![](https://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/PL-680-Sync-Detector.jpg)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rolf Snijder, who writes:
I have made the same modification to the Tecsun PL-680, that was done [by many on the] PL-660 earlier.
The PL-680 is now a great radio; I think now one of the best! I do not own a PL-660, so I cannot compare.
Photo detail
![](https://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tecsun-PL-680-Mod-e1509192195607.jpg)
Overview of modification.
For disable soft mute you can see the 2 joints and you must scratch a path on the print near the switch. (same on a PL-660)
![](https://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tecsun-PL-680-Mod-0003-1024x709.jpg)
Closeup of joint #1 (click to enlarge)
![](https://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tecsun-PL-680-Mod-0001-1024x612.jpg)
Closeup of joint #2 (click to enlarge)
With the tone switch [on the left side panel of radio] you can turn the muting on and off. On FM I need to set it on for better results, but on LW MW and SW always off!
Frequency adjust is with the pot: adj1391 in the right corner. (for the 1 kHz off freq)
![](https://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Tecsun-PL-680-Mod-0004-1024x739.jpg)
Click to enlarge.
Hope I can help someone with this on your great site.
Greetings,
Rolf Snijder
Netherlands
Many thanks for sharing this PL-680 mod, Rolf! This seems like a simple enough project and one that can be undone if you aren’t pleased with the results.
Post readers: Please comment if you’ve made this modification to your PL-680 or PL-660 or if you have other successful modifications to share!