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Hidden feature: Changing the line-out level on the Tecsun PL-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Joost, for discovering and sharing yet another hidden feature of the Tecsun PL-880. How to change the FM line-out level 1.) Turn on the PL-880 and select the FM radio...
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Tecsun PL-880: How to fix the audio level problem
As more and more people are beginning to receive their Tecsun PL-880s, I’m receiving emails and noticing comments regarding an “audio level problem.” Here’s the symptom: when you tune your brand new...
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A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio
I have never seen such a eager response and extraordinary anticipation over the announcement of a new portable radio as with the new Tecsun PL-880. And I’m not surprised. You see, it has been a...
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Important note about Tecsun PL-880 firmware versions
Click here to learn how to display your PL-880′s firmware version. It seems that there are some important differences emerging between PL-880 firmware versions. You may have noted that the PL-880 I...
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Hidden feature: Calibrating the Tecsun PL-880 on medium wave
This hidden feature was described by Diemtar on the Tecsun PL-880 Yahoo Group: Tune to a strong medium wave (AM broadcast) station Turn on on SSB mode USB/LSB Move the fine tuning control until you...
View ArticleVideo: Calibrating the Tecsun PL-880 for zero-beat operation
Tecsun PL-880 owner, Patrick, has made a video showing how to calibrate SSB on the PL-880. In the video, you can hear what it sounds like to zero-beat an AM carrier. Patrick writes: Some people...
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Hidden feature: Displaying the Tecsun PL-880 date of manufacture
Thanks to SWLing Post reader, Tim, we know how to display (what we believe is) the date of manufacture for your Tecsun PL-880: 1.) With the radio turned off, simply press and hold the “AM BW” button...
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David Goren’s numbers station piece featured on 99% Invisible
We’ve mentioned “Shortwaveologist” David Goren on the SWLing Post multiple times. David is a talented radio producer who also happens to be a life-long avid shortwave radio listener. One of David’s...
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Just arrived! The 2013 Pirate Radio Annual
Happiness is finding the new 2013 Pirate Radio Annual in your mailbox! If you love pirate radio, or simply want to learn more about it, the Pirate Radio Annual is a must read! Find out how to get your...
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Kaito able to update PL-880 firmware in-house
Earlier we posted that Tecsun PL-880s being sold by Kaito Electronics had an older firmware version (#8819) than those being sold by Anon-Co on eBay (#8820). Fortunately SWLing Post reader, Tim, has...
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WoodBoxRadio announces the ELAD FDM-DUO
(Source: WoodBoxRadio Facebook Page) ELAD FDM-DUO Preliminay Specifications Front-end ADC Linear LTC2165-16bit 122.88MHZ clock DDC FPGA Spartan 6 XC6SLX25 + Serial Flash for stand-alone mode. USB IQ...
View ArticleForcing the Tecsun PL-880 to use an external antenna on MW/LW
For those of you who aren’t satisfied with the PL-880′s internal ferrite antenna for mediumwave and longwave reception, here is a video explaining a work-around that will force the PL-880 to use an...
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Etón introduces two new shortwave portables: the Field and Satellit
Many thanks to The Herculodge and SWLing Post reader, Gary, for pointing out these two new portables from Etón Corp: the Etón Field and Etón Satellit. The Etón Field, pictured above, looks like an...
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Etón introduces two travel portables: the Etón Traveler III and Mini 400
In addition to the shortwave portables we mentioned earlier this morning, SWLing Post reader, Tom, points out two more radios Etón will introduce at CES: [Etón is] showing off 2 other models all under...
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Chorus 4: The DSP chip that supports AM, FM, DAB, DAB+, HD Radio and DRM
The London-based digital solutions company, Frontier Silicon, has announced a new DSP radio chip that offers a wide array of available modes and is even DRM ready. I have seen no specifications for...
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TuneIn adds the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive
I’m pleased to announce that TuneIn Radio has added our Shortwave Radio Audio Archive (SRAA) podcast as a new Internet streaming broadcaster. For those of you not familiar, TuneIn’s website and mobile...
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The Tecsun ICR-110 packs AM/FM and digital recording/playback
In a comment, SWLing Post reader Owl mentions: “Tecsun has just released ICR-110 which is as BIG as the PL-880 and seems to have the same speaker too.” The ICR-110 can be found on eBay–click here to...
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Global Tuners for Android smart phones
Many thanks to Chris Freitas, who informed me that the excellent Global Tuners website, has produced an app for Android-based smart phones. With this app and a free Global Tuners account, your smart...
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The ShouYu SY-DP-330: a retro, x-bass shortwave radio
The Professor recently sent me a link to the ShouYu SY-DP-330–stating it must be the “big brother” of the ShouYu SY-X5. Indeed it is! The DP-330 sports all of the features found in the SY-X5. It is...
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Dietmar compares the Tecsun PL-310ET to the Icom R-71A
SWLing Post reader, Dietmar, writes: “I recently saw a YouTube video that demonstrated that the new Tecsun PL-310ET has better reception than the previous PL-310 that you reviewed [see video below]. I...
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