If I don't do my "homework" beforehand, I will never buy anything. Unfortunately, every item has good and bad reviews, and if this practice is strictly followed, then we can hardly buy anything. I seem to be running into this situation when I was looking for a boutique shortwave radio.
I want a radio that can receive long-wave, medium-wave, and short-wave signals, with a shortwave frequency cap of 29999KHz and a single sideband. The best fit for this need seems to be the Deson PL660 radio. As many people say, Sony radios are great, and there are plenty of reviews to prove it, but sony radios cost between $150 and $200. The Dessen PL660 costs between $110 and $120, usually depending on the color of the case. So I got a Dickson PL660 and loved it. Unfortunately, I didn't leave it behind, so, after a few months, I saved enough money to buy a shortwave radio.
I watched the specifications of the Desheng PL600 radio, watched the video reviews on the Internet, and read a lot of review articles. This radio is equipped with almost all the functions of the PL660, but there is no aviation band, and the technology is not as advanced as the PL660 when tuning the frequencies of the single sideband. The problems with the PL600 that come to my mind are mentioned in various review articles. Many users have repeatedly mentioned that the external power supply of the PL600 is 220V, not 110V, and it is impossible to charge the battery with the built-in charger.
Considering the price of the PL600 radio and my experience with Deson radio in the past, I thought I could give it a try. I finally decided to get into the PL600 and charge the battery with my usual charger. Actually, I'm likely to do that because I can prepare two sets of batteries and replace one when one doesn't have battery. There doesn't seem to be much of an advantage to using a built-in charger either. When I received the package for the PL600 radio, it still surprised me.
1, this radio feels very strong, well-made. The tuning knob may feel a little thin, but it looks just as good or better than the PL660's. Some people may complain that the support back plate is a bit thin. If you put the radio somewhere or hold it in your hand, it's not a big deal either. I usually lie in bed at night listening to the radio.
2. My PL600 radio comes standard with a 110V external power supply instead of 220V. Moreover, the instruction manual is in English, very short, but very clearly introduces the various functions. I was using this radio and set it to a 40 minute sleep shutdown. There is also a lot of information printed on the rear case, including band information, the system code for charging settings.
3, PL600's frequency modulation performance is very good. I was overwhelmed by the sound of it. The first radio station I received was NPR radio, and they were discussing current affairs topics. Its sound is crisp and clear and sounds great. I mean it sounds great on a radio of this size.
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4, short-wave performance seems to be good. I received a large number of short wave stations in multiple languages at noon, and I was eagerly anticipating how it would be received at night.
5. Even if the battery is not installed, the performance of the PL600 is also very good when connected to the external power supply. I don't hear any noise, but I still plan to use my own rechargeable battery, swapping the two sets of batteries. I'm also going to have some brand new Philop batteries for the PL600. If you don't know much about batteries, Philop is a good choice.
6. This radio comes standard with a small sleeve, antenna and headphones. The ergonomics of the headphones are not as good as other headphones in my hand. I don't direct long antennas to my bed so my wife doesn't trip when she goes to the bathroom at night. If that were the case, it would be so funny.
All in all, the price of the PL600 is only $47, which is much lower than the PL660, and I am overjoyed and really overjoyed. I hope you can get a good experience as well. If you're unlucky, then I apologize. If you receive a machine that is in excellent condition, you will love this radio.
Text: Anon. Translation: Radio Review Translation Source: amazon