C. Crane CC Skywave SSB 2

Brand: C. Crane CC Skywave SSB 2

A travel radio the size of a paperback that covers AM, FM, shortwave, single sideband, the NOAA weather channels with alert, and the VHF aviation band. It runs on two AA cells, which matters when a trip goes long and there is no charger to hand. The second version improved SSB tuning steps and audio compared with the original Skywave SSB, and the package includes earbuds, a carry case and a wire antenna adapter.

Made for people who fly, sail or keep a go bag ready, less for those who want room filling sound. The speaker is small and voices dominate. Controls are packed tightly onto a narrow front panel, so gloved hands struggle. Backing from a California based company with a real service line is part of what buyers pay for here.