TECSUNPL990 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with Single Side Band Reception & MP3 Player, Matte Black

I really enjoy this radio. It doesn’t get all the HF stations my ham rigs get but it’s fun to listen in bed as I fall asleep. It picks up some HF stations and the AM band is really sensitive.

As a licensed ham radio operator I find myself buying all sorts of radios and have 4 shortwave radios. 1) The radio arrives in a high quality box expertly packed. 2) includes an impressive leather case. 3) The speaker and sound this radio produces is a noticeable level above other radios of equal or lesser value. This is a fabulous sounding radio. 4) At this price you expect SSB, great sensitivity and selectivity and great reception. This radio checks those boxes. 5) At this price you expect package to include optional long wire antenna. Included. Of all these features the feature this radio provides over other models is the amazing sound quality. You won’t be disappointed.

It’s my third radio and finally on I love. Nothing i don’t like about it. Greatest tuning, fabulous speaker and I totally love the numeric keyboard with large and easy to press keys.

Just received it, so I'm still playing with it. Biggest surprise: How *good* FM sounds on the speaker. Full, deep and rich. Biggest disappointment: The tuning knob is a bit tweaked and doesn't rotate freely. I've owned the Tecsun PL-360 and PL-880 (both of which I lost in a divorce). I'm thinking of returning the PL-990 for an exchange to one that doesn't have the funky tuning knob. The knob isn't a show-stopper, just irritating. Otherwise, It's a fine piece of equipment.

Just picked this up here on Amazon. An upgrade from my Tecsun PL 660. Love it. Love listening to HAM radio. Great sound and very sensitive tuning. It was nice to see the addition of USB C for charging and data. Must be a newer manufactured model. Great radio so far.

We really like this radio. The battery life is amazing, and the audio quality is second to none. It holds up well to travel, has many nice features, and can really hear a lot of stations.

Dislikes This receiver has only one power source. I have the generic battery that came with the Tecsun PL-990, plus two brand name batteries I purchased. (50 bucks) Thank you to Scott, who kindly offered a fix, it didn't work (plus, I had already tried the reset 73).1) Only one power source.2) Very short lifespan3) This Receiver has a history of charging failures. (My own fault, I didn't do my homework asthorough as I should have)4) With my number of years getting shorter, I rushed into this purchase.5) Stick with products I'm familiar with.An old dog can learn new tricks; never purchase a single power source electronic device again. The primary reason I purchased the Tecsun PL-990 was due to the fact I wake up, get out of bed & go to our laundry room and listen to the 76/80 meter Amateur Radio Operators chew on the rag. Soon my Wife began joining me in my nightly hobby; listening to the guys chew the rag reminded her of the daytime Soap Operas that once dominated daytime TV. We could go to the 'shak' & fire up one of my rigs, but at the age we are enjoying each other's company is more important in my eyes. But, purchasing an almost $300.00 Receiver and it fails in about 6 months is a sign this Tecsun PL-990 was defective before my purchase. I will say the speaker is clear & crisp. I was actually looking forward to Solar Cycle 25, with our Sun's recent CMEs my hopes are high. The $300.00 I spent on this little thing Tecsun calls a Receiver could have been spent on some Amateur Radio goodies. Oh well, as I stated I want to say Thank You to all the guys who offered fix-it suggestions.

Great radio, feels well built. Much easier to work than PL-880