Tecsun PL-330

The pocket-sized Tecsun PL-330 mobile world receiver features SSB capabilities, these SSB capabilities combined with direct frequency input, makes the Tecsun PL-330 ideal for receiver functionality who want to listen to shortwave radio stations, amateur radio broadcasts and regular shortwave broadcasts. The Tecsun PL-330 is the first receiver offered with ETM+, which is a search function of the 24 ETM memories that was used on the basis of the first of the day the signal was received. For example, stations stored between 0900 and 0950 are stored in memory E09. Using this system, an individual ETM memory can be created for each hour of the day.

Pressing the ETM button down after the original frequencies have been saved will automatically select the frequencies that were previously saved at that time of day.

The Tecsun PL-330 is powered by a BL-5C 1000mAh Li-ion battery that can run continuously for up to 24 hours. Also featuring the Tecsun PL-330 via AM synchronous detection of the shortwave bands, a feature rarely discovered on such a small world receiver. This receiver offers up to 9 user-selected bandwidth settings (depending on the received mode selected), allowing the user to tailor performance to band conditions. In SSB mode, the smallest frequency step is 10 Hz, so SSB signals can always be understood.

For shortwave listeners; with a simple push of the arrow button on this world receiver through all targeted shortwave bands. Likewise, in SSB mode, pressing the arrow button cycles through all assigned amateur radio bands.

Tecsun has usually looked at the many variables of shortwave listeners and done something with them resulting in the backlight On/Off function is included where the LCD backlight can be selected to be always ON or always OFF. This is great news for all the late night listeners!

Note: These receivers have firmware version 3305 installed.

Specifications Tecsun PL-330

• Frequency range:
  • LW 153-513 kHz
  • MW 520-1710 / 522-1620 kHz
  • SW 1711-29999 kHz
  • FM 64-108 / 76-108 / 87-108 / 88-108 MHz
• Frequency tuning steps:
  • LW/MW: 9/1kHz
  • SW: 5/1kHz
  • SSB 5kHz / 1kHz / 10Hz
  • Synchronous detection: 5 kHz / 1 kHz / 100 Hz
  • FM: 100/10kHz
• Frequency memories:
  • LW: 100
  • MW: 150
  • SW: 300
  • FM: 100
  • SSB: 100
  • Sync: 100
• Noise limit sensitivity (for 26dB S/N): LW: <10mV/m, MW <1mV/m, SW: <20uV, FM (for 30dB S/N) <3uV
• Selectivity: >60dB on all bands
• Sync detection lock range: +/- 1 kHz
• DSP IF frequency: AM 45 kHz, FM: 128 kHz
• FM Stereo Crosstalk: 35dB (headphone output)
• Speaker: 8 ohms, 0.25 Watts
• Backlight adjustable always on or always off
• Maximum audio output power: 200 mW
• Power consumption: FM/MW/LW: <25mA, SW: <45 mA, Standby current: <90uA
• External charger; 5V USB micro, 500 mA
• Dimensions: 139 x 85 x 26 mm
• Weight: 210 grams