{"id":8241,"date":"2013-12-10T09:20:15","date_gmt":"2013-12-10T13:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=8241"},"modified":"2013-12-10T09:21:28","modified_gmt":"2013-12-10T13:21:28","slug":"hidden-feature-changing-the-line-out-level-on-the-tecsun-pl-880","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/hidden-feature-changing-the-line-out-level-on-the-tecsun-pl-880\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden feature: Changing the line-out level on the Tecsun PL-880"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Joost, for discovering and sharing yet another hidden feature of the Tecsun PL-880.<\/p>\n

How to change the FM line-out level<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.) Turn on the PL-880 and select the FM radio band.<\/p>\n

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2.) Press and hold the number 7 for three seconds, the current line-out level will begin flashing.<\/p>\n

3.) Use either tuning control to change the line-out level.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it seems that the line-out level only<\/em> works on the FM band (at least, on my firmware version<\/a>). That’s a shame, too, as my shortwave and AM line-out levels default to a value that is much too high for a recording device, rendering the port useless. I value line-out for making reliable digital recordings while monitoring activity via the radio’s built-in speaker.<\/p>\n

I hope this will be fixed in the future as I’m sure it can be addressed with a firmware update.<\/p>\n

On a side note, I’ve been getting a lot of inquiries about a full PL-880 review. I’m nearing completion of it now–about 75% complete. It’s a rather long review and (I hope) will be useful. The ‘880 has so many features (both documented and hidden) that writing a review is a daunting task! Check back soon!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

You can follow all Tecsun PL-880 updates by bookmarking\/checking this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Joost, for discovering and sharing yet another hidden feature of the Tecsun PL-880. How to change the FM line-out level 1.) Turn on the PL-880 and select the FM radio band. 2.) Press and hold the number 7 for three seconds, the current line-out level will begin flashing. 3.) 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