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title: "Tecsun PL-606 Digital PLL Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP, Black"
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# Alarm + sleep timer AM/FM Shortwave Outstanding sound Tecsun PL-606 Digital PLL Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP, Black

**Brand:** tecsun
**Price:** KD 1.97
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## Summary

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## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tecsun PL-606 Digital PLL Portable AM/FM Shortwave Radio with DSP, Black by tecsun
- **How much does it cost?** KD 1.97 with free shipping
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## Best For

- tecsun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tecsun brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Memory galore!:** Store up to 550 stations for quick access to your favorites.
- • **Stay on schedule!:** Integrated alarm clock and sleep timer for your convenience.
- • **Tune into the world!:** Experience AM/FM & Shortwave with DSP technology for crystal-clear sound.
- • **Compact yet powerful!:** Designed for portability without compromising on sound quality.
- • **Effortless station access!:** Patented ETM tuning simplifies finding your favorite local stations.

## Overview

The Tecsun PL-606 is a versatile digital PLL portable radio that combines AM/FM and shortwave capabilities with advanced DSP technology. Its compact design features a 30" telescopic antenna for enhanced reception, an easy-to-use ETM tuning system, and the ability to store up to 550 stations. With an integrated alarm clock and sleep timer, this radio is perfect for both home and travel.

## Description

The Tecsun PL606 is a portable digital AM/FM/LW shortwave radio. This PLL synthesized receiver picks up a wide range of broadcasting including AM, FM , longwave & shortwave. To tune into a station, you can use one of the following 4 methods: Tuning knob, memory, ATS tuning & Tecsun's own & unique ETM (Easy Tuning Mode). Different from ATS, the ETM does a more comprehensive scanning of all receivable frequencies without taking up the memory spaces, it offers you an easy access to all local stations, ideal for traveling. There are also a total of 550 memories available for tuning into your favorite stations. With DSP (Digital Sound Processing) technology, the PL-606 offers you excellent listing experience with outstanding clarity & high tone quality. The PL-606 can be powered by two AA batteries (not included), it also has 5V mini-USB DC input jack. When using the USB jack, the radio can be used to charge the batteries (rechargeable AA batteries only) when necessary. Frequency coverage: FM: 87-108MHz； AM: 520-1710; LW: 153-513 KHz; SW: 2300-21950 KHz Accessories include: Earphones; FM/SW telescopic antenna extender; Soft antenna; Carrying pouch; User manual in English

Review: Amazing, considering... - I wanted to try out a DSP radio for MW, SW, and FM broadcasts without risking much, and, for $50, this thing's amazing. It's very small -- smaller than my hand and fits in any pocket. It's sensitive enough to hear *almost* anything my venerable Sony IC-2010 can hear. There's even a clip-on telescoping antenna extension, which I find clunky. I suspect it would overload here in Minnesota with a long-wire antenna (don't have one up yet), but this is a *portable*. I'm willing to take this places I wouldn't take the Sony. $50 isn't "disposable," but if I lost it I wouldn't be heartbroken. Tuning is intuitive enough. I can't expect a direct frequency keypad in a radio of this class. The ETM feature, where it scans the bands for strong stations and stores them, is actually quite convenient. In ETM mode the tuning dial moves between stored stations, or you can just manually have it move 1KHz at a time. My only gripe with manual tuning is that it's difficult to get it rapidly into fast tuning mode (5KHz per step) -- there seems to be some "feel" trick that I'm not good at. I'd like it more if there was a button for this. I've barely used the user memory mode yet so I can't comment. Though not documented in the sparse manual, this radio *does* cover LW starting at 150Khz. Hit "MW," wait for it to come up, and hit "MW" again. There's not much LW to listen to in the States, so I don't know how well it performs. Selectivity is excellent, as I'd expect in a DSP radio. Default is 3KHz, and the "BW" switch rotates through 2Khz, 1KHz, and up to 6Khz. The skirts are easily steep enough for an AM/SW broadcast environment (9-10Khz spacing). It does NOT do sideband or CW -- no BFO. Again, this would be a bit much to ask for it to be implemented well in a $50 portable. Audio quality is adequate through the speaker -- poor bass but that's what I want for intelligibility in an AM station. FM stereo sounds great with headphones. I've only had it for a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on durability. One reviewer noted that the tuning and volume encoders seemed to wear out after just a couple of months. If that happens, I'll amend my rating, but for now I'm delighted. DECEMBER 2013 UPDATE -- Three things that aren't great: 1) The whip antenna may be a bit weak. I managed to pull mine in two, separating it at the base just below the pivot. I'll take the blame for that. Though it snaps back in, it's been weakened and now regularly pulls out. It looks easy enough to replace if you can find one the right size -- I've ordered one from an eBayer in Thailand. 2) Now that I have a long wire antenna up, it really does overload badly. I'm in a high signal environment here in St. Paul, Minnesota, so this is not surprising. It's mostly a problem with KSTP-AM at 1500 kHz. The radio is meant to be a portable, however, and best used with the whip. 3) Lastly, the only "real" annoyance with this thing that's not my own fault: the volume control is not smooth analog; it's an encoder that steps up and down. One step goes from too soft to too loud when using ear buds or cheap earphones. To get around this I have to use earphones with an independent volume control, but they're big and clumsy. BUT I'm nitpicking. Given what this radio does for $50, I'm still giving it 5 stars. It's an entertainment device, not a serious communications receiver, and it does entertain.
Review: I Great Replacement For My Other DSP Radio. - I have owned 2 DSP radios actually including the other HD radio tuners that have DSP technology. When I first got this, I knew this was going to be a great radio to use for listening to the weakest signals in my area while the other radios pull in noise and overloading like my other HD radio tuner. I wish that this radio has HD radio chipset technology, because it works better than the other brand tuners. The FM band using ETM found over 32 radio stations in my area and also found the semi locals than my other tuners. This is the ideal radio for people who are in campus trying to receive those part 15 and college radio broadcasters in the area and it can receive 64 MHz to 108 MHz which is good for receiving 72 to 73 MHz transmissions with no problems. The good thing about radio too is that it has a external FM antenna and shortwave antenna input jack, but it would have been nice for it to have 2 jacks, 1 for AM/LW and the second for FM/SW or some antenna switch. For the AM band, the radio receives alot of AM radio stations with the ferrite bar antenna. It's best that you couple a loop antenna for more signals to be received. The bandwidth selector switch is a great feature it can receive signals that you could not receive before. The LW bands, which are my favorite, does not do too well below 280 kHz, but works good above 300 kHz to 520 kHz. I received 1 beacon on there which is Beacon OR on 329 kHz, but could not receive Beacon CLB on 216 kHz. I did receive the other beacons using the KA-35 loop antenna, but I know I will receive more outside. The thing that really bothers me is that it does not have 513 kHz to 519 kHz coverage Why? The Shortwave Bands work very well with the wire antenna. It can receive many stations using the ATS or ETM during the afternoon and evening. The whip extender does not do anything except for FM, but the long wire works better. It can cover frequencies from 2.3 MHz to 21 MHz, but it cannot find signals in the odd ball frequencies while scanning using ATS or ETM. The bandwidth switch works well on the short wave bands. It cannot receive SSB which this radio is good for AM only transmissions unless you use a external BFO circuit. The radio is a good piece of equipment, but it is a good FM DXer's radio and ok AM/LW/Shortwave receiver.

## Features

- AM/FM Shortwave receiver with DSP (Digital Signal Processing) & ETM (Easy Tuning Method)
- 30" telescopic antenna extender greatly enhance FM & Shortwave reception
- Tecsun's patented ETM tuning offers easy & comprehensive access to all local stations
- Alarm clock + sleep timer + 550 memories
- Compact size with outstanding sound quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004Q21I4U |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (170) |
| Date First Available | March 1, 2011 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 6.2 ounces |
| Item model number | PL-606 |
| Manufacturer | Tecsun |
| Product Dimensions | 7.36 x 1.1 x 3.23 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TECSUN
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Antenna, Carrying Pouch, Earphone, Owner's Manual
- **Item Weight:** 175 Grams
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered, Corded Electric
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Style:** English
- **Tuner Technology:** AM, FM

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing, considering...
*by P***L on March 19, 2013*

I wanted to try out a DSP radio for MW, SW, and FM broadcasts without risking much, and, for $50, this thing's amazing. It's very small -- smaller than my hand and fits in any pocket. It's sensitive enough to hear *almost* anything my venerable Sony IC-2010 can hear. There's even a clip-on telescoping antenna extension, which I find clunky. I suspect it would overload here in Minnesota with a long-wire antenna (don't have one up yet), but this is a *portable*. I'm willing to take this places I wouldn't take the Sony. $50 isn't "disposable," but if I lost it I wouldn't be heartbroken. Tuning is intuitive enough. I can't expect a direct frequency keypad in a radio of this class. The ETM feature, where it scans the bands for strong stations and stores them, is actually quite convenient. In ETM mode the tuning dial moves between stored stations, or you can just manually have it move 1KHz at a time. My only gripe with manual tuning is that it's difficult to get it rapidly into fast tuning mode (5KHz per step) -- there seems to be some "feel" trick that I'm not good at. I'd like it more if there was a button for this. I've barely used the user memory mode yet so I can't comment. Though not documented in the sparse manual, this radio *does* cover LW starting at 150Khz. Hit "MW," wait for it to come up, and hit "MW" again. There's not much LW to listen to in the States, so I don't know how well it performs. Selectivity is excellent, as I'd expect in a DSP radio. Default is 3KHz, and the "BW" switch rotates through 2Khz, 1KHz, and up to 6Khz. The skirts are easily steep enough for an AM/SW broadcast environment (9-10Khz spacing). It does NOT do sideband or CW -- no BFO. Again, this would be a bit much to ask for it to be implemented well in a $50 portable. Audio quality is adequate through the speaker -- poor bass but that's what I want for intelligibility in an AM station. FM stereo sounds great with headphones. I've only had it for a couple of weeks, so I can't comment on durability. One reviewer noted that the tuning and volume encoders seemed to wear out after just a couple of months. If that happens, I'll amend my rating, but for now I'm delighted. DECEMBER 2013 UPDATE -- Three things that aren't great: 1) The whip antenna may be a bit weak. I managed to pull mine in two, separating it at the base just below the pivot. I'll take the blame for that. Though it snaps back in, it's been weakened and now regularly pulls out. It looks easy enough to replace if you can find one the right size -- I've ordered one from an eBayer in Thailand. 2) Now that I have a long wire antenna up, it really does overload badly. I'm in a high signal environment here in St. Paul, Minnesota, so this is not surprising. It's mostly a problem with KSTP-AM at 1500 kHz. The radio is meant to be a portable, however, and best used with the whip. 3) Lastly, the only "real" annoyance with this thing that's not my own fault: the volume control is not smooth analog; it's an encoder that steps up and down. One step goes from too soft to too loud when using ear buds or cheap earphones. To get around this I have to use earphones with an independent volume control, but they're big and clumsy. BUT I'm nitpicking. Given what this radio does for $50, I'm still giving it 5 stars. It's an entertainment device, not a serious communications receiver, and it does entertain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I Great Replacement For My Other DSP Radio.
*by A***L on December 8, 2012*

I have owned 2 DSP radios actually including the other HD radio tuners that have DSP technology. When I first got this, I knew this was going to be a great radio to use for listening to the weakest signals in my area while the other radios pull in noise and overloading like my other HD radio tuner. I wish that this radio has HD radio chipset technology, because it works better than the other brand tuners. The FM band using ETM found over 32 radio stations in my area and also found the semi locals than my other tuners. This is the ideal radio for people who are in campus trying to receive those part 15 and college radio broadcasters in the area and it can receive 64 MHz to 108 MHz which is good for receiving 72 to 73 MHz transmissions with no problems. The good thing about radio too is that it has a external FM antenna and shortwave antenna input jack, but it would have been nice for it to have 2 jacks, 1 for AM/LW and the second for FM/SW or some antenna switch. For the AM band, the radio receives alot of AM radio stations with the ferrite bar antenna. It's best that you couple a loop antenna for more signals to be received. The bandwidth selector switch is a great feature it can receive signals that you could not receive before. The LW bands, which are my favorite, does not do too well below 280 kHz, but works good above 300 kHz to 520 kHz. I received 1 beacon on there which is Beacon OR on 329 kHz, but could not receive Beacon CLB on 216 kHz. I did receive the other beacons using the KA-35 loop antenna, but I know I will receive more outside. The thing that really bothers me is that it does not have 513 kHz to 519 kHz coverage Why? The Shortwave Bands work very well with the wire antenna. It can receive many stations using the ATS or ETM during the afternoon and evening. The whip extender does not do anything except for FM, but the long wire works better. It can cover frequencies from 2.3 MHz to 21 MHz, but it cannot find signals in the odd ball frequencies while scanning using ATS or ETM. The bandwidth switch works well on the short wave bands. It cannot receive SSB which this radio is good for AM only transmissions unless you use a external BFO circuit. The radio is a good piece of equipment, but it is a good FM DXer's radio and ok AM/LW/Shortwave receiver.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a great radio
*by R***N on December 15, 2012*

I already have the Tecsun 390 and love it..the stereo speakers, the ETM features, great AM reception and exceptional FM reception..best I ever heard in a portable. However,it is a little big to carry in a shirt or jacket pocket and I wanted a similar radio to carry on walks with me wherever i go..hence the Tecsun 606. AM is not quite as good as the 390, which makes sense because of the smaller ferrite antenna and there is no direct frequency keys, but the FM is still incredible and it's small size makes it the ideal pocket radio. One thing I've noticed on the Tecsuns...there is absolutely no spillover of adjacent FM signals when you are in big cities. Every pocket radio I've owned, including the highly regarded Sangeans 120 and 210 have that problem when traveling through cities..the spillover of FM signals and sometimes not being able to pick up a signal at all..but not the Tecsun models. In Manhattan last week I was picking up Trenton,NJ's 101.5, Long island's 98.3 and Connecticut's 96.7 and 107.9 with amazing clarity. As I have stated, the FM reception is the best I have ever heard on a portable radio. Once in a while the radio will freeze up,but a little button pushing will alleviate that. The 606 is a little bigger than the two Sangean portables I mentioned, but this is my pocket portable from now on. At $50 this is quite a bargain.

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