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$139.95 Was $214.95
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If you have broadband and poor radio reception, this is the solution!Now with Pandora, Aupeo, Live365 and MP3tunes!The CC WiFi combines straight forward style with convenience and simplicity, while allowing you to tune in nearly 18,000 radio stations from around the world. You also have the patient C. Crane staff if you have a question or one of the unusual problems you might discover with any computer product. Whether your favorite radio station is in the USA or abroad, if it is streaming you'll be able to hear it. You will also be able to receive stations on the CC WiFi that are difficult to get on a computer. Sometimes you have to register with a station to get their audio stream but the CC Wifi can get your station direct without you having to give out personal information to get it. You'll be able to tune in talk, news, music, sports and much more from all over the world. You can also use the CC WiFi to stream audio from your computer. CC WiFi Radio for World Listening C. Crane’s greatest joy is to hear from someone who has just tuned in a favorite station they grew up with. There are about 12,000 international stations streaming from almost every country in the world. No matter where you are from, no matter what your musical or news preferences are, it is OK to anticipate a smile and continued joy when tuning in "back home". Are you learning a language? There is no better way to fine tune your accent than to listen to a station streaming in the language you are learning. The CC WiFi radio has excellent, clean audio in a small footprint that fits nicely on a desktop, kitchen counter or bedside table. If you like extraordinary sound there is a line-out for your amplified speakers or stereo system. Features: 99 memory presets, remote control, an alarm clock, WiFi Signal Strength Indicator, an Ethernet port for a hard-wire network connection and AC Adapter. Requires a broadband Internet connection. No subscription fee. Detailed instructions are included, but you can always give us a call if you have any questions about how to get the most out of your CC WiFi Radio. Reciva technology. Weight: 1 lb. Size: 6.5" W x 3.9" H x 3.9" D. Note: C. Crane has no control over content or provider for internet radios. Hard-wire direct connect option requires Ethernet Cable sold separately. |
| Tip 1: Click here to search for a station by location. | | Tip 2: Click here to search for a station by genre. | | Tip 3: If your favorite internet radio station isn't available, simply Add it Here*. | | Tip 4: Listen live to Coast to Coast AM with no static or fading: C2C Streams | | *Reciva verifies the station and adds it to their database. The station will then become available the next time you turn on your WiFi Radio. |
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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.
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Yes, while a radio station is playing, depress the SELECT button once.
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No. However the sound can be heard through the headphones.
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Yes. It will start off very quiet at first and then become louder with each sounding cycle.
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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.
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If the site requires authentication, such as "click the yes button", it will not play on the radio.
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The CC WiFi Radio will not work with N type routers unless you change the broadcast mode on your router from the N setting to the B or G setting.
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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.
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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>.
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The remote control is IR.
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There was a typo in the first version of the manual we released. The correct specifications are: 7.5V 1500 mAh center tip positive.
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Yes, the C. Crane item code is # PMB. They are type CR2025 batteries.
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No. C Crane is taking this under consideration for the next generation of the CC WiFi Internet Radio.
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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.
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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.
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Use the Add-A-Station tool available at the manufacturer's Web site.
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"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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Performing a Factory Reset on your radio should clear up this issue.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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| Input Power: | Radio: AC Adapter 100-240V 50/60Hz 7.5VDC 1500mA center tip positive
Remote control: CR2025 Battery | | Audio Output: | 1.5 Watts RMS | | Speaker: | Full range dynamic speaker (2.5") 8 ohms 5W | | Station Aggregator: | Reciva based | | Connection: | Wired: RJ-45 Ethernet
WiFi: 802.11b and 802.11g | | Security: | WEP, WPA, & WPA2 | | File Formats: | RealAudio ®
Microsoft Windows Media™ Audio
MP3
AAC MPEG 4
AU
WAV
AIFF | | Display Lines: | 2 | | Earphone Jack: | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo | | Line Out Jack: | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo | | Presets: | 99 | | Sleep Timer: | 15-195 minutes (15 min steps) | | Alarm: | Yes, 5 Independent | | Clock: | 12/24 Hour Modes | | Dimensions: | 6.5" W x 3.9" H x 3.9" D | | Weight: | 1lb 2.6 ozs | | Warranty: | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
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Unplug the radio from power momentarily to restart the radio. Once it is restarted, try getting the key again. It usually will work normally after the power cycle.
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We have found that, sometimes, the CC WiFi Radio does not "see" the network on the initial scan. When this happens, you may have to press BACK to try scanning again. The second scan usually finds your WiFi network. Another option is to unplug the power cord momentarily from the back of the radio, then plug it in again, and try to scan for your wireless network again after the radio restarts.
If rescanning or restarting your CC WiFi Radio does not help find your wireless network you may have to check your router's wireless settings and verify that broadcast of ESSID is enabled. You may also want to try changing the wireless broadcast channel on your router to channel 1. For instructions on how to change these settings in your router please consult the documentation that came with your hardware.
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Poor sound can on the CC WiFi could be due to several factors more of them involving the quality of the feed coming to your radio. If other radio stations sound fine, check the bit rate of the station that sounds poor. A low bit rate will give you lower sound quality. Bit rates are determined by the radio stations themselves, and cannot be adjusted through the radio. In order to improve the sound quality you may have to connect the CC WiFi to an external speaker with more tuning options.
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The remote sensor is located just under the radio's dial and to the right. The sensor will receive a signal from the remote as long as the remote is within a 30 degree angled beam from the sensor. The remote will also need to be pointed at the radio sensor since it is IR and not RF. The operational range on the remote is about 20 feet. There is approximately a 1 second delay between a button press and a command taking effect.
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We currently have two different ways that you can review a product that you purchased from us.
We do look at all reviews/testimonials for content and only have refused any with profanity or inappropriate content. All
other usually get approval (good and bad) within 48 hours. If you have a problem with any of our products please contact us
as we are able to resolve most issues.
| John H. |
1/30/2012 |
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North Smithfield, RI
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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.
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| Wayne S. |
1/18/2012 |
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Huntsville, AL
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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.
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| Darrin H. |
1/8/2012 |
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Campbellsport, WI
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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.
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| Timothy L. |
12/23/2011 |
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Belleville, MI
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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.
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| Larry R. |
12/23/2011 |
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Brookfield, WI
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| Keith L. |
11/24/2011 |
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Orange, TX
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| Robert C. |
11/19/2011 |
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Little Rock, AR
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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.
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| Larry J. |
11/1/2011 |
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Colorado Springs, CO
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| James C. |
10/6/2011 |
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Beverly, MA
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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..
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| Scott N. |
10/5/2011 |
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Covington, OH
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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.
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| Bobbie H. |
9/23/2011 |
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Scottsdale, AZ
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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!
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| Larry L. |
8/19/2011 |
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Houston, TX
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| A.J. A. |
7/24/2011 |
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Fayetteville, AR
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| Karen P. |
7/12/2011 |
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Schaumburg, IL
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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.
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| Robert B. |
6/28/2011 |
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Wilson, NY
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| Donald H. |
6/22/2011 |
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Baltimore, MD
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| Jim M. |
5/31/2011 |
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Susanville, CA
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After less than three years it quit working.
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| Ross H. |
5/13/2011 |
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Decker, IN
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It picks up a great signal, audio is poor, but has external jack for better speakers.
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| Edward L. |
5/10/2011 |
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Torrance, CA
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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.
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| Norman I. |
4/27/2011 |
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Renton, WA
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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?
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| Donald H. |
4/17/2011 |
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Camden, NY
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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!
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| Bill A. |
4/15/2011 |
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Cleveland, OH
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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.
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| Fred G. |
4/12/2011 |
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Arlington, VA
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| William D. |
3/29/2011 |
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Clearwater Beach, FL
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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.
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| Roger S. |
3/27/2011 |
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Mount Joy, PA
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| Thomas G. G. |
3/22/2011 |
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Cibolo, TX
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| Ed B. |
3/9/2011 |
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Edgewater, FL
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Awesome
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| Charles M. |
3/2/2011 |
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Cedar Hill, TX
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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.
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| Linda H. |
2/4/2011 |
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Matthews, NC
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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!
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| Faith F. |
1/18/2011 |
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Newtown Square, PA
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| Larry K. |
11/30/2010 |
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Banning, CA
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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
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| Art D. |
11/10/2010 |
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Shoemakersville, PA
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| Michael W. |
11/6/2010 |
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Jacksonville, FL
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| David H. |
11/3/2010 |
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Beltsville, MD
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Best WiFi radio I have ever had
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| Reynold M. |
9/28/2010 |
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Saint Paul, MN
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Pretty good and reasonably priced
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| John Duffy |
1/25/2012 |
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Mattoon, IL
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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.
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| James Hyman |
10/30/2011 |
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Sarasota, FL
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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.
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| Nicholas Johnson |
10/26/2011 |
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North Fryeburg, ME
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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!
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| Dale Roberson |
9/28/2011 |
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Altoona, IA
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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.
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| Ray Visser |
9/3/2011 |
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Champlin, MN
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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.
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| G. R. M. |
8/31/2011 |
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Cape Cod, MA
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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.
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| David Van Slyke |
7/13/2011 |
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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.
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| Bernie E |
6/3/2011 |
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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.
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| Hal Mandery |
5/31/2011 |
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Bedford, IN
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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.
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| Nick L. |
3/29/2011 |
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Baltimore, MD
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I really love the cc wifi and plan to buy more. Most user friendly. You need a bigger remote.
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| Don |
3/22/2011 |
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Sparks, NV
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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!
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| Carolyn Geary |
3/3/2011 |
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Eureka, CA
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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.
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| Donnie Norris |
2/7/2011 |
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Vanceburg, KY
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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.
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| Doug |
1/12/2011 |
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Wasgatt, DE
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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!
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| C R |
12/11/2010 |
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Milltown, NJ
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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
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| D K |
12/7/2010 |
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Chester, NJ
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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.
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| Randy Wertz |
6/11/2010 |
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Beverly Hills, FL
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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,
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| Charles E. |
5/10/2010 |
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Harlan, IN
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The CC WiFi Radio is my third WiFi and BY FAR the best of them - wish I had started getting those first. Great product.
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| R. Y. |
4/19/2010 |
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Centerville, PA
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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.
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| A. K. |
3/11/2010 |
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Santa Monica, CA
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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.
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| Carole Fleming |
12/6/2009 |
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San Francisco, CA
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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!
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| Lucille Cumming |
11/5/2009 |
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Staten Island, NY
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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!
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| Rocky |
10/25/2009 |
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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.
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| Harry C. Jilson |
10/9/2009 |
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Hyannis, MA
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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!
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| Buck Reid Jr. |
9/3/2009 |
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Muncie, IN
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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.
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| Karin Wallace |
8/15/2009 |
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San Francisco, CA
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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.
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| Joseph B. |
8/15/2009 |
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Austin, TX
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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,
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| Jeff Greenfield |
7/28/2009 |
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Woodland Hills, CA
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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,
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| Andrew Rancer |
7/15/2009 |
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Akron, OH
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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.
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| D. W. |
7/13/2009 |
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Thousand Oaks, CA
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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.
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| B. K. |
4/6/2009 |
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Palm Desert, CA
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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!
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| T. S. |
3/20/2009 |
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Miliani, HI
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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.
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| C. E. |
10/1/2008 |
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Toronto, ON
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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!
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| 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.
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| 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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