Tecsun PL-368 radio

TECSUN PL-368 is a portable PLL DSP multiband receiver with SSB and Synchronous Detection. It offers Tecsun's new ETM+ feature which gives the possibility of setting up time-specific memories for longwave, medium wave (AM) and shortwave. 

Its vertical design is reminiscent of the PL-360 and PL-365, but now also offers a keypad for more convenient direct frequency selection. However, unlike its predecessors that use 3 x AA-sized batteries, the PL-368 is powered by 1 x BL-5C lithium battery. The battery can be charged by connecting the radio to a 5V USB charger (not included), one similar to those used for most smartphones and tablets.


Package Contents

• Tecsun PL-368 (firmware version 3685)
• BL-5C battery **
• Tecsun stereo earphones
• USB charging cable
• Tecsun carrying pouch
• English manual.

** PL-368 ships to Greece without a battery.


Special Features

• Synchronous detection & SSB
• SSB (USB / LSB) fine tuning steps at 10 Hz
• ETM+
• Antenna socket (3.5mm) for MW/LW
• AM bandwidth settings:
  • LW/MW: 2.5, 3.5, and 9.0 kHz
  • SW: 2.5, 3.5, 5.0 kHz
  • SSB: 0.5, 1.2, 2.2, 3.0 and 4.0 kHz

Frequency Range

• FM:    64 – 108 MHz
  • 64.0 – 108 MHz
  • 76.0 – 108 MHz
  • 87.0 – 108 MHz
  • 88.0 – 108 MHz

Tuning steps of 100 kHz

Fine tuning steps of 10 kHz

• MW:  520 – 1710 kHz
  • 522 - 1620 kHz (tuning steps of 9 kHz)
  • 520 - 1710 kHz (tuning steps 10 kHz)

Tuning steps of 9 kHz or 10 kHz

Fine tuning steps of 1 kHz

• LW:   153 kHz to 513 kHz

Tuning steps of 9 kHz

Fine tuning steps of 1 kHz

• SW:   1621 kHz to 29999 kHz 

Tuning steps of 5 kHz

Fine tuning steps of 1 kHz



Tuning Methods

• Direct keypad entry
• Auto scan
• Manual dial tuning

Storing Stations Methods

• Manually: Tune into a station using the knob and then store them
• Storing stations during auto-scan
• Auto Tuning Storage (ATS): Automatically tune and store stations
• (Recall stations by browsing the memory manually or by auto-scan)
• Enhanced Tuning Mode (ETM+): Create time-specific memories for LW/MW/SW

Basic Features

• Signal strength and S/N ratio indication
• Clock & Alarm (24-hour format)
• Temperature display
• 850 stations storage locations
• FM stereo / mono selection
• Alarm by radio
• Snooze function – 5 minutes
• Sleep timer from 1 - 120 minutes
• LCD backlight (auto-on for 5 seconds or always-off)
• Keylock function
• Antenna socket (3.5mm) for LW/MW
• Earphone jack (3.5 mm; 1/8 inch; 32Ω)
• Speaker (16Ω, 0.5W)
• Built-in Charging System to charge lithium (Li-ion) rechargeable battery

 

 Power / Charging

• Battery power: BL-5C lithium (Li-ion) battery
  
• DC power (for FM only): 5V USB-C
• Charging/Power: DC 5V / 500mA

Unit Size

• 162 x 53 x 26 mm (W x H x D)

Specifications

• Sensitivity:
  • FM (S / N = 30dB) < 3uV
  • MW (S / N = 26dB) < 1mV/m
  • LW (S / N = 26dB) < 10mV/m
  • SW (S / N = 26dB) < 20uV

• Selectivity:
  • FM > 60dB
  • MW / LW > 60dB
  • SW > 60dB

• SYNC lock range: +/- 1kHz

• IF Frequency (DSP):
  • AM: 45 kHz
  • FM: 128kHz

• FM Stereo Crosstalk: 35dB

• Output Power: Approx. 350mW