FO&A,

I would say that for the $160 'price' the CCRadio Plus could
offer more features and truly be a better value for the money.

1. AM-SYNC
- The CCRadio Plus can really use AM-Sync to live up to its
claim of being the "Best AM Radio Made".

2. AM/MW Wide (7.5 kHz) and Narrow (4 kHz) IF Filters
[ FM Wide (200 kHz) and Narrow (110 kHz) IF Filters ]
- The CCRadio Plus can really use a set of two selectable IF
Filters for both AM/MW and FM Radio Listening. Better Local
Sound Quality and 'improved' DXing Capability.

3. AM/MW Local & DX Switch (-20dB RF Signal Attenuator)
[ FM-Stereo & FM-Mono ]
- The CCRadio Plus can really use a Local & DX Switch especially
for the High RF Environments of Urban Areas.
- The CCRadio Plus can really use a FM-Stereo (Local) and
FM-Mono (DX) feature for overall better FM Reception.

4. Separate AM and FM Antenna Inputs
[ AM/MW Antenna & Ground Terminals and FM/TV "F" Connector ]
- The CCRadio Plus can really use real Antenna Inputs that
actually work and are specifically designed for the separate
Antennas requirements of both AM/MW (HI-Z 500 Ohms) and
FM/TV (LO-Z 5 Ohms).

5. AM-Talk and FM-Music Audio Switch
- The CCRadio Plus claims that it is engineered for the
reproduction of the Human Voice. Better Audio Engineering is
needed again to fullfil its claim to be the "Best AM Radio Made".

6. Dual Speakers to work with the AM-Talk (Single) and
FM-Music (Dual) Audio Switch.
- The CCRadio Plus can really use two matched Speakers that
faithfully reproduce both AM-Talk (Single) and FM-Music (Dual)
Audio Sound.


? What's Your Ideas to Improve the CCRadio Plus ?


iwtk ~ RHF
..
CCRadio
CC Radio
CCRadioPlus
CCRadio Plus
..

RHF,

I agree with everything you came up with, but I do have a couple mo

(7) AT LEAST 20 memories for AM and FM (each). Five is totally inadequate.

(8) Silent (but tactile) push-buttons (like the ones on my Sony SW07). The
ones they have now have a LOUD double-click that is annoying to say the
least. It defeats the point of quietly listening over headphones if there's
a loud "KA-BUMP!" filling the silence every time you decide to tune a
preset.

(9) Stereo without headphones. The CC Radio is a nightstand radio. Widen
it and put a speakers on each side. Yes, that would make it a boom-box (or
a third-world briefcase), but it would be great.

-- Stinger



"RHF" wrote in message
om...
FO&A,

I would say that for the $160 'price' the CCRadio Plus could
offer more features and truly be a better value for the money.

1. AM-SYNC
- The CCRadio Plus can really use AM-Sync to live up to its
claim of being the "Best AM Radio Made".

2. AM/MW Wide (7.5 kHz) and Narrow (4 kHz) IF Filters
[ FM Wide (200 kHz) and Narrow (110 kHz) IF Filters ]
- The CCRadio Plus can really use a set of two selectable IF
Filters for both AM/MW and FM Radio Listening. Better Local
Sound Quality and 'improved' DXing Capability.

3. AM/MW Local & DX Switch (-20dB RF Signal Attenuator)
[ FM-Stereo & FM-Mono ]
- The CCRadio Plus can really use a Local & DX Switch especially
for the High RF Environments of Urban Areas.
- The CCRadio Plus can really use a FM-Stereo (Local) and
FM-Mono (DX) feature for overall better FM Reception.

4. Separate AM and FM Antenna Inputs
[ AM/MW Antenna & Ground Terminals and FM/TV "F" Connector ]
- The CCRadio Plus can really use real Antenna Inputs that
actually work and are specifically designed for the separate
Antennas requirements of both AM/MW (HI-Z 500 Ohms) and
FM/TV (LO-Z 5 Ohms).

5. AM-Talk and FM-Music Audio Switch
- The CCRadio Plus claims that it is engineered for the
reproduction of the Human Voice. Better Audio Engineering is
needed again to fullfil its claim to be the "Best AM Radio Made".

6. Dual Speakers to work with the AM-Talk (Single) and
FM-Music (Dual) Audio Switch.
- The CCRadio Plus can really use two matched Speakers that
faithfully reproduce both AM-Talk (Single) and FM-Music (Dual)
Audio Sound.


? What's Your Ideas to Improve the CCRadio Plus ?


iwtk ~ RHF
.
CCRadio
CC Radio
CCRadioPlus
CCRadio Plus
.

I loved my CCRadio for its gentle wake alarm, so no matter what, don't mess
with that.

But the reason I got rid of it was the poor tuning with the knob. When I use
a tuning knob, I want it to be exact and go up 10 kHz with each click.
Sometimes it would go up, sometimes it would go down. It was real
frustrating to me. And yes, I know I could have used the tuning buttons, but
I like a good tuning knob, preferably switchable between 1 kHz and 10 kHz.

And yes, at least 10 memories for AM and 10 for FM. Who needs 5 memories for
weather and 5 memories for TV? There's only 7 weather frequencies and only
12 TV frequencies. You don't need to waste memories for TV and Weather.

RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.

"Gary" wrote in message
om...
RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound
of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get
it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then
available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.

Good luck with the mods, and I suspect, with Justice involved, that
you will have one excellent radio. But, as someone who has always
thought of the CCRadio as overpriced (one part hype to one part
performance), I'd suggest that the -need- for serious mods to what is
already a $160 radio only confirms my impression of the original.

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

Gee, at $160 you'd think you'd at least get something extra for your money...

My suggestion for improvement:
Put a handle on the damn thing!

I have the original CC Radio, it's almost 5 years old now, very susceptable to
the display getting messed up by static electricity (none of my other radios
have this problem at all, my house is no more static-y than normal). The
presets are all messed up, the 3 right most presets don't woerk at all, and if
they do, they turn the alarm on! Jeez.... ---Ken

(Gary) wrote in message . com...
RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.


GA,

So RadioLabs.Com is creating "Super" CCRadio Plus AM/MW Radio, just
like they have created a "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
SUPER= http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php

A "Review" of the "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
REVIEW= http://www.radiointel.com/review-sangeansuper909.htm

For those that are interested in the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus,
there is an eGroup on YAHOO! for these two radios.
CCRADIO= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CCRadio/
A News and Information Forum for the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus
Ask Questions, Get Answers, Problems, Modifications, and more...

jm2cw ~ RHF

..

Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio mods
to avoid more harassment. Frankly, I don't look for them to become
available again. Gary apparently sent his radio in for the mods before they
took the page down. (Hang on to that radio, Gary -- it may be a collector's
item!)

From my conversations with them, they are concentrating on the Super
ATS-909's, their repair facility, and on selling a myriad of new products.
(I just bought a Kaito 1102 from them).

-- Stinger

"RHF" wrote in message
om...
(Gary) wrote in message
. com...
RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.


GA,

So RadioLabs.Com is creating "Super" CCRadio Plus AM/MW Radio, just
like they have created a "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
SUPER= http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php

A "Review" of the "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
REVIEW= http://www.radiointel.com/review-sangeansuper909.htm

For those that are interested in the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus,
there is an eGroup on YAHOO! for these two radios.
CCRADIO= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CCRadio/
A News and Information Forum for the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus
Ask Questions, Get Answers, Problems, Modifications, and more...

jm2cw ~ RHF

.

Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio mods
to avoid more harassment.

Why would Crane be opposed to someone doing mod's on the CCR? It's
really none of their business.


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I couldn't agree more.

-- Stinger

"starman" wrote in message
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Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their
site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio
mods
to avoid more harassment.

Why would Crane be opposed to someone doing mod's on the CCR? It's
really none of their business.


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