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Hidden feature: Changing the line-out level on the Tecsun PL-880
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...
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A review of the Tecsun PL-880 portable shortwave radio
I have never seen such a eager response and extraordinary anticipation over the announcement of a new portable radio as with the new Tecsun PL-880. And I’m not surprised. You see, it has been a...
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Hidden feature: Displaying the Tecsun PL-880 date of manufacture
Thanks to SWLing Post reader, Tim, we know how to display (what we believe is) the date of manufacture for your Tecsun PL-880: 1.) With the radio turned off, simply press and hold the “AM BW” button...
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Hidden feature: Calibrating the Tecsun PL-880 for zero-beat operation
Many thanks to Dan who learned, via the Tecsun PL-880 group, of another way to calibrate the PL-880 in upper and lower sideband. This method seems to be a little easier than a previously posted...
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Complete list of Tecsun PL-880 hidden features
On the advice of several SWLing Post readers, I have compiled a complete list of Tecsun PL-880 hidden features with how-to links: Tecsun PL-880 Hidden Features: USB/LSB selectable synchronous detector...
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Tecsun PL-880: Evans notes signal meter and other discrepencies
SWLing Post reader, Evans (in Greece) writes: I would like your opinion regarding two strange points we noticed in two different Tecsun PL-880 models, which a friend and I have recently purchased. In...
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Gary discovers a way to lock narrow filters on the Tecsun PL-880
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Gary (WN9U) who writes: Just an FYI comment about the narrow filters NOT staying on while tuning. I read about the similar problem that you encountered during the...
View ArticleFree download: A Tecsun PL-880 hidden features booklet
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, S. Thomas Bradley, who shares the following: I just upgraded my receiver from my trusty old FRG-7 (I bought it new back in the 70’s) to a Tecsun PL-880. For my...
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