In this video I reveal some of the hidden features of the Tecsun PL-880 Shortwave radio and compare it to the Tecsun Pl-660 radio. Check out my Amazon store at: astore.amazon.c...
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@kjay59 жыл бұрын
Tom, thanks for your comments received via e-mail. As a result of your video I purchased a Tecsun PL-880. Your video provide a lot of information for individuals like me that really don't know a lot about Worldband, SW, and SSB radios. I hope to view lots more on various aspects of its operation. Good work. Thanks.
@hamrad889 жыл бұрын
You are welcome. Tom
@Demosophist Жыл бұрын
Most people are talking about what are essentially irrelevancies for anyone using this for prepping. What you need is clear SSB tuning, and the PL-880 has significant distortion compared to the PL-660. Most of the reviewers will lead you astray about that, because they tend to focus on broadcast radio.
@borninthestates3 жыл бұрын
I saw ther e is already firmware 2021 does anybody knows something about it? should we or should we not upgrade? THANK YOU EVERYBODY
@squigitjb9 жыл бұрын
Great video I've just ordered one with 8820 update ...
@hamrad889 жыл бұрын
john burnham Thank you. Keep us informed on your new radio. Tom
@peteradely885 Жыл бұрын
The American Radio Relay League. QST magazine. They had a full article on the PL-880. w2hp
@bigmartin6 жыл бұрын
Nice radios, I enjoyed mine until LW, MW & SW reception just died for no apparent reason, searching the forums and it’s common enough. Mines receiving on FM only now, I’m pretty pissed off
@greggaieck48082 жыл бұрын
Toms radio room your Tecsun Pl 880 is cool
@kjay59 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up! Doing a great job.
@hamrad889 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Tom
@henry12h4 жыл бұрын
Great video
@hamrad884 жыл бұрын
Thanks and have a nice day.
@vaughnburrows10 жыл бұрын
Do you use an external antenna with this radio? If yes which one thanks
@hamrad8810 жыл бұрын
I have used an external antenna. I use my amateur radio antenna which is a G5RV model. Not the best for shortwave listening but it is fair. Tom
@skoalmint61469 жыл бұрын
so can you explain what happens if you try to run it off of the usb port olny?
@hamrad889 жыл бұрын
+Max Heyman My radio will not run off the usb port only.
@skoalmint61469 жыл бұрын
hamrad88 that is total bullshit on tecsuns part. i cant believe they would do that. i was dead set on this model but now im going with the 680.
@gettingpast43914 жыл бұрын
@@skoalmint6146 The battery lasts forever.. unless you leave the radio on 24/7 I can't imagine why it's a problem. Battery is also removable.
@parnicksmusick10 жыл бұрын
For some reason the Soft Mute hidden feature does not work on my new 880 (firmware version 8820, manufactured just a few months ago). Holding 9 does nothing in any mode except FM, and whatever it is doing there is certainly not softmute. Interestingly, when you press and hold 5 with the unit off, you can turn the light off and disengage the side switch entirely. This feature is not documented in any list I have seen. I wonder if Tecsun has changed the hidden features? Perhaps gotten rid of the softmute entirely? What do you think, Tom.
@hamrad8810 жыл бұрын
Some people have reported that the 9 button works differently depending on what mode or band (AM/FM/SW/SSB) the radio is in. I just tried mine and I get a flashing number when I press and hold the 9 and the number appears to be different depending on the mode (band) the radio is on. I have firmware 8820. Also, there is some speculation that there are different versions of 8820. Tom
@FuZhixiang10 жыл бұрын
Mine is the same with SNR, pruduct time showing function disabled. But SYNC, pre-process time are being kept there. But when the radio is off, holding button 5 will toggle something on and off, which I don't know what has been turned on and off.
@hamrad8810 жыл бұрын
Fu Zhixiang You can get loads of information from this website. Here is just one of the many articles on this readio. swling.com/blog/2013/12/important-note-about-tecsun-pl-880-firmware-versions/ Tom
@FuZhixiang10 жыл бұрын
hamrad88 Thanks you, Tom.
@hamrad8810 жыл бұрын
Fu Zhixiang You are welcome. Thanks for your comments. Tom
@stephenwilliams52013 жыл бұрын
Tks have sites on upper end tecsun rig. Tks agn.
@KreemerzАй бұрын
airband? on the 880?
@hamrad88Ай бұрын
No
@jollycrafts95312 жыл бұрын
Hello, your videos are very good ! I came here to ask you a big favour. I live in England and I bought a PL 880. I am ok with the radio but it seems that the battery is not working. I don't know... there is something wrong. when I connect the radio to the electricity with a cable it works and the display shows that the battery is fully charged, if I disconnect it from the electricity it turns off immediately. I really do not know what to do. Can you please, help me?
@hamrad882 жыл бұрын
I will try to help but it will not be easy as I do not have the radio in my hands. Sometimes these batteries will show fully charged but have little power in them when a load such as the radio is put on them. Do you have a meter to check the battery? Do you have another battery to try? Also, keep in mind that the batteries that come with the radio can be poor quality. Hope that helps. Ask if you have more questions.
@jollycrafts95312 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for being so kind. I have reseted the radio and it is working. Thanks so much and a big hug from the other side of the pond!
@hamrad882 жыл бұрын
@@jollycrafts9531 Awesome
@trooper22218 жыл бұрын
Say, my pl660 on medium wave tones to 1620 it should go further like to 1710 I guess. Any suggestions on what to do? I have 1640 station I like in the car
@hamrad888 жыл бұрын
+trooper2221 Try changing the tuning steps from 10 Khz to 9 Khz.
@themjayshow62736 жыл бұрын
I know you are a busy man, but I was wondering how I could step down the SW tuning from 5 to 1 frequency, I like tuning 1 frequency at a time.
@hamrad886 жыл бұрын
Use the fine tuning knob.
@themjayshow62736 жыл бұрын
So there is No step down tuning button for Shortwave? You have to use the fine tuning knob? The specifications on the website said 1 kHz to 5 kHz tuning step for shortwave.
@hamrad886 жыл бұрын
That is correct, use the fine tuning knob. My 880 sets in a drawer as it has so many design problems.
@charleswendt48685 жыл бұрын
Many years ago I had a realistic DX 440 if I remember right it worked better than any radio I have today. And I have many. I am thinking about getting another DX 440, what do you think?
@hamrad885 жыл бұрын
Based on why I have heard it was a pretty good radio but there were some that did not work correctly. So trying to get one from someone you trust.
@charleswendt48685 жыл бұрын
I just ordered
@hamrad885 жыл бұрын
@@charleswendt4868 OK, keep us posted.
@g.fortin32285 жыл бұрын
tha 880 has a stainless antenna. not aluminum ;-)
@hamrad885 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@thomastammaro6935 жыл бұрын
Okay so after watching some videos,I got the" gimme's" and bought the Tecsun 2000. The 880 owns it. . Better bang for the buck!
@trooper22218 жыл бұрын
yes! that did it i switched the steps thanks
@hamrad888 жыл бұрын
+trooper2221 Glad that helped.
@MrRobuz3 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the cheat for my own use?
@hamrad883 жыл бұрын
Here is one of many places. swling.com/blog/tag/tecsun-pl-880-hidden-features/
@MrRobuz3 жыл бұрын
@@hamrad88 Thank You now all I have to get my radio from Amazon in 2 weeks I hope.
@hamrad883 жыл бұрын
@@MrRobuz Keep us posted.
@choppergirl10 жыл бұрын
I cover my antennas with black electrical tape so I never have to touch them with hands that can carry a static electric charge or from anything else that touches the antenna (like carpet) and shoot thousands of static electric volts right into the senstitive detector circuit. I am at a loss as to why antennas don't come covered with rubber or plastic from the factory. Or why hardcore radio guys that should know better, love to touch their antennas more than their XXXXs ;-)
@hamrad8810 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments.
@g.fortin32285 жыл бұрын
I do believe I will do this.. at least to the outer thickest part of the antenna. Great idea !
@thedancingalien77666 жыл бұрын
Us aliens bought one of these Now we want another.