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Reader Survey: Comparing the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-680 on AM shortwave
[Update: Please note that this survey has been closed, but the audio samples–labeled Radio A and Radio B–will remain to allow others the opportunity to make an evaluation prior to reading the PL-680...
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Distorted local FM audio on Brad’s Tecsun PL-660
SWLing Post reader, Brad, writes: I just got a Tecsun PL-660 after reading many good reviews on the radio, but I have a problem in that there are two 100,000 W FM stations within a few miles of my...
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Reader Survey: Comparing the Tecsun PL-680 and PL-660 synchronous detection
[Update: Please note that this survey has been closed, but the audio samples–labeled Radio A and Radio B–will remain to allow others the opportunity to make an evaluation prior to reading the PL-680...
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Reader Survey: Comparing the Tecsun PL-680 and PL-660 on medium wave (AM)
[Update: Please note that this survey has been closed, but the audio samples–labeled Radio A and Radio B–will remain to allow others the opportunity to make an evaluation prior to reading the PL-680...
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Tecsun PL-680: Reader surveys closing today
If you haven’t had a chance to weigh in on the Tecsun PL-660/PL-680 comparison surveys, you will need to do so by 23:00 UTC today. I’m working on the Tecsun PL-680 review and need completed surveys...
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A review of the Tecsun PL-680 with reader survey results
When I heard early reports about the new Tecsun PL-680, I was already wondering how it would stack up alongside other Tecsun portables. An early photo of the Tecsun PL-680 revealed how very similar it...
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Pete gives Kaito high marks for customer service
SWLing Post reader, Pete Jernakoff (K3KMS), writes: “I purchased two PL-880 radios from Amazon about a year ago and before the soft muting issue became a hot topic. Both of my radios (8819 firmware...
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Tecsun PL-680: SSB display inaccuracy
SWLing Post reader, Olli Turunen, writes: I thought you would like to know this. I bought PL-680 few days ago and I noticed that mine has the display about 1 khz off. I contact Anna on Anon-Co and got...
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PL-680 and ATS-405 radio reviews now online
This week, both Jay Allen and Chris Freitas have reviewed the Tecsun PL-680. If you’re considering purchasing a PL-680, you should check out both reviews and also our PL-680 review and radio comparison...
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Tecsun PL-600: $74.99 shipped at Amazon
SWLing Post reader, Tom Ally, writes to say that the Tecsun PL-600 is currently on sale at Amazon.com for $74.99, shipping included. While this is not a deep discount, he notes that it is a lot of...
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Guest Post: Richard tests the frequency stability of the Tecsun PL-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, for the following guest post: Frequency Stability of My Tecsun PL-880 Recently, while recording the audio on a particular SW frequency...
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Tecsun cautions against using Lithium AA cells in the PL-606
SWling Post reader, Philip Dickinson, recently contacted me with the following question: “I have just bought a Tecsun 606 which takes two AA batteries which I think are normally rated at 1.2 volts. I...
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Tecsun PL-880: Evans notes signal meter and other discrepencies
SWLing Post reader, Evans (in Greece) writes: I would like your opinion regarding two strange points we noticed in two different Tecsun PL-880 models, which a friend and I have recently purchased. In...
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Hot deal: Tecsun PL-380 $24.99 and free shipping
While browsing Amazon, I discovered a hot deal: a new Tecsun PL-380 for $24.99 including shipping. I was very tempted to snatch this one up, but since I already have both a PL-380 and PL-310ET, I’d...
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Universal Radio: Used Tecsun PL-680 for $69.95
I just noticed that Universal Radio is featuring the following used Tecsun PL-680 in their used receiver collection. Here’s the description: The Tecsun PL-680 receives longwave, AM, FM and SW bands...
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Tecsun R-911: $15.80 with free shipping at Amazon
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader “RCXB” who comments: “Another radio deal, if you don’t mind the writing in Chinese, you can get a Tecsun R-911 for just $15.80… A couple dollars cheaper than its...
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The Tecsun S-8800: A new receiver in the works
SWLing Post contributor, OWL, writes: It seems that Tecsun has a new large portable in line. Someone posted a photo of a new Tecsun product catalogue which shows a new model S8800. The Tecsun BCL-3000...
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Tecsun S-8800 launch possibly first quarter 2016
After learning about the new Tecsun S-8800, yesterday, I contacted Anna at Anon-Co and asked for any information regarding specs and availability. Anna replied: “Regarding the S-8800, there is no...
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Danny’s Tecsun PL-660 still works after a serious mishap
In response to our Mega Review, Danny Bower comments: Fantastic review and whilst I know the article is an older one people will still read it when looking at a portable SW radio. With this in mind I...
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Which one: The Tecsun PL-660 or the PL-600?
The Tecsun PL-600. This morning, I received a question I’m often asked. It usually goes something like this: “Should I purchase the Tecsun PL-600, or invest a little more and purchase the Tecsun...
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