Tecsun PL-505

The Tecsun PL-505 portable shortwave radio.

The Tecsun PL-505 is a portable DSP based shortwave radio. New to the market in October 2011, the PL-505 is currently only available through vendors in China/Honk Kong on eBay (see search link below).

Features/Specifications:

• Shortwave (2.3 MHz – 21.95 MHz)/MW/LW/FM STEREO DSP Receiver
• 550 Station Memories (100 memories for each MW / FM and LW, 250 memories for SW)
• Tuning Methods:
• Easy tuning mode (ETM)
• Auto tuning storage (ATS) for FM/ MW/ SW/ LW
• Auto-scan tuning with 5s pre-listening
• Manual tuning (VF) / (VM)
• Multifunctional digital tuning knob
• 9K/10K tuning step for MW
• AM Bandwidth selection
• Sleep timer (1~120 minutes)
• Alarm clock function
• LCD displays the station frequency, Signal Strength, S/N Ratio, Temperature, Battery consumption, etc.
• Key lock function\
• FM / SW external antenna jack
• USB DC port (5V)
• Power Sources: 2 x UM3 (AA Size) Batteries (not included) or DC 5V adaptor (not included)
• Unit size: 123 (W) x 79 ((h)) x 20 ((d)) mm
• Accessories: stereo earphones, external antenna, AA rechargeable batteries, USB cord, line in cable & pouch.

This would also appear to be a good candidate for Ultralight DXing, though it could not officially be considered an “ultralight” without approval from the Ultralight Committee.