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Brand Tecsun
Condition New
Description
The Tecsun PL-880 is one of the most popular and respected high-performance portable shortwave radios on the market. It combines traditional analog-style receiver architecture with modern Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology.
Here is a quick overview of its key features, specifications, and what makes it a favorite among radio enthusiasts:
Key Specifications & Frequency Coverage
Frequency Bands:
FM: 64 – 108 MHz (Stereo compatible)
LW (Longwave): 100 – 519 kHz
MW (Medium Wave/AM): 520 – 1710 kHz
SW (Shortwave): 1.711 – 29.999 MHz (continuous coverage across all broadcast and amateur bands)
Modes: AM, FM, Longwave, and Single Sideband (SSB: USB / LSB).
Circuitry: Analog High-IF circuit combined with triple-conversion DSP decoding technology to maximize sensitivity and reject interference.
Standout Features
Dual Tuning Knobs: Features separate knobs for fast/coarse tuning and smooth fine-tuning, making zeroing in on SSB stations or crowded shortwave frequencies exceptionally easy.
Selectable Bandwidth: Offers multiple bandwidth filters for both AM (e. g. , 9, 5, 3.5, 2.5 kHz) and SSB (e. g. , 4, 3, 2.3, 1.2, 0.5 kHz) to help punch through interference.
Audio Quality: Equipped with a Class AB power amplifier and a high-quality full-range speaker, giving it unusually rich, warm audio performance compared to typical small portables.
Power System: Runs on a single rechargeable 18650 lithium-ion battery charged internally via USB, offering long operational runtimes.
Memory Storage: Holds up to 3,050 station memories spread across 25 memory pages.
Pros and Cons
Pros: Exceptional shortwave and SSB reception, ergonomic layout, great built-in speaker sound, and robust physical build.
Cons: Lacks an aviation (AIR) band (which some sibling models like the Tecsun PL-660 include), and like many DSP radios, it has a few undocumented "hidden" settings accessible via button combinations that can take some learning to navigate.
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