--- product_id: 185638435 title: "Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception" brand: "tecsun" price: "SAR 1313" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/185638435-tecsun-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 4-band full spectrum coverage Rechargeable Li-ion battery with USB power Dual conversion PLL for razor-sharp tuning Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception **Brand:** tecsun **Price:** SAR 1313 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📻 Own the airwaves — never miss a beat with Tecsun PL880! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception by tecsun - **How much does it cost?** SAR 1313 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/185638435-tecsun-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave) ## Best For - tecsun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tecsun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Power On The Go:** Stay connected anywhere with a rechargeable Li-ion battery and convenient USB charging. - • **Compact Yet Robust:** Sleek, portable design with a powerful 3W stereo speaker and headphone jack for immersive audio anytime. - • **Smart Sleep & Alarm:** Customize your listening with a sleep timer up to 120 minutes and an integrated alarm clock. - • **Precision Tuning Mastery:** Experience ultra-fine 10 Hz step tuning and selectable bandwidth filters for pinpoint signal clarity. - • **Unmatched Global Reception:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, Longwave & Shortwave bands with Single Side Band for crystal-clear global broadcasts. ## Overview The Tecsun PL880 is a premium portable digital radio featuring 4-band coverage (AM/FM, Longwave, Shortwave) with Single Side Band reception. Its dual conversion PLL synthesized receiver delivers exceptional sensitivity and selectivity, enhanced by 4 & 5 bandwidth filters and ultra-fine 10 Hz tuning steps. Powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery with USB charging, it includes a sleep timer and alarm clock, housed in a compact design with a 3W stereo speaker and headphone jack. Ideal for global radio enthusiasts and professionals seeking reliable, high-fidelity reception on the move. ## Description Specifications: - Frequency range: FM: 64-108MHz SW: 1711-29999 KHz AM: 520-1710KHz LW: 100-519 KHz - Sensitivity FM 35 dB AM/LW > 40 dB SW > 40 dB - S/N Ratio: FM> 65dB AM/LW > 40dB SW > 45dB - Output power > 450mW - Speaker: Diameter 40mm / Impedance 4 Ohm / Power 3W - Headphone jack: 3.5mm diameter Power supply: - Rechargeable Battery: Li-ion 3.7V - External Adapter: USB Connector, DC 5V, Current > 300mA - Dimensions: approx. 7.75"(W) x 4.15"(H) x 1.45"(D) -Weight: 45g (battery not included) Accessories: Rechargeable Battery Short Wave External Antenna Stereo Headphones Carry Bag User Manual Kaito Electronics, Inc., desertcart Seller ID: Electronnix, is Tecsun's sole distributor and service provider in North America. Only Tecsun radios sold by Kaito have English user manuals and suitable power adapters Review: Disappointed - I think I have bought this radio by mistake - I'm not sure if it is configured for UK - it does not pick up any AM stations - FM is fine - SW is not good. Review: Love this radio!! - I received my Tecsun PL-880 just a week ago, and I have to say that from my perspective, it's the *almost* perfect portable shortwave radio! I came close to purchasing a Grundig SAT 750, but when that order was delayed, I opted for this radio instead. I'm certainly glad I did! I can't imagine how the Grundig could be much better, and this radio provides a more portable option. PRO's: * Amazing sensitivity on the SW bands. No matter the time of the day, the auto-scanning function seems to always pick up 40-50 (or more!) shortwave stations. And these are stations that are easily copied. (The only antennae I'm using is the $10 Sangean 'reel'. And it just runs up a corner of my room to the ceiling.) In the limited time I've operated the radio I've already copied Radio China (came "booming" in on the 22 meter band), Radio Australia, and several far eastern stations. (I'm located in the southern United States.) BTW, if you own an iPad, you can always check the frequency with the "SWBC Sked" app to ascertain the station you're currently listening to. * Very good SSB reception on the Ham Bands ... all the way through 10 Meters! I've seen some YouTube videos of this radio providing a "muffled" SSB experience, but I've had no such issues (Firmware 8820). The only thing I can think of that could cause that is having the selectable Bandwidth set to 1.2 kHz or lower. I keep it at 3 kHz for SSB. (BW Options for SSB are 4, 3, 2.3, 1.2, and 0.5 kHz. That alone is astonishing for a portable SW radio!) When switching to SSB mode, the regular tuning knob automatically switches to "slow" tuning mode (1 kHz steps) while the "Fine" tuning knob switches to "Ultra-fine". You can literally tune in 1/100 kHz steps! Needless to say, this makes it super easy to get good quality speech from SSB signals. The only problem I've seen with SSB is a bit of "splatter" for very strong signals. In those instances, I would like to have a RF gain control. The three-position antennae-attenuator switch will do the job here, but is not as convenient. In any event, that's a very minor quibble. This is still the best SSB I've ever experienced from a portable. * Very good scanning options. You can scan just one International shortwave band, or *all* the bands. Use "Page 0" for scanning, and just the most recent scan results are stored. You can then easily step through all the stations it found by simply turning the tuning knob. Only the International SW bands are scanned; it automatically skips over all the Ham Bands. Since shortwave conditions change hourly, this makes it real easy to find the current "hot" bands. * Great sound! The speaker sounds great and can easily fill a small room without straining. It almost makes me wish a Bluetooth option were available so I could run Pandora through it via my iPhone. (Maybe the next generation, perhaps?) * AM/FM --- The "AM" band is adequate. If I were serious about AM I would opt for an external antennae optimized for AM. FM is *great*! * As mentioned earlier, this radio has incredible bandwidth options for a portable. In AM/SW mode you have 9, 5, 3.5 and 2.3 kHz options available. A strong music AM station with the 9 kHz BW option engaged sounds absolutely amazing. For most AM listening I keep it on "5". I use "3" as the default for most SW listening. The SSB bandwidth options were mentioned above. It's just *great* having all these options! * Rechargeable battery with "intelligent" charging. You don't have to tell it how long to charge like some portables require. Charging is through a mini-USB port. The cable for charging was supplied, but not the charger itself. I just use my iPhone's charger, which works great. CONS: * As mentioned above, the only real feature I miss is a variable RF gain control. I think it could really help out with the SSB "splatter" mentioned above on strong signals. Again, the three-position "Ant Gain" control can help out here; it's just not as convenient to use. As far as CONS go, that's pretty much it as far as I'm concerned! Summation: I *Love* this Radio!!! ## Features - Best reception, full range coverage including AM/FM, Longwave & Shortwave with Single Side Band - PLL synthesized digital dual conversion receiver with unparallelled sensitivity & selectivity - 4 & 5 selectable bandwidth filters on AM and SSB respectively plus single Side Band receiver with 10 Hz tuning step - Alarm clock plus sleep timer from 0-120 minutes - 1 Year USA warranty. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00GJ51NVA | | Antenna Location | Outdoor Activities, Emergency Preparedness, In-vehicle Entertainment, Listening to Music, News, Sports Broadcasts, Weather Updates | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | 126,654 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 51 in Portable Shortwave Radios | | Box Contents | Battery, Owner's Manual | | Brand | Tecsun | | Brand Name | Tecsun | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Earphone | | Connectivity technology | Auxiliary , USB | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,411 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD or LED | | Enclosure Material | Silver | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio, USB | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 19.1L x 3.2W x 11.4H centimetres | | Item Weight | 520 Grams | | Manufacturer | Tecsun | | Manufacturer Part Number | PL880 | | Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 3 Watts | | Model Number | PL880 | | Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, USB | | Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Portable | | Product dimensions | 19.1L x 3.2W x 11.4H centimetres | | Radio Bands Supported | 4-Band | | Special feature | Portable | | Style Name | Modern | | Tuner Type | AM/FM | | Tuner technology | AM/FM | | UPC | 851567004525 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Voltage | 3.7 Volts | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Tecsun - **Colour:** Black - **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary, USB - **Included components:** Battery, Owner's Manual - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 19.1L x 3.2W x 11.4H centimetres - **Radio bands supported:** 4-Band - **Special feature:** Portable - **Style:** Modern - **Tuner technology:** AM/FM ## Images ![Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ODlewBolS.jpg) ![Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WUfzZoITL.jpg) ![Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21DX8+klmjS.jpg) ![Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OLDbybQXS.jpg) ![Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51CiRjBp4BS.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this radio have the updated firmware? Is there a way to tell by the serial number? The update is not listed in the description.** A: The seller will have to tell you the version number and yes there is an easy way to read it. 1.) With the radio turned off, simply press and hold the "AM BW" button and the full display panel will turn on.2.) Then press and hold the "AM BW" again and your 880′s firmware version will display (a four digit number).You need version 8820 or higher which fixes a few of the problems but not all. **Q: Can a generic, lithium-ion 3.6/4.2 volt 18650 with a 2600 - 3400 mAh rating be used in this radio? Would it fit and not overload the circuitry?** A: The only companies that make 18650 batteries are LG, Panasonic, Sony, and Samsung. The ones with other names are just rewrapped with another brand name on them. It's best to buy batteries labeled directly from one of those 4 manufacturers so you know what you are getting because the it's common to see other brands exaggerate the mah rating. **Q: Has anyone purchased from Elextronnix and can confirm the firmware is the most recent 8820? thank you** A: Firmware 8820 does not guarantee that it is free from the fine-tuning bug. Some 8820 firmware will still tune backwards within a kilohertz during SSB fine tuning. A small but annoying bug. Check with Electronnix before buying. **Q: I live in an apartment and have little access to attach an external antenna to anything outside. Can an external antenna work inside an apartment?** A: Re sun also sell the AM booster loop, the AN-200 tunable medium wave loop antenna. I have found this no-battery solution to give a great signal boost for all bands except FM. I rest the Tecsun radio inside the loop and it works! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Disappointed *by D***8 on 3 June 2024* I think I have bought this radio by mistake - I'm not sure if it is configured for UK - it does not pick up any AM stations - FM is fine - SW is not good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this radio!! *by V***R on 1 February 2015* I received my Tecsun PL-880 just a week ago, and I have to say that from my perspective, it's the *almost* perfect portable shortwave radio! I came close to purchasing a Grundig SAT 750, but when that order was delayed, I opted for this radio instead. I'm certainly glad I did! I can't imagine how the Grundig could be much better, and this radio provides a more portable option. PRO's: * Amazing sensitivity on the SW bands. No matter the time of the day, the auto-scanning function seems to always pick up 40-50 (or more!) shortwave stations. And these are stations that are easily copied. (The only antennae I'm using is the $10 Sangean 'reel'. And it just runs up a corner of my room to the ceiling.) In the limited time I've operated the radio I've already copied Radio China (came "booming" in on the 22 meter band), Radio Australia, and several far eastern stations. (I'm located in the southern United States.) BTW, if you own an iPad, you can always check the frequency with the "SWBC Sked" app to ascertain the station you're currently listening to. * Very good SSB reception on the Ham Bands ... all the way through 10 Meters! I've seen some YouTube videos of this radio providing a "muffled" SSB experience, but I've had no such issues (Firmware 8820). The only thing I can think of that could cause that is having the selectable Bandwidth set to 1.2 kHz or lower. I keep it at 3 kHz for SSB. (BW Options for SSB are 4, 3, 2.3, 1.2, and 0.5 kHz. That alone is astonishing for a portable SW radio!) When switching to SSB mode, the regular tuning knob automatically switches to "slow" tuning mode (1 kHz steps) while the "Fine" tuning knob switches to "Ultra-fine". You can literally tune in 1/100 kHz steps! Needless to say, this makes it super easy to get good quality speech from SSB signals. The only problem I've seen with SSB is a bit of "splatter" for very strong signals. In those instances, I would like to have a RF gain control. The three-position antennae-attenuator switch will do the job here, but is not as convenient. In any event, that's a very minor quibble. This is still the best SSB I've ever experienced from a portable. * Very good scanning options. You can scan just one International shortwave band, or *all* the bands. Use "Page 0" for scanning, and just the most recent scan results are stored. You can then easily step through all the stations it found by simply turning the tuning knob. Only the International SW bands are scanned; it automatically skips over all the Ham Bands. Since shortwave conditions change hourly, this makes it real easy to find the current "hot" bands. * Great sound! The speaker sounds great and can easily fill a small room without straining. It almost makes me wish a Bluetooth option were available so I could run Pandora through it via my iPhone. (Maybe the next generation, perhaps?) * AM/FM --- The "AM" band is adequate. If I were serious about AM I would opt for an external antennae optimized for AM. FM is *great*! * As mentioned earlier, this radio has incredible bandwidth options for a portable. In AM/SW mode you have 9, 5, 3.5 and 2.3 kHz options available. A strong music AM station with the 9 kHz BW option engaged sounds absolutely amazing. For most AM listening I keep it on "5". I use "3" as the default for most SW listening. The SSB bandwidth options were mentioned above. It's just *great* having all these options! * Rechargeable battery with "intelligent" charging. You don't have to tell it how long to charge like some portables require. Charging is through a mini-USB port. The cable for charging was supplied, but not the charger itself. I just use my iPhone's charger, which works great. CONS: * As mentioned above, the only real feature I miss is a variable RF gain control. I think it could really help out with the SSB "splatter" mentioned above on strong signals. Again, the three-position "Ant Gain" control can help out here; it's just not as convenient to use. As far as CONS go, that's pretty much it as far as I'm concerned! Summation: I *Love* this Radio!!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 性能、操作性、価格、総合評価でNo.1 *by A***ー on 3 February 2018* タイトル通り、非常に気に入りました。欠点はバッテリーが特殊な事ぐらい。 このラジオ、チューニングダイアル、ファインチューニングダイアル、ボリュームコントロールが 右端にまとめて配置され、見ての通り、親指と人差し指でつまんで回せるタイプとなっています。 この配置とつまんで回せるという事が今のラジオでは非常に珍しく、使い勝手の向上に貢献しています。 Sonyの7600も所有していますが、使い勝手でPL880の方が気に入っています。 今、買うべきBCLラジオはこれです。 ## Frequently Bought Together - Tecsun PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception - Tecsun AN-48X Indoor Active Loop AM/LW/SW Radio Antenna - Sangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antenna --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/185638435-tecsun-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/185638435-tecsun-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-08-29*