(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