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Monitoring while recording on the Tecsun PL-660
London Shortwave has discovered an innovative way to monitor broadcasts while recording from his Tecsun PL-660. He writes: “Tecsun PL-660 doesn’t have a line out, which means that when recording from...
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Hidden feature: Calibrating the Tecsun PL-880 for zero-beat operation
Many thanks to Dan who learned, via the Tecsun PL-880 group, of another way to calibrate the PL-880 in upper and lower sideband. This method seems to be a little easier than a previously posted...
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Portables, SDRs, dongles, kits, and a spy radio: our virtual radio challenge...
Two weeks ago, I posted a virtual challenge for SWLing Post readers: I asked you to imagine you were placed on a one-year research assignment on one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands,...
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An inexpensive battery charger for the Tecsun PL-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Steven, for sharing this very affordable battery charger for the Tecsun PL-880 batteries. Steven writes: “I never purchased a stand-alone 18650 battery charger for my...
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The Tecsun PL-660 and PL-880 groups have disappeared?
This is the message you will find if you attempt to visit either Tecsun Yahoo group. I’ve gotten messages from several readers over the past two days noting that the Tecsun PL-880 and PL-660 Yahoo...
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Complete list of Tecsun PL-880 hidden features
On the advice of several SWLing Post readers, I have compiled a complete list of Tecsun PL-880 hidden features with how-to links: Tecsun PL-880 Hidden Features: USB/LSB selectable synchronous detector...
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Mega Review: the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, Sangean ATS-909X, and Sony...
This article, which extensively reviews–and compares–the Tecsun PL-880, PL-660, the Sangean ATS-909X, and the Sony ICF-SW7600GR, originally appeared in the June 2014 issue of The Spectrum Monitor...
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SWLing on a mountain with the Tecsun R1212A
Last week we visited Mount Mitchell, the highest elevation in North America east of the Mississippi River. We enjoyed a leisurely picnic at the mountain’s state park, and since I had a little extra...
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PL-880 Hidden Feature: Adjusting FM muting threshold
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Hector (AD4C) for discovering and sharing this hidden feature of the Tecsun PL-880. Hector writes: “I have been using the Tecsun PL-600 for some time but never was...
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Field Recording with the Tecsun PL-380 and Transcend MP330
SWLing Post reader, London Shortwave, shared photos of his portable recording kit on Twitter yesterday. It consists of a Tecsun PL-380, Transcend MP330, in ear headphones, and a simple clip-on antenna...
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Check out Neil’s PL-880 quick reference chart
Neil Goldstein has created a simple Tecsun PL-880 hidden features chart based on our growing list of PL-880 hidden features. Check out the chart on Neil’s blog, Fofio!
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Tecsun 2P3 AM radio kit
Many thanks to the excellent Herculodge blog for making me aware of this cool–nearly retro–Tecsun 2P3 AM Radio Receiver Kit on Amazon. Should be a fun, inexpensive and relatively simple through-hole...
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Tecsun PL-380: Displaying temperature in Fahrenheit
I have owned the Tecsun PL-380 for years now. When my buddy Mike (K8RAT) recently asked if the temperature display could be switched from Celsius to Fahrenheit, I gave him a firm “no” as a response. A...
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Ultra Portable Shoot Out: Which radio do you prefer?
I’ve been traveling this week, but found the opportunity to hold another shortwave portable shoot-out. (You may recall the weak signal shoot out earlier this year.) This time, I’m comparing three...
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Tecsun PL-660 price drop on Amazon
My good buddy, Mike (K8RAT), has informed me that the price of the silver Tecsun PL-660 has dropped to $101.18 (shipped) via Amazon.com. As Mike comments, this is a great value. Click here to view on...
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Shoot-out results: Top ultra-portable shortwave
Thanks to all who participated in our ultra-portable shoot-out! A little over a week ago, I posted recordings of shortwave broadcasts, weak and strong, in an attempt to evaluate which recording–thus...
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The Tecsun PL-680: A new portable in the works?
(Photo source: Nevada Radio) SWLing Post reader, Antonio, writes: “It seems that a new radio is on the horizon. Nevada Radio, in the U.K., has announced the new Tecsun PL-680.” Thanks,...
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Tecsun PL-680 could be available in January 2015
(Image source: Nevada Radio) Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Steve, who writes: Anna from Anon-co (eBay seller) sent me this little tidbit of info on the PL-680 […] I thought I would pass it along...
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The Tecsun PL-680 now shipping
SWLing Post reader, Steve, writes: Anna [at Anon-Co] has the PL-680 in stock according to a email I received from her this morning. Readers who are interested in ordering the radio should be aware of...
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Unboxing the Tecsun PL-680
When I got home, after a very long day, I found that FedEx delivered the Tecsun PL-680 I ordered from Anon-Co. I haven’t even had a moment to listen to the PL-680 yet, but I hope to make time...
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