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Tom , I've been enjoying your videos for the past couple of years . You've helped me make choices on several radios that I've purchased . I'm very satisfied with the Tecsun PL-660 and the PL-600 . Thanks for the info. on the PL-880 model . I usually purchase radios online from " Universal Radio " out of Ohio .

Thanks for your reviews, after watching these I recently purchased a PL-880 from a US Ebay seller. The SSB performance is adequate and seems stable to me so I'm presuming it is fixed in mine. The sync AM is still terrible though. I also discovered it's easier to change the bandwidth by pressing the key then rotating the tuning dial until I get the setting I want rather than pressing the key multiple times. AM shortwave performance is impressive even using just the whip but I intend to test it with external antenna to see how it handles big signals.

Tom's radio room show your utube videos are awesome my friend

I am expecting delivery of my first SSB Radio (Tecsun PL-880) this coming week. Been watching all of your PL-880 details videos. -Thanks for your honest reviews Tom.

I bought that radio last year (2018) and it doesn't have that problem, but I have a Sony ICF-SW-55 radio which does. In only thing I find is that the Tecsun tends to make SSB sound a bit raspy on speech peaks. In fact the Tecsun PL-880 is better than any Sony radio I've ever had.

been a Ham for 48 years just got a new pl-880, ssb is great no drift, but I;am using a 300 foot long wire

Toms radio room your utube videos are awesome

Nice Video Tom. I have the PL-880, and I am happy with it. Audio as you say is outstanding in AM. It really is that good. I however, have been unable to get a " good " PL-660. I bought one a few years ago from Amazon, but the Synch detector would not work, so I sent it back for refund. Just a few weeks ago, I figured I would try to get another PL-660, but this one came damaged in the mail, so I have not had any luck. I see reviews saying the tuning of the BFO for SSB is better on the 660, just flat out sounds better than the PL-880. I don't think the PL-880 is bad on SSB, but I agree with you it could be better. I have one of the units where you can check the firmware, and my 880 is firmware revision 8820. I'm not sure, but I think that is the latest one, as far as I know. How is the PL-680....I think you have that radio, but I didn't see a review of it. In your opinion, is it a good radio ? Good for SSB ? Better than the 8800 on SSB ? Just curious ...Hal

Thanks for the info on this radio mr Tom was about to get one l will have to stick with the yeasu 897 and 817 have a great day 73s

I got this radio from amazon its the newest firmware and like this radio very much. I like it so much its going to be my primary shortwave radio. The audio is nice along with ssb and has tons of features . I tested this radio last night along with tecsun pl600 and seems to edge the tecsun pl600. The Sangean 405 is a solid radio but lacks the external port which stinks.

Tom's radio room show I learn lot from you about shortwave receivers and antenna for shortwave receivers and what to lisn to on shortwave and ssb

Thanks for the Review, which external Antenna do you use?

What antenna adapter are you using? Is there one that will connect to the pl259 male?

I can only agree with you Tom. SSB is very disappointing. But it performs nicely in AM and FM. Jean-Luc

Toms radio room your Tecsun Pl-880 shortwave receiver is cool

Good review.

Tom, do you think a future firmware revision might fix the strange SSB audio issues on this model? Seems like a great radio except for that. Thanks for the helpful reviews! ~David

Hi wath connector you used for esternal antenna for pl 880? Bnc to 3,5mm mono?

I would LOVE to see a video on how to actually assemble a long wire cable where you connect it to the "shielded cable". I have tried in vain for years to make my old radios we lost in fire work better by just stringing the wind up Sangean wire unite all over the living room. Of course THEN the wife has a contract on my life... I would LOVE to be able to string it OUTSIDE but I am ignorant on how to convert to the shielded cable part?

I had considered that radio when I first saw the nice big knobs. I am a knob- turner. But, I went for the Kaito KA1103 instead. It is a nice radio, but you need 3 hands to do most of the functions and the buttons are way too small.

I have heard that the older pl-660 is better for audio quality. Have you had a chance to test the pl-660 ?

I realize this is 4 years old but I wish I would have seen this earlier. I'm expecting my PL-880 on Mon. 28 Dec 20. I listen to a lot of sideband. I might not have ordered this radio had I known.

Toms radio room I watch on utube gilles he has Tecsun Pl 880 he has no problem with recivering ssb

Went with the PL-660. Cheaper than the 680 and form most accounts they seem to be identical but for form factor.

Tom, I'm reading comments from people who are saying the SSB mode on the PL-880 is very good now. Sounds like it really depends on how new your radio is.

good video

The ssb problem is afc pulling due to poor regulation.

Tom's radio room show the tecsun pl 880 ssb needs a fast and slow agc switch my friend

Nice video Tom. What in your opinion is the best portable radio for SSB?

Hello, I would like to buy Tecsun, but I am not sure which PL660,PL 680 or PL880 could you please give me a tip? Thanks 🇨🇿🇺🇸

Hi I have a Sony 2010 radio that really brings in single sideband. The Tecsun PL 880 is lacking on single sideband. The Tecsun PL 880 has a beautiful speaker in it.

I have a TecSun PL880 which at the time had the latest firmware version. Is there a method to download newer firmware versions to the processor of an earlier product, as there is with other devices?

Older review, wonder what version the radio is?

That wasn't China Radio, that was Radio Australia on 9580 kHz. They have signed off last week.

what's the best SW radio under $200 in your opinion, with SSB? I realize it is 2020 so there must be something newer than the PL 880. I do see there is a Tecsun out with a remote control but that is just an extra item to have to keep track of:)

I still prefer Tecsun Pl-680 over Tecsun PL-880 for SSB listening. Audio on 880 is weird.

I love mine, it doesn't have any of these issues. Sounds like you got a lemon. Maybe try another one before posting a video. You'd probably be much happier with it.

Q: Do you know what causes the noise? A: It's the LED lightbulbs you might have in your shack on the electrical power line. ☀️

Does anyone have a problem with their PL 880 turning ON by itself? Mine does this a lot.

Just got this radio & sent it back & got the PL-660 much better radio.

The pl-660 is a far better radio and is very sensitive....only bad thing for me is the speaker which is of a poor quality....shame really. Shame about the pl-880...such a nice looking radio...few months a go I was looking to purchase one....but I'm so glad I didn't....managed to purchase a Sony icf-2001d instead...now that is an excellent radio....amazing what you can receive on it. Love the videos Tom.....always look forward to seeing what your reviewing....so keep up the good work....best wishes from the u.k

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VCO Drifting slightly !.