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product_id: 1165642
title: "PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception"
brand: "tecsun"
price: "KSh48812"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
category: "Tecsun"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1165642-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave-shortwave
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# 5-band full spectrum coverage 3W distortion-free dynamic audio Dual conversion PLL for ultra sensitivity PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception

**Brand:** tecsun
**Price:** KSh48812
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Own the airwaves, wherever you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** PL880 Portable Digital PLL Dual Conversion AM/FM Longwave Shortwave Radio with SSB (Single Side Band) Reception by tecsun
- **How much does it cost?** KSh48812 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1165642-pl880-portable-digital-pll-dual-conversion-am-fm-longwave-shortwave)

## 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

- • **Smart Convenience:** Built-in alarm clock and sleep timer (0-120 mins) keep your listening schedule on point.
- • **Precision Tuning Power:** Experience razor-sharp 10 Hz step tuning with 4 & 5 selectable bandwidth filters for crystal-clear signals.
- • **Global Frequency Mastery:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, Longwave, Shortwave & SSB bands for unmatched worldwide reception.
- • **Immersive Audio Experience:** Ultra dynamic audio amplifier with full-range speaker delivers rich, distortion-free sound that captivates.
- • **Memory for the Avid Listener:** Store up to 3050 stations across 25 memory pages—never miss your favorite broadcasts.

## Overview

The Tecsun PL880 is a portable, high-performance digital PLL dual conversion radio covering AM, FM, Longwave, Shortwave, and Single Side Band frequencies. Featuring 10 Hz tuning steps, selectable bandwidth filters, and a powerful 3W audio amplifier, it delivers exceptional sensitivity, selectivity, and distortion-free sound. With 3050 station memory slots, an LCD backlight, alarm clock, and sleep timer, it’s engineered for serious radio enthusiasts seeking global connectivity in a compact design.

## Description

The PL880 is a world band receiver with a comprehensive frequency coverage including AM/FM, long wave, shortwave, and single side band (SSB). Replacing the Tecsun PL660 as top of the line model, it features an ultra dynamic audio amplifier with full range speaker for full rich & distortion-free sound, the PL880 offers not only excellent sensitivity and selectivity for picking up radio stations, but also exceptional, distortion-free and ear-delicious sound quality. It includes many useful feature such as LCD backlight, 3050 stations storage over 25 memory pages. Firmware Version: 8820

## 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 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Antenna Location | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,039 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #40 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
| Brand | TECSUN |
| Built-In Media | Battery, [POSSIBLE] Earphone |
| Color | Black & Gray |
| Compatible Devices | Earphone |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,490) |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio, USB |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 7.5"L x 1.25"W x 4.5"H |
| Item Weight | 520 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Tecsun |
| Mfr Part Number | PL880 |
| Model Number | PL880 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Radio Bands Supported | 5-Band |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 3 Watts |
| Style Name | Compact |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM |
| UPC | 851567004525 |
| Voltage | 3.7 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TECSUN
- **Color:** Black & Gray
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Battery, [POSSIBLE] Earphone
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Product Dimensions:** 7.5"L x 1.25"W x 4.5"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** 5-Band
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Style:** Compact
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM

## Images

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## 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!

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*Last updated: 2026-06-24*