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Tag Archives: Silicon Labs
Tecsun PL-606
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 … Continue reading
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Tecsun PL-390
The Tecsun PL-390 is a dual speaker DSP FM Stereo / MW / LW / SW (2.3-21.95 MHz) portable shortwave radio. As with most Tecsun radios, the PL-390 is primarily available through eBay sellers in Hong-Kong. Please see our link … Continue reading
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Tecsun PL-380
The Tecsun PL-380 is a DSP FM/MW/SW/LW ultra-light portable radio. It is well known to deliver good performance for its price class. As with all Tecsun products, they are available through reputable eBay sellers based in Hong Kong. Please scroll … Continue reading
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Kchibo D96L
The Kchibo D96L is a notable “ultralight” DSP-based shortwave radio. Specs: Frequency Modulation: (FM) 87-108 MHz 64-108 Mhz (DIY); Medium-wave (MW) 522-1710KHz (9KHz step) 520-1710KHz (10KHz step, DIY); Short-wave (SW) 2.30-21.85 MHz Memories: (total 900) FM (FM) 300 MW (AM) … Continue reading
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Grundig G8 Traveler II
The Grundig G8 Traveller II (a.k.a. Tecsun PL300wt) is a very small, portable DSP shortwave radio. For stronger broadcast signals, it’s fidelity is excellent–especially for a radio in this price class. This radio has notable FM sensitivity–an excellent radio for … Continue reading
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