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product_id: 8229424
title: "Tecsun Radio PL-380 DSP FM AM Stereo World Band Receiver with Pocket Size"
brand: "tecsun"
price: "₱480"
currency: PHP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8229424-tecsun-radio-pl-380-dsp-fm-am-stereo-world-band
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# 550 stations memory High-sensitivity thin-film speaker USB & battery powered Tecsun Radio PL-380 DSP FM AM Stereo World Band Receiver with Pocket Size

**Brand:** tecsun
**Price:** ₱480
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📻 Stay globally connected, pocket-sized and powered your way!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tecsun Radio PL-380 DSP FM AM Stereo World Band Receiver with Pocket Size by tecsun
- **How much does it cost?** ₱480 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/8229424-tecsun-radio-pl-380-dsp-fm-am-stereo-world-band)

## Best For

- tecsun enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tecsun brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Powerful:** Pocket-sized design with crystal-clear stereo sound via optimized thin-film speakers and headphone support.
- • **Smart Power Management:** Set auto-shutdown from 1 to 120 minutes or disable it for energy-efficient, worry-free listening.
- • **Massive Station Storage:** Save up to 550 stations across bands for instant access—never miss your favorite broadcast.
- • **Global Frequency Mastery:** Tune into FM, AM, LW, and SW bands (2.3-21.95 MHz) with seamless DSP clarity.
- • **Intuitive Multi-Mode Tuning:** Choose from easy tuning, manual search, direct frequency input, or automatic station browsing for ultimate control.

## Overview

The Tecsun PL-380 is a compact, modern world band radio receiver supporting FM, AM, LW, and SW frequencies with DSP technology. It features a high-sensitivity thin-film speaker for crisp stereo sound, stores up to 550 stations, and offers versatile tuning modes including automatic and manual options. Powered by batteries or USB, it includes smart power-saving functions and a multi-function LED display showing frequency, signal strength, and battery status—perfect for professionals craving global connectivity on the go.

## Description

1,30 rotational electronic volume control. 2,Use of optimum design of thin-film high-sensitivity speakers, sound and beautiful; use headphones to listen to FM stereo radio.  3,Trouble free with the radio ring / beep sound trouble, you can boot from time to time to listen to a pre-stored radio stations, and can be set in 1 - 90 minutes automatic shutdown.  4,Has a smart power switch function: You can set the boot 1 - 120 minutes after the automatic shutdown, but also cancel the automatic shutdown feature.  5,This machine is very energy-saving, the use of three R6 (V) battery-powered; also can choose to use nickel-metal hybride battery-powered (battery random distribution, buyers also need their own sold separately),And the use of the machine USB external power jack intelligent charging. This is Tecsun Radio that made like art!

## Features

- It receives FM stereo, AM, long wave, short wave (2.3 - 21.95MHz) radio program, practical multi-function, easy to operate.
- FM receiver wide frequency range (64 - 108MHz), containing part of the campus radio and 2 - 5 channel TV Sound programs
- 7 kinds of method of selection sets: easy tuning (ETM), manually search for radio frequency (VF), manually search for the stored stations (VM), direct inputNumber or frequency of the radio address directly into pre-existing numbers, visit the radio frequency automatic search, automatic search browse stored station
- It can be manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic (ATS) store up to 550 radio frequencies: FM / MW / LW station 100 each can be saved, short-wave can be saved.
- Multi-function display: can display the radio frequency, signal strength / noise ratio, temperature, battery power, and more.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item Weight | 340 Grams |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.31"L x 1.02"W x 3.39"H |
| Style | Compact, Modern |
| Color | Balck |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Frequency | 108 MHz |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 0.5 Watts |
| Voltage | 5 Volts |
| Display Type | LED |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM/FM |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Special Features | AM FM SW LW Band Radio, DSP Radio, Full Band Radio, ETM Radio, World Band Radio |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TECSUN
- **Color:** Balck
- **Special Feature:** AM FM SW LW Band Radio, DSP Radio, ETM Radio, Full Band Radio, World Band Radio
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Product Dimensions:** 5.31"L x 1.02"W x 3.39"H
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM
- **Style:** Compact, Modern
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM/FM
- **Included Components:** Power Adapter

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does the radio have an external antenna jack ?**
A: No.
BUT, in case you are not aware a 'clip on' antenna works just as well.
The clip-on antenna that comes with the radio is 13' long, and does not pick up much SW band.
Some are for sale on Amazon that are 23' long = better.
Make your own and it gets even better.  65' is nice, and 100' is good.

**Q: Does it come with an external antenna**
A: The Tecsun PL-380 comes with an external shortwave antenna that attaches to your telescoping antenna and does a good job of increasing the shortwave reception.- Enjoy the world!

**Q: Does this come with a DC plug?**
A: Mine did not come with a separate DC plug.  It does however have a plug in for one, so it must be a separate item you can purchase.

**Q: How do you change to 10 khz step? the button does not change it. it changes to the ‘f’ temperature though.**
A: When the radio is off press the number "3"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tecsun PL-380 an excellent little shortwave radio
*by R***M on November 27, 2020*

I purchased the Tecsun PL-380 for use at my tiny cabin, primarily for the shortwave reception of world wide news, and it works great for my application. It receives AM (MW), FM, SW, and LW broadcasts. Like all shortwave radios, reception is best at night, and depends on atmospheric conditions, so be aware of this. I use it to receive shortwave broadcasts from all over the world. I noticed that some reviews mention signal overload when using a longwire antenna clipped to the telescopic antenna on the radio. I have not had this issue, and routinely use a longwire antenna of 18 ga. insulated, stranded wire with an alligator clip on the end, and simply clip this to the telescoping antenna. You don't need anything fancy, I just ran the wire randomly around the rafters of my cabin.You will rarely hear Ham operators on this little radio, as it lacks sideband capability, where most Hams choose to operate, however there are a few Hams out there that are not running sideband, as I have listened to them as well. AM (MW) reception is great at night with reception of stations many states away, and FM reception is great day or night. I have not heard anything on LW, and I suspect that there is not much to hear there anyway. SW reception, as I mentioned is great at night.I really like the ETM (Easy Tuning Mode), especially for shortwave. With ETM selected, the PL-380 will scan through the shortwave band (or any other band selected for that matter), storing found signals in ETM memory. When scanning is completed, using the tuning dial jumps from one found station to the next. Favorite stations can be stored in permanent memory, which is another great feature.This little radio operates from three AA batteries, and I opted to install lithium batteries, which have been working great for me. My tiny cabin uses 12 volt solar for power, and this little radio allows me to recharge my batteries with a usb charger plugged into a 12 volt lighter receptacle at my cabin. Just be sure to set up the radio to use rechargeable batteries. I will say that the manual is a little "wonky", and you will need to refer to it repeatedly, the first few times you use this radio.The Tecsun PL-380 is an excellent little shortwave radio that seems to get some bad press from reviewers, and in my opinion, the bad press is unfounded. Every hobby experiences one form or another of snobbery, but, truth be told, you really don't need to drop a bundle to enjoy shortwave listening.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oldie was good, this new one's better.
*by P***D on April 11, 2019*

I bought one of these many years ago. It made it through some rough times. The old one never programmed properly...it would shut off after 10 minutes, no matter how many times I or someone else followed the manual's directions. Eventually it started turning itself on in the middle of the night. When my housemate woke up from it he broke it and lost the battery cover. Never mind, it was still one of my favorite little radios in my long life. Love the ETM finding my favorite stations. Right size, great sound, (when it played) the batteries lasted a long time, and it was so handy & portable. This new one - same Pl-380, is even better, feels sturdier. And I got some extra stuff. Kept the plug from the old one which I gave a homeless guy who loves it. Truth be told I have another two Tecsuns. My housemate wanted me to play the radio on the Amazon Echo and Google Mini he installed, but I like my Tecsuns better. One in the kitchen one in the office and this little puppy follows me around.My housemate wanted me to play the radio on the Amazon Echo and Google Mini he installed, but I like the Tecsuns sound better. Clearer. Sprang for rechargeable batteries. I'm taking it abroad, and can set the ETMs to all the different countries I pass through. Handy dandy. Life is good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ok, with couple of minor points
*by A***T on January 1, 2011*

I ordered the PL-380 as a travel radio after reading about its DSP chip, but also because it uses a standard USB port for charging and AC power, which is nice due to it making one less power adapter needed for travel since most cell phones, other gadgets have USB supplies as well these days. I also have Kaito 1102 and the Grundig G6, both of which require a separate adapter. Like both of those radios, the PL-380 will charge batteries in the radio. Give the edge to the Tecsun in terms of flexible/portable power supply options (an important consideration on the road). One reviewer said this radio is too large to travel with, but with the power supply factored in it is definitely smaller than the Kaito and about the same as the Grundig.The build quality seems good, and the controls are reasonably intuitive. You will need a manual/user guide though for some things, and unfortunately this vendor (Seatech Inc.) sent a Chinese packaged version - not a word of useful English in the Chinese language manual or on the box, though the does have controls in English and other useful info in English. Well, for $50 I guess it isn't so bad if you have to download an English version of the manual (reasonably well translated). I found a PDF version at:[...]Once I had an English version of the manual, things were pretty easy. I just got this and am trying it out at home, and so far the reception seems good, though I haven't really tested this much (see on-line reviews for details on this).One other thing the PL-380 doesn't include is a set of 3 rechargeable AA batteries. I used 3 Rayovac Hybrids (the ones that hold their charge longer) and they worked great - the radio recognized them and charged them without a problem.All in all, seems like a very good little travel radio. I would have given it 5 stars if the English language version of the manual had been included, rather than requiring me to look for it on-line.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*