Category Archives: Ultralight

Tecsun PL-398BT, PL-398MP and Tecsun PL-505 now available for purchase

In August, we announced that Tecsun was coming out with several new models this year. Three of them–the Tecsun PL-505, Tecsun PL-398MP and PL-398BT–are now available for purchase on eBay. See links below. The PL-398BT is the most innovative portable … Continue reading

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Ultralight shortwave radios now tagged in the Shortwave Radio Index (SWRI)

I have gone through the SWRI and tagged all portable shortwave radios that are considered “ultralights” by the ultralight “Definitions Committee.” Note that “ultralight dxing” is primarily a Mediumwave hobby, but you will find that many of the best performing … Continue reading

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Tecsun R-909

The Tecsun R-909 is an analog ultra-light portable shortwave/MW/FM receiver. As with most Tecsun radios, the R909 is primarily available through eBay sellers in Hong-Kong. Please see our link below which automatically searches eBay for these sellers. Specs: FREQUENCY RANGE … Continue reading

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Tecsun PL-606

The Tecsun PL-606 is a DSP-based portable LW/MW/FM/SW shortwave radio. The Tecsun PL-606 is considered an “ultra-light” amongst DXers. As with most Tecsun radios, the PL-606 is primarily available through eBay sellers in Hong-Kong. Please see our link below which … Continue reading

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Tecsun PL-380

The Tecsun PL-380 is a DSP FM/MW/SW/LW ultra-light portable radio. It is well known to deliver good performance for its price class. As with all Tecsun products, they are available through reputable eBay sellers based in Hong Kong. Please scroll … Continue reading

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Kchibo D96L

The Kchibo D96L is a notable “ultralight” DSP-based shortwave radio. Specs: Frequency Modulation: (FM) 87-108 MHz 64-108 Mhz (DIY); Medium-wave (MW) 522-1710KHz (9KHz step) 520-1710KHz (10KHz step, DIY); Short-wave (SW) 2.30-21.85 MHz Memories: (total 900) FM (FM) 300 MW (AM) … Continue reading

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Kchibo D92L

The Kchibo D92L is a DSP portable shortwave receiver. This radio is considered an “ultralight” by many DXers. Specs: Frequency range Frequency Modulation (FM) 64-108 MHz Medium-wave (MW) 522-1710 KHz Short-wave (SW) 2.30-21.85 MHz Memories: total 900–FM (FM) 300 MW … Continue reading

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Kaito WRX911 or Tecsun R-911

The Kaito WRX911 (a.k.a. Tecsun R-911) is a simple portable shortwave receiver with an analog dial. It is a sensitive receiver and perhaps one of the best for its price class. See also: Tecsun R-911 Specs: AM: 530 KHz – … Continue reading

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