Photos of Mr Liang of Tecsun radios
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mei Tao, who shares the following photos of Tecsun’s chairman, Mr. Wei Liang: Thanks for sharing these photos, Mei Tao. It’s evident that Mr. Liang is a proper...
View ArticleVideo: Nick compares the new Tecsun PL-368 with other portables
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Nick Booras, who writes: Hi Thomas I posted a video of this radio compared to a couple other popular radios. Thought your viewers might be interested. This 368...
View ArticleMichael’s impressions of the Tecsun PL-330
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael Sharpe, who writes: Hi Thomas, Here are some personal observations after playing with the Tecsun PL-330 for a couple weeks, maybe an hour or two a day. I...
View ArticleDesheng retailing the Tecsun H-501 at 1500 Yuan
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Robert Richmond, who writes: You probably have seen the info months ago, but I just noted Tecsun China has officially launched the Tecsun H-501 receiver in China...
View ArticleMichael pairs the Tecsun PL-990 and the AOR LA400
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael Ye (BD4AAQ), for the following guest post: In the Loop: PL-990 and LA400, a Perfect Match by Michael Ye (BD4AAQ) I have been a happy owner of Tecsun’s...
View ArticleTecsun PL-330 tip: Using the telescopic antenna for the LW & MW bands
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mad Radio DXer, who writes: Hi, I want to let you & your readers know of a Tecsun PL-330 trick that I saw mentioned in the comments section of your blog some...
View ArticleDan reviews the Tecsun PL-330 portable shortwave radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following guest post: Tecsun PL-330: The Powerful Mini With One Serious Design Issue by Dan Robinson As SWLing Post readers know, I...
View ArticleDan’s review of the flagship Tecsun H-501x portable shortwave receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, for the following guest post and review: The H-501: Jewel in the Tecsun Crown, With Some Attractive Features by Dan Robinson Since 2020, there has...
View ArticleStarting to compare the Tecsun H-501x and Sangean ATS-909X2
I took delivery of the Tecsun H-501x yesterday morning and the Sangean ATS-909X2 last week. I’ve been waiting for these portable receivers for what seems like ages, and both arrive within one week of...
View ArticleDan reviews the Tecsun PL-368: “Large Receiver Features In Smaller Vertical...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, for the following guest post and review: Tecsun PL-368: Large Receiver Features In Smaller Vertical Handheld by Dan Robinson It was back in 2020...
View ArticleParking lot air time with the Tecsun PL-330
My Tecsun PL-330 hasn’t been getting the love it deserves at SWLing Post HQ. In a “normal” year, I would be traveling quite a bit and the PL-330 would accompany me. Compact portables like the PL-330...
View ArticleGary DeBock’s 2021 Ultralight Radio Shootout!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gary DeBock, who shares his extensive 2021 Ultralight Radio Shootout. This is truly a deep dive featuring five popular ultralight portable radios and examining...
View ArticleTecsun H-501x pricing and availability via Anon-Co
Anon-Co has started taking pre-orders for the Tecsun H-501x portable receiver. Click here to read Dan Robinson’s review of this radio. Anon-Co will start shipping these on Monday, May 16, 2021. The...
View ArticleMore Tecsun S-8800 hidden features/adjustments
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who has recently been in touch with Anna at Anon-Co and discovered a few Tecsun S-8800 hidden features we haven’t mentioned in the past. Anna...
View ArticleGiuseppe’s Tecsun S-8800 aluminum case is a self-contained listening post!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Giuseppe Morlè (IZ0GZW), who shares the following video and notes: I recently bought a Tecsun S-8800 to be used mainly on shortwave. I carry it in an aluminum...
View ArticleDan reviews latest firmware version of the Tecsun PL-368 and shares list of...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following guest post: Revisiting the Tecsun PL-368: Assessing a Later Firmware Unit by Dan Robinson This past April, I reviewed...
View ArticleInternational Radio Report reviews the Tecsun H-501x
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Sheldon Harvey, who writes: Hi, Thomas Gilles and I have a special edition of the International Radio Report in which we discuss the new Tecsun H-501X portable...
View ArticleGiuseppe’s improved read-to-go case for the Tecsun S-8800
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Giuseppe Morlè (IZ0GZW), who writes: Dear Thomas, I want to share my latest version of my case / antenna for Tecsun S-8800 to make it immediately operational:...
View ArticleHidden connector on Tecsun PL-660?
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Andy (G0FTD), who writes: Thomas Not sure if you’ve come across this, but earlier when I was cleaning my Tecsun PL660 and took the main tuning knob off the...
View ArticleGuest Post: A “Horizontal DXer” explores the CC Skywave SSB and PL-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Jock Elliott, who shares the following guest post: Confessions of a horizontal DXer and some initial impressions of the Tecsun PL-880 by Jock Elliott Back in the...
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