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Your cart is empty.High Performance AM/FM Portable Radio built with Simplicity ... A Good Radio Should be Easy to Use The new CC Radio-EP PRO is an enhanced version of the original EP. Simple controls with superior selectivity and sensitivity. The portable CCRadio-EP PRO could be considered a super radio; built for ease of use and outstanding long-range AM with our C. Crane Twin Coil Ferrite® AM Antenna. FM performance is excellent. Best AM radio for the money. The dial accuracy and frequency stability of the EP PRO is superior to our original EP model. Great for listening to news talk, NPR®, music, and sports. The EP PRO has separate bass and treble adjustment controls for defined music and accurate and lively voice reproduction. A large, 5-inch speaker is combined with a hi-fidelity amplifier. AM programs can be adjusted to sound similar to FM because of a "Wide/Narrow" enhancement switch and the fine tuning control of the Twin Coil Ferrite Antenna Weight: 4.5 lbs. (without batteries). Size: 11.4" W x 7.3" H x 2.75" D. runs on included 6V AC adapter or battery operated (4) "D" batteries (not included). General Features: Accurate analog tuning with digital signal processing Twin coil Ferrite® AM antenna Audio tuned for voice clarity Line-in and 1/8" stereo headphone jack Lighted analog display AM/FM External antenna connections: spring loaded for AM and "F" connector for FM Runs on included 6V AC Adapter or (4) D batteries. Runs for approx. 175 hours at moderate volume with display light off. Review of the C. Crane CC Radio-EP PRO AM/FM Portable Radio by James Careless of Radio World Review of the C. Crane CCRadio EP Pro Radio by Jay Allen of RADIOJAYALLEN.COM Manual Size CC Radio EP Pro Manual (2021 rev2) 3.2 MB CC Radio EP Pro whip antenna replacement instructions 1.2 MB When I turn on my CCRadio-EP Pro, I hear a quick pop. Is this normal? Yes. The popping is created when power is delivered to the digital audio circuitry. We will continue trying to find a better solution. Does the CCRadio-EP Pro have the ability to tune in 9KHz AM increments such as, used in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia? Our CCRadio-EP Pro purchased direct from C Crane after 8/17/2018 includes a 9/10 KHz switch to change the AM tuning step from 10 KHz to 9 KHz for use in other countries. Prior CCRadio-EP Pros to 8/17/2018 or possibly purchased from another website or company may not include this option. Thank you! What are the differences between CCRadio-EP and CCRadio-EP Pro? While both radios look virtually identical and are excellent long distance receivers, the differences between them are quite noticeable. The original CCRadio-EP uses old style chips and was a true analog radio. The new CCRadio-EP Pro uses digital tuning which locks on to stations, while still maintaining an analog interface. We also improved the speaker and the audio circuit to provide superior voice clarity. How long will a fresh set of D-size Alkaline batteries power the radio? A set of D Alkaline batteries rated at 21000 mAh would provide roughly 175 hours of runtime. This is based on AM band usage and if the radio is played at a moderate volume level with the display light off. What are the numbers at the top of the display used for (0-10)? They're used as an indicator to help locate a frequency. Why did we build the CCRadio-EP PRO? This is a bit embarrassing, but we built it for my mother. I asked her one day if she was enjoying her CCRadioPlus I gave her. With a little prodding she looked at me in a way only a mother can and she said: "I don't like all the buttons". About six months later a customer came in the store in a focused rush and asked for a radio "without all the buttons... just a regular radio". I knew at that moment we had to build the EP knowing full well that success was to be measured by customer satisfaction and not necessarily money (most people have no idea of the actual cost to develop a new product, even a simple radio). I told him to come back in a year or two. He probably thought I was blowing smoke! I am experiencing bleed over from competing stations on AM; is there any way to resolve this? Try nulling out the signal by turning the radio in a slightly different direction. You can also modify the amount of signal being let in by adjusting the Wide/Narrow knob. Lastly, try adjusting the AM Fine Tuning knob. Another suggestion would be to connect an external AM antenna to the back of the radio, making sure to change the antenna switch on the back of the radio to EXT. I am completely unable to receive AM on my CCRadio-EP PRO; is something set wrong? First, check the back of the radio and make sure the Internal/External switch is set to Internal. Next check the Twin Coil Tuning Knob to make sure it is in the center position. What's in the Box CCRadio-EP Pro AC Power Adapter Instruction Manual One Year Limited Warranty General Specifications Input Power AC Adapter: 6VDC 800mA tip negativeBatteries: (4) D size (not included) Speaker 5", 8 ohm, 5W Audio Output 2 Watt RMS Frequency Coverage AM 520 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)AM 522 - 1620 kHz (9 kHz steps) as of 9/17/2018FM 87.5 - 108 MHz Sensitivity FM > 5μv AM (MW) > 0.2 mV/M Bandwidth Wide > 6kHzNarrow > 2.5kHz AM Antenna Internal Ferrite Bar - 12mm x 200mm (7.9") long with Twin CoilFerrite® technology FM Antenna Telescopic whip antenna Earphone Jack 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Aux In Jack 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Dimensions 11.4" W x 7.3" H (8.4" H with handle) x 2.75" D Weight 4.5Ibs Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty Included Accessories AC Adapter (72")Manual Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
R. W. Brown
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2024
First one I ordered had problem where power kept cutting out. Decided to replace rather than return. Second one has been working fine. The radio does a very good job picking up distant FM stations (probably too good! - More on that in a minute). Sound quality is good for spoken word (what it is made for according to C. Crane). I have found with adjusting the bass and treble, that sound quality on music is fine for a portable radio (which this is, remember). Yes, there are tabletop radios with better sound quality (like the Sangean WR-55, which I own). But, the Sangean doesn't run on batteries and the EP-Pro will. Plus, the EP-Pro pulls in more FM stations than the Sangean. The only issue with the EP-Pro is that it is, actually, too good in pulling in the FM stations. I bought this radio to pull in a station about 60 miles away that is the closest one broadcasting the sports teams I follow: the EP-Pro does pick up the station (In case anyone is wondering, the EP-Pro has a 36 inch antenna). Unfortunately, there is another station about 75 miles south of me (and which Radio-Locator.com says I am out of its broadcast range) that broadcasts on the same frequency as the one I want to receive at a much-greater wattage, so I sometimes end up getting that other station instead! So, other than the fact that the EP-Pro does a too good a job bringing in FM stations, it has been the radio that I was looking for. Batteries seem to last (I've probably run it 50 hours now on just 1 set of batteries), has the treble and bass adjustments that allow for a more nuanced tone, runs also on electricity so that I don't run down batteries needlessly, and is simple to use (you can look at each knob or button and know what it does without consulting the manual) Regarding what some people have said about batteries. It is true that C. Crane does not recommend using lithium ion batteries (says so right in the manual), but the manual is silent on the use of other recargeable batteries like NiMH, so I contacted C. Crane via e-mail. Their response was that it is okay to use NiMH batteries in the EP-Pro. If you are thinking of getting this radio and am going the route of using rechargeable batteries like the NiMH, I'd contact C. Crane to double check that it's okay (just for peace of mind).
Michael R
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
I'm an old school radio guy but I do have a few completely digital radios and I like them a lot and enjoy using/listening to them. However, I enjoy my analog radios too. The CCrane EP PRO is, to me, the best of both worlds. It has an analog dial and controls and has a DSP tuner. When tuning in a station it locks right in. You are either on the station or you're not. That is the digital part. The radio has great sensitivity and selectivity when stations are near each other. One weak and one strong. The sound is great for the spoken word, but the radio does have bass and treble controls for music listening. The internal AM rod antenna gets the weak stations quite well and I found little or no improvement using my Terk AM Advantage loop antenna with it. The FM antenna gets all the stations in my area that I can get in my car. The antenna is 36 inches long and that makes all the difference. I have the original GE Super Radio, the 1st one, from the 1980's and the EP PRO is at least comparable if not an improvement over it. If you're looking for an old school super radio, this is it. I'm very happy with this radio and highly recommend it if you want an uncomplicated, easy to operate radio.
Customer
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2023
Living in a remote location where I am, AM radio reception, even with an outdoor longwire antenna, is only possible after sundown. After sundown there are only a few stations my old portable radio could pick compared to the EP-PRO. The EP-PRO radio is sensitive enough to pull in signals from 100's and even 1000's of kilometers away using only the internal ferrite antenna. The tuneable coils make a significant difference in pulling in and being able to hear weak signals. The sound quality is excellent, offering up an organic vaccum tube-like audio quality that is pleasant and relaxing to listen to. The EP PRO is very easy to operate and it appears to be easy on battery life. This is also a great radio to have on hand when the power and/or internet is down. This radio is a hundred times better than the hand-cranked radio I used to use until the crank broke. If you're looking for a good quality AM/FM radio that can pull in weak signals, look no further.
Jim
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2023
There's no digital readout,no clock function,therefore no alarm and no preset memories. But this radio for it's simplicity and performance, is my favorite of all my portable am/fm radios. I have like 4 of those small,almost pocket sized that run withAA,bl-5c,and even one with 18650 lithium. They can be found in abundance here on Amazon. You know...Am-Fm-Sw, some with weather band,some with airband,200 memory channels,clock,temperature gauge,sleep switch etc ,etc. In actuality Sw and airband sucks at least here in Vancouver and I am also in a 240 unit condo complex where I will not be stringing a 100ft long wire antenna any time soon. Possibly I think ,shortwave has gone almost extinct...not worth the effort to get whatever is left. And airband? There's a website that gets you tower to aircraft communications 24/7 of many major cities around the world anytime I want. Too bad I didn't know that before I bought them. So back to this CCrane. Crazy good battery life. I am not even using D batteries but rather AA NiMh in D size sleeve adaptors. I have had this radio for over a month and have listened to morning news and an hour or so of talk shows almost everyday and I am still running on the same set...I haven't needed to recharge. It comes with a wall plug in adapter but I haven't seen the need to use it. I was thinking about getting those 10,000mah rechargeable D here on Amazon but I would also have to get a charger too. Again,since my AA batteries have lasted this long, I didn't really expect this. I did say reception is good right?. I almost don't want to do this review. Too many people will want one and just make the price go up if I want another one ,HaHa!. Jim from Vancouver.
Russell
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023
I received this radio for my birthday in 2022 and I do believe it is the latest iteration of this model.I've been looking for a "GE Superadio" replacement for the last few years. Since this radio is fairly pricey, doesn't receive the best reviews, and has DSP tuning I've held off. However, I finally gave in last year. After 7 months of use, I would say that I'm very satisfied with its performance. The audio is clear, has great fidelity and can be adjusted as desired. It is also pretty loud. I'm not sure if it's quite as loud as my GE Superadio III, but it's sufficient for my needs.I've had DSP tuned radios on and off for the last several years and have never cared for them. This radio is different. This radio does DSP well. Sure, I miss scanning thru the AM band with a true analog radio and fine tuning the stations for optimal reception but I've come to appreciate the precise tuning of this radio. You're either on frequency or you're not. The cheaper DSP tuned radios will have 2 or 3 channels that pull in the same station. This radio does not do that. It tunes 520, then 530, then 540, then 550, etc without any "in-betweens". I think that the cheaper radios tune at both 9 and 10kHz increments through the band and that causes the off-freq reception. This radio solves that problem with a dedicated switch on the back. So I'd say that CCrane successfully implemented DSP tuning on this model. The ONLY thing I don't like about it is the "soft muting" that occurs when quickly scanning thru the band. You will not hear when you come across a strong signal. If they can solve this problem, I will officially run out of reasons to not like DSP tuning.The radio a number of controls for tweaking the signal and audio, which I greatly appreciate. The AM bandwidth control is a nice touch, even though I generally leave it on narrow band. Wide band just brings in a little too much noise unless you have a solid signal. The fine tuning knob on the side does get a big more use from me and makes a difference with the weaker stations. I don't use it so much for tuning in the station as I do for tuning out noise.Lastly, let's talk about battery life. I'm very impressed with the battery life on this radio. I'd say it's probably the best of all my radios. I don't think I've ever changed the batteries in this radio since I installed them 7 months ago. That said, for the sake of this review, I just checked all the batteries (Energizer Max) my tester and all are showing well into the green. I attribute this to a very simple and efficient design, as well as a power switch that completely cuts power off to the radio when not in use. With digital radios, there is always the slighted drain on the batteries for the "soft" power switch.In conclusion, if you're looking for a good but simple radio that replaces the GE Superadio III from 20 years ago, or an emergency radio for your preparedness, or just another quality radio for your collection (like me), look no further. I think, in most cases, any enthusiast would be more than satisfied with the purchase of this model.
Pedro
Reviewed in Mexico on July 28, 2022
Compré este radio y el Panasonic 2400D, el EP Pro pesa 1,900 gramos ya con sus 4 baterias instaladas, el 2400D pesa 800 gramos con baterias tambien. El detalle de este radio es que no te ofrece algo que el 2400D no pueda a una fraccion de su costo, mas liviano, y mas chico. Solo que seas un radio aficionado y que lo uses en lugares donde un radio normal no llegue la señal, puede que te sirva. En la ciudad, no he notado ninguna ventaja en recepcion entre ambos. El panasonic usa solo un cable para conectarlo a AC, el EP PRO requiere un "convertidor" que es pesado y se nota de baja calidad, he notado que se calienta un poco despues de un rato conectado. La calidad del sonido, que puedo decirte, no le veo ventaja al CCRANE tampoco. En resumidas cuentas, vete por el 2400D, te ahorras 2 mil pesos, mas liviano, misma funcionalidad. No le veras a este radio ninguna ventaja al usarlo en ciudad,no se si estando en un rancho o alejado de la ciudad en realidad te ofrezca ventajas. EL hecho que use baterias D tampoco es bueno, ya que son caras y pesadas (550 gramos).
Norman Bloom
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2021
Anything coming from C Crane is quite good and reliable to use. The radio is a bit large and takes 4 D cell Batteries to operate. The sound is good and the Fm is in Stereo when you plug in headphones. The Am is quite good to sensitive and picks up far away radio stations and brings in those weaker radio stations.A booklet comes with the radio and can get a plug for the radio to listen longer.Its quite large but its tuning is quite good .I would recommend this radio and it plays well out of the city to. Has a handle attached to carry around. Nice color.When you Dx stations you will see how it picks up those distant radio stations. Well worth the price as C crane is a trusted label. I have several products from C Crane...
Phil Ireland
Reviewed in Australia on February 11, 2020
I'm very pedantic when it comes to radios as I'm a keen MWDX'er. After reading many reviews, I purchased and out of the box am pleasantly surprised by it's look and performance. I'm receiving distant MW stations during the day and will look forward to a bandscan during the evening. If I have a gripe, the radio should be able to tune to 1701 khz in Australia on the 9 khz band setting instead of 1620 khz as there are stations above that frequency. It outperforms my CCRadio-EP, the earlier analogue version. Being DSP, care and patience must be taken to tune MW but you'll be rewarded with outstanding performance. Well done C Crane!
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