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C. Crane CC Skywave SSB 2 AM, FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather + Alert, Scannable VHF Aviation Band and Single Side Bands Small Battery Operated Portable Travel Radio Includes SW Wire Antenna Adapter

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One of the smallest multiband radios with Single Side Band. Full Range AM, FM, NOAA Weather band plus Alert, Shortwave (1711-29999kHz) with Single Side Band and VHF Aviation (Airband) and high-quality speaker. Single Side Band is a reliable way to get long range information after an earthquake or hurricane, when normal communications are down. Single Side Band is not available on your smartphone which makes it the ultimate off the grid backup communication system.
Digitally tuned multiband receiver with superior sensitivity & selectivity enhanced by multiple bandwidth settings. Selectable fast or fine tuning on all bands (except weather).
Direct frequency entry, auto scan and store, 400 memories. 10 aviation memories can be scanned for activity. Clock with 12/24 hour format, alarm, rotary volume and tuning knob. Lighted LCD display, Stereo headphone jack and fold-out back stand.
Includes shortwave antenna jack that can significantly improve shortwave reception when used with an external antenna. High quality CC Buds Earphones, faux leather radio carry case and 23 ft portable Shortwave reel antenna also included.
Run Time (on batteries): approx 70 hours (earbuds), approx 60 Hours (built-in speaker). Runs on (2) AA alkaline batteries (not included), (Optional) CC Skywave AC power adapter 5V DC with micro USB tip. Weight: 6.0 oz. (without batteries). Size: 4.75" W x 3" H x 1.1" D. One-year limited warranty.

Product Description

C. Crane SSB2 – The Ultimate Travel and Emergency Radio

The Swiss Army Knife of Portable Radios

AM, FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather and Alert, Scannable VHF Aviation Band and Single Side Band

400 Memory Presets
Lighted LCD Display
Direct Entry Keypad
1, 9, and 10kHz tuning
Clock with 12/24 hour format
Runs on (2) AA Alkaline batteries (not included)
Stereo Headphone Jack
Fold-out back stand

C. Crane CC Skywave SSB 2

With AM, FM, Shortwave, NOAA Weather and Alert, Scannable VHF Aviation Band and Single Side Band

Included: CC Wire Terminal Antenna Adapter for shortwave (2-wire to mono plug) and a portable 23’ CC Shortwave Reel Antenna

U.S. Patent #D 863,251 S

What is Single Side Band (SSB)?

Single Sideband is a comparatively unknown, interesting, and important radio format that takes a special radio for listening and a little time to learn. It is an efficient and reliable way to get long range information when Internet, phone or satellite is not available.

You can listen to FEMA, long range aviation, ships at sea (think Coast Guard), space (possibly even spy transmissions) and other worldwide communication. Single Side Band is not available on your smartphone which makes the CC Skywave SSB 2 the ultimate off-the-grid backup communication system.

The Skywave SSB 2 has wide and accurate band coverage in a small size making it an excellent travel and emergency radio. Single Side Band is a reliable way to get long-range information after an earthquake or hurricane when normal communications are down. The SSB tuning is accurate to 10 Hertz resolution. It also covers civilian aviation VHF with 10 aviation memories that can continuously scan for activity. It also covers AM/FM and Weather with Alert.

The Skywave SSB 2 has a shortwave antenna jack which can significantly improve SW reception when used with an external antenna. It also has a micro-USB connector for using any USB charging adapter. The in-circuit battery charging has been improved for optional “AA” NiMH rechargeable batteries. We’ve listened and upgraded to a higher quality speaker along with slightly more audio amplification. Longer feet have been added on the bottom of the radio for better stability.

Designed for the discerning group of radio enthusiasts who want more from a radio. Single Side Band is an efficient and reliable way to get long-range information when Internet, phone, or satellite is not available. You can listen to FEMA, long-range aviation, ships at sea (think Coast Guard), space (possibly even spy transmissions), and other worldwide communication. Single Side Band is not available on your smartphone which makes it the ultimate off-the-grid backup communication system.

Why choose us? Over 40 years serving radio listeners!

JM Smith

Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025

Sensitive and also foes USB LSB

James Fields

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025

The C. Crane Skywave SSB 2 is in a class by itself - a small, travel-sized portable that can tune Longwave, Mediumwave (the AM broadcast band), Shortwave (including both the broadcast and SSB bands), FM broadcasts, the VHF airband and NOAA weather stations. It runs on only 2 AA batteries (and can charge NiMH batteries internally). Ergonomics are not wonderful, no surprise for a tiny travel portable, but performance is quite good and the frequency coverage listed above is unmatched in other travel portables.

Charles Weidman

Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2025

Very disappointed with this purchase. Not at all what I expected. I cannot agree that this tiny radio just cost me +$200. I have another radio that is equal in performance that I paid less than $40 for.

George F. Brown

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025

Great radio!

TXMG Don

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025

This little radio is fantastic! I don't know how C. Crane managed to pack such versatility and power in such a small package, but I'm glad they did. This radio is a good as any desktop radio I've owned. And it's portable to boot! Buy and enjoy!

ness

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024

Wanted this radio for a long time. Still learning all the features. I'm a HAPPY GAMPER !

jjordan1009

Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024

My unboxing of the CCrane was a little surprising because I was not expecting such a compact (tiny) radio. I installed batteries in this small radio and was amazed at the reception of this radio! I recently went through Hurricane Helene and lost power, internet, and cell/data on my phone. I found myself searching my house for a radio. The only radios I had barely received local am/fm stations under the best conditions. The issue you experience during a natural disaster is that local radio/tv broadcasts are not available. The CCrane receives am/fm stations from outside the area, not to mention NOAA, SSB, and SW.This radio is great to use daily or have as part of your DR kit.

Vinnie Da Arm

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023

I have tried several radios and they either have terrible reception in my area or sound awful. I was really holding out hope for the C Crane. The reception is very good compared to any other portable I've tried, and I've tried most of the major brands. I can pull in shortwave and FM really well with the built in whip antenna. With the roll up wire antenna it is a little better.The speaker is AWFUL though. I have tested another small device with the same size speaker, and it sounded oh so much better, louder, richer. This thing sounds like a 1920s speaker or something. There is a weird audible hiss that persists that I don't get with the other radios I've tested and some pop when using earbuds.I'm reading horror stories about support and massive charges to fix things that should be under warranty, so not sure if I'll keep it.Like I said, the reception is really good for the size, but the quality just seems cheap.

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