C Crane CC Skywave

[SigIntel8600]

Get a lot more accessories then the Skywave. Where is Anon-co?

Hong Kong, They shipped me both a PL-660 and a Tecsun S-2000 with no issues to the East Coast of the USA

 

[KE0GXN]

Any comments on the C.Crane CC Skywave SSB AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather, VHF, Avation and SSB Bands portable travel radio?

I like to listen to Amature Radio.

I have owned the radio for several months. Works great on all the aforementioned bands on just the attached telescopic whip. I have pulled in HF SSB transmissions decently with just the whip. For what it is, I find it amazing to just be able to receive HF transmissions on it all. Very happy with mine so far.

 

[majoco]

For what it is, I find it amazing to just be able to receive HF transmissions on it all.

I have owned the Degen/Kaito 1103 for over ten years and recently bought a Tecsun pl-660 - they both have excellent HF SSB reception, the 1103 slighly better than the 660. Both these radios are far better than the much earlier Zenith 3000-1 or the Sony CRF-5090, both of which sit on my display shelf hardly used any more.

 

[N4VKF]

I just picked up a CC skywave and the LCD display seems to be shot. Anyone else experience this? I have already tried contacting the company and still have not received a reply.

 

[betito1954]

Just got my for XMAS. Im able to pickup shortwave at night. SSB makes up a big difference. The more you play with it the better

 

[majoco]

Easy just take the test and get your license. Even I could do it.

You don't need a licence to listen to ham radio - you don't need a licence to listen on a transceiver - so if you really want to become a ham operator, then buy a transceiver and listen all you can then apply for your licence. Unfortunately the basic technician grade doesn't allow you to transmit on the HF bands - or does it in the USofA?

 

[N8IAA]

You don't need a licence to listen to ham radio - you don't need a licence to listen on a transceiver - so if you really want to become a ham operator, then buy a transceiver and listen all you can then apply for your licence. Unfortunately the basic technician grade doesn't allow you to transmit on the HF bands - or does it in the USofA?

Small segment of the 10 meter band with voice. Used it extensively back in the mid 80's.

 

[Boombox]

You don't need a licence to listen to ham radio - you don't need a licence to listen on a transceiver - so if you really want to become a ham operator, then buy a transceiver and listen all you can then apply for your licence. Unfortunately the basic technician grade doesn't allow you to transmit on the HF bands - or does it in the USofA?

Tech grade allows CW in allotted portions of the 80, 40, 15, and 10 meter bands, and SSB in a small portion of the 10 meter band in the USA.

But your greater point is very true -- no license is needed to enjoy ham radio. I've been monitoring it for years. Sometimes it's fun, other times not so much. Even CW can be interesting if DX is in.