The Tecsun PL-330 is a portable radio receiver for FM, medium wave, long wave and shortwave broadcasts. It also supports SSB reception, with 650 station presets and ETM+ automatic scanning.
The Tecsun PL-330 is a portable radio receiver for FM, medium wave, long wave and shortwave broadcasts. It also supports SSB reception, with 650 station presets and ETM+ automatic scanning.
Bands and SSB reception
The radio receives FM frequencies from 87.5 to 108 MHz and shortwave frequencies from 1,711 to 29,999 kHz. It also supports medium wave (MW) and long wave (LW). Depending on the band and reception conditions, listeners can tune in to local, regional and more distant broadcasts.
SSB is not a separate band but a single-sideband reception mode. The PL-330 supports both USB and LSB variants, which are useful for listening to amateur radio traffic and other transmissions that use this type of modulation. The receiver is intended for listening, not transmitting.
Station availability depends on location, time of day and signal propagation conditions. In particular, the shortwave broadcasts you can receive may change throughout the day.
Station memory and ETM+ scanning
The radio has 650 memory presets for storing stations. You can save favourite frequencies and switch between them later without tuning manually each time.
ETM+ automatically scans for available stations and saves the results according to time. It is useful when travelling, for example, if you want to find out quickly what can be received in a new location without losing previously saved stations. Manual tuning is also available.
Sound and headphones
The radio’s stated output power is 200 mW. The PL-330 has a stereo headphone output for private listening; stereo is particularly useful for FM stations that broadcast in stereo. The sound you hear also depends on signal quality and the headphones used.
Battery and accessories
The receiver is powered by a replaceable BL-5C battery. It charges through a Micro USB Type-B port using a suitable USB cable. The replaceable battery can be changed without replacing the entire radio.
Listed accessories include headphones, a charging cable and a protective case. Package contents may vary by seller, so check what is included before buying.
The PL-330 combines reception across multiple bands and SSB mode with station memory and automatic scanning. It is an option for listening at home or while travelling, particularly for those who want to explore broadcasts beyond conventional FM radio.