Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.


"Von Fourche" wrote in message
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I have the Redsun RP2100 which is the same as the CC Crane SW.
It's MW AM band and FM reception is the best I have ever experienced.
See:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055

It is also the same as the Kaito KA2100 which is an absolute bargain
for $90 at:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html



The CC Crane SW for $150 is the same as the Kaito KA2100 for $90?

Unrevealed Source wrote:

Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.



I believe it is two coils on the same rod, not two antenna rods.

"craigm" wrote in message
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Unrevealed Source wrote:

Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.



I believe it is two coils on the same rod, not two antenna rods.



So is the CC Radio Shortwave different from the Kaito?

No, they are the same radio's, just different badges.
As RHF pointed out, there is a lot of discussion on this in the Redsun
Yahoo discussion group.
Plus Passport has discussed it a lot. See:
http://www.passband.com/kaito-ka2100-price-plunge/
browse around that site and you will find a lot more on the various
badges the original Redsun RP2100 are using.
It's an outstanding radio for AM MW and FM reception

John Plimmer, Montagu, Western Cape Province, South Africa
South 33 d 47 m 32 s, East 20 d 07 m 32 s
RX Icom IC-756 PRO III with MW mods
Drake SW8 & ERGO software
Sony 7600D, GE SRIII, Redsun RP2100
BW XCR 30, Sangean 803A.
Antenna's RF Systems DX 1 Pro Mk II, Datong AD-270
Kiwa MW Loop, PAORDT Roelof mini-whip
http://www.dxing.info/about/dxers/plimmer.dx

On Dec 14, 5:07 am, "Von Fourche" wrote:
"craigm" wrote in message

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Unrevealed Source wrote:

Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.

I believe it is two coils on the same rod, not two antenna rods.

So is the CC Radio Shortwave different from the Kaito?

wrote in message
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No, they are the same radio's, just different badges.
As RHF pointed out, there is a lot of discussion on this in the Redsun
Yahoo discussion group.
Plus Passport has discussed it a lot. See:
http://www.passband.com/kaito-ka2100-price-plunge/
browse around that site and you will find a lot more on the various
badges the original Redsun RP2100 are using.
It's an outstanding radio for AM MW and FM reception



I can get this radio from Heartland America for $50.00? The exact radio
that C Crane sales?

On Dec 14, 6:07 am, "Von Fourche" wrote:
wrote in message

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No, they are the same radio's, just different badges.
As RHF pointed out, there is a lot of discussion on this in the Redsun
Yahoo discussion group.
Plus Passport has discussed it a lot. See:
http://www.passband.com/kaito-ka2100-price-plunge/
browse around that site and you will find a lot more on the various
badges the original Redsun RP2100 are using.
It's an outstanding radio for AM MW and FM reception

I can get this radio from Heartland America for $50.00? The exact radio
that C Crane sales?

No, the Heartland America one is not the same - it lacks some
features.
Go with the Kaito KA2100 from Universal @ $90 = a great buy

John Plimmer
Montagu, South Africa

On Dec 12, 7:53 pm, "Unrevealed Source"
wrote:
Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.

"Von Fourche" wrote in message

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wrote in message
...

I have the Redsun RP2100 which is the same as the CC Crane SW.
It's MW AM band and FM reception is the best I have ever experienced.
See:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055

It is also the same as the Kaito KA2100 which is an absolute bargain
for $90 at:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html

The CC Crane SW for $150 is the same as the Kaito KA2100 for $90?- Hide quoted text -

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I believe both radios have two coils on one rod. I believe Crane has
made it a central part of their advertising.

On Dec 13, 8:52 am, Radioguy wrote:
On Dec 12, 7:53 pm, "Unrevealed Source"
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Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.

"Von Fourche" wrote in message

...

wrote in message
...

I have the Redsun RP2100 which is the same as the CC Crane SW.
It's MW AM band and FM reception is the best I have ever experienced.
See:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055

It is also the same as the Kaito KA2100 which is an absolute bargain
for $90 at:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html

The CC Crane SW for $150 is the same as the Kaito KA2100 for $90?- Hide quoted text -

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I believe both radios have two coils on one rod. I believe Crane has
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"I believe both radios have two coils on one rod..."

Stephanie might be interested...

"Radioguy" wrote in message
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On Dec 12, 7:53 pm, "Unrevealed Source"
wrote:
Crane replaces the ferrite antenna with a better set of two (twin ferrite
antennas), that is said to offer significant improvement in reception.
Whether it's worth the extra $ is a matter of opinion, of course.

"Von Fourche" wrote in message

...





wrote in message
...

I have the Redsun RP2100 which is the same as the CC Crane SW.
It's MW AM band and FM reception is the best I have ever experienced.
See:
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6055

It is also the same as the Kaito KA2100 which is an absolute bargain
for $90 at:
http://www.universal-radio.com/catal...able/2100.html

The CC Crane SW for $150 is the same as the Kaito KA2100 for $90?-
Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I believe both radios have two coils on one rod. I believe Crane has
made it a central part of their advertising.



So the CC Crane SW radio is the same as the Kaito?

Here's the situation - my brothers CC Radio is old and on it's last legs
although it does pick up stations and the sound is all fine. I was
thinking - either
get him a new CC Radio or maybe get him the CC Crane SW/Kaito radio.

Discounter Heartland America is selling a rebranded Redsun/Kaito 2100 as a
Silicon Scientific for $50.

http://www.heartlandamerica.com/brow...01013&DL=SCH6#

RP2000 is the Redsun export model and RP2100 is the Chinese domestic market.
See
www.radiointel.com/oldnews.htm