Face Off! C.Crane's CC Pocket vs Sangean's DT-400W Premium Pocket Radios
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- Sangean DT-400W vs the C.Crane CC Pocket face off. Both portable radios battle it out over an extensive feature and performance list.
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The age old question is answered, which of these tiny beasts takes home the gold?
These radios are great, and you can't go wrong with either one, but there is a winner.
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can borh of these radios survive an EMP ?
Are these radios analog or digital ?
I have had the CC Pocket for almost 8 years. It has not been treated gently - having been my companion on many hikes and even has been dropped on pavement. It works as new although it sure no longer looks new. Batteries also last for several months of almost daily use, another point for CC Crane even though the reviewer didn't mention it. I usually have it on my belt as I walk so having the easy access presets is a big plus for me since I just touch the button I want to get the station I want. Sometimes I take it to bed with me and listen during my sleep time. I am older and a light sleeper, often waking up in the middle of the night and unable to go back to sleep. lt keeps me entertained. Again the presets mean I can change stations with one touch and not having to look at it to do so. For me it is well worth the difference in price, especially when amortizing the initial cost over the number of years I have owned it.
One of the most informative comparisons I have seen. Really guided my decision
I considered buying both of these in the past year, and I ended up going with the CC Pocket a couple weeks ago because REI sells them and I had a coupon. I have been very pleasantly surprised with it. I can MW Dx with it from Chicago to NYC. And the 25 presets were enough for me to preset a huge amount of Chicago's FM band. I can't tune in 90.9 WDCB on it though, which is my favorite station. Still, A+.
These are both excellent radios. You can't go wrong with either one but consider that the Sangean design is more than 10 years old. Its been on the market that long. The CC Pocket should be better because it debuted about 5 years ago. Both are fine radios and I would not be surprised if Sangean built them both.
Most awesome comparison I've seen! Serves as a remarkable review of both radios as well.
Thank you Batfox Babe.
I own the C Crane and it's durable as heck. Dropped it many times. The rubberized sides haven't got sticky despite being in the desert heat. Great reception. It drains batteries faster than my old gpx pocket radio though.
Just added the Cc pocket to my Ccrane line up. Ccrane radio 3 & skywave SSB. All perform flawlessly. Each has an individual role in my personal needs.
Todd thanks for demonstrations in the radio fields. Your knowledge and ability to correctly provide plenty of real world information really helps in the buying process.
As an outdoorsman and camping enthusiast, cell phone signals are not always available. Weather alert information backed up by these CCranes is outstanding.
I now may never buy another unit, because if you already have the best, why reinvent the wheel. Thanks Todd
The Skywave is awesome for what it is, and the earbuds are real nice.
Great review !! The CC edges out the Sangean, but i love the shade of yellow on the Sangey. Too bad the CC Pocket doesn't have that color option. : {
Great Video. I almost thought you would say Sangean is the winner. I liked the shape and color of it.
But, I am buying C Crane now just so that you said so.
I will always love both radios the Sangean distorts a little bit on the sub frequencies of a local station more then the C-Crane
This is great and I sure hope that I can win both pocket radios from you!!
You can manipulate with a splitter headphones for an extra wire to enhance the FM. My personal priority is the built in AM antenna..and or the sensitivity that’s in the cc radio. I to have both, and they are excellent radios.
Buying a CC Pocket right now on your recommendation. Love your channel!
Great vid! I have the small black Sangean DT x200....with just am and fm and I really love it. No weather band and that's ok with me.
Very lovely video, and a worthwhile winner.
hi there.i have a sangean dt 200..can the increment on AM be adjusted?because at my area we have different frequencies,and increments of 10kHZ will skip some stations..thanks.
Todd, which one of these is the LOUDEST over headphones? If you have a high impedance Planar headset, please test them with it and let me know! OR which one has the highest milliwattage output, as specified in the specifications? My Monolith M560 Planar headset is 32 ohms impedance.
I bought this little radio at my local pawn shop at the EZ Pawn where I live in Rockford, Illinois yesterday I only paid $14.00 because it been it their inventory since November of 2019 so if purchased then I would have paid $25.00 for it. So I got a super steal of a deal on this radio. I watched your review before and after I unboxed it which the box was a little beat up and no instruction manual. But I'm technically inclined so the radio is east to use and I love it. 😁📻❤😁📻❤😁📻❤
What about power consumption? which one lasts longer? approx number of houra for each? enjoy your videos, thanks
thanks for the review...and for the chgo traffic report 😀
Just a point of reference here. I've had my CC Pocket for 6+ years now and it has spent some time in a warmer environment. The "soft touch" rubber edges and buttons became sticky. I've cleaned it with alcohol, which didn't really help. I tried a heavy dawn dish soap/water mix that I normally use to change the tires on my motorcycles and wiped it down, and it seemed to help a ton. I wish companies wouldn't use these materials that become sticky, but it is what it is.
How do you carry your pocket radios? I carry my ccradio pocket often, and never had an issue of accidentally changing the volume.
Qual sua escolha particular entre: cc pocket, elite mini e o dt 400 ?
what is the battery life difference between the two radios?
Hi, did you find a better radio than CC Pocket at this size up to this date? Is CC Pocket still the best? Thanks
Very nice review sir!
i had the c.crain . great little radio . i loaned it to a friend and never got it back .i am going to buy another one . always been happy with c.crain stuff .
cool! I love my CC Pocket and Skywaves.
excellent in depth review, new sub, a secret is that both radios are manufactured by the same company Sangean , Tiawan
Doubt it, my guess would be that the C.Crane is probably made by Eton who also makes several other of their products
I've got a cc pocket and I absolutely love the feel of the radio very high quality
Thank you for this informative video. I listen to late night AM talk radio and I am constantly adjusting the station as it drifts. Hope the CC Crane does not do that.
Steve
I am trying to decide between the CC Pocket and the CC 2e. Money not the issue. I would prefer the smaller radio but my only concern is if I am giving up much, if any, in evening AM long distance reception? That is really my main concern.
Hey there!
Just got this little radio (CC Pocket) late last night at REI. Has been on my bucket list of radios ever since I found your channel few years ago now.
I pulls in tons of stations FM and AM. However at Low to Mid volume is has a very noticeable hiss/ssshhhhh sound with even a very faint intermittent beep sound. My question to you "Todderbert" and community owners of this little radio is...
Is this normal? That Low to Mid volume consistent background sound.
I like to listen to Baseball and Talk News radio but of course also some Tunes and this sound is quite noticeable. Would love to hear near quiet background noise between voices and so on.
I tested with 5 other radios and two other Headphones. As well as had my wife do a blind test between 5 different radios with the CC Pocket in the mix and she said the same. Wich saddened me.
Most radios I would say, unless they are absolutely Perfect, have a ssshhhhh sound or buzz sound, some being better then others.
Would appreciate the feedback very much. Purchased at REI $59.99.
Thanks a Bunch
I have picked up DT-400W just because of the weather alert option. I love CC brand and own Skywave SSB but wanted to have a smaller and simple option. Your reviews are very helpful.
Thanks Motto!
I have the Sangean DT 400 and like it very much. I'm intrigued by the CC Pocket , but it does bother me that the battery door isn't hinged. When you're camping, you certainly don't want to worry about losing that little thing. Seems like C Crane thought of everything else in the design of it.
I sent 2 back to amazon . Cc pocket. I feel like giving it a third try . But the screen so sensitive .
Excellent comparison. I really enjoy these. That Sangean is a classic but the CCrane is really special. It is like CCrane is designed by people who love radios.
And the owners of Sangean don't love radios?????? Who did Crane turn to first to build their radios? Sangean. Crane has never built a single product.
@@tenfourproductionsllc dude, they enginner and design their radios, which is the difficult and expensive part, which is why other companies steal their designs. Sorry but the same could be said about Apple or 100s of other companies...
@@tenfourproductionsllc true, but Crane USE TO tweak the radios that they got in to make them perform a lot better, I see they no longer do that.
The battery compartment is easier to access on the Sangean. The CC Pocket is a bit fiddly and requires a long nail.
Nice review as always! What do you think of the Eton Elite Mini compared to these two?
For AM not even close. FM, ok. Headphone listening is much better on these two. Speaker audio is similar. Eton has Shortwave, though minimal coverage. These two have AA Battery Operation, while the Eton sucks up AAAs like crazy.
One thing I'd evaluate would be amplifier hiss. A constant hiss level at any volume level is not nice when you want to listen at low volume levels such as in bed. I find the Sangean DT-120 tolerable but the DT-160 intolerable. I'm wondering how these compare to the DT-400 and C.Crane Pocket and how they compare to each other. I want my backlit radio without extra hiss.
I love my Sangean dt-120 great radio!
Yes! That's what I'm talking about. It doesn't matter whether I agree or disagree with your preference, I appreciate knowing what it is. As it happens, I also prefer the C.Crane. I was going to admit to being a C.Crane fanboy as I have five of their radios but I realized I also have five Sangeans now. I guess I'm just a radio nut.
I've been calling myself a Sony fanboy for awhile...but your right, radio nut fits :)
You gotta get an ICF-2010. I know you're more of a MW DXer while the 2010 SW performance is where it really shines but it's still one of the best radios Sony ever made and is a lot of fun to use.
I like the sangean company. Have the pocket thru the big ub-4. My pocket fall off my bike a few times, now all scratched up still works like new. My girl friend like the cc crane pocket. Also good, we decided its just what you got used too?
I just bought the Sangean last week and to my surprise I can get strong FM stations clearly without the antenna or earphones. Perhaps there’s been an update?
Possibly, mine goes dead without a wire.
I wished you would have done the belt clip test on both models
Maybe in the future, I'm not a fan of the clips.
Good review but I’m not familiar with the cc crane brand so I’d go with sangean because they been around longer
Great review, but I'm still twisted over which one to get because there are features on both that I like, but I do have question that could be the deciding factor...Which radio will play the longest with its batteries?
They are fairly equal, the CC Pocket may have the edge on battery usage. The Sangean has an easier to read screen and is pocket friendly. The CC Pocket stands on it's own, and includes two bandwidth settings on AM and 1kHz tuning on AM. FYI, Sangean makes the CC Pocket for C.Crane.
@@todderbert great, thanks, it looks like the C Crane is the best choice.
does anyone make anything as good as the Proton 100 these days?
Wondering if you could answer a question. If I got an external FM 3.5 mm antenna does that shut the speaker off. I am confused how a non headphone antenna works because normally headphones always defeat the speaker on most gear. Thanks
On the CC there is a switch on the left side to go from sound to speaker to sound to headphones. That way you can plug antenna in and use speaker.
Superb review! How do these radios perform when faced off against a typical vehicle radio? I can extrapolate they would be equal. Do these radios get even better AM reception with an external loop? I can only imagine how the FM would sound with a 5/8 wave antenna, probably would be able to receive 94.1 JJO! Have you done tests with these radios to see how they filter out strong adjacent channels while applying maximum gain to weak signals? Does the headphone reception problem affect the DT-400W?
They respond well with a passive loop, the DT400W is not affected by headphone issues.
@@todderbert thanks
hi there i wanted to ask you what is the best pocket radio with bass boost alarm you can set the radio to come on clear lcd display and preferibly black thank you.
No Alarm, but a great radio. th-cam.com/video/wN-T872dzKs/w-d-xo.html
Who makes one that’s about the same size but has Bluetooth?
SE: Jag har haft en sån digital radio. Perfekt tänkte jag då men eftersom batterierna behåller inställningarna för de inställda kanalerna så drar det ström hela tiden, dygnet runt. Håller inte länge.
Jag hoppas det kommer en apparat som som ställs in med en ratt för varje kanal som då inte behöver ström och knapp för varje kanal. (viktigt)
Great video. Stereo, and a $20 discount made me go with the SANGEAN.
Twenty off the Sangean is a deal.
Well cc pocket still sounds good
Same, got the Sangean for $38. I like the listen-with-alert and lack of rubberized anything (it _always_ goes sticky eventually). I do wish it had some sort of internal FM antenna or maybe a little headphone jack mounted rubber duck (there's a project). My first "renewed" one came with a dud speaker/headphone switch. Sangean was quick to replace but, as an enthusiast, waiting a week for a new one is a bummer. That switch is a big minus, in order to avoid a whip antenna. I have an old Realistic mini radio where the antenna wire has a very short headphone plug (a springy ring 1/8" deep) so it doesn't trigger the automatic speaker disconnect. Clever, unless you lose that wire.
'Hi, like to know which speaker plays louder? Like to use it during biking and dont like to use ear buds!
The C.Crane seems to have a louder speaker.
Great review - I have both radios and like both. I like that the CC Pocket will stand up on its bottom on a flat surface better than the Sangean does because the bottom of the Sangean is not quite flat. The on/off button on my CC Pocket radio has failed and will not turn on, so the Sangean my be more durable - I've used it at least as much without problems.
Hi, excuse me if this has been asked before, but have you done a face-off video between the CC Pocket and the Sangean DT800? Thank you.
Not a straight up comparison, but a little one. When I bought the DT800 a second time before returning it: th-cam.com/video/aEFwXxkdRZw/w-d-xo.html
@@todderbert Thank you for your quick response. I've watched that video as well but didn't know you had returned the grey unit. This is valuable information; thank you again.
@@bernardovargasc No Problem. I still do not own a DT800, and most likely will not buy another. I am happy with my DT-400W, and DT-200X models.
The DT-400W is also available in red!!!
oh, nice color! not a bad choice for an emergency pocket radio.
Hello again sir tod.. before i buy, any recommendation between sangean DT-800, DT-400 or still CC pocket?
The DT-400 is pocket friendly with it's curved bottom. It is good if your using the belt clip often. Reception is decent and comparable to the CC Pocket. If you didn't need the weather band I would recommend checking out the 200X and save some money for basically the same radio. The CC Pocket is a premium radio with a higher price, but you do get a one year warranty and they answer the phone when you call.
@@todderbert i think i'll go with DT-400, 2nd option is 200X. Hopefully no regrets.😌
@@Madmax-TV solid radio, i like the clear display.
Old video - but I must say that I have had the Sangean DT200x, like it a lot... but just purchased the CC Pocket. I am “won over” by the sheer DX performance and listening pleasure of the Pocket.
Hello
Which one is more sensative on Am
Your advice please
Both are fairly equal. The C.Crane has two bandwidth options, and 1kHz tuning on MW. They call it their DX tools. The Screen on the DT-400W has great contrast. If it is going to be in a pocket all the time, the Sangean is ideal.
EDIT: after posting the following comment, I came across your review of the Sangean DT-800. A quick glance shows it too has the memory buttons on it's front, very similar to CC Pocket. All to say, a comparison between DT-800 vs CC Pocket is on the suggestion list. (Though you may have already done so, I'll check)
ORIGINAL Comment: I purchased the CC Pocket as you're constantly including it in practically all your reviews. "... and for size comparison, we have CC Pocket in the house." Of course I watched your review of CC before taking the plunge. NOW... after viewing this comparison with the Sangean, I'm glad I succumbed to the temptation of purchasing the CC.
But.... I'm curious!! Will there be a similar side by side battle between the Sangean DT-400W & its sister DT-800??? Will the world ever know? I trust your reviews, knowing we'll get the skinny in each youtube submission you post!! Thank you!!
These are both made by Sangean, correct?
which one do you think i should get
C.Crane CC Pocket
Sangean's DT-400W
Sangean DT-800C
I like my CC Pocket for the AM band. If you like using Weather Alert a lot then pick the Sangean DT-400W, you can run the Alert mode while still listening to FM or AM broadcasts. The DT-800 was not my cup of tea.
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Did you say the Sangean has better sound on FM? T If so that would be a big plus for the Sangean radio. I listen to FM most of the time. If I heard it wrong I would definitely go with the C C model. I appreciate all your reviews Thanks Jerry Rocks Sr
FM Stereo Reception sounds great on the Sangean.
I debated on the Sangean brand, but in the end I just ordered the CC Pocket from Walmart for $65.00.
The Sangean DT-800 was Sangean's answer the the CC Pocket Radio, with RDS on FM.
I reviewed the DT-800, twice...I wasn't happy with mine and returned them. I'll stick with the Pocket and the 400W.
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I agree. DT-400W is great. A few annoying things on the DT-800, as in the DT-160 too.
You forgot something in this face off. With the cc pocket you can turn the display off.
I have the old Sangean 200VX and the newer 400W. Both of them are excellent little radios but the 200 tends to distort easily at higher volume but the 400 doesn't. I don't like the way the bottom of these radios are rounded so they don't STAND UP.
The not standing up thing is really an issue for me too. I could see if it was a headset radio, but this Sangean has a speaker.
@@todderbert Here's a solution you might go for---stand the unit upside down! It works with my DT-400W.
I radio. We called them transistors. I remember going into Target about 3 years ago looking for a transistor radio. So I asked the clerk,where are your transistor radios? He looked at me like I was from Mars. He said, “what did you say?” “Transistor radio,” I replied. He said that he’d never seen or heard of on so we probably don’t have them. I
Well, my bad; I guess they’re obsolete , but I’ll always call them transistors!
Is the cc pocket your overall top #1 favorite pocket size radio regardless of price? If not what is? Super close runner up? Thanks.
CC Pocket all the way, and if you don't mind a larger radio, the CC Skywave.
@@todderbert Cool. I’ve never had a cc radio. So many negatives reviews on poor sound quality for the small radios. You even admit that lol. That’s frustrating. Maybe one day I’ll talk myself into getting one on Amazon to check out the sound and what all the gripping is about.
@@onedirection3510 seriously, these are meant for headphones.
@@todderbert Ok good to know.
I guess I was comparing them to the ICFP26 which sounds decent. Even the little Prunus J-777 is not bad listening to speaker only.
C Crane radios are developed and produced by Sangean. ( C Crane collaborated with Sangean).
Which are both outsourced to the chinese from a plant in Dongguan, as are Tecsun, RedSun and dozens of other brands including televisions.
The screen shifted by it just tippin on its back . C c pocket
Sir which radio would you suggest me? Panasonic RF 2200 or C crane EP Pro between suggest me one radio according to you which is best aur best AM reception
RF-2200, as long as you are not shy taking it apart to do normal maintenance.
I think the FM stereo issue with the CC Pocket is because it uses DSP chip. DSP radios are tough on FM stereo. The Sangean doesn't have DSP & could get stereo on even the weakest FM signals.
Good info, just looked at my Sangean's packaging and it does say PLL on it.
I was gonna order the cc till the battery door coin slot turned me off because I’ve heard it breaks over time from battery changes squeeze too hard and break
Really, I have had mine for three years and it has not broken, and I replace the batteries often.
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I've had such a digital radio. Perfect, I thought then, but since the batteries retain the settings for the tuned channels, it draws power all the time, around the clock. Does not last long.
I hope there will be a device that is set with a knob for each channel which then does not need power and button for each channel. (important)
I concur. The C Crane eats batteries for lunch.
I think there should be a built in memory that doesn’t rely on batteries being present to save those stations once u program stations they stay in memory till u decide to delete them even if no batteries are inside because if I don’t use my radio for long period of time I remove them
I like both but I must recognize that C Crane's bandwith selector is a goal. I have the Black Pearl Sangean DT-200x and I love it, but as soon as I can, I get a cc pocket. (I think a radio listener never has enough radios to test and enjoy)
You will enjoy it. A great compact radio.
The CC is the clear winner, and yet...won't get a weather alert if you're using it when the storm hits. For a weather radio, it's a deal killer. C. Crane needs to correct that.
The most annoying thing I find with my DT-400W is it has a rounded bottom and will not stand up easily without falling over :(
Nice video, but you're making the wrong comparison -- these two radios are not comparable radios. Except for both being "pocket" radios, the Sangean DT-400w isn't even in the same class as the C. Crane. A much fairer comparison would be the C.Crane and the Sangean DT800. Both are more similar in design, size, features, price and performance.
The SangeanDT-400 comes with an A/C adapter to power the radio directly or to charge ni-cad of NiMH batteries installed in the radio. It also comes in either black or yellow. All in all a great radio
This was before the DT-800 was available.
I know which one I'm getting... Btw what do you know about the ep pro release date?
I was told it's going to be soft mute on tuning, similar to the Solar Observer. This was by one of their reps. As far as time, think Summer. The first batch will probably sell out immediately.
I'm sorry if this disappoints, but I'm 99% sure the new EP has that DSP step tuning. I don't like that feature.
Just got my advanced notice - shipping after April 26, 2018. Radio Jay Allen has a review of the new EP pro.
Nuts
I passed a lot of used ep's waiting on this one.
C Crane CC-Pocket., yeah!!! :-)
Disappointing to hear (at 5:20) that the Sangean loud speaker distorts. Kinda defeats the whole thing - they make headphone-only radios if that's what someone wants.
Thank you,,
Your Welcome.
I pwrfer C. Crane
first 3 min, i decided on CC Pocket
Really i wanted to buy either one of them ,but lack of internal antenna in both disappointed me .
The C.Crane has a FM antenna built in for receiving strong local FM stations. The Sangean does not.
@@todderbert thank you sir (what's your name sir )for your help I really need a good pocket radio and I like both and I was afraid of the issu of the telescopic antenna because the associated wire is not convenient and subjected for lost. so you confirm Sir, That is no problem using fm without the extra wire.
Thanks
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انصحك لو كنتى مقيمه فى امريكا او فى اى بلد وتستطيعى شراء أى منهما يكون افضل لان هذه الاشياء من الصعب وصولها الى مصر مع العلم اننى الان مقيم فى السعوديه ومضطر للإنتظار بعد جائحة كورنا لعل وعسى ان يفتح الشحن المباشر
@@hamada-1987 على فكرة انا اشتريته مباشرة شحن مباشر للسعودية واستلمته عن طريق شركة الشحن ups وبعد كده دخلت على الموقع لقيت الشحن أتوقف. ممكن تشتريه مباشرة من الموقع الرسمي بتاع c.cran بس خلى بالك الرديو صوته مش عالى .
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My best earphone antenna was a 50 CM or 20 inch mono earphone. Stereo earphones act like dipole antennas. Dipole antennas are good for a house stereo not a moving Walkman radio.
sangean .is it supports indian radio stations?
It will tune 9kHz steps on the AM band. Tunes the FM band in 100kHz steps from 87.5-108MHz.
CC radio switches from 9 kHz steps to 10.
I have a ccrane SWP radio and at night if I listen to out local radio station on A.M. 1240 I can hear that station as far up on the A.M. band as 1750. It whipes out ALL of the stations that far up the band. That makes me so mad that I don't use it anymore. It has also ruined me from ever buying that brand again. I wish you would have done a night time test as well. Like I said I would never buy one again. I have several Sangeans and none of them do that at night, which as far as I am concerned makes them the clear winner !
Another face off might be in order.....Sangean DT-800???
Sure, though I'm not sure if they are shipping that radio for awhile yet.
Did you mention the weight of each? Battery life?
No, I don't have a scale, but they are similar, the DT-400W probably being slightly lighter.
Battery life can vary, but both have similar run times depending if I'm using headphones or the speaker.
@@todderbert Thanks. How long would you guess battery life to be with playing a few hours a day? A week?
@@onedirection3510 40-50 hours appx.
@@todderbert yikes that’s a whole lotta batteries! $$$ Oh well..
Would the CC Pocket be your first choice for a portable radio with weather alerts? 😉
Both are very pocket friendly. I would actually grab my CC Skywave first.
@@todderbert Thank you Sir!
We'll check out a Skywave 😁
@@todderbert In your opinion does the Skywave have better reception than the CC Pocket and DT-800?
@@PaulAndRachelle Yes it does..it also has extra bandwidths to help with hearing the faint stations. I like the inclusion of the Air and shortwave bands. Plus the extra presets.
@@PaulAndRachelle yes. having a built in telescoping antenna helps.
Can't choose.... I just want both 😁
Both isn't a bad option if you got the green :) Really fun pocket radios. Though I use my CCPocket the most.
todderbert CC Pockets tunes to Japanese FM band (76-108MHz) as AM will turn to 9 kHz tuning (522-1629 kHz) for Guam.
todderbert Yes.
Hello Todderbert, I have the Sangean dt-400w and I also have the original dt-200v that I bought way back in 91. It still works perfectly and has been through allot of hard use. both of these radios receive the same on AM. The dt-400w has a more balanced sound but it distorts at a lower volume and the AM band can sometimes overload on very strong stations. The FM seems about the same on both radios.
I tried out a cc pocket, when it first came out. I found that the FM and even the weather band were better then on the dt-400w. the selectivity and capture ratio were excellent however, the stereo didn't "lock in" as well but wasn't bad at all. I ended up returning the cc pocket to CCrane, because the AM performance wasn't to my liking. It had some kind of "soft muting". It was like, as the stations got weaker, the AGC in the radio didn't bring up the sensitivity as I would expect. It made it next to impossible to listen to week stations, in the day and had some weird results in the evening. I have read that this may be do to the DSP chip used in that radio. I have the CC Skywave and absolutely love the performance of that radio.
Have you ever noticed a problem with the AGC action on the cc pocket? It looks like on your video, that problem has been fixed and that the cc pocket now performs well on the AM band. I did like the dx features and the selectivity over the dt-400w. I'm a retired radio engineer and have spent most of my life evaluating and enjoying radios of all kinds. I really appreciate the AM band scans, that you do on your channel. It really gives me a feel for the radio, in a way that nothing else can. I also like the audio demonstration that you do for each radio. I have a good ear for sound and it comes through well on my computer speakers.
Pleas keep up the good work and I would love to hear your thoughts.
Darwin :)
I prefer using my CC Pocket more than my DT-400W and DT-200X. Those are great radios and make excellent backups to my CC Pocket. :) Glad you enjoy the MW bandscans.
Thanks for your fast reply. I have the dt-200v and not the dt-200x. It is a much older radio and came out in 1991. It performs the same as the dt- 400w and has allot stronger audio, even on headphones. It doesn't have a clock and the AM only goes to 1620, I recommend it if you can find one. I take it that you haven't found a problem with the AGC on the cc pocket. I think it was a problem on the first batch of them. Radio J Allen on his website, "AM Portables Mega Shootout" mentioned the problem with the AM AGC and rated it lower then the dt-400w. He hasn't reviewed a newer sample of that radio however. Thanks again. I hope that helps.
Darwin