Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published a new article on the Herculodge reflecting on his latest impulse radio purchase: the Tecsun PL-330.
Jeff shares how this venerable compact portable seduced him — despite an already impressive collection of Tecsun greats. Click here to read his full post.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published a new post on his blog, the Herculodge. In this article, he compares the Tecsun PL-680 with its near-twin, the PL-660, and shares his observations on performance, design, and speaker quality—along with a few unexpected surprises. You can read his full post here.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s just published a new piece on his blog, the Herculodge. In it, he explores why listening to classical music on a high-performance radio feels so much more engaging than streaming the same content digitally. Jeff draws compelling parallels between the tactile, skillful nature of tuning a radio and the appreciation of mechanical watches, highlighting how both offer a sense of ritual, authenticity, and independence. It’s a great read! Check it out here.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon for sharing a recent Herculodge post, where he battles radio frequency interference (RFI) while trying to enjoy his Tecsun PL-990—only to find his PL-880 unaffected. This led to a deeper reflection on FM listening habits and the temptation of tabletop radios like the Sangean HDR-18 and HDR-19. But with RFI always a threat, is a new radio the solution or just another problem in disguise?
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 realities of DSP-based radios in his interference-heavy household. Jeff finds that in real-world conditions, the trusty PL-660 often outperforms the PL-880—especially when battling household RFI.
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 Tecsun PL-660, a “Pre-DSP Glory Era” classic, sharing insights about its design, performance, and the irresistible pull of nostalgia. Like many of us who love radios, he’s already contemplating buying a second one!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s recently published a short review of the Tecsun PL-880 on his blog, The Herculodge.
Jeff has discovered something that portable radio enthusiasts have known for more than a decade: the PL-880 sports some of the best audio fidelity in a modern portable radio!
His review prompted me to search for my original review of the PL-880. It turns out I published it in December 2013. Has it really been over 11 years since the PL-880 was introduced? It’s hard to believe—but I’ll admit it still holds its own. I’ll never let mine go.