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V1 v V3 v PL-330: ATS Mini Sensitivity
Now that I’ve started using the Si4732 ESP32 ATS V3, I’ve been disappointed. The technology is amazing, features overwhelming and the operation is close to optimum for a device with just an off-on switch and a knob. But to be … Continue reading
Posted in Radio
Tagged Antenna impedance, ATS Mini, MLA-30+, OM0ET, SI4732, Tecsun PL-330
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Tecsun PL-330 or Qodosen SR-286?
Update Since this article was originally written, Qodosen introduced a mass market version of their radio, the DX-286. The DX-286 and the SR-286 are physically identical, only with differences in firmware, documentation, packaging and price. Introduction The Tecsun PL-330 is … Continue reading
Tecsun PL-ease: Comparing the PL-330, PL-660, PL-880 and PL-990 Shortwave Radios
Here I compare 4 great Tecsun radios; Three are still in production, and the PL-660 can still be purchased new. PL-660 Introduction The PL-660 was introduced in 2010 and I’ve owned mine since December of 2011; it’s been a great … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio, Technology
Tagged Analog radios, DSP radios, Radio comparisons, shortwave radio, SSB, Tecsun PL-330, Tecsun PL-660, Tecsun PL-880, Tecsun PL-990
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PL-330 or D-808?
Someone asked me on my Blog or Die! YouTube channel which radio I would recommend to someone just getting started with the shortwave listening hobby, the Tecsun PL-330 or the XHDATA D-808. Both were briefly featured in the video, and … Continue reading
Comparing 3 Tecsun radios: PL-660, PL-380, PL-330
I haven’t bought a radio in quite a while, but the new Tecsun PL-330 seemed quite capable, so I used the proceeds from selling off older radios on eBay to buy a new PL-330 (with firmware version 3306). I was … Continue reading
Posted in Product Reviews, Radio, Technology
Tagged AIR band, PL-330, PL-380, PL-660, Radio comparisons, shortwave radio, Tecsun
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The Battle of the Repeaters ZWS-A330/W3 vs RD-239S/W2
At least 3 new shortwave-capable radios have come on the market supporting bundled or separately-sold “repeaters.” As best I can determine, these are Bluetooth-linked radio receivers with no controls, display or speaker. What the receiver picks up is relayed back … Continue reading
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Product Review: Zhiwhis ZWS-A330 — Part 2, Testing and Conclusions
Welcome to the conclusion (almost) of a long series of articles about the ZWS-A330, journey from a product that wasn’t available yet, to one received, to one that is as of this writing sold out. Here’s the history: This post … Continue reading
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