Bluetooth wireless adapter 3.5 mm (Tecsun Radios)

[humblegeo]

Has anyone tried one of these cheap Bluetooth wireless adapters with the 3.5mm male plug that would plug into the Radio headphone jack? I have a pair of JBL Bluetooth earbuds and was wondering if that arrangement might work with my Tecsun PL-880. I don't believe the Tecsun PL-880 has a Bluetooth feature.

Appreciate the

 

[a417]

The user manual for that device does not indicate a bluetooth functionality.

Those small adaptors do work for what you are trying to do, some better than others.

 

[jsm201]

I have a bluetooth to 3.5mm "adapter" that I got for about $14.00 at a dollar store. I got it just to try things exactly like you describe. I was surprised how well it worked. My biggest issue was the battery life and the fact that it was not stereo (which didn't matter much when I was using it with my handheld 2 meter or my shortwave.

 

[a417]

My biggest issue was the battery life and the fact that it was not stereo (which didn't matter much when I was using it with my handheld 2 meter or my shortwave.

You sure the HT / shortwave was capable of even putting out stereo? I'd bet the bluetooth could, but the radios were monoaural.

 

[jsm201]

My Sony ICF-7600 and my Yaesu VX-3 both have stereo FM broadcast.