Tecsun PL-606

The Tecsun PL-606 ultra-light shortwave receiver

The Tecsun PL-606 is a DSP-based portable LW/MW/FM/SW shortwave radio. The Tecsun PL-606 is considered an “ultra-light” amongst DXers. As with most Tecsun radios, the PL-606 is primarily available through eBay sellers in Hong-Kong. Please see our link below which automatically searches eBay for these sellers.

Specs:

• FM Stereo / MW / LW / SW (2.3 – 21.95 MHz).
• High sensitivity and selectivity via DSP.
• Tuning Methods: Easy Tuning Mode (ETM), Auto Tuning Storage (ATS), Auto Scan, Manual Tuning.
• 550 Station Memories (100 memories for FM / LW /MW, and 250 memories for SW).
• LCD displays: Clock, Temperature and Battery Consumption.
• 9K / 10k for MW tuning step.
• MW bandwidth selection.
• Sleep Timer (1-120 minutes).
• Alarm Clock & Snooze function.
• Low power consumption circuit.
• Intelligent charging system for rechargeable batteries.
• Stereo Earphone Jack.
• External FM/SW antenna jack.
• USB input power jack (5V).
• Power Sources: 2 x AA (UM3) size batteries (excluded).
• Unit Size: 127 (W) x 82 (H) x 28 (D) mm.
• Weight: 175g(without batteries)
• Original accessories: Stereo Earphones, external wire antenna, protective pouch.

Resources

• Reviews:
  • DXer.ca (.doc)
• Retailers:
  • Universal Radio
  • Search Amazon.com for the Tecsun PL-606.