Tag Archives: Tecsun PL-990

World Music Radio – Denmark

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Kevin

According to their website, World Music Radio is a 24-hour music station using just a couple hundred Watts output power. It’s a rarity to be heard in North America, but thanks to a hint from Gilles Letourneau on the YouTube … Continue reading →

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Keepers: The Saga Continues

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Kevin

It’s time to downsize — again. I’ve talked about having too many radios before under the topic, “Sharing the love.” Gilles Letourneau over at the OfficialSWLChannel on YouTube gets out an old radio from time to time and renews the … Continue reading →

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FM Radio Shootout: Part 1

Posted on June 22, 2024 by Kevin

I’ve been having a lot of fun lately with my new Qodosen SR-286 radio that is reported to be outstanding on FM, and indeed it is. But how outstanding? RadioJayAllen gave it 5.5 out of 5 stars. Serious reviewers, like … Continue reading →

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Antenna + ground

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Kevin

When I was a young shortwave listener 56 years ago, I had a Lafayette KT-340 desktop radio with connectors on the back for an antenna and a ground. I always hooked up my 75-foot long wire to the ANT post … Continue reading →

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Comparing My Top Radios

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Kevin

I talked about my Under $50 Radios and my Under $100 Radios and now it’s time to take a look at the much smaller top shelf. The group is: Model Amazon.com price1 Firmware Eton Elite Executive $199.00 Unknown Tecsun PL-660 … Continue reading →

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Tecsun PL-ease: Comparing the PL-330, PL-660, PL-880 and PL-990 Shortwave Radios

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Kevin

Here I compare 4 great Tecsun radios; Three are still in production, and the PL-660 can still be purchased new. PL-660 Introduction The PL-660 was introduced in 2010 and I’ve owned mine since December of 2011; it’s been a great … Continue reading →

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Review: Tecsun PL-990 Shortwave Receiver

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Kevin

Editorial note: This review was written in July in 2023, a year and a half ago, and I do not know why it was not published. I’m reviewing it and publishing it now. The Tecsun PL-990 is one of the … Continue reading →

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