TECSUN PL-680 is a PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) AM Dual Conversion radio receiver for listening to AM/FM, Longwave, Shortwave, SSB and Air Band. It is an ideal low-cost receiver packed with features for radio enthusiasts, and those who are looking for non-DSP DXing alternatives.
Unit size: 188 x 116 x 31 mm (7.4 x 4.6 x 1.2 inch)
The following items are included in the package:
PL-680 radio (English version)
Protective carrying pouch
Stereo earphones
Tecsun AN-06 FM/SW wire antenna
AC/DC charger: 220V
Special Functions:
AM Dual Conversion
Single Side Band (SSB) with BFO control
Synchronous Detector
Auto Sorting Memory
Air Band (VHF): For intercepting radio communication in aviation – e.g. commercial and general aviation, radio navigational aids, air traffic control. By using your PL-680’s air band function, you may intercept communication between pilots and the air traffic control, but also other communication from commercial and general aviation, radio navigational aids and air traffic control.
Frequency Range:
FM: 76-108 MHz, 87-108 MHz
MW (AM): 520-1710 kHz, 522-1620 kHz
LW: 100-519 kHz
SW: 1711-29999 kHz
AIR: 118 – 137 MHz
Tuning Methods:
Manual jog dial tuning
Auto scan tuning
Auto Tuning Storage (ATS)
Direct keypad entry
Basic Features:
2000 station memories
Auto Sorting Memory
Long telescopic antenna (87cm / 34 inch)
LCD indicates signal strength, battery consumption
Clock (24-hour format)
Alarm by radio, Snooze, and Sleep Timer
LCD backlight (5 or 30 seconds lighting)
Antenna gain switch: Local / Normal / DX
FM/SW antenna jack (3.5mm)
Stereo earphones jack (3.5mm)
Tone control: Treble & Bass
Vertical back stand
Built-in battery charging for Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
DC 6V jack
Powered by 4 pcs AA-size battery
Sensitivity:
FM (S / N = 30dB) < 3uV
MW (S / N = 26dB) < 1mV/m
LW (S / N = 26dB) < 5mV/m
SW (S / N = 26dB) < 20uV
SSB (S / N = 10dB) < 1uV
AIR (S/N = 10dB) <5uV
Selectivity:
FM > 30dB (± 200kHz)
MW / LW > 40dB (± 9kHz)
SW > 40dB (± 5kHz)
S/N Ratio:
FM better than 65dB
MW / LW better than 40dB
SW better than 50dB