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📻 Tecsun PL Series Radio Stainless Steel Telescopic Antenna: The Perfect Replacement for Tecsun PL880, PL660, PL390, PL398, PL398BT Radios Review

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Description of 📻 Tecsun PL Series Radio Stainless Steel Telescopic Antenna: The Perfect Replacement for Tecsun PL880, PL660, PL390, PL398, PL398BT Radios

Made of stainless steel with improved sensitivity. Measures 39.5 inches when fully extended, 3 3/4 inches longer than the original. 9 sections in total compared with 8 for the original. Compatible Tecsun models: PL660, PL600 & PL550. Made by Tecsun and shipped from Electronnix from California to make sure you got the right one.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Easy installation with little defect

I received a replacement whip antenna for my PL-880. That's the exact same antenna, stainless steel and all. However, mine had an error. The last element is slightly curved. I decided to keep it because it's not that bad so I'm giving it 3 stars. The installation is very easy. On my old antenna on the PL-880, the hinge area was completely loose, completely worn out and, as far as I know, impossible to tighten. In any case, the new antenna works perfectly apart from the defect mentioned above.

Pros
  • High test scores for support and durability
Cons
  • New competition arrived

Bought this antenna to replace the broken one on my tecsun PL-380. I liked that it was made of stainless steel. Radio as it was still in order. The new antenna is an inch longer than the original but works well. It's open 40% longer than the original and feels a lot stronger, the satin fin looks great and the shortwave reception is much better. NOTE: It is 2.5 cm longer when closed and 40% longer when extended.

Pros
  • Easy installation
Cons
  • boring packaging

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Creative is best in accessories and consumables

Antenna works fine. The only issue I had was that it was advertised as being compatible with an old Radio Shack radio. I had to get creative to make it fit. The swivel that attaches to the bottom of the antenna was too big/wide to fit in the hole where the old antenna attached to the radio. I was about to return a new antenna for a refund when it hit me. What if I removed the turntable from the old antenna and then attached it to the new antenna? It involved loosening very small screws and…

Pros
  • Stable test results
Cons
  • Some small things

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great with Tecsun PL-600

I bought this replacement after accidentally hitting the original antenna on the ceiling and bending it slightly. This new one works just like the original. Cosmetic differences: The original antenna was chromed on the outside. This one is clearly (stainless?) steel and not chrome. The original antenna extends and retracts smoothly. This replacement feels a little rough going in and out. This replacement antenna extends 9 tubes, which I believe is one more tube than the original. They work…

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Some bugs

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Exceptional quality and performance!

I bought this antenna to replace my PL-660 portable radio whip antenna. The specs mention that it's made of stainless steel with enhanced sensitivity and measures 39.5 inches when fully extended, 3.75 inches taller than the original. Both are welcome updates to the original. In addition, the stainless steel construction is more rigid than the original steel antenna, making it more durable and less likely to warp. The stainless steel contains nickel for added strength, and the surface is…

Pros
  • Very Impressive
Cons
  • Negative Gift

This antenna is also ideal for Tecsun PL-600 and PL-680. I have Tecsun PL-600, 660, 680 and 880 radios. (I'm a bit of a radio collector.) Overall I replaced the original antenna with this antenna. It wasn't really necessary, but I like the fact that this antenna is slightly longer than the original (it doesn't matter when it comes to reception) and that this antenna is stainless steel. Highly recommended if you need a replacement antenna for your Tecsun radio. Just make sure it fits your Tecsun

Pros
  • Weight
Cons
  • Contact seller

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Be careful with the sizes

I bought these thinking there was a standard size for a radio antenna. It was the right length, I assumed it would be the right diameter. for my Eton radio. Turns out I was wrong. great product It's very durable, slips with some resistance but isn't too hard. And since it's rust free, I assume it won't rust on mine. It is also much more powerful than the standard Eton antenna. However, the base diameter is 6mm when I needed 5. Or is it 7mm when I needed 6? I do not know. because another great…

Pros
  • Sample for a year
Cons
  • Exorbitant price

You can do it for Eton Traveler III. Note, however, that this is not a direct replacement. I bought it and installed it on my Traveler III, which more than doubled the length of the antenna compared to the original length. What you need to do is separate both antennas (on the Eton and the spare) at the swivel (not from the radio itself but at the base of the main body of the antenna) by loosening the screw holding them together, but do so above or above a table so as not to loosen the two hinge

Pros
  • Very good price
Cons
  • Not bad