PL-990x Kit
Item Details

TECSUN PL-990x is equipped with an analog High-IF circuit and DSP triple conversion decoding technology. This radio receiver has great performance in sensitivity, selectivity and combating interference of mirror stations (image rejection). Like its predecessor the PL-880, PL-990x comes with a variety of “hidden features”. TECSUN has further developed the performance of the Class AB Amplifier circuit and the ultra-dynamic full range speaker, making listening to radio stations and the newly added audio playback feature (from a microSD card) even more enjoyable.

Unit size of PL-990x: 198 x 120 x 38 mm

The following items are included in the package:

  • PL-990x radio

  • Tecsun hardcover toolbox-like case

  • Q3 (green): this small size multi-functional device is an FM radio, MP3 player and Radio Recorder all in one, and on top of that it can also function as a speaker for other audio devices using the included line-in cable. Connect Q3 to your PL-990x and directly record a radio broadcast to a microSD card.

  • 2 x 18650 lithium battery, 1 x BL-5B lithium battery

  • 16GB microSD card (pre-inserted into the PL-990x radio)

  • Protective zipped carrying case for PL-990x

  • Tecsun EP-20 stereo earphones

  • Tecsun AN-03L antenna

  • USB (100-240V) wall charger (North American type-A plug)

  • USB charging/data cable

  • Line-in audio cable

  • Radio Amateur World Map

  • English manuals


  • PLEASE NOTE: For AM (LW, MW) and SW, the PL-990x is used on battery power (1 x 18650) only!



Special Features:


  • Triple conversion AM IF

  • Synchronous detection & SSB

  • SSB (USB / LSB) fine tuning steps at 10 Hz

  • Antenna socket (3.5mm) for FM / LW / MW / SW

  • Audio player: music playback from microSD

  • AM bandwidth settings:

    LW/MW: 2.3, 3.5, 5.0 and 9.0kHz

    SW: 2.3, 3.5, 5.0 and 6.0kHz

    SSB: 0.5, 1.2, 2.3, 3.0 and 4.0kHz

  • Variety of hidden features


Frequency Range:

  • FM: 64-108 MHz

    Four settings:

    64.0 – 108 MHz

    76.0 – 108 MHz 

    87.0 – 108 MHz

    87.5 – 108 MHz

    Tuning steps of 50 kHz or 100 kHz (depends on MW steps setting)

    Fine tuning steps of 10 kHz


  • MW (AM): 520-1710 kHz

    Two settings:

    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: 50-522 kHz

    Two settings:

    50 – 522 kHz (when MW tuning is set to 9 kHz)

    100 – 519 kHz (when MW tuning is set to 10 kHz)

    Tuning steps of 9 kHz

    Fine tuning steps of 1 kHz


  • SW: 1621 kHz to 29999 kHz

    Two settings:

    1621 – 29999 kHz (when MW tuning is set to 9 kHz)

    1711 – 29999 kHz (when MW tuning is set to 10 kHz)

    Tuning steps of 5 kHz

    Fine tuning steps of 1 kHz



Tuning Methods:

  • Manual dial tuning

  • Auto scan

  • Direct keypad entry


Storing Stations Methods:

  • Manually: tune into a station using the knobs 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


Audio Player Features:

  • Audio playback from microSD card (max. 128GB)

  • Supported audio formats: 16bit / 44.1kHz, FLAC / WAV / APE / WMA and MP3.

  • Basic playback controls

  • Repeat single track

  • Playback position memory

  • Display does not show album/track name

  • Computer speaker mode


Basic Features:

  • 3150 station memories, divided over 25 memory pages

  • FM stereo / mono selection

  • LCD indicates S/N ratio and signal strength

  • Clock (24-hour format)

  • Dedicated tuning and fine tuning knobs

  • Alarm by radio or audio player

  • Snooze function – 5 minutes 

  • Sleep timer from 1 - 120 minutes

  • Class AB type Audio Power Amplifiers & ultra -dynamic full range speaker, with excellent sound quality

  • Bass / Treble tone switch

  • LCD backlight (always-on or auto-off)

  • Keylock function

  • Rear flip stand

  • Local / Norm / DX antenna gain switch: adjust sensitivity

  • Internal (for FM/SW) / External antenna switch

  • Antenna socket (3.5mm) for FM / LW / MW / SW

  • Line-out jack

  • Earphone jack (3.5 mm; 1/8 inch; < 300Ω)

  • Speaker (4Ω, 3W)

  • Built-in Charging System (USB-C) to charge lithium (Li-ion) rechargeable battery

  • Digital audio input socket (USB-C)



  • DC Input: For listening to FM (not suitable for MW, LW, SW)

  • Battery Power: 18650 lithium (Li-ion) battery

  • Charging: DC 5V / 1A (USB-C)

  • Unit size 198 x 120 x 38 mm (W x H x D)


Sensitivity:

  • FM (S / N = 30dB) < 3uV

  • MW (S / N = 26dB) < 1mV/m

  • LW (S / N = 26dB) < 3mV/m

  • SW (S / N = 26dB) < 20uV

  • SSB (S / N = 10dB) < 1uV


Selectivity:

  • FM > 65dB

  • MW / LW > 40dB

  • SW > 40dB


S/N Ratio:

  • FM better than 60dB

  • MW / LW better than 40dB

  • SW better than 45dB


Other Specs:

  • SYNC lock range: +/- 1kHz

  • IF Frequency: 

    AM:

    1st IF: 55.845MHz

    2nd IF: 10.7MHz

    3rd IF (DSP): 45kHz


    FM: 128kHz

  • FM Stereo Crosstalk: 35dB

  • Output Power: ≥ 450mW (at 10% harmonic distortion)




Shipping Policy
  • We ship the TECSUN PL-990x Kit from our warehouse in Hong Kong by FedEx Priority service which has a delivery time of approximately 3-5 business days. 

  • This item cannot be shipped to a Post Office Box.

  • There are no additional import fees for this item. The price paid through eBay is the total cost.

  • We ship all orders within 2 business day (Mon-Fri) after receiving payment. Please assure your address provided through eBay is correct, once the item has dispatched we cannot withdraw it from the delivery services.

  • In the very unlikely event that your item is lost or damaged during transportation, then WE are responsible and will issue either a full refund or replacement.

Returns Policy
  • If you are not happy with your item, then you are entitled to a full refund if it is returned within 30 days (we suggest using a method with tracking service).

  • If you believe the item to be damaged upon receiving it, please contact us to find out if we may have some advice about its features. If it is indeed defective and requires replacing, then you will not be responsible for the return postage.

  • We offer a 1-year warranty starting from the purchase date of this item.



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