Crosley CR21Traveler Radio

by Crosley

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 11 x 9.5 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000DHVOK
• Item model number: CR21
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,302 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 23, 2003

Product Description

Mini yet magnificent, the Crosley Traveler was specifically designed for those on the move. With this authentic reproduction, you can be sure that your music goes everywhere you go. Crafted after finely styled luggage, The Traveler serves as the perfect, lightweight companion, secure enough to tote from one end of the globe to the other. Included adapter allows you to conveniently select between wall power and batteries. Batteries not included. Tweed finish with a durable leatherette handle. Dimensions 11w X 5.25d X 9.5h.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Sleeper Radio, January 2, 2009

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C. Ingalls (Pacific Northwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crosley CR21Traveler Radio (Electronics)

Having recently purchased two of these radios I decided to compare it with a GE Super Radio 3. The Crosley actually had slightly better sensitivity (on the AM band) than did the GE. The selectivity of the Crosley is also the equal of the Super Radio on the narrow setting. I'm able to ferret out weak stations adjacent to powerful stations with ease. I did prefer the sound quality of the GE though. I rarely listen to FM but for the sake of this review I tested it with very good results. Even with the whip antenna collapsed reception was good. Sound quality was good but lacked bass. The Traveler is very sparton, with the bandswitch located in the rear. There is no dial light. I have seen this radio advertised with something called "Electronically Assisted Dial Tuner" but it makes no mention of this in the manual or box and tunes in the manner of all analog dials. Speaking of which; The biggest suprise is the very near spot on dial alignment on both ends of the dial. 700khz. is where it's supposed to be, and 1300khz. is where it's supposed to be. Rather a rare trait to be found on a low cost tuner. One more thing to note: Tuning is quite stiff and immediate. There is no "sponginess" when tuning typical of radios using dial cord. So I suspect (though cannot vouch for it) that it uses a geared tuner. Appears well made and runs off 4AA's or the supplied adapter. Weight is about 4lbs. So there you have it...a fun little inexpensive DX machine!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great retro design, poor radio reception, February 1, 2011

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Keith - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Crosley CR21Traveler Radio (Electronics)

I really like this design. Looks good on the shelf. But the radio reception is poor. I've got this radio in the same spot as I had another retro radio and it doesn't pick up nearly as good. The antenna might be too short for the internal circuitry perhaps?

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great little radio, especially for the price, September 26, 2011

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almondjoy (California) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Crosley CR21Traveler Radio (Electronics)

I'm super-happy with my purchase of this little radio. It seems well-made and it sounds great. The only reason I gave it four stars on the sound was cuz I'm guessing most of us are used to having bass control, etc, and this radio doesn't have any of those kinds of bells and whistles. What it DOES have though is superb reception, better than any other radio I own, including my CC Radio (which turned out to not be such a great radio, after all, but I digress). And it runs for days and days on my rechargeable batteries (but did come with the cord to plug it in, which I use, too).

My only complaint is that the am/fm switch is on the back of the unit. And actually I barely care about that.

Just FYI re the color of it, it looks more tan-colored on my monitor than it does in person where it's more of a gold-tan. I like the actual color better.

I love this darn radio so-o-o-o much, I'm definitely getting another one as a backup.