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product_id: 185638435
title: "PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception"
brand: "tecsun"
price: "₪1414"
currency: ILS
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reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/185638435-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave-shortwave
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region: Israel
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# 4-band full spectrum coverage Rechargeable Li-ion battery 10 Hz ultra-fine tuning step PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception

**Brand:** tecsun
**Price:** ₪1414
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Own the airwaves, wherever you roam!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception by tecsun
- **How much does it cost?** ₪1414 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.il](https://www.desertcart.co.il/products/185638435-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave-shortwave)

## Best For

- tecsun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tecsun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Sleep & Alarm:** Integrated alarm clock and sleep timer (0-120 mins) keep your schedule sharp and your listening seamless.
- • **Ready for Any Scenario:** Compact, portable design with rechargeable battery and USB power ensures you never miss a beat on the go.
- • **Precision Tuning Mastery:** 10 Hz tuning steps with 4 & 5 selectable bandwidth filters for pinpoint frequency control and zero interference.
- • **Unrivaled Signal Clarity:** PLL synthesized dual conversion tech delivers crystal-clear AM/FM, Longwave, Shortwave & SSB reception.
- • **All-in-One Frequency Explorer:** Covers FM (64-108 MHz), AM, Longwave, Shortwave, plus Single Side Band for global broadcast access.

## Overview

The Tecsun PL880 is a premium portable digital radio featuring PLL dual conversion for superior sensitivity and selectivity across AM, FM, Longwave, Shortwave, and Single Side Band bands. With ultra-fine 10 Hz tuning steps, multiple bandwidth filters, and a rechargeable Li-ion battery powered via USB, it’s engineered for professionals who demand flawless reception and versatile functionality in a sleek, travel-ready package.

## Description

Specifications: - Frequency range: FM: 64-108MHz SW: 1711-29999 KHz AM: 520-1710KHz LW: 100-519 KHz - Sensitivity FM  35 dB AM/LW > 40 dB SW > 40 dB - S/N Ratio: FM> 65dB AM/LW > 40dB SW > 45dB - Output power > 450mW - Speaker: Diameter 40mm / Impedance 4 Ohm / Power 3W - Headphone jack: 3.5mm diameter Power supply: - Rechargeable Battery: Li-ion 3.7V - External Adapter: USB Connector, DC 5V, Current > 300mA - Dimensions: approx. 7.75"(W) x 4.15"(H) x 1.45"(D) -Weight: 45g (battery not included) Accessories: Rechargeable Battery Short Wave External Antenna Stereo Headphones Carry Bag User Manual Kaito Electronics, Inc., desertcart Seller ID: Electronnix, is Tecsun's sole distributor and service provider in North America. Only Tecsun radios sold by Kaito have English user manuals and suitable power adapters

## Features

- Best reception, full range coverage including AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave with Single Side Band
- PLL synthesized digital dual conversion receiver with unparallelled sensitivity & selectivity
- 4 & 5 selectable bandwidth filters on AM and SSB respectively plus single Side Band receiver with 10 Hz tuning step
- Alarm clock plus sleep timer from 0-120 minutes
- 1 Year USA warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Antenna Location | Outdoor Activities, Emergency Preparedness, In-vehicle Entertainment, Listening to Music, News, Sports Broadcasts, Weather Updates |
| Asin | B00GJ51NVA |
| Audio Output Mode | Stereo |
| Best Sellers Rank | 114,680 in Electronics & Photo (See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo) 47 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
| Box Contents | Battery, Owner's Manual |
| Brand Name | Tecsun |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Earphone |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,401) 4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD or LED |
| Enclosure Material | Silver |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio, USB |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 19.1L x 3.2W x 11.4H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 520 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Tecsun |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PL880 |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power In Watts | 3 Watts |
| Model Number | PL880 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, USB |
| Number Of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Radio Bands Supported | 4-Band |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Style Name | Modern |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Upc | 851567004525 |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tecsun
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary, USB
- **Included components:** Battery, Owner's Manual
- **Power source:** Battery Powered
- **Product dimensions:** 19.1L x 3.2W x 11.4H centimetres
- **Radio bands supported:** 4-Band
- **Special feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Modern
- **Tuner technology:** AM/FM

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this radio have the updated firmware? Is there a way to tell by the serial number? The update is not listed in the description.**
A: The seller will have to tell you the version number and yes there is an easy way to read it.  1.) With the radio turned off, simply press and hold the "AM BW" button and the full display panel will turn on.2.) Then press and hold the "AM BW" again and your 880′s firmware version will display (a four digit number).You need version 8820 or higher which fixes a few of the problems but not all.

**Q: Can a generic, lithium-ion 3.6/4.2 volt 18650 with a 2600 - 3400 mAh rating be used in this radio? Would it fit and not overload the circuitry?**
A: The only companies that make 18650 batteries are LG, Panasonic, Sony, and Samsung.  The ones with other names are just rewrapped with another brand name on them.  It's best to buy batteries labeled directly from one of those 4 manufacturers so you know what you are getting because the it's common to see other brands exaggerate the mah rating.

**Q: Has anyone purchased from Elextronnix and can confirm the firmware is the most recent 8820? thank you**
A: Firmware 8820 does not guarantee that it is free from the fine-tuning bug. Some 8820 firmware will still tune backwards within a kilohertz during SSB fine tuning. A small but annoying bug. Check with Electronnix before buying.

**Q: I live in an apartment and have little access to attach an external antenna to anything outside.  Can an external antenna work inside an apartment?**
A: Re sun also sell the AM booster loop, the AN-200 tunable medium wave loop antenna. I have found this no-battery solution to give a great signal boost for all bands except FM. I rest the Tecsun radio inside the loop and it works!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Disappointed
*by  on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 3 June 2024*

I think I have bought this radio by mistake - I'm not sure if it is configured for UK - it does not pick up any AM stations - FM is fine - SW is not good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this radio!!
*by  on Reviewed in the United States 1 February 2015*

I received my Tecsun PL-880 just a week ago, and I have to say that from my perspective, it's the *almost* perfect portable shortwave radio!I came close to purchasing a Grundig SAT 750, but when that order was delayed, I opted for this radio instead. I'm certainly glad I did! I can't imagine how the Grundig could be much better, and this radio provides a more portable option.PRO's:* Amazing sensitivity on the SW bands. No matter the time of the day, the auto-scanning function seems to always pick up 40-50 (or more!) shortwave stations. And these are stations that are easily copied. (The only antennae I'm using is the $10 Sangean 'reel'. And it just runs up a corner of my room to the ceiling.) In the limited time I've operated the radio I've already copied Radio China (came "booming" in on the 22 meter band), Radio Australia, and several far eastern stations. (I'm located in the southern United States.) BTW, if you own an iPad, you can always check the frequency with the "SWBC Sked" app to ascertain the station you're currently listening to.* Very good SSB reception on the Ham Bands ... all the way through 10 Meters! I've seen some YouTube videos of this radio providing a "muffled" SSB experience, but I've had no such issues (Firmware 8820). The only thing I can think of that could cause that is having the selectable Bandwidth set to 1.2 kHz or lower. I keep it at 3 kHz for SSB. (BW Options for SSB are 4, 3, 2.3, 1.2, and 0.5 kHz. That alone is astonishing for a portable SW radio!) When switching to SSB mode, the regular tuning knob automatically switches to "slow" tuning mode (1 kHz steps) while the "Fine" tuning knob switches to "Ultra-fine". You can literally tune in 1/100 kHz steps! Needless to say, this makes it super easy to get good quality speech from SSB signals. The only problem I've seen with SSB is a bit of "splatter" for very strong signals. In those instances, I would like to have a RF gain control. The three-position antennae-attenuator switch will do the job here, but is not as convenient. In any event, that's a very minor quibble. This is still the best SSB I've ever experienced from a portable.* Very good scanning options. You can scan just one International shortwave band, or *all* the bands. Use "Page 0" for scanning, and just the most recent scan results are stored. You can then easily step through all the stations it found by simply turning the tuning knob. Only the International SW bands are scanned; it automatically skips over all the Ham Bands. Since shortwave conditions change hourly, this makes it real easy to find the current "hot" bands.* Great sound! The speaker sounds great and can easily fill a small room without straining. It almost makes me wish a Bluetooth option were available so I could run Pandora through it via my iPhone. (Maybe the next generation, perhaps?)* AM/FM --- The "AM" band is adequate. If I were serious about AM I would opt for an external antennae optimized for AM. FM is *great*!* As mentioned earlier, this radio has incredible bandwidth options for a portable. In AM/SW mode you have 9, 5, 3.5 and 2.3 kHz options available. A strong music AM station with the 9 kHz BW option engaged sounds absolutely amazing. For most AM listening I keep it on "5". I use "3" as the default for most SW listening. The SSB bandwidth options were mentioned above. It's just *great* having all these options!* Rechargeable battery with "intelligent" charging. You don't have to tell it how long to charge like some portables require. Charging is through a mini-USB port. The cable for charging was supplied, but not the charger itself. I just use my iPhone's charger, which works great.CONS:* As mentioned above, the only real feature I miss is a variable RF gain control. I think it could really help out with the SSB "splatter" mentioned above on strong signals. Again, the three-position "Ant Gain" control can help out here; it's just not as convenient to use.As far as CONS go, that's pretty much it as far as I'm concerned!Summation:I *Love* this Radio!!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 付属の充電バッテリー、透明プラスティックラップを先ず剥がすこと！
*by  on Reviewed in Japan 26 August 2024*

取説はチャイニーズ、英語も無い。

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*Last updated: 2026-07-07*