We’ve all been there. It’s bed time and you look at the clock and 15 minutes have passed but you’re still wide awake. Tick-tock, tick- tock, you look at the clock again…..10 minutes have passed and you’re no closer to sleep. Now you’re getting frustrated and anxious. You need to fall asleep and the more […]
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Did You Get a Smart Speaker for Christmas?
Updated 01/22/19
Smart Speakers are wonderful because you will probably have better access to the audio you want, but not always. Since my life seems under control, I am completely uninterested in 99.9% of the abilities or “skills” of all smart speakers including Alexa’s except for one . . . radio.
Continue ReadingWork Around Hearing Loss
Since hearing loss is the third most common condition in people over 65 years of age, it is likely that you or someone you know suffers from it. The Digital FM Transmitter-3 by C. Crane has brought relief to many individuals with this affliction under a number of circumstances. We have heard from customers that their […]
What’s So Great About a Pocket Radio?
Sometimes referred to as a transistor radio, a pocket radio is a small portable receiver that – you guessed it, can fit in a pocket. The capabilities and coverage will vary depending on the manufacturer and the price, but usually a pocket radio will receive the AM and FM bands at a minimum. Some models […]
Decide for Yourself
We would love to tell you all the reasons you might enjoy the CC Skywave Radio, but our customers are so much better at it. Sorensen – Much better than anticipated Pros: Everything about this little jewel is Pro. I have been using this for past 6 months and nothing has disappointed. I also use […]
It’s Personal
If there is one thing we know about radio, it’s that “It’s personal”. You might already know this or you might be wondering – how can radio that is broadcast to millions of people all day through hundreds of different stations and different shows be personal? From the selection process of picking the right radio […]
Our SF: Radio in San Francisco — The Signal Remains Strong
This article is near and dear to our heart. The founders of C. Crane, Bob and Sue Crane, hail from the Bay Area and our very first radio ad was with KGO. We hope you enjoy this history. Shared with permission of Peter Hartlaub and the San Francisco Chronicle. Welcome to Our San Francisco, a […]
Happy Labor Day
Labor Day weekend is upon us, it’s the symbolic end of summer and the last three-day weekend for a while. We predict about a million barbeque grills will be lit this weekend with tunes blaring and friends gathering in celebration that fall will be here soon and summer is coming to an end. While Labor […]
Tips for Improving FM Reception
Tuning in an FM station isn’t the same as tuning in an AM station. That’s why, when you have a reception issue, the first thing you’re usually asked is “Which band or station are you trying to receive?”. FM transmissions are line-of-sight. That means that obstacles between you and the transmission you’re trying to receive […]