TECSUN PL-368 is a portable PLL DSP multiband receiver that can receive FM, Longwave (LW), Medium Wave (MW) and Shortwave (SW) frequency bands and is Single Sideband (SSB) capable. The DSP microchip digitizes the analog radio signal which, in combination with the PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) circuitry, greatly improves the radio's sensitivity, selectivity, S/N ratio and anti-interference capability.
The PL-368 receiver has Tecsun's new ETM+ feature, which gives the possibility of setting up time-specific memories for long wave (LW), medium wave (AM) and shortwave (SW).
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.
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