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CC SWP AM/FM Shortwave Pocket Radio | 
| Brand: C.Crane
Category: CE
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 4321
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 5 x 3
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: SWP
Model: SWP
UPC: 696714304109
EAN: 0696714304109
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | exceptional AM reception and audio quality | | • | sensitive enough to outperform all comparable radios in its class | | • | You can quickly and easily retrieve up to 200 of your favorite AM/FM and Shortwave stations | | • | alarm clock, direct key entry, stereo headphone jack, sleep timer, display light, and carry pouch | | • | The CCRadio-SWPocket also has a keyboard for direct access to any frequency. |
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Product Description
There is a saying that you can never really share other perspectives unless you wear another person's shoes. The SWP portable shortwave radio brings you stations from distant lands. Listen to talk and music from the world and seven seas, or a little closer to home. Examine how others might perceive you. Or just extend your range of entertainment. This portable radio offers AM/FM and Shortwave radio stations. It's ultraportable so you can always take it with you.
The CCRadio-SWP is the perfect size for packing around. It is unusually good at picking up stations. Audio is clear for its size, while taking as long as 70 hours to wear down a set of two AA batteries. The SWP has a novel way to zip around the bands to your favorite stations.
Crane's CCRadio-SWP AM/FM/Shortwave Pocket Radio has exceptional AM reception and audio quality for its small size. It's sensitive enough to outperform all comparable radios in its class, and small enough to tuck in your briefcase or purse. You can quickly and easily retrieve up to 200 of your favorite AM/FM and Shortwave stations in any order by simply turning the Tuning Knob ? a smart feature called "Memory Scan." And you won't lose your memories when you take the batteries out. It has a keyboard for direct access to any frequency. Features alarm clock, direct key entry, stereo headphone jack, sleep timer, display light, and carry pouch. Alarm mode - awaken to radio or buzzer DX - LOCAL switches Sensitivity of SW and FM bands BASS - NORMAL Switch, select for best sound Integrated WHIP Antenna used for FM and SW bands Runs 70 hours on 2 AA size batteries (not included). Optional AC Adapter available (not included) Unit Weight - 6.5 oz. Unit Size - 5 W x 3 H x 1.2 D The CCRadio-SWP covers all of the important international broadcast bands. Asterisk symbol signifies where you'll most likely find the best listening
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 CC SWP AM/FM Shortwave Pocket Radio January 6, 2009
John K. Heaslip
This is a perfect radio for travelers - flying, hiking etc. The sound is really good, the reception is marvelous, it fits easily into pants pocket and the earphones have a long cord that reaches the ears from a pocket. I live in Brooklyn, NY and get all the stations. I took the CC SWP AM/FM Shortwave Pocket Radio with me to South West Virginia recently and was amazed at the reception. I go often to Europe and am sure that I will be happy withe the reception there as well.
 what reception? December 26, 2008
T. Null (USA)
I was hoping to replace my current AM radio with something that had incredible reception and could finally pick up the AM channels I have been unable to get. This was a big disappointment. Had to return it and stick with my little inexpensive Sony, as bad as that reception is-it's still better than this!
 Extremely Portable, Clear Tone, Excellent Reception November 19, 2008
T. O'Keefe
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I found this tiny radio to be a pleasant surprise. The reviews of it are oddly negative. I would agree with two criticisms: the volume levels are quite awkward, with the first degree being nearly inaudible, the next too soft, the next too loud, and the others far too loud to ever be useful. This could be a problem at times, especially if the unit is used in a public place or as a bedside radio. I found that the problem could be somewhat mitigated by adjusting the tone control to darken the louder volume or brighten the softer one. Also, the SW band is limited to 2300-7500 khz and 9200-22000 khz. However, that's the end of my criticisms.
I took the CCRadio-SWP along for my walk today. The cold crisp November air was admittedly ideal for SWLing. While in the woods and surrounded by the hills of western Massachusetts, I was very surprised at the all-round quality of this radio. Naturally, while outdoors the volume levels were not such a problem. As I scanned the shortwave band, I was amazed at the number of frequencies that came in loudly and clearly, with little or no fade out. The reception was comparable to that of a nearby AM station. The radio also picked up many stations on the AM and FM bands with excellent selectivity. And by the way, the FM reaches all the way down to 70.0 mhz.
The SWP's ergonomics make the radio's functions easy to master. A little time spent with the well-written manual brings a quick and thorough grasp of the many possibilities this radio offers: window light, 12 or 24 hour clock, alarm, 200 frequency memories, automatic turn-off by 5-minute increments, sensitivity switch, function lock, stereo output, and etc. All of this is squeezed into a minute 4 3/4" x 2 3/4" body. The manual even provides a few shortwave tips and a little station log.
No, I would have to disagree with the other reviewers. This is a fine AM/FM/shortwave pocket radio. If it weren't for the volume problem (which C Crane is intending to improve in a second version), I would certainly give it a five-star rating. Instead, I give it a strong four. I like the SWP very much, and would highly recommend it to others - so long as they understand the two weaknesses I mentioned. Although it lacks a belt clip, this is an excellent radio for walking or hiking, especially thanks to the pouch that accompanies it. And the modest price makes it a bargain.
 Broke after two hours use July 28, 2008
John Odonnell (Raleigh, NC USA)
I looked forward to getting this small radio, and used it for about two hours before the tuning knob lost its coupling with the electronics, was still able to rotate, but actual tuning knob related tuning, stopped. Until this happened, I noticed these features/characteristics:
1. AM BCB fidelity was very good, sensitivity also, with a very wide filter in the 'music' setting which would have made adjacent channel reception difficult next to strong stations.
2. Shortwave band sensitivity with the whip antenna seemed very good, and the noise floor on shortwave seemed nice and low.
3. FM -- the radio broke before I could try FM
4. The 'favorites' feature was nice--letting you go back to those once stored.
5. The pushbuttons had to be seriously pressed and not just tapped, to get anything to happen, so 'tapping in a frequency' was more like press a key, wait and look for it to register on the LCD, press another key, etc.
6. I noticed the volume buttons could have used a little more fine grain between steps, but for my ears, 'one bar' on the volume LCD was fine for most listening I did.
Had the radio tuning knob coupling not broken,I'd have given the radio a 3/4 rating overall. As Passport to World Band Radio might say, a good effort, with quality control problems. Your mileage may vary.
Good Value, Good Quality April 25, 2008
L. Madson (NYC)
The CCRadio SWP is an excellent little radio. It is able to get coverage in my office and apartment that other radios could not. It's extremely portable, sturdy, and well designed. Room for 199 preset stations in memory, wow!! My only complaint is in line with others - the electronic volume control stinks. The lowest setting, one bar, is too low and the next highest setting, three bars, borders on being too loud for many situations (office, quiet bedroom, etc.). Overall it is a very good buy and I recommend.
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