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title: "C. Crane CCRadio 3 Long Range Reception AM, FM, NOAA Weather Plus Alert and 2 Meters Portable Digital Radio with Bluetooth"
brand: "c.crane"
price: "€ 435.77"
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# Up to 250 hours battery life on 4 D-size batteries Dual-coil AM ferrite antenna for unmatched long-range reception Crystal-clear voice playback with adjustable bass & treble C. Crane CCRadio 3 Long Range Reception AM, FM, NOAA Weather Plus Alert and 2 Meters Portable Digital Radio with Bluetooth

**Brand:** c.crane
**Price:** € 435.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay connected, informed, and ahead with the ultimate long-range radio experience!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** C. Crane CCRadio 3 Long Range Reception AM, FM, NOAA Weather Plus Alert and 2 Meters Portable Digital Radio with Bluetooth by c.crane
- **How much does it cost?** € 435.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/679502598-c-crane-ccradio-3-long-range-reception-am-fm-noaa)

## Best For

- c.crane enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted c.crane brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive Audio Clarity:** Voice and music sound so real, you’ll feel like the host is right beside you
- • **Emergency-Ready Weather Alerts:** NOAA weather band plus 2m ham band keeps you informed and safe
- • **Unrivaled Long-Range Reception:** Patented dual-coil AM antenna captures distant stations others miss
- • **Power Flexibility & Portability:** AC or 4 D-size batteries deliver up to 250 hours of uninterrupted listening
- • **Seamless Bluetooth Connectivity:** Pair effortlessly with smart devices for endless streaming options

## Overview

The C. Crane CCRadio 3 is a premium portable radio featuring patented dual-coil AM ferrite antenna for exceptional long-range AM/FM reception, crystal-clear voice playback with adjustable bass and treble, and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming from smart devices. Equipped with NOAA weather band and 2m ham band for emergency alerts, it offers up to 250 hours of battery life on 4 D-size batteries or AC power. Designed for professionals who demand reliable, immersive audio and emergency readiness in one sleek package.

## Description

In addition to AM and FM, the Bluetooth-enabled CCRadio 3 can receive an immense new palate of radio programs accessible from any Bluetooth ready smart speaker, such as latest Alexa Echo devices, Google Home devices, etc.) and smartphones. Your smart speaker app on your phone can act as a remote control for your smart speaker at the same time you are listening via Bluetooth. The CCRadio 3 has exceptional reception for long-range AM/FM stations along with emergency capabilities. Ideal for listening to local stations. Accurate voice reproduction of the CCRadio 3 provides a transparent audio experience. The audio quality for the spoken word is so good that it sounds like it is by your side. When you listen to your favorite radio show, podcast, or audiobook, you become part of it. Separate bass and treble knobs can be adjusted to your perfect tone. It also sounds great in music, as well as hearing the words of a song more easily. If you listen to mostly voice content, the audio of the CCRadio 3 is worth the price alone. Notes: Bluetooth sometimes introduces noise in AM and FM due to digital circuits. The CCRadio 3 is one of the few high-performance Bluetooth-enabled radios that have no detectable noise along with some of the best receptions available. The full backlight LED display has three brightness levels, including an "off" setting. C. Crane has US based technical support. For decades C. Crane has created some of the best reception and audio clarity options in portable radio. Weight: 4 lbs. Size: 11" W x 6.5" H x 4" D 6-foot AC power cord is included or uses (4) D size batteries (not included).

Review: This would be the one radio I would have if allowed to only have one radio. First, let me mention a couple things I like about the company. One, I like the fact I can go to the C. Crane website and actually order radios and parts from them; no having to mess around with third-party sellers. Second, I like the fact that I got quick responses from C. Crane when i asked them questions. My impressions regarding the radio. I can't speak to lasting quality because I have had this radio two months only. But, i was so impressed with the first one I bought that I bought a second one before the price increased. The radio is easy to use, has best reception (both AM and FM) of any radio I have, especially if I use it with the TERK loop antenna for AM. At night, with the radio sitting on a table in the living room) I am able to get AM stations from Cleveland, Boston, etc (and I am in northern Michigan). For FM the radio brings in two stations I like to listen to but am unable to bring in using other radios. I feel the CC Radio 3 brings in these hard to capture FM stations on a par with Qodosen DX-286. Sound quality is good, especially when taking into consideration this is still a portable radio. Sometimes hard rock/heavy metal songs sound "bunched" or the instrumentation sounds "squished together", but that could be a result of the station or the song's original recording because Jazz sounds very good. Classical sounds very good. Pop sounds very good too. Talk radio is excellent with no "ear fatigue" after listening for several hours. This is my best sounding radio after my Sangean WR-55 tabletop radio. Build quality, although is made of plastic, feels like a "good plastic", not a cheap, brittle feeling plastic. All the buttons on the radio are clearly labelled as to function and easy to figure out even without consulting the manual. Other things I like: the fact the AC power input isn't a wall wart; that I can use battery power if there is a power outage; that I can listen to weather radio (because if there is a power outage, that probably means bad weather). I feel at this point in my purchase, that buying this radio was money well-spent.
Review: An excellent radio. Excellent AM reception, not to mention FM. Connecting via Bluetooth is easy, with just one touch. It's suitable for both music and talk radio. I prefer talk radio; my ears don't get tired-). The batteries last a long time. The best radio I've ever owned, bringing back fond memories-).

## Features

- DESIGNED FOR LONG RANGE RECEPTION: The best AM reception comes from the patented dual-coil AM ferrite antenna. Traditional FM reception is exceptional in its ability to bring a weak station clearly.
- BLUETOOTH - With the addition of Bluetooth you can receive an immense palate of new radio programs on the CCRadio 3 by pairing it with any Bluetooth enabled smart speaker or phone.
- AUDIO CLARITY: CCRadio 3's voice playback is clear and accurate. It's easy to imagine that the host is sitting next to you. When you listen to your favorite radio show, podcast, or audiobook, you can immerse yourself in it for a more complete experience.
- EMERGENCY RADIO – Be prepared for any emergency and disaster with NOAA's weather band plus government-issued weather alerts and the 2m ham band for locally available earthquake and hurricane communications.
- Features: clock, alarm, sleep timer, headphone jack, adjustable display light, and 5 one-touch memory presets per band. Comes with AC power cord, powered by 4 "D" size batteries (not included). Extra long battery about 250 hours while playing at moderate volume. Comes with 1 year limited warranty and technical support based on C. Crane EE. USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08SGKSQP6 |
| Item model number | CC3B |
| Manufacturer | C.Crane |
| Product Dimensions | 27.94 x 10.16 x 16.51 cm; 1.81 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** C.Crane
- **Colour:** Dianzi1800
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth
- **Product dimensions:** 27.9L x 10.2W x 16.5H centimeters
- **Special features:** alarm

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***N on 2 June 2025*

This would be the one radio I would have if allowed to only have one radio. First, let me mention a couple things I like about the company. One, I like the fact I can go to the C. Crane website and actually order radios and parts from them; no having to mess around with third-party sellers. Second, I like the fact that I got quick responses from C. Crane when i asked them questions. My impressions regarding the radio. I can't speak to lasting quality because I have had this radio two months only. But, i was so impressed with the first one I bought that I bought a second one before the price increased. The radio is easy to use, has best reception (both AM and FM) of any radio I have, especially if I use it with the TERK loop antenna for AM. At night, with the radio sitting on a table in the living room) I am able to get AM stations from Cleveland, Boston, etc (and I am in northern Michigan). For FM the radio brings in two stations I like to listen to but am unable to bring in using other radios. I feel the CC Radio 3 brings in these hard to capture FM stations on a par with Qodosen DX-286. Sound quality is good, especially when taking into consideration this is still a portable radio. Sometimes hard rock/heavy metal songs sound "bunched" or the instrumentation sounds "squished together", but that could be a result of the station or the song's original recording because Jazz sounds very good. Classical sounds very good. Pop sounds very good too. Talk radio is excellent with no "ear fatigue" after listening for several hours. This is my best sounding radio after my Sangean WR-55 tabletop radio. Build quality, although is made of plastic, feels like a "good plastic", not a cheap, brittle feeling plastic. All the buttons on the radio are clearly labelled as to function and easy to figure out even without consulting the manual. Other things I like: the fact the AC power input isn't a wall wart; that I can use battery power if there is a power outage; that I can listen to weather radio (because if there is a power outage, that probably means bad weather). I feel at this point in my purchase, that buying this radio was money well-spent.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***E on 7 January 2026*

An excellent radio. Excellent AM reception, not to mention FM. Connecting via Bluetooth is easy, with just one touch. It's suitable for both music and talk radio. I prefer talk radio; my ears don't get tired-). The batteries last a long time. The best radio I've ever owned, bringing back fond memories-).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***S on 14 November 2022*

For those of you thinking of using this as a Bluetooth speaker, forget it!!! Audio output is only 900mw on battery and 1.8 watts on A/C. You're probably thinking, "hey, that's not so bad". Well, those are with 10% THD. Yes!!! 10% total harmonic distortion. Distortion is very audible on Bluetooth music, so keep that in mind. The radio is tuned for voice, not music. For low listening environments, its fine, but don't expect it to be room filling loud. There is also a delay on Bluetooth as well. Watching streaming and/or YouTube, so expect audio to be at least 100-200ms behind. I'm still working on the AM band, but at this time, it's not as good as a vintage Panasonic RF-2200. It's nice having a twin-coil 200mm antenna, but I'm not sure if this radio can dig out the distant stations, like it's little brother ( CC radio EP pro ). The AGC can be a bit finicky, and so some stations might be hard to hear. Slightly tuning off frequency and tuning back can resolve this in most cases. I still prefer the manual control of the CC radio EP pro. FM is quite good. Still, the KING is the Eton field, but the CC radio 3 can hear distant stations. One issue I have is how short (@22") the FM antenna is. This radio might hear better with a longer dipole, like the Eton field (@46"). It's nice that it tucks away, but I bought this radio for DXing all the bands, and we like big antennas. Even the little brother (EP pro) has a longer FM antenna (@36"). Come on C Crane, give the next CC radio 4 a longer FM antenna. For those looking for good FM, this radio is very sensitive and selective, but it needs a longer antenna. Battery usage is quite good, so no complaints there. If I had to nit pick, drop the D cell battery's and move to C cells, to reduce weight. Better yet, add the feature of running on a single 18650 battery This brings me to my next minor gripe. No built in handle. You get a notch in the back, for carrying the radio. A dedicated handle would help and be more secure in moving this portable unit around. It's not light with battery's (over 4 lb's) Weather channels are nice. A+ in this department. The 5" speaker is very nice. It is rated at 4 Ohm, 6 watts. Unfortunately, it is tuned for voice (not music), and the amplifier that drives this speaker is very weak. C Crane, this is area that needs attention. 2 meter band is nice to have, but not really required on such a radio. Keep in mind, this is not a shortwave radio. 2 meter band only covers Ham/VHF in the 144 to 148 MHz. For the price ( $210 as of this writing ) is a bit hard to swallow. I have many radios, and this is a 4 out 5 stars for me, but the price is just to high. Even at $169.99, this might be still a bit overpriced, but more reasonable. The EP pro is $90, and well worth it, but you give up Bluetooth (so what), weather, ham/2 meter band, sleep, radio presets, and digital tuning display. Are these worth $120 extra? That depends on your needs. If "all" you're looking for an AM/FM radio for DXing, then the EP pro is perfect. I hope this helps some of you sitting on the fence of which CC radio to get. This isn't a bad radio, but minor improvements need to be made to justify the price.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*