PL-398

Specifications    Prices

Portable world receiver with two-speakers FM-Stereo, Long Wave, Medium Wave, Short Wave. BT version feature Bluetooth technology, MP version feature a SD-card player. Ideated in P.R. of China.

Reference market : consumer

PL-398 specifications

General
Frequency coverage
0.1530 ~ 0.5130 MHz
0.5200 ~ 1.7100 MHz [1]
0.5220 ~ 1.6200 MHz [2]
2.3000 ~ 21.9500 MHz
87.5000 ~ 108.0000 MHz
Mode
AM / WFM
Features
Memory
550 total memories
(100 regular memories for LW)
(100 regular memories for MW)
(250 regular memories for SW)
(100 regular memories for FM)
Display
1 KHz frequency resolution
Power supply
3.6 ~ 4.5V batteries (3 x AA)
5 VDC USB
Audio power
2 x 180 mW
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (headphone)
Plug (power supply)
Mechanical and environmental data
Dimensions
187 (W) x 90 (H) x 30 (D) mm
Weight
365g without batteries

  1. With 10 KHz steps.
  2. With 9 KHz steps.
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PL-398 description :

The Tecsun PL-398 is a multiband radio equipped with a pair of 57 mm diameter speakers that guarantee a stereo listening for FM stations without requiring the use of headphones. Frequency coverage includes long, medium and short waves. By means of the DSP technology various filter widths (1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 KHz) can be selected to reduce interference from adjacent channels when listening to AM. The tuning can be done through a knob on the right side, using the front keyboard, recalling a memory location, making an automatic search among the memories, or even activating an automatic scan to identify dominant signals. The display shows the frequency, signal strength, status icons, the clock and the temperature.

Other features: clock, alarm, sleep timer, keypad lock, internal ferrite antenna for LW MW bands and extractable stylus for SW FM, signal strength indicator, battery charge indicator.

The receiver is available in two variants with the particularity of integrating a different system of interfacing with external audio sources that can therefore be reproduced using the pair of speakers it is equipped. The PL-398-BT model has a Bluetooth circuit, which makes it possible to create a wireless connection with music-players or other devices, as smartphones, that use the same standard technology. The model PL-398-MP instead has a slot for reading SD-card, the user can then make use of their own MP3 compilations.

PL-398 price

We have collected for your convenience the Tecsun PL398 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price Date Condition
EUR 77.70 2021-oct Brand-new

MP model

EUR 63.98 2019-apr Brand-new

MP model

EUR 44.50
(49USD)
2019-apr Brand-new

BT model

PL-398 review

Ampman

I got the PL 398 MP about a week ago. It's basically the same as the PL 380, but with an additional speaker and an MP3 player which frankly is nearly useless. If Tecsun had used the tech from the Q3 micro player I would have been delighted. I give it a C+ vote.

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