Two years ago, I purchased a Tecsun 360, which I connected to our ancient rooftop TV antenna with a 3.5 adapter to see what I could hear. Of course, FM came in better, but I think many bands improved simply because it was a big chunk of metal high in the air. I have bought connectors and set up a ground level coax connector to which I can attach experimental antennas outside. Listen only antennas, not yet a Ham, but it is one reason I subscribed because your experiments are always creative.
Great to see you again...as the guy that got me fired up about "ham" with your basement projects about 2017 and caused me to pass my UK M6 exam in 2018!! Keep on keeping on........cheers.
yes these are good handy radios. lots of features. i have a couple different models and use one of those small LC loop things they also sell works really well.
The PL-330 is an operator's radio. And the idea to use it as the receiver in a very portable setup is a great one. There are a few Chinese manufacturers of radio hardware that listen and respond to their customer base. If Tecsun is one of those, they might just add manual gain control to their next firmware update (if such a thing is possible with the PL-330).
Cool, AND you sound like you're getting better by your energy level. Cool little rig. I personally would have to find a way to mod that ALC though. LOL Stay warm and safe. 73 de KA9TII
It always impresses me CW contacts on BA power.. ( 😆 ) 300mw , in contrast to when I hear SSB stations using FU power ( 🤣 ) You are looking ok / well at your wintering QTH Kev and it’s always a pleasure to see you. ✅ mind how you go.73. 💙 G0UvL
Have a PL-330. They are DSP chip receivers that “chuff” when tuned. An external antenna is needed. Trying to tune a CW signal isn’t too bad, but tuning SSB is absolutely horrible. I wish I hadn’t bought it, even considering the price.
I thought I mentioned that in the video. That's exactly what the flea does. There is a relay right next to that receiver output jack that shorts the receiver antenna output to ground when transmission starts.
No. It's well below any level that would damage it. The coax is shorted by the relay when you're in transmit mode. It's only picking up RF that leaks through the case and coax.
@@loughkb Yeah, was thinking what you said when I saw the comment, CW work is pretty low power - however, it is something to consider for storms (depending of course).
Two years ago, I purchased a Tecsun 360, which I connected to our ancient rooftop TV antenna with a 3.5 adapter to see what I could hear. Of course, FM came in better, but I think many bands improved simply because it was a big chunk of metal high in the air. I have bought connectors and set up a ground level coax connector to which I can attach experimental antennas outside. Listen only antennas, not yet a Ham, but it is one reason I subscribed because your experiments are always creative.
It’s always fun to make contacts with minimum gear. I have the same radio and think it’s really a bargain for what it does. Thanks for the video.
Great to see you again...as the guy that got me fired up about "ham" with your basement projects about 2017 and caused me to pass my UK M6 exam in 2018!!
Keep on keeping on........cheers.
Great tutorial on Tecsun PL-330
yes these are good handy radios. lots of features. i have a couple different models and use one of those small LC loop things they also sell works really well.
The PL-330 is an operator's radio. And the idea to use it as the receiver in a very portable setup is a great one.
There are a few Chinese manufacturers of radio hardware that listen and respond to their customer base. If Tecsun is one of those, they might just add manual gain control to their next firmware update (if such a thing is possible with the PL-330).
Cool, AND you sound like you're getting better by your energy level. Cool little rig. I personally would have to find a way to mod that ALC though. LOL Stay warm and safe. 73 de KA9TII
Manual gain control would be fantastic on this radio, but it's all done in a chip so would probably need custom firmware. 😔
Fantastic! Thank you, Kevin...🇺🇸 👍☕
It always impresses me CW contacts on BA power.. ( 😆 ) 300mw , in contrast to when I hear SSB stations using FU power ( 🤣 ) You are looking ok / well at your wintering QTH Kev and it’s always a pleasure to see you. ✅ mind how you go.73. 💙
G0UvL
I might have to pick another one of those Tecsuns up. The one I have doesn't do SSB.
Have a PL-330. They are DSP chip receivers that “chuff” when tuned.
An external antenna is needed.
Trying to tune a CW signal isn’t too bad, but tuning SSB is absolutely horrible.
I wish I hadn’t bought it, even considering the price.
Nice !
4:12 I bought mine recently and mine have USB C
what about muting the ant input through a relais when transmission starts ? - vy 73, Heinz DL3RAD/DE0RST
I thought I mentioned that in the video. That's exactly what the flea does. There is a relay right next to that receiver output jack that shorts the receiver antenna output to ground when transmission starts.
Do you have a video comparing your top five of these types of radios?
Nope. I only have two of these type of radios at the moment and the other one, an ATS-20+, needs work.
@@loughkb Ok Thank you.
It might eventually overload the rx front end and damage it.
No. It's well below any level that would damage it. The coax is shorted by the relay when you're in transmit mode. It's only picking up RF that leaks through the case and coax.
@@loughkb Yeah, was thinking what you said when I saw the comment, CW work is pretty low power - however, it is something to consider for storms (depending of course).
Just orded this radio off aliexpress 65 $ less then a 66er
Are you referring to Clegg 66er? I believe that was a transceiver, not just a receiver.
Good morning K.L. 👋🏻