Hi Pete, Thank you for your comments. By coincidence, I also received another Tecsun PL-300WT today, which was my second (both from "Liypn," and both with no manual of any type). I plan to run detailed tests on quality control, and performance against other stock Ultralights to confirm that the sensitivity and selectivity are identical to the previous performance of the first model (which now has a 7.5" loopstick). On both my units, you can switch between MW and LW simply by pushing the LW/MW button when the unit is operating. The unit gives one beep for switching to LW, and two beeps for switching to MW. The rapid tuning function is a normal digital feature of the radio, which tunes at a faster rate when the user makes wide frequency sweeps. It then returns to the 1 kHz or 10 kHz step mode (whichever is selected) when the user's rapid tuning stops. Since our locations are so close, I'll be checking the same fringe stations that you listed (during your quick band sweep) on the new stock PL-300WT here. I'll be interested to see if Tecsun's factory assembly of the loopstick is identical to the first model, which had the coil secured right up against the left mounting bracket. That "no alignment" position wasn't bad for AM sensitivity, but it turned out that it wasn't the exact optimum position. 73, Gary In a message dated 6/8/2009 3:07:43 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Mine arrived today. Initial comments: 1. As others have noted, very good on FM. 2. I cannot get it to go in to LW mode despite following the instructions (turn off; depess MW/LW button until it says "LW YES"). Its default after that when I turn it on is the FM band; when I press MW/LW, the MW band always shows. 3. Sometimes while scooting up the AM band, it will jump by the hundreds rather than the 10s (900-1000-1100 etc.) 4. I just can't tell if what I'm getting matches Gary's observations. Comparisons (all on my desk inside the house): 1650 - mix of Kent and Vashon Island TIS stations Eton E100 - loudest but hindered by high frequency cutoff caused by modification DX398 - pretty good PL300 - fair but no wiggle room SRF59 - barely there; very tough to tune M37V - barely there; vulnerable to KKMO overload 1130 - CKWX Eton E100 - quite good DX398 - good SRF59 - not the strongest but better frequency response makes it more readable PL300 - barely readable at max volume M37V - useless due to KKOL overload 680-KBRD was good on all of them; KOAC not readable on any of them. They all pick up the KKOL/KKMO mixtures on 1240 and 1420. I look forward to playing with it tonight. Off the top, though, it looks to me like you can't boost the audio up high enough to be able to read weak signals. We'll see. Pete Taylor Tacoma, WA 12225w 4719n HQ180 + Kiwa air core loop ICF2010 + " " " " DX398; Palomar loop SRF-59 & -M37V Eton E100 _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected] **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585043x1201462775/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: [email protected]
