a couple of nice additions to the SW ULR 'barefoot' log certainly make for a "happy" New Year (what can i say? i'm easily amused).. 5020 SIBC (Honiara) 1446-1542+ 2 Jan. ID'd thanks to Ron Howard's

Anyone have any sense as to the quality of the encoder used on the CC Skywave? Gary Thorburn

Hello All, In answer to multiple requests for a comparison of the new CC Skywave's MW sensitivity with that of the Tecsun PL-310 model, an order has been placed for a new PL-310ET portable (due to

Dave, Thanks for the confirmation on Tao Qu; that's what I feared. I've happily given my business to anon-co too, unfortunately; their product lines do not entirely overlap.

Hi Tim! I made one and from my point of view, it's a good radio for local stations but for dx?...na!! you need a good antenna boost like fsl antenna that i have tried and the stations are too close

<<< Gotcha, Gary, but I think a few people misinterpreted that to mean there was no dial light at all. >>> Yes, a "selectable" dial light which continuously lights up a radio's display is an

I just got a response from C. Crane. Evidently the descrition on the website for the Skywave AC Adapter was in error, and the Skywave owners manual is correct. It is OK to use a computer USB port to

Just a thought, use a wall charger they are fairly cheap and you don't have to worry about damaging your radio by charging the batteries in it. You also don't have to turn on your computer to charge

I have on my "to-do" list, building the Tecsun 2P3 superhet AM radio kit which I've had just sitting around too long... I wonder if anyone has built this and has any thoughts/comments on its

Yes, I submitted a question to them using their on line system. If they still have not responded by next week I will call them. I plug a lot of radios into the computer to recharge them. I would

Gotcha, Gary, but I think a few people misinterpreted that to mean there was no dial light at all. 73, Stan Horzepa, WA1LOU On 1/2/15 10:43 PM, D1028Gary@...

It measures 5 5/16" Wide x 3/7/16" High x 1 3/8" Deep with rod protrusion...the case itself is slightly slimmer. Hope that helps. Jay http://radiojayallen.com

The lack of a "switched" dial light is a inconvenience, but not a deal breaker for some of us when the light is turned on from a switch, or dial operation, on a cheaper China based radio. Gary is

I believe Tao is out of business on eBay (and has been for a year), however you may want to look at AnonCo. I've had better luck with them and the reply to questions quickly.

I showed it lit up in my review as well. Why would someone assume there was no dial light? Jay https://radiojayallen.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/img_3394-large.jpg

Thanks for your comment, Jay-- and you are pretty amazing yourself, providing extremely helpful information in your radio reviews for interested hobbyists. <<< Have you tried the Traveler III yet?

His name is Tao Qu, and he used to monitor this group. I have had email exchanges with him before at tquchina@... I also miss being able to buy radios and accessories from him, but have had good luck

Hi Stan, Thanks for your post about the Skywave dial light, which comes on temporarily when a control is pressed.. My post about the Skywave referred to the fact that the radio has no selectable

It could be a Photoshop edit, but it appears to show backlight on the CCrane page in at least two pictures:

I sent an email to the address in the pdf for consiteration of the ETON Traveler III as an ULR but it came back to me. I have two questions- If any one here has one, could they measure it? The specs