RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.

"Gary" wrote in message
om...
RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound
of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get
it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then
available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.

Good luck with the mods, and I suspect, with Justice involved, that
you will have one excellent radio. But, as someone who has always
thought of the CCRadio as overpriced (one part hype to one part
performance), I'd suggest that the -need- for serious mods to what is
already a $160 radio only confirms my impression of the original.

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

Gee, at $160 you'd think you'd at least get something extra for your money...

My suggestion for improvement:
Put a handle on the damn thing!

I have the original CC Radio, it's almost 5 years old now, very susceptable to
the display getting messed up by static electricity (none of my other radios
have this problem at all, my house is no more static-y than normal). The
presets are all messed up, the 3 right most presets don't woerk at all, and if
they do, they turn the alarm on! Jeez.... ---Ken

(Gary) wrote in message . com...
RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.


GA,

So RadioLabs.Com is creating "Super" CCRadio Plus AM/MW Radio, just
like they have created a "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
SUPER= http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php

A "Review" of the "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
REVIEW= http://www.radiointel.com/review-sangeansuper909.htm

For those that are interested in the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus,
there is an eGroup on YAHOO! for these two radios.
CCRADIO= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CCRadio/
A News and Information Forum for the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus
Ask Questions, Get Answers, Problems, Modifications, and more...

jm2cw ~ RHF

..

Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio mods
to avoid more harassment. Frankly, I don't look for them to become
available again. Gary apparently sent his radio in for the mods before they
took the page down. (Hang on to that radio, Gary -- it may be a collector's
item!)

From my conversations with them, they are concentrating on the Super
ATS-909's, their repair facility, and on selling a myriad of new products.
(I just bought a Kaito 1102 from them).

-- Stinger

"RHF" wrote in message
om...
(Gary) wrote in message
. com...
RHF...................

You won't get those extras for the original price, but for an
additional amount, probably around $100, IN THE FUTURE, you will be
able to have the following modifications done to your CCRadio:

1 - modified audio circuit that uses the 5-inch speaker to its
potential by increasing the audio frequency response. This should
make the radio sound much better on FM, and also improve the sound of
talk radio. With separate bass and treble controls, a talk switch
isn't necessary.
2 - modifications to increase the sensitivity on MW while REDUCING
noise level.
3 - changing the bandwidth filter to one with better specs resulting
in better sound AND better selectivity.
4 - the addition of an antenna trimmer knob which can make a big
difference in reception of the desired station while helping
selectivity.
5 - better looking set by changing the dull lighted display with a
nice full blue light.

My CCRadio is one currently being used as a test to fine-tune these
modifications and I should have it back shortly. As soon as I get it
back, I will report to this group the results, and if then available,
how you can have the mods done to your set. I was told by Chris
Justice that the modifications will make a HUGH difference in dx
reception. I will then compare it with the Sat 800 using the Terk
loop and sync detector and see which is better.


GA,

So RadioLabs.Com is creating "Super" CCRadio Plus AM/MW Radio, just
like they have created a "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
SUPER= http://www.radiolabs.com/products/re...s/super909.php

A "Review" of the "Super" Sangean ATS-909 Shortwave Radio.
REVIEW= http://www.radiointel.com/review-sangeansuper909.htm

For those that are interested in the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus,
there is an eGroup on YAHOO! for these two radios.
CCRADIO= http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CCRadio/
A News and Information Forum for the CCRadio and CCRadio Plus
Ask Questions, Get Answers, Problems, Modifications, and more...

jm2cw ~ RHF

.

Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio mods
to avoid more harassment.

Why would Crane be opposed to someone doing mod's on the CCR? It's
really none of their business.


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I couldn't agree more.

-- Stinger

"starman" wrote in message
...
Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their
site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio
mods
to avoid more harassment.

Why would Crane be opposed to someone doing mod's on the CCR? It's
really none of their business.


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"starman" wrote in message
...
Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on
their site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC
Radio mods
to avoid more harassment.

Why would Crane be opposed to someone doing mod's on the CCR? It's
really none of their business.


I agree, but when there's a heavy marketing campaign based on loudly
proclaiming the CC Radio to be the ultimate in AM radios, it doesn't
look too good for someone else to suggest that $100 worth of mods will
help.

"Stinger" wrote in message ...
Actually, they advertised the CC Radio mods for a short time on their site.
They looked nice -- red or blue displays, fine tuning knob, etc.

However, the Crane folks got upset, and Radiolabs pulled the CC Radio mods
to avoid more harassment. Frankly, I don't look for them to become
available again. Gary apparently sent his radio in for the mods before they
took the page down. (Hang on to that radio, Gary -- it may be a collector's
item!)

You are partially correct. However, Chris Justice has told me that
they WILL be offering the mods to the CCRadio in the future. They
have been experimenting with different parts to find just the right
parts to, in Chris' words, "do the job right." The mods have become
more involved than he originally planned and they are now fine-tuning
the product. They have actually had my radio since January 5th but
Chris expects to be sending the finished product to me this coming
week. Chris assured me that I won't notice a "little difference" in
sound and performance, but rather a HUGH difference.

Chris did offer to send the radio with modifications back to me
several weeks ago, but offered to keep it longer so that they could
try new parts they were getting that he felt would make the radio even
better. Wanting the BEST I can get, I told him keep it as long as
necessary so that I can have the final product they come up with.
Just as soon as I get my SUPER CCRadio back, I will report to this
group.

Wanting the BEST I can get, I told him keep it as long as
necessary so that I can have the final product they come up with.
Just as soon as I get my SUPER CCRadio back, I will report to this
group.

Man, you have to be excited Chris. :-)
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