Before Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 23-25 before use. It is important to read and under- stand all instructions. Keep these precau- tions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELEC- TRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
(found inside battery compartment) Date of Purchase Name & Address of Dealer Unpacking The box should contain the CCRadio-SWP, earbuds, carry pouch and this manual. If any- thing is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. We recommend you keep the box in the unlikely event your radio needs to be serviced.
Select band by pressing the BAND button Use the “TUNING” knob to locate a station or by directly entering a frequency: a) First, select the BAND you want b) press the “FREQ” UENCY” button c) Enter the frequency on the keyboard. Page 4 CCRadio-SWP...
SW and FM bands EARPHONE jack DC Power Jack, 3 Volts, Tip Negative TUNING KNOB adjusts Frequency, Time, Presets BASS - NORMAL Switch, select for best sound LOCK, press to lock, hold for 1 second to unlock Page 10 CCRadio-SWP...
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Radio Identification — Back WHIP ANTENNA used for FM and SW bands BATTERY COMPARTMENT LOCATION, insert 2 “AA” batteries RESET HOLE for resetting radio (located on bottom of radio) CCRadio-SWP Page 11...
Features and Operation Explained Introduction The CCRadio-SWP is the perfect size for packing around. It is unusually good at pick- ing up stations. Audio is clear for its size, while taking as long as 70 hours to wear down a set of two AA batteries. Using the Tuning knob can be wearisome as it is with any small radio.
The Tuning Knob also works when you have your favorite stations in memory. You can press “FAVORITES” and use the tuning knob to quickly access your memorized sta- tion. See page 16 for “FAVORITES”. CCRadio-SWP Page 13...
LCD display. Rotate the Tuning Knob to the memory channel where you want to store the sta- tion. The memory channels are num- bered from “00” to “199”. Press “MEM T.SET” again to finalize the memorized Page 14 CCRadio-SWP...
“off”, you can change from 12 hour to 24 hour clock format by holding the “DIS- PLAY” button for five seconds. Change it back using the same method. See “BAND” button on page 17 to change tuning steps for AM. CCRadio-SWP Page 15...
“ALARM” time. If the alarm is set to “AUTO” and you hap- pen to have the radio “on” at the alarm time, then the buzzer will automatically come on, too. FAVORITES Pressing the “FAVORITES” key allows you to Page 16 CCRadio-SWP...
Scan) mode. BAND button Pressing the “BAND” button with the radio “on” changes bands in order: FM, AM, SW1, and SW2. With the radio “off”, the “BAND” button can be pressed and held for five seconds to CCRadio-SWP Page 17...
There is a programming quirk, however. Because there are 200 channels, you must key in 3 digits for each number. Channel “00” through “9” Page 18 CCRadio-SWP...
Many times this is only a few inches or feet away. In a hotel room, try putting it in a window sill. For FM, the telescopic antenna “up full” CCRadio-SWP Page 19...
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The buttons can be somewhat hard to press. Check the LCD display to confirm that you have pressed it hard enough to register. Page 20 CCRadio-SWP...
AC ADAPTER: Make sure it is fully plugged into the radio. SENSITIVITY: Be sure DX-LOCAL switch is on “DX”. DX is an abbreviation for “dis- tance”. Be sure the antenna is up fully for FM and SW. CCRadio-SWP Page 21...
It should have an output of three Volts DC with the center negative, and not less than 150 MAh. Use only the recommended adapter. Otherwise it may damage the radio or cause a fire or electric shock. Page 22 CCRadio-SWP...
We recom- mend you remove batteries from the radio if you are not going to use the radio for one month or more. DISCONNECT THE RADIO IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION If you smell or notice smoke, disconnect CCRadio-SWP Page 23...
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Liquids and moisture can damage the radio. If a liquid leaks into the radio do not operate and seek a qualified service shop. To clean the radio, remove the power and use a damp cloth on the exterior only. Page 24 CCRadio-SWP...
OUTSIDE ANTENNAS OR CABLES Outside antennas or cables that create a potential hazard should not be used with this radio unless installed by qualified personnel. CCRadio-SWP Page 25...
Shortwave. Reception will vary when you are in a for- eign country. The CCRadio-SWP has plenty of memory. If you install active frequencies into memory, you can recall them easily. When you are trying to find a station, it is best to switch to manual tuning, using the tuning knob.
18.90~19.02 MHz (15m) – day, not much 21.45~21.85 MHz (13m) – day, not much Shortwave broadcasters use Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time to coordinate their shows. You can normally find a UTC time signal at 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 kHz. CCRadio-SWP Page 27...
Station Log Log Pages may be copied for your use. C. Crane Page 28 CCRadio-SWP...
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Model: CCRadio-SWP ANSI C63.4: 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFER- ENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
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