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product_id: 257122943
title: "Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception"
brand: "tecsun"
price: "€ 455.44"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Tecsun"
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region: Italy
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# Full spectrum AM/FM/LW/SW/SSB coverage Rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery with built-in charger Dual conversion PLL with 10 Hz fine tuning step Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception

**Brand:** tecsun
**Price:** € 455.44
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception by tecsun
- **How much does it cost?** € 455.44 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/257122943-tecsun-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave)

## 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

- • **Compact Yet Robust Design:** Lightweight and portable with a powerful 3W speaker and headphone jack for premium audio on the go.
- • **Smart Alarm & Sleep Timer:** 24-hour alarm clock and customizable sleep timer (0-120 mins) to fit your busy lifestyle.
- • **Power That Keeps Up With You:** Long-lasting rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery with built-in charger ensures you stay connected anywhere.
- • **All-in-One Global Radio Explorer:** Seamlessly access AM, FM, Longwave, Shortwave & Single Side Band frequencies for unmatched versatility.
- • **Precision Tuning for Crystal Clear Reception:** Experience ultra-fine 10 Hz tuning steps and selectable bandwidth filters that eliminate static and interference.

## Overview

The Tecsun PL880 is a premium portable digital radio featuring full AM/FM, Longwave, Shortwave, and Single Side Band reception with advanced PLL dual conversion technology. It offers ultra-fine 10 Hz tuning, selectable bandwidth filters, and a rechargeable 18650 Li-ion battery with built-in charger. Designed for serious radio enthusiasts and professionals, it combines compact portability with superior sensitivity, selectivity, and audio quality, making it the ultimate companion for global radio exploration.

## Description

Specifications: -Frequency Range: FM: 64-108 MHz SW: 1711-29999 KHz AM: 520-1710 KHz 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 > 450 mW -Speaker: Diameter 40mm / Impedance 4 Ohm / Power 3W -Earphone Jack: Diameter 3.5mm -Power supply: -Rechargeable battery: Li-ion 3.7V -External adaptor: USB jack, DC 5V, Current >300mA -Dimensions: approx. 7 Â½ (W) X 4 Â½ (H) X 1 Â¼ (D) -Weight: 1 lb 3 oz(battery not included) Accessories: 18650 rechargeable battery External shortwave antenna Stereo earphones Carrying pouch User manual Kaito Electronics, Inc., desertcart.com seller ID: Electronnix, is Tecsun's sole distributor and service provider in North America. Only Tecsun radios sold by Kaito have user manuals in English and suitable power adapters.

Review: 取説はチャイニーズ、英語も無い。
Review: Excelente desempeño en onda corta y banda lateral, único con sintonía fina de dos dígitos. Cumple lo que promete. Lo mejor de todo es poder cambiar la frecuencia sin que se vaya el audio o los molestos “chuff” o sonidos de cambio de frecuencia. Podrían mejorar el rendimiento de la batería que aunque es recargable el consumo es alto. En general muy buen equipo para dxers.

## Features

- 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
- 24 hour alarm clock plus sleep timer from 0-120 minutes
- Powered by one single 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery with built-in charger, battery included

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00GJ51NVA |
| Best Sellers Rank | #69,201 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #6 in Shortwave Receivers |
| Item model number | PL880 |
| Manufacturer | Tecsun |
| Product Dimensions | 19.2 x 3.3 x 11.3 cm; 520 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tecsun
- **Colour:** Black
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary, USB
- **Product dimensions:** 19.2L x 3.3W x 11.3H centimeters
- **Special features:** Alarm, Portable, Rechargeable

## Images

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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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***N on 26 August 2024*

取説はチャイニーズ、英語も無い。

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***A on 20 November 2019*

Excelente desempeño en onda corta y banda lateral, único con sintonía fina de dos dígitos. Cumple lo que promete. Lo mejor de todo es poder cambiar la frecuencia sin que se vaya el audio o los molestos “chuff” o sonidos de cambio de frecuencia. Podrían mejorar el rendimiento de la batería que aunque es recargable el consumo es alto. En general muy buen equipo para dxers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by U***R on 28 January 2026*

I bought mine in 2014. This radio is the first of a renowned Tecsun radio family: started with the pl880, followed by the s8800, pl990, h501x and finally the s-2200x. They all are premium products, and priced accordingly. Besides the pl880i also have a s8800 and a h501x. I can attest the pl880 is the best sounding of these. Based on the specs and other reviews I believe the s-2200x is even better, but you will pay $300 more for a beautiful but bulky tabletop radio. This is the radio you want if you want a radio small enough to take in your carry on luggage, decent AM, very good SW performance and amazing sounding FM reception. About the SW reception: unlink the majority of modern DSP based receivers, this radio does not soft muting when cruising the dial, so you will be able to find faint stations much easier. About SSB capabilities: it is usable but not great. If you are an avid SSB listener then you will be better served by any of the other members of the family; both my s8800 and h501x are perfect. The local oscillator is somewhat unstable and the pitch will be wobbly (perfect sounding person will would like Donald Duck in seconds). There are some undocumented settings and features. Some are useful, some not. In particular: the product detector for AM. It is available, it is awful. But you did not pay for it anyway… Other than that, the radio is solid. After 11 years I replaced the rechargeable lithium battery a couple of times, the antenna became a little wobbly and recently the main tuning knob failed. As there are several ways to tune it the radio is still operational. I have had several radios (Gundig, Tecsun, XhData, Hammarlund among others). If I had to have only one, this is the one I would take.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-18*