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product_id: 84552718
title: "DISCONTINUED - CC Skywave SSB AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather, VHF Aviation and SSB Bands Portable Travel Radio"
brand: "c.crane"
price: "$613"
currency: NZD
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reviews_count: 10
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# Multiband AM/FM/SSB/Shortwave/VHF 70+ hours battery life Solar + crank + USB charging DISCONTINUED - CC Skywave SSB AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather, VHF Aviation and SSB Bands Portable Travel Radio

**Brand:** c.crane
**Price:** $613
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☀️ Stay charged, stay informed, stay ahead — the ultimate travel radio for the modern millennial.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DISCONTINUED - CC Skywave SSB AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather, VHF Aviation and SSB Bands Portable Travel Radio by c.crane
- **How much does it cost?** $613 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- c.crane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted c.crane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Memory & Alerts:** Store up to 400 presets with aviation memory scan and NOAA weather alerts to never miss critical updates.
- • **Epic Battery Endurance:** Enjoy over 70 hours of continuous playtime on rechargeable lithium-ion or AA batteries—stay connected longer than ever.
- • **Triple-Source Charging:** Solar panel, hand crank, and USB charging keep you powered anywhere—no outlet? No problem.
- • **Compact Yet Rugged Design:** UV-resistant rubber perimeter and foldable stand ensure stability and durability for your on-the-go lifestyle.
- • **All-in-One Multiband Powerhouse:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, NOAA Weather, Shortwave, VHF Aviation & SSB bands for ultimate travel and emergency readiness.

## Overview

The CC Skywave SSB Portable Travel Radio is a compact, feature-rich device offering multiband reception including AM, FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather, VHF Aviation, and SSB bands. It boasts an impressive 70+ hour battery life powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery or AA batteries, with versatile charging options via solar panel, hand crank, or USB. Designed for durability and convenience, it includes 400 memory presets, aviation scan, illuminated LCD, and a built-in flashlight, making it an essential companion for travel, emergency preparedness, and daily use.

## Description

Introducing The New CCRadio Solar The CCRadio Solar is a small digital portable radio that is successful as an emergency radio but the form and format function invite you to use it daily. Placed in a sunny window it's perfect for the morning news. Audio is a surprise; it's accurate, pleasing and has two modes. A miser mode to conserve battery power in a true emergency and a high-power mode for an even better audio experience. Reception is good for the size. The almost brick size depth and unique UV resistant rubber perimeter is concave on the bottom which makes it inherently stable. The flashlight is above average in brightness and color because of the selected high-quality LED. The hand crank folded and inlaid on in the back is the only visible clue that it's an emergency radio. The included lithium-ion battery can be recharged by wind-up, solar panel, your USB port, or optional AC power adapter (not included). When the lithium-ion battery is fully charged, the radio will run more than 50 hours or charge your phone from the approximately 50% level to 100% level. It can also be powered by (3) “AA” alkaline batteries (not included) for approximately 50 hours in low power mode or 35 hours in high power mode. I brought the first CCRadio Solar home and my wife absconded with it until our designer/illustrator had to beg to get it back for documentation. To get it back from him was also overly arduous. I have never seen a radio so coveted. It is about hand size and it stays charged in a sunny window with an oversize solar panel which means it may not need a power assist for years. Bob Crane Weight: 1.1 lbs.Size: 6" W x 3" H x 2.25" D.Patent Pending General Features: Five memory Presets per band AM/FM and WX with NOAA Weather w/Alert Audio tuned for voice clarity Lighted display Micro USB input charging port Built-in LED flashlight USB out port (for phone charging) Line In jack Headphone jack Clock, alarm, sleep timer (120, 90, 60, 30, & 15 minutes) 1, 9, and 10kHz tuning Runs on included 3.7V Lithium-ion battery or (3) AA batteries James Careless of Radio World Magazine takes an in-depth look at the CCRadio Solar. Read the full article here. Review of the C.Crane CCRadio Solar by Jay Allen of RADIOJAYALLEN.COM Manual Size CC Radio Solar Instruction Manual 8.1 MB CC Radio Solar Warranty card 2.7 MB CC Radio Solar Battery Charging Read Me 138 KB CC Radio Solar whip antenna replacement instructions 1.6 MB I have the radio in the sun but the battery icon does not blink. The icon blinks when charging by using the micro USB input and the crank. It does not blink when charging in the sun. (sorry) Why is it easy to crank the radio when the battery if fully charged? When the battery starts to get low it will accept more current and it will become harder to crank. Why won’t my radio power up when using the rechargeable battery? It’s new! Make sure your battery selection switch is in the correct position titled “LI”. The battery selection switch is very small and located under the rubber flap. Be sure that the battery is oriented correctly inside the battery compartment and that you have removed the plastic pull-tab that is included with the radio initially. The battery may have a thin invisible coating over the positive and negative terminals that is diminishing the connectivity to the springs. Remove the battery and gently clean the positive and negative terminals with a little sandpaper or nail file for a few seconds. If all else fails try charging the battery with the included USB cable for about 9 hours. My radio will not charge when plugged into power. Make sure that you have removed the small plastic pull tab between the battery and the contact. Also be sure that your battery is oriented correctly in the battery compartment. How long will the CCRadio Solar play on a fresh set of alkaline batteries? Approximately 35 hours of play on high power mode. Approximately 50 hours of play on low power mode. What type of lithium battery is used in the CCRadio Solar? The battery included with the CCRadio Solar is a 18650 Rechargeable Battery – Protected 3.7V Li-ion 3400mAh. How long will the CCRadio Solar play on a fully charged lithium battery? More than 50 hours depending on volume level and power mode. Can I have the weather alert set and listen to AM or FM at the same time? Yes you can. When charging in the sun using the solar panel, using the USB cable or the optional AC Adapter, does the switch need to be set to Li? No. Will the battery indicator show full bars when charged in the sun or hand cranked? Yes, once the battery reaches 4 volts. The following charge times are based on the mAh of the Li-On battery and the mAh of the charging systems for each method. Charging in full sun can take approximately 42 hours Charging with cranking can take approximately 10-12 hours The fastest way to charge is to use the USB cable or the AC Adapter (sold separately). This method can take up to 9 hours How do I restore the radio to factory defaults? With the power OFF, press and hold the memory buttons #1 and #5 for five seconds. You will hear a tone to signify it has been done My fully charged Li-ion battery does not power the radio. The screen is blank. The radio needs a small amount of electricity to deactivate the protection circuit. Please rotate the wind-up handle a few times, or place the radio briefly in the sun. When the display appears, the radio should be ready for operation. What's in the Box CC Radio Solar Instruction Manual 12" Audio Patch Cable 12" USB-A to Micro USB charging cable Wrist Lanyard Warrany Registration Card Please Read Me FirstCCRadio Solar - Battery Charging The radio's Li-ion battery is shipped with a low charge. Please fully charge the battery before using the radio or placing into storage. When storing the radio it is recommended to recharge the Li-ion battery at least every six months. This keeps the battery healthy. Before charging please remove the battery cover. Remove the small plastic pull tab between the battery and the contact. Make sure the battery is pushed down to make contact with the battery terminal. Replace the battery cover. Connect the Micro USB charging cable or the optional AC power adapter (sold separately) to the radios’ charging jack under the flap. Connect the USB end of the charging cable to a USB wall charger or a USB charging device. If using the optional AC power adapter, plug into an AC outlet. Charging can take 10-12 hours using the radio charging jack. General Specifications Frequency Range: FM Band: 87.5 - 108 MHz (Regular mode) 76 - 108 MHz (Expanded Mode) AM Band: 520 - 1710 kHz Weather Band: Channel 1: 162.400 MHz Channel 2: 162.425 MHz Channel 3: 162.450 MHz Channel 4: 162.475 MHz Channel 5: 162.500 MHz Channel 6: 162.525 MHz Channel 7: 162.550 MHz Power Source: 18650 Li-ion 3.7V Rechargeable Battery "AA" size Alkaline Batteries (do not use Lithium "AA" batteries) Solar Panel - 110mA (in full, unobstructed sunlight) Dynamo wind-up generator: 300-500mA (at ≈ two revolutions per second) 5V DC, 1000mA Micro USB Power Consumption: Low Power Mode: 40-100mA DC* High Power Mode: 50-200mA DC* * depending on headphone or speaker usage and volume level Audio: Speaker: 2", 4Ω, 3 Watts 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo headphone jack 1/8" Stereo input jack Antenna: FM & WX Band: Whip Antenna AM Band: Internal Ferrite bar Dimensions: 6" Wx 3" H x 2.5" D Weight: Approximately 18.2oz with Li-ion Battery installed Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. window.__shgProductInits = window.__shgProductInits || new Array(); window.__shgProductCallbacks = window.__shgProductCallbacks || {}; window.__shgProductComponent = window.__shgProductComponent || {}; window.__shgProductCallbacks["s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831"] = new Array(); window.__shgProductCallbacks["s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831"].push({ cb: "image", data: { uuid: "s-a1dbffa6-4649-4900-9280-884d7a6bca9f", imageOffsetTop: 937, LAZY_LOAD_OFFSET_TOP: 750, LAZY_LOAD_ENABLED: true } }); CCRadio Solar 5V AC Adapter window.__shgProductCallbacks["s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831"].push({ cb: "title", data: { uuid: "s-4d0eeeb4-3ff2-448d-9b39-1961484f80ab" } }); Sold out $14.99 window.__shgProductCallbacks["s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831"].push({ cb: "price", data: { uuid: "s-1a113e20-fda8-462d-a925-1119a1d26419", hasComparePrice: false } }); Add to Cart window.__shgProductCallbacks["s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831"].push({ cb: "addToCart", data: { uuid: "s-0068c899-71ca-417a-b24f-e0ca6c213292", siteId: "abfbe4aa-2287-4405-ab3c-7d0f0ae4063e", pageId: "5fa07c60d8954500732cb075", pageVersionId: "62880bc46fecba00d6b54a2d", parentGroupUuid: "s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831", action: "/remote/v1/cart/add", behavior: "stay", buttonText: "Add to Cart", successText: "Added to your cart", soldOutText: "Currently Sold Out", unavailableText: "Unavailable" } }); window.__shgProductInits.push({ uuid: "s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831", platform: "big_commerce", currency: "USD", moneyFormat: {"USD":{"currency":"USD","currency_symbol":"$","currency_symbol_location":"left","decimal_places":2,"decimal_separator":".","thousands_separator":","}}, productUrl: "https://getshogun.com/api/products", authToken: "eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJzaXRlX2lkIjoiYWJmYmU0YWEtMjI4Ny00NDA1LWFiM2MtN2QwZjBhZTQwNjNlIiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjIyNTgifQ.9-FJvsYrQFscOu_5sce3T_xMjdMKCxW0Dc2iJ5gTzNo", productHandle: "ccradio-solar-5v-ac-adapter/", productVariantId: 2275 }); window.__shgProductCallbacks["s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831"].push({ cb: "box", data: { uuid: "s-ad87ac13-76b5-4217-8958-d1a1f9c3a831" } });

Review: Nice Small Feature Rich Radio - This is a nice small radio and plays a very long time on a couple AA rechargeable batteries (C.Crane website estimates about 60 hours). Able to set an alarm and wake to last radio station listened to. Small enough to sit on top of our sliding shower doors if I want to listen while getting ready for work. Buttons and tuning dial feel to be nice quality. Clear display with easy to read clock. Discovered at night I can reach over to it and touch any button on the front and the display will light up temporarily to show me the time. Nice touch. Includes a 21' reel antenna to help pull in SW and SSB. Does not include batteries. I recommend using rechargeable Duracell AA batteries as I'm having good luck with them and they seem to last a long time in the radio. I do not recommend connecting the radio to any power supply via USB cable as that introduces noise on the radio. Even the C.Crane power supply introduces a very small amount of noise unless the station is very strong. I recommend just using batteries only and have a spare pair charged and ready to swap when needed. The included headphones sound better to me than a pair of iPhone headphones I tried with it. I mostly just use the built in speaker and play the radio out loud which works well for me.
Review: Excellent ability to receive weak stations. Outstanding 40+ hour Battery Life. - Very pleased with this radio. Found it having the ability to pull in weak AM/Shortwave stations on par if not better than my Sangean ATS 909x. Was very pleased. This is indeed a radio that makes DX'ing listening fun again. Love the small size, 40hr plus battery life and especially its uncomplicated ease of use. I don't like the flimsy vinyl case. I don't like the lightness feel of the construction. Feel the radio should weigh a bit more and have a more solid feel to it. I'm sure it's made well but would like CCrain to consider making a version of this radio with a heaver resin material and have a real leather case that could stay on it while using. Do that and you will domininate the ultra portable shortwave market, increasing your sales. Otherwise the reception is outstanding and exceeds the DX'ing ability of some of the more expensive radios. Excellent radio and glad I purchased it.

## Features

- Multiband Reception: AM, FM, NOAA Weather, Shortwave, VHF Aviation
- Frequency Entry & Auto Scan
- Illuminated LCD Screen
- Adjustable Tuning Speed
- Memory Presets: 400 Total
- Aviation Memory Scan
- Tuning Steps: 1, 9, 10kHz
- Battery Life: 70 hours (earbuds), 60 hours (speaker)
- Headphone Jack & Foldable Back Stand
- Clock & Alarm with 12/24 Hour Format
- Rotary Volume Control
- Included Accessories: CC Buds Earphones, Carry Case, SW Reel Antenna

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07HXKR479 |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,022) |
| Date First Available | October 1, 2018 |
| Department | All Ages |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Item model number | CCRS |
| Manufacturer | C. Crane |
| Product Dimensions | 4.75 x 1.1 x 3 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** C.Crane
- **Color:** BLACK
- **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary
- **Included Components:** Antenna, Carrying Pouch, Earphone
- **Power Source:** Solar Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.75"L x 1.1"W x 3"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM, NOAA Weather, Single Side Band, VHF Aviation
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Compact
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM, SSB

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are both upper and lower sidebands included. Please only answer if you fully understand the question. There are two types of sideband.**
A: Actually, there are NOT two different types of sideband. Upper and lower only refer to which side of the base frequency is used, in 100% of technical aspects, they are identical.

**Q: It’s not advertised as such,does this radio cover 144-148 mhz, ie the 2 meter ham band (which is near “vhf aviation”)?**
A: No it doesn't receive the 2 meter band.

**Q: Is this the secongd generation radio that has addressed the problems in the initial production runs?**
A: I have read online reviews of problems experienced with the initial production run of this radio and I have noticed none of these on the model I bought recently.

**Q: Does it support noaa same codes?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice Small Feature Rich Radio
*by M***P on January 5, 2019*

This is a nice small radio and plays a very long time on a couple AA rechargeable batteries (C.Crane website estimates about 60 hours). Able to set an alarm and wake to last radio station listened to. Small enough to sit on top of our sliding shower doors if I want to listen while getting ready for work. Buttons and tuning dial feel to be nice quality. Clear display with easy to read clock. Discovered at night I can reach over to it and touch any button on the front and the display will light up temporarily to show me the time. Nice touch. Includes a 21' reel antenna to help pull in SW and SSB. Does not include batteries. I recommend using rechargeable Duracell AA batteries as I'm having good luck with them and they seem to last a long time in the radio. I do not recommend connecting the radio to any power supply via USB cable as that introduces noise on the radio. Even the C.Crane power supply introduces a very small amount of noise unless the station is very strong. I recommend just using batteries only and have a spare pair charged and ready to swap when needed. The included headphones sound better to me than a pair of iPhone headphones I tried with it. I mostly just use the built in speaker and play the radio out loud which works well for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent ability to receive weak stations. Outstanding 40+ hour Battery Life.
*by K***N on June 18, 2019*

Very pleased with this radio. Found it having the ability to pull in weak AM/Shortwave stations on par if not better than my Sangean ATS 909x. Was very pleased. This is indeed a radio that makes DX'ing listening fun again. Love the small size, 40hr plus battery life and especially its uncomplicated ease of use. I don't like the flimsy vinyl case. I don't like the lightness feel of the construction. Feel the radio should weigh a bit more and have a more solid feel to it. I'm sure it's made well but would like CCrain to consider making a version of this radio with a heaver resin material and have a real leather case that could stay on it while using. Do that and you will domininate the ultra portable shortwave market, increasing your sales. Otherwise the reception is outstanding and exceeds the DX'ing ability of some of the more expensive radios. Excellent radio and glad I purchased it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ C.Crane Skywave SSB - AM/FM, Weather Alert, Shortwave / SSB and Aviation Band radio
*by K***) on December 25, 2020*

It's nice palm-sized radio that receives AM/FM Stereo, all 7 channels of Weather Radio, Shortwave on AM, LSB and USB as well as the Aviation Band. I use it as an Alarm Clock on my night stand and listen to weather and airplane traffic. The radio can pick up distant AM and FM stations. I also use it to listen to HF ham bands. It comes with a Shortwave Reel antenna that clips on to the telescoping whip antenna, earbuds and a soft carry case. It has lots of memories to save received stations. It runs on two AA alkaline batteries. I would definitely recommend ordering the optional charger so you can charge NiMH AA batteries. I'm very happy with it and will definitely take it with me when I travel. I bought a separate Eton hand-crank USB charger/flashlight for it. I can leave the radio on my bedside and take the flashlight with me to gather wood or visit the latrine, etc. I'm really happy that I did not buy a do everything combination radio/charger/flashlight.

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