tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post5109196234944408373..comments2024-03-19T06:03:40.451+10:00Comments on marxy's musing on technology: Tecsun PL-310 DSP shortwave radio reviewPeter Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13007012724570360389noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-83032732411120675652019-04-27T07:49:46.075+10:002019-04-27T07:49:46.075+10:00I've used the radio heavily for two days on a ...I've used the radio heavily for two days on a set of three 2500mAh NMH batteries, it reported full battery all that time and then suddenly dropped to low. It will operate, and charge, via a USB cablePeter Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007012724570360389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-74389578388430083872019-04-27T02:16:24.976+10:002019-04-27T02:16:24.976+10:00Hi I wonder how long the batteries last please ans...Hi I wonder how long the batteries last please answer. Thanks 73SV1GRNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532026003140671721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-24313331411893605982019-03-08T18:33:35.622+10:002019-03-08T18:33:35.622+10:00What is the suitable invironment for using tecsun ...What is the suitable invironment for using tecsun pl 310et??? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06940415294970016212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-75339894480121930062015-04-22T14:04:39.444+10:002015-04-22T14:04:39.444+10:00I have the 310 et and as noted above when you set ...I have the 310 et and as noted above when you set a radio alarm it seems always to override the volume setting and turn on at 10. Any ideas how to fix this? Too loud for a wake up!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415172721090001874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-59986166064637608502013-07-13T10:41:20.033+10:002013-07-13T10:41:20.033+10:00How does one set a station and ????how does one ac...How does one set a station and ????how does one activte snooze button???t9940@bell.net TomTom Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10493480176538776959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-27326483378558988762013-05-06T20:16:14.311+10:002013-05-06T20:16:14.311+10:00I think newer version ie Tecsun PL-310 ET comes wi...I think newer version ie Tecsun PL-310 ET comes with ETM (Easy Tuning Mode) like the PL-380. It costs $52 including shipping from HongKong via eBay.AsitPaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462946702113505274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-59668578717890667532012-05-15T08:35:52.657+10:002012-05-15T08:35:52.657+10:00One difference is that the PL-380 (which I have) h...One difference is that the PL-380 (which I have) has a thumbwheel for tuning rather than the knob on the PL-310. I think I would rather have a knob. It looks to me that besides 50 more memories, the important feature that the PL-380 adds is Easy Tuning Mode (ETM). When you visit a new location, just press ETM and it loads all the available stations into ETM memory. This works independently from Kevin Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897649724692168628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-66753897729695259892011-12-13T06:51:46.041+10:002011-12-13T06:51:46.041+10:00$36 is a very good price for either of them. I can...$36 is a very good price for either of them. I can't see the difference either, they both look very similar. I assume the 380 is an update of the 310.Peter Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007012724570360389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-13718227319942458562011-12-13T05:00:53.244+10:002011-12-13T05:00:53.244+10:00An eBay seller has this for $36 today. What I'...An eBay seller has this for $36 today. What I'm trying to figure out is how this radio differs from the Tecsun PL-380 that costs more. Just comparing features, it seems to be the same thing with the buttons rearranged.Kevin Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10897649724692168628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-85147790888102320202011-08-21T15:30:31.410+10:002011-08-21T15:30:31.410+10:00i'm nor interested ssb neither hams band so fo...i'm nor interested ssb neither hams band so for me looks fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-25718176203546320872011-06-30T00:15:35.675+10:002011-06-30T00:15:35.675+10:00I bought this unit on your comments and it is grea...I bought this unit on your comments and it is great. Is there any way to get the radio alarm to turn on with other than a level 10 volume setting? Thank you.DBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-70916596831749198552010-01-28T15:27:21.012+10:002010-01-28T15:27:21.012+10:00Yes it looked to good but ssb and
complete coverag...Yes it looked to good but ssb and<br />complete coverage is a must. The <br />ATS 909 is the best at the moment<br />good ssb and does not spew when <br />nected to a big tenners.<br />BTW Mr Marks i got an I touch in <br />Bankock, seems a fun thing, only got<br />it for wifi surfing.<br /><br /> cheers<br /> Mr stuvk3asenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-6753080319458224552010-01-27T12:41:26.637+10:002010-01-27T12:41:26.637+10:00I should have made it more clear, no it doesn'...I should have made it more clear, no it doesn't have 160m. It's just the shortwave broadcast bands plus long wave.<br /><br />I can hear some beacons on LW so that seems to work quite well.Peter Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13007012724570360389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35901825.post-47531889778433444432010-01-27T12:35:30.395+10:002010-01-27T12:35:30.395+10:00"Just look at all the features you get" ..."Just look at all the features you get" ... but no 160m? I was going to plonk down my hard earneds since I need a small 160m radio to listen to when walking the dog on a Saturday night, but I'm glad I looked at the specs first!<br />Can you confirm if it can get 160?<br />cheers<br />cuumscuumsnoreply@blogger.com