PL-365

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Portable, and ultralight, world receiver with AM / SSB mode on the full 0.15~30 MHz spectrum from long wave to short wave bands. FM-stereo, plug-in LW / MW external ferrite antenna. Ideated in P.R. of China, year of introduction 2015.

Reference market : consumer

PL-365 specifications

General
Frequency coverage
0.1500 ~ 29.9990 MHz [1]
76.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [2]
Mode
SSB / AM / WFM
Tuning step
10 / 20 / 50 Hz [3]
1 / 5 KHz [4]
1 / 9 / 10 KHz [5]
10 / 100 KHz [6]
Receiver
Sensitivity
SSB<3 uV (SW band, 10dB S/N)
AM<10mV/m (LW band, 26dB S/N)
<1mV/m (MW band, 26dB S/N)
<30 uV (SW band, 26dB S/N)
WFM<3 uV (30dB S/N)
Selectivity [7]
SSB2.6 KHz (-3dB)
AM6.0 KHz (-3dB)
Features
Memory
550 total memories
(100 regular memories for SSB)
(100 regular memories for MW)
(250 regular memories for SW)
(100 regular memories for FM)
Display
1 KHz frequency resolution (LW/MW/SW)
10 KHz frequency resolution (FM)
dBu / dB direct signal strength indicators
Power supply
3.6 ~ 4.5V batteries (3 x AA, Ni-MH or Alkaline)
5 VDC USB
Audio power
350mW
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (headphone)
Jack 3.5 mm (LW/MW antenna input)
USB (power supply)
Mechanical and environmental data
Dimensions
53 (W) x 159 (H) x 26 (D) mm
Weight
128g without batteries

  1. Long and medium wave frequency coverage 150~1620 KHz for 9 KHz steps or 520~1710 KHz for 10 KHz steps, 1711~29999 KHz short wave.
  2. Japan frequency coverage, 87.5~108 MHz for EU/USA.
  3. Tuning step for SSB, switchable.
  4. SW band.
  5. LW/MW bands, 9 or 10 KHz switchable.
  6. FM band.
  7. More than 60 dB on adjacent channel.
PL-365 description :

Tecsun PL-365 is a small handheld long-wave, medium-wave and short-wave receiver that covers 0.15 to 30 MHz plus FM Mono or Stereo on 76-108 MHz. It is equipped with a DSP, Silicon Labs Si4735 chip, for digital demodulation of single side band, both USB and LSB, AM and FM with high sensitivity and good audio quality. The PL365 has several unique features including the use of an external ferrite rod antenna (or also the Tecsun AM loop) for LW/MW reception and it provides FM coverage down to 76 MHz or 87.5 MHz, selectable. It offer a mix of functions not present in the previous PL-360 model, with the same dimensions and walkie talkie look.

Tecsun PL365 Functional Block Diagram
Tecsun PL365 Functional Block Diagram

This Tecsun is great for portable listening on shortwave, whether AM broadcast or SSB radio-amateur stations. But also perfect for propagation monitoring and locating local interference, the LCD display exhibite in fact signal indicators in dBu (signal strength) unit and dB (signal to noise ratio) unit. For FM reception the Tecsun PL365 is equipped with ETM, Easy Tuning Mode. This function lets you automatically scan the whole band and store stations in to a temporary memory without replacing existing stored frequencies. ETM is a help feature when you travel and listens to radio stations in different cities.

PL-365 features :

  • System

    Multifunctional tuning knob, Orange backlight display with 5s auto-off, Alarm, Sleep timer from 1 to 120', 45cm Telescopic antenna for SW/FM, Key lock, Internal speaker with 40mm diameter, Removable belt clip.

  • Batteries

    Three disposable or rechargeable Ni-MH cells for a lower environmental impact. You can also use any USB cable to connect the radio with your PC for charging. It stops when batteries are fully charged.

  • Tuning

    BFO / Fine tuning setting with 10 Hz min step, for SSB reception. View Frequency/View Memory & Scan button. ETM, for FM reception. Auto Tuning Storage. 450 memories.

  • Display

    Exhibite Frequency, Signal strength, S/N ratio, Clock and Alarm, Temperature with °C or °F, Battery consumption, Alarm setting.

  • Included accessories

    Stereo earphone, Carrying pouch, External LW/MW ferrite antenna, External FM/SW wire antenna, USB cable.

PL-365 price

We have collected for your convenience the Tecsun PL365 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 99.90 2023-mar Brand-new
USD 75.80
(64EUR)
2021-oct Brand-new
USD 77.99 2019-apr Brand-new

PL-365 review

Angelo PacorigJuly-18 2022

Great on all AM, FM, SSB bands. Too bad they didn't make the alphanumeric keyboard.

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