C. Crane Skywave AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather & AirBand Portable Travel Radio GM-SKWV
The CC Skywave™ opens up a marvelous world of radio at home or when you're traveling. It has an intuitive layout so it is easy to use and has exceptional overall performance. Our customers are calling it the "Ultimate Travel Radio". The reception, audio and durable build are what this radio excels at. Features: AM, FM, Weather plus Alert, Shortwave (2.3-26.1 MHz) and Air Aviation Band Direct entry of a frequency plus auto scan and store, signal meter Lighted LCD display, battery meter Selectable fast or fine tuning on all bands except weather 400 memory presets Runs on (2) AA Alkaline batteries (not included) (Optional) CC Skywave AC power adapter w/ mini USB plugrequired for charging NiMH batteries. Stereo headphone jack and fold-out back stand Clock with 12/24 hour format, Alarm, Sleep Timer Rotary volume knob, Lock key High quality CC Buds Earphones and radio carry case include One Year Limited Warranty Never listened to the Aviation band? This band lets you listen to nearby pilots, air traffic controllers and ground crew. When traveling, airline schedule changes and problems can be perplexing and annoying. Listening to control towers can provide endless entertainment and informative tidbits of information. It is as simple as telling the Skywave to scan for an active frequency until you find some action. The best one is usually the approach frequency used for planes that are landing and you'll know if you've found the correct one when you hear it. You can also search the web for “air traffic control radio Seattle” for example, to find information and to learn more about aviation radio. If you live next to a smaller airport you could ask a local pilot for the frequency or look up “common traffic advisory frequency” plus the airport name. English is the standard language used in aviation at all airports worldwide. When traveling abroad, unless you have checked local laws, tuck your Skywave™ into a safe corner of your carry-on. An Airband radio may not be legal to have in some countries.