I should also remind those users of the PL-660, if you're using normal/alkaline batteries - in other words batteries that can't be recharged - then you'll need to do either of 3 things.
Refrain from using the radio with its power adapter, take the batteries out when using the power adapter or switch the "Intelligent Charging" function off, the "Intelligent Charging" function is toggled on and off by first making sure the PL-660's power is off and then holding down the "Memory/Enter" button - the key to the left of the 0 - for 3 seconds, you may need sighted assistance to help you check the status of this. Course the easiest way round the whole issue is to purchase a set of rechargeable batteries and test to see if the "Intelligent Charging" function is off, if the batteries charge then its on obviously <smile>. Trying to charge non-rechargeable batteries will cause leakage and possible damage to the radio so be careful. On 9 Jun 2014, at 3:21 am, Howard <hwolc...@stny.rr.com> wrote: > hi dane: > my bad. > I meant the pl660. > thanks for the info. > do you know how to enable the keylock on the pl660? > thanks. > > > howard wolcott > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2014 1:06 PM > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio > >> I can't speak for the Tecsun PL-360, I can only speak for the Tecsun PL-660 >> and PL-880 receivers. >> >> To enable/disable Long Wave first turn the radio off then hold down the >> number 2 key on the keypad for 3 seconds, this command is a toggle. >> >> If the Long Wave band is enabled the AM button should toggle you between >> Medium and Long Wave. >> >> On 9 Jun 2014, at 2:46 am, Howard <hwolc...@stny.rr.com> wrote: >> >>> hi dane: >>> another question about the tecsun pl360. >>> do you know how to activate the long-wave band? >>> found out by the trial-and-error method how to do most of the other >>> features which are accessible to us. >>> also, can't find the keylock, either. >>> any help would be greatly appreciated. >>> may also help others who have the same radio. >>> thanks. >>> >>> >>> howard wolcott >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------- >>> From: "Howard" <hwolc...@stny.rr.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2014 7:38 PM >>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>> Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio >>> >>>> Hi Dane: >>>> just received my Tecsun PL660. >>>> Several questions: >>>> >>>> How long does it take to charge up the supplied batteries? >>>> Where is the Power button? >>>> and any other info you can give would be extremely helpful. >>>> I really don't want to fire her up until I have some idea of what I'm >>>> actually doing. >>>> thanks in advance. >>>> >>>> >>>> howard wolcott >>>> >>>> -------------------------------------------------- >>>> From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> >>>> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2014 9:50 PM >>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>> Subject: Re: Tecsun PL660 Radio >>>> >>>>> Ah yes, got busy with other stuff so the Podcast slipped behind. >>>>> >>>>> I don't know what all the buttons of the radio do but I know most, well >>>>> enough to operate the radio well at any rate. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 31 May 2014, at 7:14 am, Howard <hwolc...@stny.rr.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> hi dane: >>>>>> how's the podcast coming on this? >>>>>> hope to have mine in a couple of weeks and would to know the key >>>>>> locations and how they are laid out. >>>>>> thanks. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> howard wolcott >>>>>> >>>>>> -------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> >>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2014 8:34 PM >>>>>> To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> >>>>>> Subject: Tecsun PL660 Radio >>>>>> >>>>>>> Was a busy day yesterday what with computers coming back from hospital, >>>>>>> DM4 recorders turning up and the arrival of the Tecsun PL660 radio >>>>>>> which I honestly didn't expect here until Thursday but not complaining >>>>>>> nevertheless. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I'll give more details on the radio in the future, here are some >>>>>>> initial impressions to wet your appetite. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The PL660 is somewhat smaller than the PL880 and doesn't have the nice >>>>>>> sounding speaker of the PL880 but it does have excellent short wave >>>>>>> reception capabilities which are - in my view - the main selling point >>>>>>> of this radio. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Sync Detection works very well indeed, possibly the best SDS I've >>>>>>> heard from a radio of this size, as good as the Synchronous Detection >>>>>>> System found on the Sony 2010, 2001D or ICF-SW77. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The AM broadcast band is nothing special, radio exhibits quite a bit of >>>>>>> noise here. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> FM is dead hot! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> SSB reception is disappointing, Tecsun use a clarifier adjustment which >>>>>>> fees rough to adjust and even worse, the clarifier control has a detent >>>>>>> point in the middle of its travel, similar to what you'd find with a >>>>>>> balance control for an amplifier, absolutely crazy. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The PL660 is the first radio I've used with an "Air Band" though as yet >>>>>>> I've found nothing up there, will take the radio outside as its a nice >>>>>>> sunny day and do further experimentation. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Haven't played with the memory system yet. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Like the layout of the buttons and the various shapes in the buttons, >>>>>>> round, square, rectangular, big and small, makes for instant >>>>>>> recognition for important functions. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The buttons are slightly indented into the front of the unit, almost >>>>>>> flush one could say and that means that they're not likely to be >>>>>>> knocked. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unlike the PL880, the PL660 runs on 4 AA size batteries which can >>>>>>> either be rechargeable or alkaline types, the radio automatically >>>>>>> detects the type being used. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ********** >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Dane Trethowan >>>>>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>>>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>>>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>>>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>>>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>>>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>>>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>>>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ********** >>>>> >>>>> Dane Trethowan >>>>> Skype: grtdane12 >>>>> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >>>>> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >>>>> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >>>>> Mobile: +61400494862 >>>>> faceTime +61400494862 >>>>> Fax +61397437954 >>>>> Twitter: @grtdane >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>> >> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
