My Top Ten Favorite Shortwave radio I own Tecsun PL 680 AM FM SW LW Air Band receiver SSB

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • Even with the few problems I had it is still on the top ten favorite list for me

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  • @computergrant1
    @computergrant1 Год назад +1

    Thank you Gilles for all your time and videos. I received my PL-330 on Friday. I did much research before purchasing it, and I know that you mentioned the muting. I thought to myself, oh it won't bother me. It drives me crazy! So, I ordered a PL-680. Sending the PL-330 back.

  • @jeffw1267
    @jeffw1267 5 лет назад +2

    I bought me a Kaito 1103 based upon your reviews. Three more days and I'll have it.

    • @ericletts4072
      @ericletts4072 5 лет назад

      I have one of those radios you are going to love it !

    • @rogeriomanuel
      @rogeriomanuel 5 лет назад +1

      I have XHDATA D-808 excellent radio, with excellent selectivity the loudest and deafest in LW like the Tecsun pl-660 which is somewhat unstable but the least noisy, and the fantastic Degen DE 1103 my favorite cock for all work. The XHDATA D-808 stands out for the air band and the RDS the PL-660 also has the excellent Air. On the SSB the XHDATA also stands out to the others and the battery lasts an eternity.

  • @anthonymiller8979
    @anthonymiller8979 4 года назад +6

    Would you choose this over the PL-660 ? I already own the CCrane Skywave SSB

  • @azamatkarasaev9933
    @azamatkarasaev9933 11 месяцев назад +1

    If it only had an RDS, it would be a perfect portable radio

  • @w3vjp568
    @w3vjp568 Год назад +1

    3 years later, has the Tecsun PL880 replaced the PL680 as a best buy, in your opinion? The 680 seems to be out of stock everywhere but the 880 seems readily available, although a bit more expensive.

  • @maryrafuse3851
    @maryrafuse3851 2 года назад

    I also own many radios my 2 favorites are the Hammarlund SP-600 JX-17 and Hammarlund HQ-180 with digital display DD-101h that replaces the clock.

  • @chicopintudo3443
    @chicopintudo3443 Год назад +1

    Poderia ir falando e demonstrando 1 pouco das funções e a recepção desse TECSUN... Ficou devendo... O vídeo poderia ter sido muito melhor, mas agradeço mesmo assim seu esforço ❗😎👍 Valeu.

  • @boogerglob1234
    @boogerglob1234 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for sharing Sir. I have been looking at this rig to purchase, but the frequency offset bothers me a little... I am willing to ignore this drawback since the sync-detection works so well, but now am at a toss up to decide either this rig or the XHDATA D-808. I am to the point of flipping a coin... LOL Thanks for all you share with your radio reviews. Take care...

    • @jamesvfields
      @jamesvfields 4 года назад +2

      The frequency can be calibrated. Search RUclips videos for calibration of PL-660, same radio.

  • @user-sv2vi7ri8v
    @user-sv2vi7ri8v 2 года назад +1

    1. Can I use disposable AA batteries instead of rechargeable batteries?
    2. Can you turn off the power completely?

  • @sayit462
    @sayit462 5 лет назад +1

    Air channel is Air by name only almost non existence (I live near 2 airports ). Radio is well build sound on FM and AM Very good. I run 20 m of copper wire ot the roof hoping to pick up more on SW not much luck. Lots of Chinese thats all. (Western Australia far far from anywhere)

  • @Kreemerz
    @Kreemerz Месяц назад

    Where can you get the 680?

  • @vampolascott36
    @vampolascott36 4 года назад +1

    Is there a way you can open it up and calibrate this radio? I was able to do that with my old Radio Shack DX-398. It was a very simple procedure.

  • @rfaradiofreeamerica8392
    @rfaradiofreeamerica8392 3 года назад

    I'm about to call HRO and either get a CCrane Skywave , Eton Executive, or this 680 Tecsun , but still can't decide, wdy think is best??

  • @rachidtah8743
    @rachidtah8743 4 года назад

    hai tom the degen de 1103 dsp is that a good radio than the tecsun pl680 grt from belguim

  • @adembelen
    @adembelen 3 года назад

    great, I have one.💪

  • @adamjohnson4058
    @adamjohnson4058 2 года назад

    does anyone know how to change the scanning speed? thanks

  • @jamesvfields
    @jamesvfields 4 года назад

    Hope I am not missing this in the video somewhere but you can calibrate the frequency display.

    • @OfficialSWLchannel
      @OfficialSWLchannel  4 года назад

      not on the PL-680 .. calibration works only on 660 and 880

    • @jamesvfields
      @jamesvfields 4 года назад +2

      @@OfficialSWLchannel I have one and I can do it on mine. I wonder if it was added in later firmware?

  • @johnwohlheter601
    @johnwohlheter601 4 года назад +2

    nice radio. to bad i have no where near $120 to spend on one...

  • @gunner6639
    @gunner6639 4 года назад

    I like this radio, not sure what I'm missing but I can't figure out how to tune in LW?

    • @OfficialSWLchannel
      @OfficialSWLchannel  4 года назад +1

      You need to change the tuning steps of AM to have Longwave available

    • @VK2QRZ
      @VK2QRZ 3 года назад +1

      On my 660 I need to enable LW through the power button. Bugged me for awhile til I sorted it. Hope this helps! 73

  • @ATCATL
    @ATCATL 4 года назад

    For SW SSB, AM and VHF Airband which would be the best choice? PL-660 or PL-680?
    Thank you

    • @OfficialSWLchannel
      @OfficialSWLchannel  4 года назад +1

      both perform the same overall, whatever your choice it's going to be good

    • @ATCATL
      @ATCATL 4 года назад +1

      @@OfficialSWLchannel Thank you for the quick reply!

  • @MrPicaso72
    @MrPicaso72 4 года назад +1

    Best place to buy in the U.S.?

    • @jamesvfields
      @jamesvfields 4 года назад +2

      Recommend you order from Anon-Co web site. They are in China but they ship fast and have excellent service after sale.

  • @wyim
    @wyim 4 года назад +1

    May I ask the difference between the PL-660 and the PL-680 in terms of the SW and FM reception and sound quailty?

    • @jamesvfields
      @jamesvfields 4 года назад +1

      Practically no difference in reception with current models. I am told the 680 has a slightly better speaker. I can't tell much difference. But I like the 680 for the square case and buttons.

    • @wyim
      @wyim 4 года назад

      James Fields Thanks for your comment! 😉

  • @chriscrichton98
    @chriscrichton98 3 года назад

    Do you speak French also?

  • @Hadelin
    @Hadelin 5 лет назад +1

    Hey, what´s up :D For the off frecuency problem that you have you could try this solution for a PL-660 but onto your 680. I have a 680 and on mine worked, my problem was on other frecuency than AM but it should work though. Cheers! ruclips.net/video/73E5k13WpRI/видео.html