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eBay Deal: Tecsun PL-660 for 50.90 GBP shipped
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, George T, who writes: Just a tip that I found a bargain price on eBay for a new Tecsun PL-660. The price is £50.90 with free P&P…best I’ve ever seen. I grabbed...
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Tecsun PL-660: A simple hack to scan the air band
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bruce F, who writes: HI Thomas, I thought I would put this idea out to your site – in case it isn’t already there. It’s a brilliant solution to the apparent...
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Comparing the XHDATA D-808, Digitech AR-1780 and Tecun PL-660 on shortwave
On Friday, I managed to set aside an hour to finally do a video comparison of the Digitech AR-1780 and the new XHDATA D-808. I placed a table in my driveway, far away from any source of RFI, and set...
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Video: How to calibrate the Tecsun PL-660 frequency offset
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike Mander, who writes: I’ve recently really been enjoying swling.com. Thanks for having such a great resource online with shortwave radio and hardware...
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Portable SSB radios for people who are visually impaired
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Svein Tore, who writes: I’m blind. The type of shortwave radio I like best, is the analogue type with a tuning wheel, because I don’t need sight to use it, and...
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A detailed review of the XHDATA D-808 and comparison with the Tecsun PL-660
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, 13dka, for the following guest post: A review of the XHDATA D-808 by 13dka After all the recent buzz about the new XHDATA D-808 I had to get one. I got mine 3...
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A full review of the C. Crane CCRadio-EP Pro AM/FM portable radio
Without a doubt, C. Crane Company has become an established name in our radio community as a retailer and manufacturer that focuses on the world of broadcast listening. The company’s ads, website, and...
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Intek PL-660 on sale at Maplin
If you live in the UK, you might take note that the retailer, Maplin, has the Intek PL-660 on sale for 59.99 GBP. Though I’ve never held an Intek PL-660 in my hands, I’m pretty certain it’s simply a...
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Tecsun PL-660 Hidden Feature: FM Calibration
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rick B, who writes: I just thought I’d share with you a hidden function I discovered documented on the web for the Tecsun PL-660. It’s how to calibrate the FM...
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A detailed review of the Tecsun S-8800 and comparison with the Tecsun PL-660...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, 13dka, for the following guest post: Tecsun S-8800 Review by 13dka Looking for a new toy again I recently revisited the Tecsun S-8800, which looked like it...
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Best of the best: Reviews of some of my favorite portable shortwave radios
The following article originally appeared in the November 2018 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine: Shortwave Portables: Some of my favorites Being a radio writer and blogger, I’m often asked,...
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A protective case for the Tecsun PL-680, PL-660, and similar portables
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Hirst, who writes: It seems the world is full of containers that are serendipitously sized for radios and other treasured possessions. Unfortunately, this...
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Using amplified loop antennas with portable radios?
SWLing Post contributor, Klaus Boecker, sports a homebrew magnetic loop antenna on his balcony in Germany. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Marty, who writes: I have a question about loop...
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Marty needs advice as he builds a passive magnetic loop antenna
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Marty Kraft, who asked that I share the following question with our community: I’m still working on a receive-only passive hula loop magnetic antenna for my...
View ArticleRob compares horizontal and vertical SWL random wire antennas
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rob Zingarelli, who shares the following guest post that originally appeared on his blog in October, 2020: Shortwave Antenna: Vertical or Horizontal? by Rob...
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 ArticleAndy finds his late model PL-660 lacking compared with an earlier model
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Andy, who writes: Hi Tom, I wonder if any of your readers has noticed anything with later model PL-660s. My old PL-660 met with an accident recently (purchased...
View ArticleGabry repairs a problematic Tecun PL-660 encoder
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Gabry Rizzi (IV3MIR), who writes: Hi, I’m an Italian radio amateur IV3MIR and I have a YouTube channel entirely dedicated to the radio “GabryMir Radio”. I’m...
View ArticleJeff rediscovers the Tecsun PL-660
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon over at The Herculodge for his recent post, “Dude, You Really Love Radios: A Nostalgic Ode to the Tecsun PL-660.” Jeff reflects on rediscovering the...
View ArticleComparing the Tecsun PL-880 and PL-660 in an RFI-Rich Environment
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published a new post on his blog, The Herculodge. This time, Jeff examines the Tecsun PL-880 vs. PL-660, exposing the quirks and...
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