C.Crane's CC Wifi Internet Radio Review
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- Now here is a fun product where every station search is a new world discovery. The CC Wifi radio dishes out so much for the listener's palate.
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The features I like about this radio:
The station list is extensive.
Audio from speaker is really good for a compact device.
Simple, utilitarian look.
Line-Out jack.
Media player.
No need for a computer whatsoever!
The ability to build organized lists of stations using Reciva's website as an option is huge.
Iheartradio and radio.com included with the radio.
Pandora capability.
Features that could be added or improved upon:
Preset management on the device itself, if you loose the remote you will not be able to access them, unless you built a Reciva list.
The remote...could be a lot better. You have to point it directly at the viewing window.
Price, many competitors out there with lower cost alternatives.
Overall, I'm glad this radio was my first experience into the realm of Wifi radio. There are others, but this one does it so well. I have another radio for review soon, and you can see what the differences are versus the price you pay.
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I have owned one of these for quite a few years, and my impressions are mixed. Though the speaker is small, the sound is surprisingly good. It's great to listen reliably to stations on the other side of the world with no fade and no static. And the radio is not difficult or complicated to use once you have it set up. The problems are all in the build quality of the hardware and software. My first one worked a couple years, then the wireless stopped working. It really would not connect, even though the radio worked fine when plugged into ethernet. (Of yes, the radio has changed over the years, through the model number has not changed. The two copies of it I have both have a wired ethernet jack on the back and both of them have firmware that differs from the other one and also from the one you reviewed here.) When I called Crane to see about a repair, they said it would cost $50 plus shipping, or they would let me buy a replacement radio for $50 -- a no-brainer choice. So now I have two of them. And the ethernet is flaky on both of them. One radio's wireless continues to not work at all, and the other seems to work intermittently. The radios' wireless interface is 802.11g, a quite old version of the standard that has worked OK but may not be supported on new wireless routers. Also, the buttons on the front of the radios are not durable and some of them have stopped working entirely, so the remote control is even more important than you noted in your review. The pluses: Easy to use and great sound. The cons: poor build quality and flaky software.
For a second I was scratching my head but discovered as you said, there is a panel on the back (bottom center) that's covered under which would be the Ethernet port if it had one.
Your excitement over this is contagious. I'd like to see many more videos of this and other WiFi radios. The capabilities are amazing. I can almost hear the arguments in your house over bandwidth! :-) I like that you give attention to all facets of the radio hobby; each has its place.
Thank you! Options are always nice. I'm enjoying my newly found Aruba station atm...piped through my GE SR...oh now that is sweet :)
Your reviews are outta this world.
I just bought this one. This receiver is awesome! I can connect this through my home stereo system and even get WTWW on 5085 in stereo. Some of my favorite stations are carried on this radio. You review actually helped me to the decision of getting this receiver.
Great job on the video. CCrane should actually pay you for this video.
Of course you did Ted Randall is a card carrying member of ABBA and a very good friend of Bob Crane and his family. You will also find Ham Nation with Gordon West and company there as well all members of ABBA. American Broadcaster Amatuer Radio Association. Also you can not forgot TAG Tymes Amatuer Radio Group. their sister club over in the UK with Dave Porter and company. AKA Radio Caroline internation's Johnny Lewis. As well as their Dutch Service form Europe Germany. Radio Mi' Amigo.
Haven't used a wifi radio in a while. I had this exact radio about 8 years ago.They are awesome devices that can give you so many options too explore at such a reasonable price for the listener.
Glad to hear that this radio has a long history and is still exciting to use.
I love this radio. Got it about a year and a half ago, and the listening opportunities from around the world are endless.
the radios dead now
What is this magic?! - I've been delighted with exploring the radio world through SDR on my phone/laptop, but this is such a neat package! Thanks for the insight Todderbert, awesome! 👍
Also, for those that don't know, check out Radio Garden, it's a navigable globe, where you can access all internet radio stations around the world by geographical location - including some airport and police frequencies (where permitted). 😉
Check out the Ocean Digital WR-210N as well: th-cam.com/video/K1YsuNMmZfU/w-d-xo.html
Love how he stops and reacts to the news 😄
After hearing the better singer songwriter Kpop used as OST's in Korean TV series ("K-dramas") I searched in vain for anything over the airwaves. I was gifted THIS radio set, my brother set it up and by searching LOCATION: ASIA I discovered multiple SE ASIA stations streaming nothing BUT Kpop! Even found a station of NOTHING but the kings of Kpop-- BTS, No commercials, no talk, just free listening! I LOVE IT. Searching around I found a station at the Arctic Circle playing 30's and 40's BIG BAND. Possibilities are truly endless.
Just received mine yesterday. It’s really nice.
Is it the same one?.if yes, Where did you get it? I'm looking for one..
Thanks Todderbert
Your Welcome Joe.
Since all the internet aggregators were shut down as of January 2021, this radio is now a very expensive DOORSTOP……nice!
People can contact C.Crane for assistance on receiving an updated radio, not sure if it is free or discounted. Worth the call.
I’ve had one for about 20 years and it still going strong
rip now
@@nitroseven yea arent they no longer supported
@@gabrielgomez2483 yes
Hi Todd Erbert, Would you recommend this little guy as a good first purchase choice, for people just starting to get into HD / WiFi / internet radio? Is there anything better out there to be considered in terms of sound quality or value that you feel is comparable or superior? Sound quality is the most important criteria for me along with best value for the money. Thanks.
Receiva service ends at 11:59 pm EST on April 30, 2021. Your 10 programmed Receiva Presets (0-9 and 10-99, see page 17 of manual) will still be locked in their assigned memory locations after the Receiva service is discontinued. I recommend that you confirm that your presets are working and what you want in the set's memory because you won't be able to update it after Receive is caput. BTW, appreciate your content very much.
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Hi, nice video! I really enjoy my Internet radios. Also, when I get small remotes like the one you show in the video, I use a learning remote to copy the commands so I can safely keep the original remotes. In this way I don't ware out the original and it allows me to reprogram a new learning remote if it ever wares out.
Thank you! I always forget there are learning remotes out there. Great idea, because this remote would not last long with normal use.
I too went through a couple of these before I got one where the wifi inside didn't die. It's been over a year since the last time I replaced it and it's been very solid ever since. I recommend this as being excellent for the price. I also have a couple of the Grace Digital (Encore and Encore+) which have a lot more features and have proven stable for all the years I had the first one so I bought a second. Still this is my radio that sits on my nightstand because of the small size and is almost perfectly reliable all the time. Third time is a charm.
So when he said "connected to router" is the router inside, so effectively you could set this up in the middle of a field?
Good review. The radio buffers real fast.
Got interested in this for iheart radio since Jack FM in my region uses them and sangean through all of the iterations of internet radio have not supported them which sucks for those days you want that station but it’s raining outside, I use recieva a lot (Wfr-1, Wfr-28), it has some great options for creating custom directories so I can have all my old time radio stations , jazz stations and other stations organized
Sometimes when I try to listen to a Dodger game through my *cell phone*, through the local radio channel. It usually does not play the game. It will only work if I actually have a radio. Will this be the same case if I use this CC Crane Radio? I like to stream games if I’m not in the area or overseas.
I forgot how cool this device is. I haven't used it in a while.
This one is going to get a lot of use. I'm loving a lot of the CBS stations, and Iheart ones. Also the ever popular CFZM 740. What an awesome device.
I'm curious. If you have it sitting with the up side up, and the down side down, when you push buttons does the whole radio move?
Only when using the main jog knob to select. Its easy to grab the front corner with the same hand that is pushing the knob to help keep it from sliding. It's a small radio and easy to handle.
You just sold me on this.
In the UK Amazon are selling the same thing with a different badge for £29.99 ~ $35.
Sounds like a bargain in view of what yours cost.
Many thanks 👍😊
Sounds like a sweet deal. Go for it. Older tech, but still works well.
Just love radioes… BIG THUMBS UP!! Lol.
Which station list database does this radio use? Reciva as no more and from the look of the UI on this radio, it looks like it uses Reciva.
todderbert I am torn between the ka1103 and the ccranewifi radio. do you have any thoughts on what I should do.
Wow, big question because both items are totally different. Here are some ideas to consider. Do you want a stand alone radio that requires no Wifi and will let you explore Ham operators and distant MW and SW stations and is portable so you can take it anywhere? or do you enjoy sitting at home with a table top radio that requires an internet connection to function, but has huge bonuses on the tons of content that can be discovered all over the states and world...crystal clear? I like both...if I had to choose between the two right now it would be the KA1103 because it's truly a take anywhere radio that can be used when the power goes out or when your off the grid. As another viewer mentioned the Tecsun PL-660 maybe a good upgrade to the 1103. I am planning on acquiring one of those soon. Of course there are many reviews out there about that radio.
did you see where reciva is shutting down? is this the end of internet radio on these boxes?
I might just have to invest in one of these, I'll wait till Todd tells us when they're on sale, but the question of the day is, is it really a radio?
It honestly seems a lot like XM, it’s radio, but it’s not lol.
Luke’s Wall not really, big difference is sirus xd you pay a subscription, you don’t need to have WiFi as it uses satellite, completely different laundry list of broadcasts and formats.
Are you able to manually type the Wi-Fi router name in the event you have a hidden Wi-Fi network name ? Thanks
So, if you dont have a computer. Can you still use this, im using my smartphone as a router for internet? Would it work if i get internet installed in my home without a computer.
I wished this radio had Bluetooth or Chromecast Audio support for added functionality. You may want to look into the Grace Digital Mundo if you're more interested in Wifi Radio. I am currently using an iHome Color Changing Bluetooth Speaker (or the Orb) that has some decent sound and also has a FM tuner and wired aux port.
Great ideas, I picked this radio because of its simplicity. I have another for review. I just entered this genre of devices and hope to feature more as this channel grows.
todderbert It is definitely simplistic in use and great audio too. I also liked they added another special touch by putting a SW Stations section in the categories.
todderbert just got this yesterday. I have a question. what is the registration code and how do I register the radio with receiva. this radio is great. I listened to art bell all day and then I found out he had died that day.
The code is in the CCWifi's Configuration Menu > Get Registration Key> *Key*.
Sign up with Reciva, and there is a choice to add your device, this is where you enter that key. Boom. Done. I have some Pandora stations running, I'm a huge Roger Waters fan.
thanks for all your help todderbert. this radio rocks and is one of the best purchases ive made.
Your Welcome! Glad your enjoying yours. I use mine daily, recording 740 CFZM's "Theatre of the Mind" every evening. I used to try this with a regular radio, but sometimes the station would fade, ruining the show.
Wasn’t there another early version with an Ethernet port? Is it worth seeking out?
Might not be, since the newer models have an updated firmware. You could always call C.Crane and ask them if the early model can be updated.
Hello, I don't these are for sale by CCrane as of this date 10/28/20. Who sells a good Wifi receiver now?
Great excellent review todderbert, all your reviews are interesting, what an amazing way to listen to Radio worldwide with this Wifi Radio. Maybe I missed it but what about Sports Broadcasts? That is can you listen to Baseball, Football, Hockey, or is that protected by copyright?
They may be copy protected. Usually the station will broadcast something else.
I whant to buy one but there is no market to find in europe. To bad… Great video!
Very good radio I have the same in my home same model
Twaskyou sr
can you also pick up news and talk radio stations on this besides music? and what about
podcasts? thanks...
It can stream any url that direct links to the audio. So if the station is not found in the menu and you can direct link it, you can add it manually. Yes it does sports, news, talk radio...I use it for Coast to Coast on WHAS 840AM, and actually used it tonight to stream my local WBBM 780 news station so I could record it with my Audiomax that suffers from 9K tuning. Its fantastic. Podcasts it will do, but you have to add the links through Reciva.com , it does have a few built in the radio, BBC podcasts, and BlogTalkRadio.
thanks todderbert
your welcome.
@@todderbert Excellent vid & review; above, you advise "direct linking" this to the station - how is that done, exactly?
@@todderbert All podcast URL links are "invalid".
FYI: From the RCIVA web site: "Notice: With effect from 31 January 2021 this website will be withdrawn.
Please refer to your radio manufacturer or supplier." Don't know if this means you'll lose access to some of your favorite stations but something to consider if registration process or quantity of stations is a concern.
I think it renders this device obsolete.
@@todderbert Bummer. Reminds me of Icecast and others that have fallen by the wayside since internet audio first took off.
is ccrane cc wifi 3 worth buying in 2023? or is there any good alternative in this range ?
Same question
Burst-speak & educators don’t mix.. Still left hanging here over the use of this device.
What's the major difference between one of this wifi radio and use the tunein app in your cell phone?
This is a dedicated device versus a do everything device. Having the larger on board speaker is handy. Your cell phone will be much more flexible, but you have to keep it close and have a separate blue tooth speaker to really enjoy the audio.
This doesn’t require anything except a wireless access point
Also work to world radio stations.and whole world and island too.
When I go to "Stations," mine says, "Cannot find Gateway." Does anyone know what that means?
Call C.Crane and see what they can do for you. This radio no longer works due to web changes.
So this unit will pickup HD radio?
Wesley Justice No. Only picks up Internet Radio stations. Example, WMGF 107.7 HD subchannel 2 as WLOQ (Orlando’s Smooth Jazz), also streamed online. Scroll to USA, Florida, Orlando and find WLOQ ORLANDO’s SMOOTH JAZZ.
Technically, yes, if you have any local HD Radio subchannels in your area that simulcast their audio over the internet. Personally, I find it easier by far to either say "OK, Google, turn on KUER-HD2.", or turn it on in a rental car that has an HD Radio-enabled stereo system in case I want to add the Received Pronunciation dialect of a UK accent to my news.
Can you pick up talk radio like who out of Iowa or whio out of Columbus Ohio?
Coast to Coast AM is how i find out about CC Radios
Would this work off the hot spot on my phone. I dropped wifi a year ago and have unlimited data on our phones. Great review. I own a Condo with 8 inch concrete walls so this could be my SWL answer. 😎👍
It should connect just like it would to a router.
@@todderbert Thanks. Have a great day.
I Just Purchased This Internet Radio With A 3-Year Warranty Through Amazon. I Can't Wait To Explore The World Of Conspiracy Talk Radio & Wake Up To Mel Torme' or Peggy Lee !!
This is great for polyglots, they can listen any language around the globe
I'm Listening Morning, Noon, & Night !! I LOVE IT !!
Is it a siurus xm
Brian 87.7MHZ Nope. It's an internet receiver. A device that logs into a website that has tens of thousands of available internet streams.
How you gonna input wifi password? Through dial or numbers on remote?
Wps I think
Does it get Am radio? Specifically KZOO 1210 from Hawaii. My 101yr young mom likes that station🙏🏻
I don't believe this older model did, but you can call C.Crane and ask if the new model will receive that station.
Thank you so much for your quick reply & for you taking the time to review/video the radio. After researching the newest model, which implements Skytune since REICVA is obsolete, does get KZOO. Hurrah for mom! Just bought one.
Oops “RECIVA”
got mine today😀Connected to my WI-FI, nothing works☹”Genre” , “Location”, all tries to connect to Skytunes, “unavailable try back later”. Guess I’ll have to read the instructions
ohhh and my cccrane ssb air band radio
I don’t think this radio can do Weatherband, am I right?
It is possible if someone is streaming it in a format that is usable by the radio. You add the radio stream manually and bingo you have it. Though someone would have to be running a server for it...and there is the question of lag...not good in a warned situation.
So… Internet radio. Not satellite radio. But Pandora is still part of it even though they merged or are owned by SeriusXM?
WANT TO KNOW THE PRICE OF C.C. CRANE WI FI.
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Thanks for the video! I have the Sangean WFR-28 and I LOVE IT! I liked it so much at home that I bought another one for my desk at work. IMHO, Wi-Fi Internet Radio is great. 👍
Link to the WFR-28 product page:
www.sangean.com/products/product.asp?mid=123
Cheers! 😎
I was going to buy that one first, but I wanted more of a table top unit, and didn't want another Sangean at the time :)
Smaller than I thought
Too small I think
This radio is awesome but, needs 2 things...1) An internal battery so its portable. That would also omit the transformer wall plug necessity. A USB (type C) power port would be better. 2) FM or WB capability. I already think C.C. radios are great! I am also aware of their change from the Reciva platform to SkyTune. They also added an external Wi-Fi antenna. Smart move...Maybe a LCD screen would make things a little nicer...Thanks TB!
I just don’t see the appeal. It isn’t a real radio (no Internet, no dice) and what it does do, you could do more easily with a better interface on a computer, phone or tablet (along with everything else those devices can do.) I appreciate the demo though and I’m glad you like it.
That's kind of how I felt until I took a chance on buying my Sangean WFR-28. Now *I LOVE IT.* 👍 Setting up the "radio" can take a little time and effort but, that's mainly due to having SO MANY stations / broadcasters to choose from. I actually find it easier to use and more enjoyable now than using a computer, phone, or tablet.
The Sangean uses the Frontier Silicon service. They are currently showing that 34,000+ stations and 10,000+ podcasts are available. Here's their website: www.wifiradio-frontier.com/
BTW, the Sangean does contain a conventional FM radio. Cheers! Bob 😎
Full Join Internet Radio is more cool and portable.
? Does it play stereo
yes. with headphones or stereo system.
@@todderbert cool something I can put on my home stereo system best thing since CD'S but still a tape man
@@wesleyjustice3686 My Father was a Reel to Reel man. I still have some spools of tape in boxes here.
I wish we could get together and show each other our radios :0
I got a bunch!
Speaker Steve: show me yours I'll show you mine???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂🤪😁
Chris Justice Bob Crane's son in law has it currently on sale for 100 dollars US for a limited time. Bob's Daughter has a video up on her Husband Cris's second youtube Channel for the C Crane company now part of Radio Labs the long range wifi people. Their main TH-cam Channel.
Did anybody ever find out a way to make this radio workable again? Just picked one up at thrift store. Darn is this just an alarm clock now. Paid $9
Is this radio dead now!
too bad the server for these is dead.
Yes sir, please send this one to me as my first gift for joiyning you and subcribing to your video show, I wait for it asap
А по русски можно???☹️
John 3.16-21
bad review in amazon.