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The Tecsun PL-680 now shipping

SWLing Post reader, Steve, writes:

Anna [at Anon-Co] has the PL-680 in stock according to a email I received from her this morning. Readers who are interested in ordering the radio should be aware of the Chinese New Year and the potential for delays.

Thanks, Steve. I received a similar email from Anna. They have listed the PL-680 on their website and, I’m sure, will post on eBay soon. The price is $95 US plus shipping; a reasonable price, if the PL-680 is an improvement over the PL-660.

I have already ordered a PL-680 from Anon-Co and it is on the way. I paid extra for FedEx shipping, so it should arrive before week end. I’ll post updates as I test this radio.

As Steve mentions in his note, Anon-Co will observe the Chinese New Year and will be unavailable from February 13th to the 26th.

I *should* have at least a preliminary review posted before the 26th so those of you who are tempted by the PL-680 will at least have some insight prior to purchase.

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Tecsun PL-680 could be available in January 2015

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(Image source: Nevada Radio)

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Steve, who writes:

Anna from Anon-co (eBay seller) sent me this little tidbit of info on the PL-680 […] I thought I would pass it along given your interest. At least we know it is a real product and could be available as early as next month.

[From Anna:]

“The PL-680 I believe may be available mid-January, but this is still an estimation. As far as I can say at this moment, I believe it is a model very similar to the PL-660, but with a different outlook (similar to PL-600). Whether there are any other changes like the speaker or performance wise I don’t know at the moment. We’ll have to wait for a little while still. I also don’t have a price indication yet, so this too takes some time still.”

I’ll buy the PL-680 as soon as it’s available and review it. It’ll be interesting to see how it compares–performance-wise–with its older siblings: the PL-660 and PL-880. My hunch is that it’s simply a cosmetic re-design of the PL-660, with a few tweaks perhaps. I find it so interesting that Tecsun borrowed from the design of the PL-600–a radio that’s been on the market for several years. In truth, I’ve always preferred the body design of the PL-600 over the PL-660.

We’ll post all updates with the tag: PL-680

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The Tecsun PL-680: A new portable in the works?

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(Photo source: Nevada Radio)

SWLing Post reader, Antonio, writes:

“It seems that a new radio is on the horizon. Nevada Radio, in the U.K., has announced the new Tecsun PL-680.”

Thanks, Antonio–admittedly, I was completely unaware of this upcoming model. Based on the photo (above) via Nevada Radio, the PL-680 looks very much like the PL-600.

Unlike the PL-600, the PL-680 appears to have USB/LSB selectable AM synchronous detection.

Here are the specifications/features per Nevada Radio:

Frequency ranges :

FM:     87 – 108 MHz

MW:   522-1620 kHz

SW:   1711-29999 kHz

LW:   100-519 kHz

AIR:   118-137 MHz

Features :

FM stereo / MW / LW / SW SSB / AIR band (118-137 MHz)

Dual conversion for MW / LW / SW with excellent sensitivity & selectivity

Synchronous detector (USB / LSB)

SW Single Side Band (SSB) with BFO control

1900 station memories

Multi-tuning methods:

Auto tuning storage (ATS)

Auto-scan tuning with 5 seconds pre-listening

Manual tuning

Direct keypad entry

9K/10K tuning step for MW (adjustable AM tuning step (9K/10K)

Sleep timer from 1-120 minutes

Dual alarm clock with adjustable auto turn off stopper from 1-90 minutes

DX / Normal / Local antenna gain

Treble / Bass tone selection

Back light and snooze function

Signal strength & battery consumption display

Direct reset function

Built-in rechargeable function (Ni-MH rechargeable battery only)

Extra long telescopic antenna

FM/SW antenna jack

Stereo earphone jack

DC jack (6V)

Power sources: 4 x UM3 (AA size) batteries (excluded) or DC 6V adaptor (excluded)

Dimensions – 190 x 35 x 112mm WHD

So far, I’ve seen no information regarding pricing/availability. I will update the SWLing Post with information about the Tecsun PL-680 as soon as it becomes available. Simply follow the tag: PL-680

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