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Video: Daytime mediumwave shootout with the Tecsun S-8800
About a week ago, I received a re-engineered version of the Tecsun S-8800 from Anna at the excellent online retailer, Anon-Co. If you recall, I evaluated an early production unit of the S-8800 in...
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The C. Crane Skywave SSB: A sneak peek!
Tuesday afternoon, I took a number of portable radios to the field: the Tecsun S-8800, Tecsun PL-880, Digitech AR-1780, C. Crane CC Skywave and the new C. Crane CC Skywave SSB. Last week, I received a...
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CC Skywave Special Offer
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who notes that C. Crane is shipping a free AC Adapter with their CC Skywave portable (see image above). The total package price is $89.99. Note...
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NOAA Weather Radio Review: three excellent choices under $90
The Midland WR120 weather radio. Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Jim T, who writes with the following inquiry: Wondering if you can give me some guidance re: NOAA weather radios. We’re looking to be...
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Bill recommends the Hermitshell travel case for CC Skywave radios
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill (KD5XN), who writes: I enjoyed your article on the C Crane Skywave SSB this month in the Spectrum Monitor. I too have both of the Skywaves now, and agree...
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A review of the CC Skywave SSB ultra compact travel radio
The following review first appeared in the January 2018 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine. Those who know me know I’m all about travel, and all the things that make the travel experience...
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Reviews of the Elpa ER-C57WR shortwave portable?
I recently received an email from SWLing Post reader, Ibrahima Ditinn Diallo, regarding a receiver I had never heard of–the Elpa ER-C57WR. Ibrahima has been searching for a new receiver and is...
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CC Skywave Sale: $63.88 at Cabelas
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rich Kuzma, who writes: I’m a long time reader, and wanted to share this amazing deal I just stumbled across and maybe you would like to pass down to your...
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David seeks a feature-packed “Swiss Army Knife” portable
The CC Skywave Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, David, who writes with the following inquiry: I really enjoy the SWLing site. It’s great and you guys have such good reviews and information! I’m...
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Digitech AR-1780: unboxing, photos and initial impressions
[UPDATE: Click here to read our full review of the Digitech AR-1780.] Yesterday, prior to heading out the door for two days of travel, I received the Digitech AR-1780 I ordered ten days ago from an...
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Grundig G6 vs CC Skywave: Post Reader seeks a travel radio
The Grundig G6 (top) and C.Crane CC Skywave (bottom) Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Neil Bernstein, who writes: I travel quite a bit for my job and I want your opinion and your readers’ opinions on...
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C.Crane CCRadio-SW and CCRadio-SWP discontinued
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Marla, who writes: Perhaps you already know that the Crane CCRadio-SW has been discontinued. I spoke with their customer service today and learned that they can no...
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Bruce believes the CC Skywave is an ideal travel radio
The C.Crane CC Skywave Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Bruce Atchison, who recently shared his positive comments about the CC Skywave. Bruce writes:: This is a lot of radio for such a small size....
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Hermitshell Protective Travel Case for CC Skywave
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jim (W4FJT), who writes: I was surfing Amazon.com and saw this hard shell case made specifically for the Skywave and thought this might be of interest to the...
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Free shipping for the C.Crane CC Skywave
C.Crane has just sent an email with the promotion above: free shipping on the CC Skywave through December 6. As I’ve mentioned quite recently, I think the Skywave is an excellent little portable for...
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Trying to chose between the CC Skywave and Tecsun PL-310ET?
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Joe, who recently asked in our comments section: “The CC Skywave is more than double the price of the Tecsun PL-310ET. The two radios appear to have similar features...
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Best of the best: Reviews of some of my favorite portable shortwave radios
The following article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine: Shortwave Portables: Some of my favorites Being a radio writer and blogger, I’m often asked,...
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Dennis approves of the Hermitshell Case for CC Skywave radios
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who notes that after seeing a number of posts about radio cases, he thought he’d share a link to the case he uses for the C. Crane CC Skywave SSB....
View ArticleFive solid radios to get you through the pandemic (or any emergency, for that...
Over the past four weeks, I’ve gotten a number of emails from first-time readers of the SWLing Post who’ve landed here because they’re searching for a new radio. While not all these readers are...
View ArticleGary DeBock’s 2021 Ultralight Radio Shootout!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gary DeBock, who shares his extensive 2021 Ultralight Radio Shootout. This is truly a deep dive featuring five popular ultralight portable radios and examining...
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