Re: [IRCA] [NRC-AM] TECSUN PL-660 Reviews

["Stewart, Joseph R" <RandyStewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Les, first of all the 660 is NOT an ultralight--it's about the same size as a Sony ICF-7600GR, kind of a midsize portable.  I know I don't have any pockets it'll easily fit in, hi.
Second, the synch detector, at least on the sample I own, is actually rather BETTER than the one on the 7600GR--it holds sync on weak signals better.  Unlike some of the Tecsun ultralights 
(like the PL-606), the 660 does NOT have DSP--it just has two bandwidths, both both are extremely well chosen in my opinion--the narrow BW really cuts down on splatter but still allows intelligible audio.
Sensitivity on MW BCB?  Um, not so much, especially toward the bottom of the dial, say, below 650 kHz.  I found that using a Radio Plus Quantum Stick + (or some other inductively-tuned 
external AM loop or ferrite bar antenna) makes a huge difference in medium-wave (and longwave) signal strength.  Sadly, the external-antenna jack on the 660 seems only to be useful 
above 2 MHz--inductive coupling is your only option.

Anyway, it's not an ultralight, so it probably isn't what you're looking for.  BTW, it's excellent on shortwave (for the few stations that remain to be heard up there[!]).

Randy Stewart
Battlefield MO
________________________________________
From: am-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx [am-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Les Rayburn [les@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, May 05, 2014 2:52 AM
To: am@xxxxxxxxxxx; irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; abdx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; ultralightdx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [NRC-AM] TECSUN PL-660 Reviews

I'm interested in hearing any reviews of the Tecsun PL-660, especially
in regards to AM (BCB) DXing. How does the synchronous detector compare
to others? Worthy addition to my Ultralight collection?
73,
Les Rayburn, N1LF
Maylene, AL
EM63


_______________________________________________
IRCA mailing list
IRCA@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca

Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers

For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org

To Post a message: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx