C.Crane Bluetooth Audio Streaming NOAA AM/FM Radio (CCRADIO3)

Name: C.Crane Bluetooth Audio Streaming NOAA AM/FM Radio (CCRADIO3)
SKU: CCRADIO3
Price: 209.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)

Brand: C.Crane
P\N: CCRADIO3

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Description

C.Crane CCRadio 3 AM/FM, NOAA Weather, 2-Meter Ham and Bluetooth Radio

Best For

Listeners who value strong AM/FM reception, NOAA weather alerts, 2-meter ham-band monitoring, spoken-word audio, and Bluetooth streaming in one portable tabletop radio.

Why Choose the CCRadio 3?

The CCRadio 3 combines C.Crane's long-range AM/FM reception design with NOAA weather-band alerting, 2-meter ham-band reception, and Bluetooth audio streaming. Separate bass and treble controls let listeners tune the sound for speech or music.

Key Benefits

AM and FM radio reception
NOAA Weather Band with weather alert
2-meter ham-band reception
Bluetooth audio streaming from compatible devices
Twin-Coil ferrite AM antenna
Audio tuned for spoken-word clarity
Separate bass and treble controls
Clock, alarm, and sleep timer
Headphone, line-input, and line-output connections
External AM antenna jack
Five one-touch memory presets per band
Three-level display backlight plus off setting

Who Should Buy the CCRADIO3?

Talk-radio listeners, weather-aware households, radio enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a portable radio that also works as a Bluetooth speaker.

Power Note

The existing product information states approximately 250 hours of operation at moderate volume with the display light off under its specified battery-use conditions.

Features

Features:

Exceptional AM reception with the Twin-Coil® Ferrite Antenna
Audio tuned for the spoken word
AM, FM, NOAA Weather Band with Weather Alert and the 2-Meter Ham Band
Clock, alarm, sleep timer, Headphone jack
Display features a full backlight with three levels of brightness including an off feature
5 one touch memory presets per band
Rotary Bass and Treble controls
Line-input and line-output jacks
External AM Antenna jack
Runs approx. 250 hours at a moderate volume level with the display light off.

Specifications

General Specifications
Input Power:	Power Cord: AC 120 Volts 60Hz Batteries: (4) D size (not included)
Power Consumption:	AC Power: 8 Watts Battery Power: 40-50 mA DC
Audio Output:	10% THD at output power @ 1.8 Watt AC typical 10% THD at output power @ 0.9 Watt Battery
Speaker:	5", 4 Ω, 6 Watts
Frequency Coverage:	AM 520 - 1710 kHz FM 87.5 - 108 MHz Ham (VHF) 144 - 148 MHz WX 1-7 CH
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
Rotary Tuning Knob Resolution:	AM - 1 kHz FM - 50 kHz Ham (VHF) - 5 kHz WX - 1 Channel
AM Tuning:	10 kHz
FM Tuning:	100 kHz
AM Antenna:	Internal Ferrite Bar - 12mm x 203mm (8") long with Twin Coil Ferrite® technology
FM, Ham (VHF) and WX Antenna:	Telescopic whip antenna - 22.5"
External Antenna Terminals:	External AM antenna directly wired through filter network into RF front end.
Headphone Jack:	(3.5mm) Stereo
Aux in Jack:	(3.5 mm) stereo, 300 - 1000mV RMS (line level) input from external audio source. Do not overload.
Line Out Jack:	(3.5 mm) stereo, 300 - 1000mV RMS (line output)
Timer Activation Switch:	Low impedance, transistor driven switch. Used for operation of external recording devices.
Presets:	5 per band
Lock Switch:	Yes
Sleep Timer:	15-120 minutes
Alarm:	Yes
Clock:	12-hour system
Dimensions:	11" W x 6.5" H x 4" D (at the base)
Weight:	Approximately 3.8 pounds without batteries.
Warranty:	1 year parts & labor
Included Accessories:	Power Cord Manual
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

AM Specifications
AM		Temp: 25° C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range			Min Max	520 1710		kHz
Intermediate Freq.		S/N=6dB	Min			kHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	600kHz 1000kHz 1400kHz	30 29 29	36 35 35	dBμ/m
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=20dB	600kHz 1000kHz 1400kHz	41 40 40	46 45 45	dBμ/m
Image Rejection		S/N=6dB	1400kHz	50	40	dB
I.F. Rejection		S/N=6dB	600kHz	70	64	dB
Selectivity (±10KHz)		S/N=6dB	1000Hz	60	54	dB
Bandwith (-6dB)		S/N=6dB	1000Hz		4-9	KHz
T. H. D.	74dBμ/m		1000Hz	1	2	%
Lowest Batt. Volt.	74dBμ/m		1000Hz	3.8	4.0	V
Hum Modulation	100dBμ/m		1000Hz			dB
Line Out Level	74dBμ/m		1000Hz	180	±50	mV
Auto.Scan. Sens.			1000Hz	42	48	dBµ/m
Current Consumption	80%MOD	50mW	1000Hz	130	150	mA
Freq. Response(-6dB)	74dBμ/m		1000Hz	80 2K	150 1.8K	Hz
Output Power	74dBμ/m (80%Mod.)	AC DC	1000Hz	2 0.8	1.8 0.7	W
Overload Capacity	80%mod.	10%T.H.D.	1000Hz	120	100	dBμ/m
A. G. C. F. O. M.	100dBμ/m		1000Hz	70	64	dB
S/N Ratio	74dBμ/m		1000Hz	42	36	dB
Whistle Modulation	74dBμ/m		2IF / 3IF	1	15	%
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ω Ear 32 Ω Line 10 kΩ		Modulation: 1kHz 30% Mod.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

FM Specifications
FM		Temp: 2° C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range		S/N=6dB	Min Max	87.5 108		MHz
Intermediate Freq.		S/N=6dB				MHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	90MHZ 98MHz 106MHz	8 8 8	14 14 14	dBμ
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=30dB	90MHZ 98MHz 106MHz	14 14 14	20 20 20	dBμ
Image Rejection		S/N=6dB	106MHz	32	26	dB
I.F. Rejection		S/N=6dB	90MHz		60	dB
3dB Limiting (10mV)	80dBμ		98MHz	14	20	dBμ
Min. Output	VOL=0		98MHz	0.5	2	mV
Auto Scan Stop Sens.	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	20	26	dBμ
S/N (22.5KHz dev. 1mv)	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	50	44	dB
Spurious Rejection	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	60	55	dB
Current Consumption	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	140	160	mA
Am. Suppression (1mV)	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	44	30	dB
Audio Fidelity (-3dB)	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	75 15K	100 12K	Hz
Output Power (75KHz dev.)	AC AC DC	10%T.H.D.	98MHz	2 5 0.8	1.8 3 0.7	W mW W
T. H. D. (75KHz dev.)			98MHz	1	2	%
Overload Capacity		10%T.H.D.	98MHz	132	106	dBμ
STEREO Indicator Sens.			98MHz	22	28	dBμ
STEREO Separation		Line Out	98MHz	26	20	dB
Line Out Level	22.5k dev	Line Out	98MHz	180	±50	mV
Lowest Batt. Volt.	60dBμ	R.O.	98MHz	3.8	4.0	V
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ω Ear 32 Ω Line 10 kΩ		Modulation: 1kHz/22.5KHz Dev. De-emphasis: 75μS
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

2-meter VHF Specifications
2-Meter VHF		Temp: 25° C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range		S/N=6dB	Min Max	144 148	±0.01 ±0.01	MHz
Intermediate Freq.-1		S/N=6dB		10.7	±0.01	MHz
Intermediate Freq.-2				455	±0.005	kHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	146MHz	3	8	dBμ
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=20dB	146MHz	8	14	dBμ
Image Rejection		S/N=6dB	146MHz	36	30	dB
I.F. Rejection 10.7MHz		S/N=6dB	146MHz		60	dB
Min. Output		Vol.=Min.	146MHz	1.5	3	mV
Auto Scan Stop Sens.	60dBμ		146MHz	9	15	dBμ
S/N (1.5KHz dev. 1mv)	60dBμ		146MHz	36	30	dB
Power Consumption	60dBμ	R. O.	146MHz	140	160	mA
Am. Suppression (1mV)	60dBμ		146MHz	32	26	dB
Squelch Range		0-BAR *1 1-BAR Full BAR	146MHz 146MHz 146MHz	-4 0 30	-6 ±6 ±8	dBμ
Audio Fidelity (-6dB)	60dBμ		146MHz	80 2K	150 1.8K	Hz
Output Power (5KHz dev.)	AC DC	10%T.H.D.	146MHz	2 0.8	1.8 0.7	W
T. H. D. (5KHz dev.)	60dBμ		146MHz	1.5	3	%
Overload Capacity	60dBμ	10%T.H.D.	146MHz	120	106	dBμ
Line Out Level	60dBμ		146MHz	180	±50	mV
Lowest Batt. Volt.	60dBμ		146MHz	3.8	4.0	V
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ω Ear 32 Ω Line 10 kΩ		Modulation: 1kHz/1.5KHz Dev.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WX Specifications
WX		Temp: 25° C	R.H.: 75%
Test Item		Condition		Nominal	Limit	Unit
	Input	Output	Freq.
Tuning Range			Min Max	162.4 162.55		MHz
Intermediate Freq.			IF			MHz
Max. Sensitivity		S/N=6dB	CH4	0	6	dBμ
Usable Sensitivity		S/N=20dB	CH4	8	14	dBμ
Image Rejection			CH4	40	30	dB
I.F. Rejection			CH4		60	dB
Min. Output			CH4	1.5	3	mV
T. H. D. (5KHz Dev.)			CH4	1.5	3	%
Lowest Batt. Volt.			CH4	3.8	4.0	V
S/N (1.5KHz dev.)	1mV		CH4	32	26	dB
Audio Fidelity		(-6dB)	CH4	75 2K	150 1.8K	Hz
Am. Suppression (1mV)	1mV		CH4	30	24	dB
Overload Capacity		10%T.H.D.	CH4	126	106	dBμ
Output Power	(5KHz Dev.)	AC	CH4	2	1.8	W
Selectivity (±25KHz)			CH4		60	dB
Line Out Level	1.5KHz		CH4	180	±50	mV
Alert Sens. (3KHz Dev. 5sec.)	MOD. 1050Hz ±0.3%		CH4	0	6	dB
Supply Voltage: DC 6 v Adapter 120v 60Hz	Rated Output: Speaker 50mW Earphone: 1.25mW		Load: Spkr 4 Ω Ear 32 Ω Line 10 kΩ		Modulation: 1kHz/3KHz Dev.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Downloads

CCRadio 3 Instruction Manual

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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7/2/2026 12:31 am

Signal Group CCR3

by Scott J. Weisz

It's a great product. The best there is and I knew it would be from previous experience. I just wish the vendor would have packed it discreetly due to modern package theft risk. I'm deducting one star for that.

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12/25/2024 10:17 am

Solid Signal staff and CC 3 Radio A +

by Ron P

Solid Signal staff was A+ all the way with my purchase. Will buy from again. Joan was very helpful. Learning all of the features of the CC 3 radio. So far it is impressive. The audio on talk radio programs is astounding.

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4/22/2025 6:54 am

Gets it done.!

by Robert Romano

This radio really pulls in the AM stations and the noaa actually gets it done..and your company had a great price.

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