Is this a shortwave radio ?
2030835
No. This is not the C.Crane radio that includes shortwave. That is the CC Skywave Radio With AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather and Aviation. Check them out at ccrane.com .
2030836
No, this radio has an AM band and an FM band with seven seperate weather bands
1272305
Depends on what you're looking for. This is a great little radio and I happen to like it a lot. I am an FM Dxer and this radio can receive stations up to 100 miles away on FM or more regularly. As far as shortwave radios go, there are better ones on the market. If you are willing to shell out the cash for Sangean 909x. That is the best shortwave radio out there. I would consider sticking with Grundig, Tecsun, Sangean. They are the best brands for this.
1195524
Hector: Buying a shortwave radio for informational purposes is second to none! I agree with you that picking up a tiny signal half a world away is fun and challenging. Shortwave offers an incredible variety of programming - much with the local flavor of the country of origin - with the viewpoints from other cultures from around the world. I believe there is a definitive place for shortwave in the coming years, Hector. It used to be said that we all live in a global village. Today, it is said that we live in tumultuous, terror-filled times. 9/11 changed the world and there is no looking back. So when an act of terror occurs, what is the most reliable source of information? AM/FM/TV/Cable/Internet and Satellite communications will be silenced. Shortwave radio will be there, as always. No other form of communications can make that statement. As for the issue of program content and quality, where else can you find a source of varied information 24/7 365 days a year? There are absolutely no restrictions on what you can hear. In addition, during economic depression (such as we are currently experiencing on a worldwide basis) shortwave radio offers an alternative source of entertainment with the most bang for your nearly worthless buck. Hector, I think you hit on something when you said shortwave is changing shape. I don't for a minute believe it is dying; it is undergoing a transformation whose value will undoubtedly re-emerge in the months and years to come.
1031507
Yes its 2.4gHz radio... It switches frequencies to the strongest available and will allow for multiple cars to run at the same time
755715
This Radio is FM only. The HD postion does not have a strong tuner so weak stations are not heard.
2024568
Depends on what you want to do with the radio. If you want to listen to hams, you need SSB capability to listen to virtually all voice communications and CW. SSB is also good for more narrow band listening to shortwave stations - using SSB is about same as synchronous detection with this radio, from my experience. It's sort of a generalization, but SSB capability typically involves more selectivity and sensitivity that may be lacking on a less expensive shortwave. Overall, this is a decent little radio for the money - lots of fun.
708669
I think the Internet is the best choice.You can listen to these programs on a PC, a smart phone or a WIFI radio. A short wave radio can only receive BBC World Service and BBC maybe doesn't broadcast programs to US by short wave now.You can search frequencies of short wave on this website www.short-wave.info.
598298
No, not this radio. you need a mode 1 radio for that or a radio that allows such programming.
145620
It is FM only. I was aware of that when I bought it. However I was very disappointed the radio as it could not receive even strong local stations. Please see my review for the pros and cons of the unit. I did return it to the vendor.
2280631
In my opinion it all depends on the distance of the radio station you want to reach. Short wave goes long ways, besides, no matter how far you are into the woods now days, there's always a station near by. For the size and price of this mini radio I think it is a very powerful one!!!
1414869
This receiver is rather dead on reception of shortwave ! There are many more sensitive receivers you could buy for the same amount spent on this model!
384578
Yes. And you can also set a sleep timer I believe. Night time is the right time for listening to shortwave. Have fun and play around withh it a bit. I love my PL-380:-)
865647
I find this radio to be alittle complicated. I am not sure. I am still trying to figure out some of the features.
1794216
My radio is wonderful and after seeing the larger picture I believe it is the same model. We live in the mountains, rather remote. Our great Wave Radio just didn't pick up stations like this CCRadio does. We use it every day.
2024569
a lot of the transmissions on short wave are single sideband(ham frequency's ) the pl 660 has a bfo nob for tuning in side band signals on am.
1167640
No. It's a radio. Sound quality is very bass heavy; decent for music, not so much for kitchen news/talk show.
771527
No, this is a marine radio and the frequencies it uses are reserved by the FCC for mariners.