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CC Observer wind-up emergency radio (Black) |  | Brand: C.Crane
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $39.00
as of 7/30/2010 02:18 CDT details
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Seller: J&R Music and Computer World
Rating:  17 reviews
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Size: black
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 2 x 5.5
MPN: COB
Model: COB
UPC: 696714305038
EAN: 0696714305038
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Emergency AM/FM/Weather Windup Radio | | • | Exceptional AM Reception | | • | Built-in 3-LED Flashlight | | • | Cell Phone Charging Jack | | • | Lighted Display |
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Product Description
Yup it looks familiar. The CC Observer is a wind-up emergency radio that makes no bones about outperforming a distant cousin. You might notice that we did a few things differently. For one thing, we tinkered with the AM for better reception, and then we put the LED flashlight on the side of the radio instead of the front. That way, when you turn it on the light doesnגt shine in your face, and when you carry it, you can use the flashlight to light your way while holding it in a more natural position. You can run the CC Observer off the built-in rechargeable batteries or you can go with 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included) if you prefer. Of course, if you don't have alkaline batteries around, just wind-up the radio and keep it running as long as you need. You can even use it to charge a cell phone. In case you're wondering, along with good AM reception, you also get FM and the Weather band which comes in really handy if you're using the radio during a power failure. There's also a stereo headphone jack for private listening. Weight: 1 lb. Size: 7.25" W x 5.5" H x 2" D. We have included cell phone adapters for the most popular, recent model, cell phones so you can charge them with the CC Observer. We are unable to supply adapters for any other models at this time. Certain models, like a Blackberry, can be charged but doing so requires vigorous cranking for a second or two to initialize the charge circuit on the phone. After that initial effort, you can crank it a
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 17
 BEST WIND UP RADIO SO FAR May 25, 2009
Dana DEZARN (RENTON, WA)
67 out of 68 found this review helpful
LESS EXPENSIVE & TEN TIMES BETTER THAN PREVIOUS EMERGENCY RADIOS I HAVE USED. I LIKE THE ADDITION OF A LIGHTED DIAL FOR TUNING WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE OUT. THIS RADIO IS SMALL, LIGHT WEIGHT, HAS STRONG RECEPTION, CLEAR HIGH QUALITY SOUND AND CAN BE OPERATED USING AA-BATTERIES FOR EVERYDAY LISTENING. BUT A FEW MINUTES OF EASY WINDING PROVIDES A COUPLE HOURS OF RADIO LISTENING. CRANK IT LONGER & LISTEN LONGER-- UP TO 30 HOURS! I HAVE EXPERIENCED POWER OUTAGES LASTING AS LONG AS 5 DAYS AND THIS IS A RADIO I CAN REALLY RELY UPON AT SUCH TIMES.
AM/FM Radio junky September 29, 2009
Haiduc (El Paso, Texas)
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
Being raised in a time when AM Radio was the only game on the airwaves, I listened to many a distant city. The CC radio gives great reception AM and FM...very lightweight & portable and never runs out of battery. The Weather channels are very necessary. I plan to give this radio as a gift for birthdays and Holidays to my family!
LOVE AT 1ST USE October 29, 2009
Mark (Onalaska, WA)
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
It is rare that I rave about a product these days in a world of mediocrity. Right out of the box this product did exactly what C. Crane stated it would do. I like such solid results. I like all its features, but I am most impressed with the AM radio reception. I live 70 miles north of Portland, OR., in Washington, and can still pick up KFBK in Sacramento, CA, 650 miles away, with this little radio. Of course Northwest stations zing in. Consider how important reception is in an emergency and especially in remote areas, such as mine. This is the real thing. Compared to other brands I've already tried and returned to stores, no one else comes close to this product. Great product, with all the features one should need in an emergency, great price and great value are appropriate for this emergency radio. In closing, all I can say is buy it.
Great Wind-Up Emergency Radio March 29, 2009
Shopping Fool (NM, USA)
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
The radio arrived in a timely fashion... it is built well and is easy to use. This model had all the features I was looking for. Wouldn't be a bad idea to get another to keep in the car trunk!
The Best Emergency Radio Made March 17, 2010
Mark Lange (Winston Salem, NC)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
C Crane took a look at all of the inept attempts at emergency radios and created the best. I regretfully spent a tidy sum on several other emergency radios and they all come up short in terms of battery recharging, ergonomics and reception. The CC Observer corrected other companies' mistakes to create a simple, rugged and dependable system. You won't find juvenille red flashing diodes and sirens on this baby!
The first thing I noticed was the feel of the radio. It has a nice rubbery texture to it, which greatly helps with grip. It's not the cheap plastic feel you find with most radios. The light is logically placed on the side so you can carry the radio by its handle and use it as a lantern. The three diodes provide adequate light for walking around a dark house and to read by.
The AM reception is fantastic. Last night I sat it alongside its big brother, the CC Radio 2, well known for great reception. Up and down the dial, the CC Observer matched the CC Radio 2's reception station-by-station. I live in North Carolina and easily picked up Boston, Philly, NYC, Atlanta and Nashville. The dial brilliantly lights up with a flick of a switch.
Like the CC Radio 2, this radio is miserly when it comes to power drain. Three AA batteries give 140 hours of service. I love the fact that you can recharge the internal batteries using a common universal AC adapter to give 30 hours of power. I rescued a couple of battery packs from other e-radios in which the hand cranking left them unable to hold a charge.
The only negative is that the supplied phone adapters did not fit my LG phone. But it doesn't matter because I didn't buy the radio with expectations of facing a mega disasater situation requiring hand charging a phone battery.
Overall, I am extremely satisfied and highly recommend the CC Observer as a no-nonsense emergency radio.
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