Tecsun PL880

[Billy725]

Hello.
Just like to know if there is someone out there that can help me to program my PL880.
On the point of giving up.. and sticking it up on Ebay.

I really like this radio but to me its unprogrammable by a mere mortal.

Cheers

Billy725

 

[ka3jjz]

If no one answers here, there is a pretty active 880 Yahoo group where you're more likely to find answers...Mike

 

[iMONITOR]

Hello.
Just like to know if there is someone out there that can help me to program my PL880.
On the point of giving up.. and sticking it up on Ebay.

I really like this radio but to me its unprogrammable by a mere mortal.

Cheers

Billy725

Welcome to Radio Reference!

When you say 'program', it really does require programming like a scanner does. Basically you can store stations to memory. It's not complicated, maybe just a little overwhelming if you're not used to it.

Maybe this will help:

Tecsun PL-880 Operation Manual


https://swling.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Tecsun-pl880-Manual.pdf

 

[reelfoot2017]

Well at first it can be confusing.
After you learn to store some freq's into memory it starts to become a little easier.
I have not had to program much except setting the date and time ect.then save some freq's into memory.

Just pick 1 function in the manual at a time and when u get used to that move on to another then before you know it you no longer have any problems,hopefully. Just don't give up.

 

[iMONITOR]

In my post #3, I meant to say... 'it really doesn't require'

 

[iMONITOR]

Just wait until you guys get old!

All my life I used to dive right into all the new leading edge technology as soon it became available. I owned my first computer in 1980. Bought a cell phone when it came in a big bag, put out 3-watts and cost a fortune! On and on.

Now I'm 68, had open heart surgery, and other health problems, it's getting more and more difficult to keep up with. But I like to keep challenging myself in hopes it will keep my mind sharp. Don't ask me how that's working for me! :lol:

 

[gbriden]

Hey so did you ever get the hang of the PL-880 Memory thing if not feel free to PM me and I will help you out I own the same radio.

 

[Boombox]

Don't give up, man. I keep reading about the 880 being a great radio. I had trouble understanding my smart phone. It's a great phone but not all of the functions are exactly laid out logically. :-( Some 'programmable' items aren't exactly user friendly, no matter what technological aptitude you have...