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 tip is probably only helpful to UK based readers of the SWLing Post.
WH Smiths, high street stationer and purveyors of newspapers and magazines, infamous for their high prices and poor service, were doing a clearance sale in my neighbourhood.
I spotted a £3 semi-rigid pencil case that looked like it might fit my new PL-680, and when I got it home, found that it was a great fit.
I cut out the internal flap that holds the pens with scissors, and the result speaks for itself.
Wow! That’s a brilliant case for for the PL-680, Mark! That exterior color will also ensure you never lose it in the wild. Thanks for sharing this tip. What a fabulous bargain at £3! Post readers in the UK, take note!
Grabbed a USA Gear 7.5 inch hard shell case on Amazon. Inserted a foam strip along bottom to fill in the gap for my Tecsun PL-680
tecsun pl-660 comes with its own protective case which is very good,soft but strong,can afford more expensive radio but pl-660 8s amazing especially 9n the ham bands and 27 mhz cb
I bought a few additional Tecsun cases like the one that comes with the Tecsun PL-880. Works great for my PL-600, 660, and 680 radios.
https://www.anon-co.com/product/tecsun-luxury-pouch
You can also find these on Amazon (pink!), but it works. Digitech AR1780 fits as well. Thomas, you may want to re-link with your Amazon code. https://amzn.to/2N96COA
Done! Thanks for the tip, Jack!
Will the Tecsun 880 also fit ?
From memory the PL-880 is only 1/4″ or so wider than the PL-660, and Googling suggests it’s the same size as the PL-680 shown. So I’d guess “yes”.
I’ve been using similar cases sold in Staples to hold several portables, as well as GPS units.