Tecsun PL-680 Portable Shortwave Radio

The Tecsun PL-680 is a highly portable, multi-band receiver designed for serious shortwave radio enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. With its excellent sensitivity, robust sound quality, and wide frequency coverage, the PL-680 offers unmatched performance for listening to global broadcasts, news, music, and emergency communications. Whether you're traveling, exploring the outdoors, or enjoying the comfort of home, the PL-680 ensures you stay connected to the world through radio.

Key Features

• Wide Frequency Coverage: The PL-680 supports AM, FM, shortwave, and SSB (Single Sideband) bands, covering frequencies from 530 kHz to 30 MHz and beyond. Ideal for listening to international broadcasters, air traffic, and emergency frequencies.
• Single Sideband (SSB) Reception: The PL-680 includes SSB mode (both USB and LSB), allowing you to listen to ham radio, aviation, and marine bands with high clarity.
• High Sensitivity and Selectivity: Equipped with advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, the PL-680 delivers exceptional sensitivity and selectivity, ensuring clear reception even in challenging signal environments.
• Large Backlit LCD Display: The large, easy-to-read display shows frequency, band, signal strength, and time. The backlighting ensures that the radio can be easily used in low-light conditions.
• Memory Presets: The PL-680 offers up to 550 station memory presets, allowing users to quickly store and recall their favorite stations across multiple bands.
• High-Quality Audio: Built-in stereo speakers deliver clear and rich sound quality, and the radio also includes a headphone jack for private listening or using external speakers for enhanced audio output.
• Automatic Frequency Control (AFC): The AFC feature helps to lock in weak signals, ensuring smoother tuning and better sound quality when receiving stations with drifted frequencies.
• Dual Alarm & Sleep Function: Perfect for use as a bedside radio, the PL-680 offers dual alarms and a sleep timer function, so you can wake up to your favorite station or drift off to sleep while listening to the radio.
• Portable and Lightweight: Despite its powerful performance, the PL-680 is compact and portable, making it easy to take on the go. It’s powered by both AC adapter (included) and rechargeable batteries (sold separately), giving you flexibility for both indoor and outdoor use.

Specifications

• Frequency Range:
  • AM: 530 kHz – 1710 kHz
  • FM: 88 MHz – 108 MHz
  • Shortwave: 1.7 MHz – 30 MHz
  • SSB: 1.7 MHz – 30 MHz
• Speaker: 5W mono speaker
• Audio Output: 3.5mm headphone jack
• Power Supply: 6V DC or 4 x AA rechargeable batteries (optional)
• Display: 2.5-inch backlit LCD
• Dimensions: 229 x 139 x 40 mm
• Weight: 1.1 kg (including batteries)
• Included Accessories: AC adapter, external antenna, user manual

Why Choose the Tecsun PL-680?

The Tecsun PL-680 is the ultimate portable shortwave radio for those who want to explore the world through radio waves. Whether you’re interested in global news, international broadcasts, or the thrill of tuning into rare shortwave signals, the PL-680 offers exceptional performance with advanced features such as SSB reception, memory presets, and a high-quality display. With its long battery life, portability, and rich audio output, the PL-680 is ideal for both casual listeners and serious radio enthusiasts alike.