After the 30-day trial period is over, the price for an activation key is $49.95. However, that price allows the software from Elgato to continue its audio/video function. But for the CC WiFi Internet Radio, we really only need the audio portion. So for this, Elgato says (paraphrasing here, I do not remember the exact words):

After the 30 day trial period, if all you want is the audio capability, then continue to use the trial software FOR FREE WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF ELGATO! In other words, for the CC WiFi Internet Radio, all the Macintosh user has to do is download the full version for free of Elgatos Eye Connect Version 1.6, and after the 30 day trial period, nothing else has to be done because the audio functionality will continue for free forever!

Summary: After installing Elgatos Eye Connect, go to your CC WiFi Internet Radio, go to UPNP Servers, select Music, select what you want audio-wise from your Macintoshs iTunes Library, (albums, playlists, songs, etc.), and you are good to go. And if you want to set the CC WiFi Internet Radio to turn itself off later after you fall asleep, no problem there either. And after the 30-day trial period is over from Elgatos Eye Connect, no problem again as Elgato allows you to continue to use their software for audio only with "their complements" for an unlimited amount of time.

Of course, using the WiFi network in the home, any radio station can be tuned in even in the computer itself is turned off, but under Elgatos Eye Connect, the computer must be running. However, to save energy, the computer can go into sleep mode, and Eye Connect still functions.

Thank you John Wilder for suggesting Elgatos Eye Connect, software you had no feedback on before. Well now, because of this testimonial letter, there is now some feedback.

I am very satisfied with how everything turned out.

Thank you,

Andrew Rancer

7/15/2009

Akron, OH

Dear C Crane Company,

I wanted to write to you to lavish praise on the CC WiFi Internet Radio which I received last week. First, I want to acknowledge that I have been a radio buff since I was 10 years old (I'm now 57!) growing up in New York City. I used to put my little transistor radio under my covers at night and try to get stations all across the country. I am now able to do this with your WiFi Internet Radio with no difficulty at all! I was apprehensive when I ordered the radio, fearing that the setup would be more than I could handle. How wrong I was! Even for this modestly technological adult, the setup of the radio was painless and only took a few minutes!! I had the telephone ready to call your technical support help but did not need it at all! The radio immediately recognized my wireless network, and a few details input (my WEP number) had me connected in no time.

I am absolutely thrilled with the internet radio! I moved to Ohio 18 years ago from Boston, MA. How I missed listening to my favorite New York and Boston radio stations. Now I am able to listen to them 24/7 along with stations from Pittsburgh and LA, and everywhere else I want. I only wish this new technology was available several years ago.

Thank you for providing this radio to your customers. It is an amazing innovation, easy to setup, and a pleasure (and treasure) to use! It provides wonderful sound from such a small footprint. I now drift to sleep listening to WBZ-Boston, and WINS-New York right here from my bedroom in Akron, Ohio.

Best regards from a thankful customer.

D. W.	7/13/2009
	Thousand Oaks, CA
Dear Ccrane- Thanks for being so prompt on my order of the WiFi radio. I got it on Saturday. I am playing around with it and am getting results. So far so good. Thanks again.

B. K.	4/6/2009
	Palm Desert, CA
Howdy C. Crane! I have owned your C. Crane WiFi radio and just wanted to comment on it. I first off have to say, it works well and allows me to listen to my stations every night before I go to bed. I had been through 2 other brands, and neither worked. Thank You for making such a nice product. I felt I really got my monies worth!

T. S.	3/20/2009
	Miliani, HI
I ordered one of your CC Wifi radios. MUCHO better than I thought it would be. It's discovered local WIFI transmitters that I was unaware of. This radio has GREAT sound and clarity. I hope to connect it to amplified speakers! This radio knocked it out of the park! I'd like to add, that this is the 5th or 6th item I've ordered from CCrane, and I've never been disappointed. Your company demonstrates the commitments to high quality and customer service that all firms should have, regardless of the industries they are in.

C. E.	10/1/2008
	Toronto, ON
I received my CCrane WiFi radio today and what a beaut! This thing is amazing! It's smaller and lighter than I expected, but that's just fine. It works wonderfully, and has really opened up a new world of listening. Thanks again!

Earl
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Hi Folks, I have purchased several radios from you in the past with my most recent being a CC WiFi Radio. I had a Grace prior to this one and was very disappointed in it's quality, sensitivity, and overall performance. In less than a month, I discarded it and purchased the CC WiFi Radio. What a difference! This radio is great and in my opinion, worth twice the asking price. It has great sensitivity, and connects in a flash. I love the remote and being able have so many stations in memory. I listen to the radio at night, I don't sleep too much and have been listening to night radio since Art Bell first started on KDWN. It is from Art's program that I learned about C. Crane. For anyone thinking about a CC WiFi Radio, you will be very satisfied with your choice.

Jimmy
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I recently purchased the Wi Fi Internet Radio from C Crane. I want to say I am very pleased with the purchase. I believe it is the best investment I ever made in electronics. I highly recommend this to anyone. Why pay for XM or Sirius when you can get what you want in this radio. It is easy to set up and use and the sound is incredible. If you want radio in your home, that will reach or receive beyond your local stations, this is the way to go!!!!! This also makes two radios I have purchased from C Crane the other is CC Radio Plus. The service at CCrane is outstanding!! Thanks!

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