Crane EP-Pro vs Qodosen DX-286

[MikeinDestin]

Hello. I'd like your comments on which radio you'd prefer if you were looking for an "all in one" portable. Basically an excellent AM and FM receiver. I also considered the CC2 or 3, but don't like the switch issues, which we all know still exist. Currently I use old Zeniths for AM, and a Tecsun PL- 880 for FM. But it would be great having a capable radio with both bands. I'm not crazy about the digital step tuning/muting, but could live with it if it's worth it for the performance. Or if the step tuning could be disabled. Your thoughts?

 

[KB2GOM]

Here is my impression of the EP-PRO. I don't own the Qodosen.

Sometimes simple works . . . really well! Exploring the CCrane EP PRO

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM This particular adventure began about three weeks ago with an email from CCrane. “Timeless, Easy to Use with Long Range Radio Reception” the headline read. Further, the acco…

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[ditto1958]

I don’t have the C. Crane but I have the DX-286. It has AM/FM/SW. So it’s a radio, period. But it excels that. Really really good on all three.

 

[MikeinDestin]

Thanks to you both for your replies. I don't know exactly what the difference is between 4.5 and 5 stars on Jay Allen's site, but if it's at least as good as my radios are on AM it's a winner! My best radios rate 4.5 on AM.

 

[ditto1958]

Thanks to you both for your replies. I don't know exactly what the difference is between 4.5 and 5 stars on Jay Allen's site, but if it's at least as good as my radios are on AM it's a winner! My best radios rate 4.5 on AM.

Do you want a true “Swiss army knife” radio that does everything, or a radio that excels at AM/FM/SW?

 

[MikeinDestin]

Mostly AM/FM. I haven't excellent AM and FM separate, but would like one radio that has both, if it's worth it. SW is ok, but looking for AM/FM with great performance.

 

[MikeinDestin]

Mostly AM/FM. I haven't excellent AM and FM separate, but would like one radio that has both, if it's worth it. SW is ok, but looking for AM/FM with great performance.

I have excellent AM and separate FM. Don't know if I can edit the original post.