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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read all the instructions completely before use and save this manual for future reference.
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Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The CC Skywave 2 radio uses the latest in digital chip technology along with our own ideas developed at C. Crane. This radio is a travel essential for several reasons: 1. Experiencing local music and social customs is enlightening. -
Page 4: Owners Record
Owners Record UNPACKING The box should contain the CC Skywave 2, CC Buds Earphones, carry case, warranty card and this manual. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. We recommend that you keep the packaging in the unlikely event that your radio needs servicing. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
The appliance should be away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat. 3. If the radio is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, remove the batteries. The batteries may leak and damage furniture or your radio. CC Skywave 2... - Page 6 4. The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. 5. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES. Use only the recommended power adapter that we offer for recharging NiMH batteries. CC Skywave 2...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Owners Record Safety Instructions Getting Started Installing the Batteries Display Screen Identification Radio Operation Power Button/Sleep Timer Up and Down Tuning Buttons Memory Preset Buttons 0-9 Changing AM/FM Bands Setting Weather Alert Frequency Button Page Button/Changing Tone CC Skywave 2... - Page 8 Lock Button Speaker WX/SW/AIR Button About the Weather Band About the Shortwave Band About the Air Band Changing Time Format Charge Button/Battery Charging Time Set Button Activate 9 or 10 kHz AM Tuning Button Expanding the FM Band CC Skywave 2...
- Page 9 Table of Contents Alarm Button/Setting The Alarm Positioning the Whip Antenna Tuning Knob Squelch Mode Volume Control Antenna Jack Earphone Jack USB Power/Charging Jack Reset Hole Hidden Settings Troubleshooting Guide Specifications Accessories CC Skywave 2...
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Page 10: Getting Started
In our test, (going slowly) it took us about 15 seconds to add the new batteries after removing the old ones. The memory presets and other settings are stored in permanent memory so they will not be lost if the radio is unpowered for a duration of time. CC Skywave 2... - Page 11 Getting Started Two (2) “AA” Alkaline or NiMH batteries. DO NOT USE LITHIUM BATTERIES. CC Skywave 2...
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Page 12: Display Screen Identification
Display Screen Identification CC Skywave 2... - Page 13 N. Audio Filter for Voice or Music E. Reception Signal Strength O. Tuning Speed with Knob F. Band Indicators P. Tuning Increments (AM, SW, AIR, FM, WX) G. Frequency H. Alarm Set for Radio Station I. Alert is Activated J. Alarm is Activated CC Skywave 2...
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Page 14: Radio Operation
Release the power button to activate the sleep setting you desire. The radio will remember your last Sleep Timer setting for the next time you activate it. 2. UP AND DOWN TUNING BUTTONS Press once quickly to tune to the next CC Skywave 2... -
Page 15: Memory Preset Buttons
To play a saved station, press the same button once quickly. NOTE: The CC Skywave 2 is a “smart” radio and will remember current settings when a station is preset into memory. The current settings that will be saved with your station are: •... -
Page 16: Frequency Button
AM band, quickly press the FREQ button and then enter 1, 4, 8, 0 using the number buttons. NOTE: When manually entering SW frequencies 2300 to 2610, you must press the FREQ button after entry. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 17: Page Button/Changing Tone
SETTING BANDWIDTH FILTERS (FOR AM, SW, AND AIRBAND ONLY) The AM and SW bands have five bandwidth settings that can be used to filter out unwanted noise or adjacent overlapping stations. The Airband has three filters for this. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 18: Meter/Stereo Button
If the station is changed then the radio will return to the default bandwidth setting. By default, the CC Skywave 2 is set to 3 kHz bandwidth for good audio, noise filtering, and voice quality. The default bandwidth can be changed by holding down the bandwidth button for more than five seconds with the power OFF. -
Page 19: Lock Button
To enable lock press the lock button for two seconds. To disable press and hold again for two seconds. 10. SPEAKER The speaker will be disabled when headphones are plugged into the headphone jack. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 20: Wx/Sw/Air Button
Quickly press the “WX/SW/AIR” button to cycle between Weather, Shortwave, and AIR bands. ABOUT THE WEATHER BAND The CC Skywave 2 can receive all 7 NOAA weather band channels. NOAA is short for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It is a network of stations... -
Page 21: About The Shortwave Band
The CC Skywave 2 has several bandwidth filters to reduce interference. Select which one sounds best by pressing the “BAND WIDTH”... -
Page 22: Changing Time Format
12. CHARGE BUTTON - BATTERY CHARGING Use the CC Skywave 2 to recharge your NiMH type batteries. Supply power to the CC Skywave 2 from AC power adapter (not included). With the radio powered off, press and hold the CHARGE button for two seconds. -
Page 23: Activate 9 Or 10 Khz Am Tuning Button
9 kHz the FM Band will also be expanded to cover 76-108 MHz (FM band in Japan). 15. ALARM BUTTON - SETTING THE ALARM With the alarm powered off, press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 24: Positioning The Whip Antenna
16. POSITIONING THE WHIP ANTENNA - FM/WX/AIR/SW Flip up and fully extend the whip antenna. For most stations, reception is best when antenna is positioned vertically. Other stations may have better reception with the antenna positioned differently. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 25: Tuning Knob
“IN” towards the body of the radio (for 2 seconds) to activate. “OFF” will appear on the display screen. Rotate the knob to adjust the level of squelch desired. The optimal level is usually the lowest number that does not have background noise. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 26: Volume Control
For private listening, use headphones or earbuds. This jack can also be used as an audio output to another device. 21. USB POWER / CHARGING JACK You can power your radio or charge NiMH type batteries with the USB jack connected to a computer or USB power adapter (not included). CC Skywave 2... - Page 27 Radio Operation POWERING THE CC SKYWAVE 2 For best reception we recommend using the C. Crane power adapter (not included) or “AA” batteries. A computer or non-approved power adapter may generate too much interference on the AM, SW and AIR bands. The FM band should not have as much interference when connected.
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Page 28: Reset Hole
Quickly press into the reset hole on the bottom of the radio to reset the microprocessor. It is recommended to use a toothpick or other soft device to reset the radio. Do not press too hard as you might CC Skywave 2... - Page 29 With the power OFF, press and hold memory buttons #4 and #6 for five seconds. The radio will beep four times, a long pause and three more beeps indicating that all settings have been restored back to the factory defaults. CC Skywave 2...
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Page 30: Hidden Settings
• If LOCK button is tapped while the radio is ON = Light is ON all the time. • If LOCK button is tapped again while radio is ON= Lights return to default setting of 15 seconds. CC Skywave 2... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide THE CC SKYWAVE 2 WILL NOT TURN ON AND NONE OF THE BUTTONS WORK: The Lock button: that is located on the front of the radio may be activated. When activated, a key icon will show on the display screen. Push lock button for 2 seconds to resume normal operation of the radio. - Page 32 FM mono. Press the STEREO button to change between FM Stereo and FM Mono. For even better reception use an external FM antenna available at www.ccrane.com. CC Skywave 2...
- Page 33 Skywave 2 is calibrated to read the charge of your alkaline batteries, which is 1.5 volts at full charge. Rechargeable batteries, however, are fully charged at just 1.25 volts, so your radio will show a partial charge even if the rechargeable batteries have been fully charged. CC Skywave 2...
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Page 34: Specifications
118 - 137 MHz WEATHER BAND: Channel 1: 162.400 MHz / Channel 2: 162.425 MHz / Channel 3: 162.450 MHz / Channel 4: 162.475 MHz / Channel 5: 162.500 MHz / Channel 6: 162.525 MHz / Channel 7: 162.550 MHz CC Skywave 2... - Page 35 30 - 100 mA DC (depending on headphone or speaker usage) AUDIO: Speaker: 1.5”, 25 Ohm, 0.5 watt Stereo headphone jack ANTENNA: FM, Weather, Shortwave and Air Band: 19” whip antenna AM Band: Built-in Ferrite bar DIMENSIONS: 3” H x 4. 75” W x 1.1” D CC Skywave 2...
- Page 36 4750 - 5060 60 Meters 17480 -17900 16 Meters 5730 - 6200 49 Meters 18900 - 19020 15 Meters 7100 - 7450 41 Meters 21450 - 21850 13 Meters 9250 - 9900 31 Meters 25670 - 26100 11 Meters CC Skywave 2...
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Page 37: Accessories
Accessories for your CC Skywave 2 AC Power Adapter CC SW Reel Antenna (Item # SKWVP) (Item # CCSWA) CC Wire Terminal Rechargeable NiMH Antenna Adapter “AA” Batteries (Item # CCSWT) (Item # NHA) Available at ccrane.com or call: 1-800-522-8863... - Page 38 Fortuna, CA 95540-1816 Phone: 1-800-522-8863 | Web: ccrane.com Copyright © 2023 by C. Crane. All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced, in any form or means whatsoever, without permission in writing from C. Crane. (Ver 2)
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