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- CC Solar Observer
- Five Cell Phone Adapters:
- Moto V3 (Mini-B USB)
- Samsung N630
- Nokia 2.0 mm
- LG KG90
- iPhone™
- Instruction Manual
- One Year Limited Warranty
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The CC Solar Observer is a C. Crane-designed, wind-up emergency radio with AM/FM and Weather Band. We made sure that it has good AM reception and an LED flashlight that is built into the end of the radio. It can be very important in an emergency to have a way get power to the radio. you can get power to the radio from many sources: - No sun, no problem. You can insert 3-AA alkaline batteries for power
- No alkaline batteries, still no problem. Crank the handle moderately for about 10 minutes for one hour of radio play or purchase AC adapter to charge battery pack. If AC adapter is purchased it is best to charge the battery overnight and then unplug. It is also a good idea to “cycle” the battery pack every 4 to 6 months if you are going to store the radio and use it only for emergencies. This keeps the rechargeable batteries conditioned to take a charge once you are ready to use the radio.
- The easiest way is just put it in the sun. The radio plays for about the same number of hours the radio is in full sun. Please keep in mind the melting point of the plastic is about 194 degrees. Using the Observer directly behind a window can potentially intensify the temperature and cause the plastic to melt.
In case you're wondering, along with good AM reception, you also get FM and the Weather band — which comes in really handy if you're using the radio during a power failure. The CC Observer has a built-in 2-inch speaker, or you can plug in your headphones for private listening. We have included cell phone adapters for many popular cell phones and PDA’s so you can charge them with the CC Observer. We are unable to supply adapters for any other models at this time. Certain models, like a Blackberry®, can be charged but doing so requires vigorous cranking for a second or two to initialize the charge circuit on the phone. After that initial effort, you can crank it a normal pace. Weight: 1 lb. Size: 7.25" W x 5.5" H x 2" D |
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On a full charge, the CC Solar Observer should play for over 30 hours.
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To achieve a full charge, the CC Solar Observer must be cranked at a moderate speed (about two revolutions per second) for about 80 minutes.
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Two revolutions per second will produce good results.
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Yes, but you if you plan on using the optional charging adapter for days to power the radio, we recommend unplugging the battery pack. Constantly charging the battery pack for more then 12 hours at a time will shorten its life.
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The rechargeable battery pack may not be plugged in completely. To check this, make sure the battery packs white connector is completely secured.
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The rechargeable battery pack may be depleted. Charging the unit for a few minutes should clear up the sound.
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The CC Solar Observer can charge an iPhone but the iPhone takes much more energy to run than older cell phones. After the iPhone battery is depleted, it requires a 5% charge before the phone is usable again. Using the CC Solar Observer, it takes about 35 minutes of crank time to charge up the iPhone to 5%. This gives you about 15 minutes if talk time before the battery is depleted again.
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| POWER SOURCE |
| | Batteries (optional): | 3 AA size | | Internal Battery Pack: | NiMH 2/3 AA 650 mAh | | Battery Pack Charging Jack: | Internal Battery Pack can be charged with optional AC Adapter 5V 100mA DC | | Winding Generator: | 475-500 mA DC | | POWER CONSUMPTION AT MODERATE VOLUME |
| | AM: | 14mA | | FM: | 22mA | | Weather: | 22mA | | Flashlight: | 15mA | | Display light: | 4mA | | FREQUENCY COVERAGE |
| | AM Band: | 520 - 1710 kHz | | FM Band: | 87.5 - 108 MHz | | Weather Band: | Ch. 1: 162.400 MHz
Ch. 2: 162.425 MHz
Ch. 3: 162.450 MHz
Ch. 4: 162.475 MHz
Ch. 5: 162.500 MHz
Ch. 6: 162.525 MHz
Ch. 7: 162.550 MHz | | AUDIO |
| | Speaker: | 2.5" | | Headphone Jack: | 1/8" (3.5mm) Will accept stereo or mono jacks. | | ANTENNA |
| | AM Band: | Built-in Ferrite Bar | | FM and Weather Band: | Telescopic whip antenna | | DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT |
| | Dimensions: | 7.25" W x 5.5" H x 2" D | | Weight: | 1 lb. | | Note: | Specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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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 refuse those with profanity or inappropriate content. All
others usually get approval for posting (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.
| Don B. |
5/2/2012 |
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Victoria, BC
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I love this little radio. Other transistors that I have are unable to pick up the stations across the straight. This radio can pick up this stations way better. It is even far more superior than my Super Tuner that is in my truck.
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| Marge W. |
4/21/2012 |
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Lytle, TX
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Very nice, compact, handy features, good reception, economical on battery use, was glad to have the weather channels during the last tornado storm when all our power was out.
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| Samuel C. |
4/20/2012 |
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Indianapolis, IN
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THIS CC SOLAR OBSERVER IS AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT. I USE IT IN PLACE OF MY REGULAR RADIO BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER FEATURE. THE SOUND IS EXCELLENT. I HAVE NOT TRIED THE SOLAR FEATURE, BUT WILL VERY SOON. I WOULD HAVE NEVER KNOWN ABOUT IT IF NOT FOR GEORGE NOORY ON COASTTOCOASTAM.
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| Darius L. |
4/5/2012 |
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Fort Worth, TX
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Wonderful in every regard!
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| Ronald P. |
3/23/2012 |
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Bedford, OH
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Excellent! Works as advertise and has better clarity than any table top radio in my home and is easier to tune in due to the large dial.
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| Connie B. |
3/14/2012 |
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Huntington Beach, CA
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Great Sound - very happy with it and would buy again.
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| James F. |
3/1/2012 |
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Cullman, AL
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This radio worked perfectly for a few months. Then the crank handle broke off. I would not depend on this radio in an emergency. If you buy it get a good supply of batteries.
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| John D. |
1/27/2012 |
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Peoria, AZ
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The perfect little radio companion on my hobby bench! Powered up straight from the box with no problems. Will need to order another for my roadside emergency kit. Performed and looks as advertised.
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| Caroline S. |
1/25/2012 |
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Spanaway, WA
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Several years ago I ordered Freeplay Plus wind up radio. That radio has been dropped, left out in the weather, really abused but still is working great. That radio was a real blessing during the 5 day power outage we just had in Western Washington. I thought it was now time to add the CC Solar Observer to my emergency preparation, I ordered 2, one for us and one for my daughter. Thanks for all of the wonderful products you provide.
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| Susana C. |
1/24/2012 |
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Calgary, AB
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| Christopher C. |
12/28/2011 |
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Buffalo, NY
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A very compact radio that does it all. Solar, hand crank, or internal battery. This lil' radio delivers more than promised. It should be in very home emergency kit. Plus the price is right!!
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| Carol S. |
12/27/2011 |
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Sierra Madre, CA
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Ditto on the 5 stars. After several days without electric due to hurricane-strength winds here in SoCal, and the threat of major earthquake living on the San Andrea, it was about time to think seriously about my emergency equipment. This radio is one part of the package, and I couldn't be more pleased. While other radios fail to get any reception at the cabin, the Solar Observer succeeds on several bands! Really impressed. Plus, I love all the power options and the flashlight. For now, I plan to keep it in the car so I can use it anywhere, but I'll likely buy more radios to keep permanently at different locations, including the office. Thanks C. Crane Company!
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| Larry R. |
12/23/2011 |
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Brookfield, WI
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| Karen H. |
12/14/2011 |
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Independence, MO
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This radio is great! It's a gift for my husband but I had to play with it before I wrapped it. I was surprised to find the flashlight on the side - I guess I didn't read the description thoroughly. I am so glad I got this - if the power goes out, we still have a radio that works, AND not on batteries!
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| Thomas M. |
12/10/2011 |
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Tampa, FL
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Purchased this radio because of threats of hurricanes here in Florida. Nice little radio. Excellent reception. I Liked it so much that I purchased one for my brother and bought a CC Observer "orphan" for work.
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| Robert B. |
11/25/2011 |
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Wilson, NY
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I love this radio, I can listen to it day or night and not need to spend money on batteries.
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| Charles B. |
10/14/2011 |
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Auburn, WA
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Truly impressive reception. Perfect size for camping. I still haven't used batteries...A great buy, everyone should have one of these.
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| Paul H. |
10/1/2011 |
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Ann Arbor, MI
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Wonderful radio. Picks up many distant stations, and the solar/windup feature is great for camping or to bring on long trips. Very fun radio with excellent reception.
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| Bobbie H. |
9/23/2011 |
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Scottsdale, AZ
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Wonderfully powerful and light. I only use the solar and crank options. I even pulled in a station from San Diego. I am in Central Arizona. Much better reception than I expected. Very small and convenient.
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| William M. |
9/22/2011 |
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Central Point, OR
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By Golly this is a great radio! Where do I start? The size in mid-way between a shirt pocket radio and the full sized CCRadio. The LED emergency flashlight! Great slide rule dial lit up with LED lights. Three sources of power for this radio. Dynamo, AA batteries and integral solar panel. Reception is a plus on both the AM and FM bands. Truly amazing reception. The Weather band is great to have too. I bought this radio for camping and emergencies. It will go with me on many camping trips into the wilds of Oregon.
Great product C.Crane!
Regards
Bill Martin
Sam's Valley Oregon
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| Alyce T. |
9/22/2011 |
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Jamaica, NY
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So wonderful--just ordered another for my brother.
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| Ronald E A. |
9/13/2011 |
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Pine Valley, CA
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I live in the east county of san diego where am reception is very poor. it takes a really good radio to pull in KOGO ON AM 600. THE EMERGENCY RADIOS furnished by SDGE are practically useless. during the recent power outage the only radio that performed was my cc SW. the observer arrived today and i tested it. I am amazed on how well it performed. the Grundig red cross radio can't compete with it. this is the best i have tested. thanks for a superior performing emergency radio. it is just what i have been looking for!
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| Benjamin N. |
9/13/2011 |
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Hayward, CA
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Absolutely love this radio!!! Amazing reception and sound. Fast shipping.
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| Paul B. |
9/12/2011 |
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Lagrange, GA
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Far exceeded my expectations. I'm ordering another one today. Everybody should have one of these!
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| Kenneth N. |
9/11/2011 |
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Kingsville, TX
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| Patricia F. |
9/4/2011 |
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Milford, NY
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What a wonderful product and company.
The shipping was superior even during hurricane Irene, i got it in 3 days! My husband loves his gift and to whomever's job it is to wind these before they leave the factory so that they have power....Thank you! What a wonderful touch it was for him to take it out of the box,turn it on and have it work.
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| Frank G. |
7/30/2011 |
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Decatur, AL
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| P. D. |
5/4/2012 |
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Wichita, KS
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Hello, I recently purchased a CC Solar Observer from amazon. I live in Wichita, KS, right in the middle of tornado alley. I am simply amazed at the quality of sound, features on this radio. During a recent tornados episode, we lost power for 48 hours, this radio kept me in touch with what is going on and honestly I think I cranked the dynamo only 5 times. Thanks for making a great product.
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| Ronald D. |
4/20/2012 |
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Wichita, KS
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I live in Wichita, KS. We had a severe storm with tornados Saturday evening. I had purchased three Observer radios months ago. One for me and two gifts, all live in the area. However, I felt a relative needed the third more than I. When the storm hit all had to go to their basements and, due to the storm, much of the city lost power. They ALL three used their Observers. I didn't have one but I did have a CC Witness which worked perfectly. My brother and his wife said it was the only portable radio they had and they had never opened until that night. It worked perfectly with the wind up. They said that it was the best gift they have ever received. The first thing all three said when I saw them after the storm was how much they appreciated the Observer radio. Cell phones, land lines, and electricity were mostly out. The only thing we 4 families had to follow the storm were C. Crane radios. I am a regular listener to Coast-to-Coast and found out about C. Crane there. None of us were hurt.
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| Mark Morrison |
4/19/2012 |
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Mount Airy, MD
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This is a great Radio PERIOD, and the price makes it a fantastic bargain. At 52 I felt like a Kid at Christmas when the Radio arrived. I work from home and use it daily listening to talk Radio while working. The sound is so crisp and clear that I barely turn the sound up while working at my Desk and still hear every word clearly, without distracting my focus. This little Radio brings back memories of when as a Kid and I got my first transistor Radio. I used to sneak and listen to Baseball games in bed at night while I was supposed to be sleeping. Those are some great memories. Now however, when I can''t sleep, it''s one of Your Sponsors "Coast to Coast" with George Noory. George is responsible for creating my interest in Your Product. That is also where I first heard of C. Crane and the CC Solar Observer. The only regret I have is that I should have purchased this product directly from C. Crane. I chose to purchase it from Cabelas since I had a $50.00 Cabelas gift card I''d been given. Unfortunately it was back ordered and took about 3 weeks to arrive (Apparently it’s a hot item?). My wife was amused with my anticipation and still chuckles when she sees me cranking up the power or carrying the radio into my office from the deck after a Solar charge. I have to admit I was disappointed when I found out the Radio is made in China. Perhaps one day your Company may find a profitable way to produce this Radio in the good ole USA. I''m still a believer though. Thanks for a great Radio that will serve well in emergencies, Camping, or even making work go smoother. Thank You and please keep producing great products!
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| Jess Moore |
3/5/2012 |
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Forney, TX
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I just received my CC Solar Observer. It looks very similar to the one I have from one of your competitors. That is where the similarity ends. I bought your radio because I have no confidence in the other. (Yours is still a small plastic radio that I am afraid to drop.) But unless I drop it, I am certain that it will work in an emergency. I wish I had found CCrane much earlier. Thanks so much.
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| Michael Bogdanik |
2/21/2012 |
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Sorrento, FL
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I just purchased this radio to replace my Kaito Voyager. There is no comparison between the two radios. The C. Crane radio is better made and the reception much better. Better yet, the C. Crane radio cost less!
I had even contacted C. Crane to inquire about an additional AM antenna because I live in the country and AM reception has always been a problem. Much to my surprise, upon receiving my radio, I had no need to add an external antenna.
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| Evelyn Buchanan |
2/18/2012 |
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Dallas, TX
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I am very pleased with this radio. The sound is quite remarkable as the radio is compact. The instructions were easy to follow. I've used the wind up charge, and it is easy to do and lasts quite a while with just a few minutes of cranking. The "Light" is very bright, making it easy to get around in the dark if necessary. Will try the solar charge as soon as it stops raining here, and plan to use rechargable AA's, which will save money. I will no longer need to worry about communication information when we have our tornados or power outages. I also purchased the adapter, so I have another easy way to charge the radio. I plan to use it for entertainment as well as for emergencies. It's another great C Crane product!
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| J. A. B. |
1/17/2012 |
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Seatac, WA
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Someone from C Crane sent an e-mail awhile back asking how I liked the product I bought. I love it, a CC Solar observer. Has perfect reception & works great. I accidently broke the antenna on it & got a replacement at radio shack & it works great still. In the future I'll look into other products as well you guys are a great company. George Noory correct about that. It was through listening to his show Coast To Coast that I heard about you folks. Thanks again for putting out Great radios.
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| C Y |
1/8/2012 |
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Novato, CA
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This is a great lightweight efficient radio that does it all (Plug in, solar, wind-up, and/or battery). Great reception with no drift and sound quality is very good. All the features are easy to use. Weather band is very handy for emergency situations. LED flashlight is very handy also. Well thought out product.
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| John Kowal |
1/5/2012 |
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Ewing, NJ
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I received this product as a Christmas Gift. This is a great addition to anyone's grab and go bag! While I have CC's short wave radio, I love the features this portable radio offers. It can't be beat. The sound quality is great, the reception is great and the weather station feature is great! I highly recommend this product!
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| Darres Cook |
12/19/2011 |
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Lodi, CA
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Our church likes to supply the missionaries we sponsor with items that will help in their jobs wherever they are located. The affordable price of these radios makes this possible - they are top quality for a low price. These radios are invaluable - especially with the new solar panel! They can be used as a flashlight, cell phone charger, for weather/emergency updates, etc. We had given one to a missionary in Cambodia just before the recent flooding - he was able to obtain weather, news and updates for the village, as well as maintain cell phone contact with people to reassure them of the village's safety or ask for help when needed. We have given several to our missionaries in Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, Cameroon and Kenya. The wind-up crank feature really does work and the sound quality is excellent! They are small, very sturdy and easy to transport. We have only received positive feedback from the missionaries using them - not one complaint yet! We have also begun supplying them with C. Crane's wind-up lanterns!
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| Russell Johnston |
11/7/2011 |
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Catawba, NC
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Just wanted ya'll know that that little wind-up radio I recently bought is the best thing ever! I live in the middle of NC and listen to coast to coast AM from Cincinnati, OH. Over the years I've built a system worth well over $2000, BUT, your little weather radio beats the reception hands down. It is by far the best receiver I've ever owned. Keep up the good work.
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| G. D. |
9/22/2011 |
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Cortland, IL
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I recently ordered a CC Solar Observer and I love that radio! I need something light and dependable for work, and this thing really fits the bill. I've had Eton and Grundig, but they are so cheaply built that they last about 3 months and are done. I hope you never stop making small, portable radios. They are the best. I really like the solar panel charging feature; I get home from work and set my radio in the sun and never have to use the disposable batteries. Another feature I love about my radio is the flexible handle on top; it makes it very handy for me to move during work. I'm a contract janitor and I move about alot during a stay at each location I clean and I always have cleaning equipment that I'm carrying, so the handle makes it easy to grab the radio with one finger if necessary. Thanks!
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