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16 Reviews
GOOD VALUE &C
This was affordable for, and, got to me quickly. It works surprisingly-well, though in a part of the U K that's without a local transmitter. The Bluetooth functions smoothly; and the E T M works remarkably well. The model seems to have been improved since earlier ones, one of which I got (at great expense) four or three years ago, for that one literally fell apart
This design seems to be amenable to the incorporation of more features, such as the highlighting of MW frequencies that are divisible by 9 kHz, the incorporation of SSB facilities (preferably with a fine-tuner), that of separate (preferably digital) bass and treble controls, an RDS function, a fuller SW frequency-range, a more-comprehensive battery-compartment &c
And If this supplier were to make available one-such (at about £80- in the U K), or the latest generation of the PL─365 (at, say, £50-), I'd be interested to buy oneRead full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: anon-co
Some good and some no so good
Pros:
Quality build, nice features and components.
Great battery life.
Clear reception on FM and AM
Bluetooth was problem free.
Tuning dial is awesome.
Alarm clock works great. <br>
Cons:
Bluetooth volume is less that radio volume.
Could not pick up one SW station. Ordered an antenna to see if this improves.
Didn’t come with USB cord.
All in all I’m very happy with the purchase. Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: anon-co
The TECSUN PL398BT is my best BLC radio.
The stereo speakers sound adequate and, combined with the size of the enclosure and the length of the antenna, provide clear reception.
The Bluetooth capabilities are basic, but adequate for my needs. I pair it with my smart phone and enjoy music and radio programs on my smart phone. Pairing with a smart phone is adequate for modern usage.
If you have a TECSUN radio, it will work fine. But even if you don't have one, operation is simple and straightforward.
I will say that the hand strap is located near the antenna connector, which is a bit annoying. Volume controls 5 and 6 vary the volume quite a bit. This takes some getting used to.
It is often overshadowed by the PL398MP, but it is an excellent product and I would recommend the PL398BT if you can find it, even if the PL398MP is an option.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: anon-co
Awesome!
Fantastic reception and the headphone experience is better than ANY radio I have used - and, I own around 60 radios. The Bluetooth feature is great too. You cannot find many handhelf STEREO portable radios. That's why I bought this lil' monster. No, it doesn't have great speakers/audio. But I don't really care. I bought it for it's DXing capabilities (the AM/FM is fantastic!) and it's just super cool. Love it - hell, I just might buy another one just to have an extra.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: meiwiniwin
"pl-380bt review"
Is it because it is a radio made with a dsp chip?
In Baekseok-myeon, Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, where I live,
Reception is not good.
The reception rate is better than the dsp radio installed in smartphones. BUT..,
Gold Star (LG) pocket radio with polybaricon produced in the 1980s
Reception is very poor by comparison.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: anon-co
Nice, lightweight, compact AM/FM/SW with Bluetooth
In a field of electronics that is rapidly shrinking, Tecsun appears to be the respected leader in AM/FM/SW radios. I needed a small radio to be used primarily for listening to NPR and audiobooks (via Bluetooth). This is compact, and will be a good replacement for my now-discontinued Sony portable.Read full review...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: anon-co
Shockingly great radio.
This great little radio can pull in stations I didn't know I had. I went up to this radio from a tecsun 9700dx. That is a great radio but this 398 is well worth it. I bought preowned saved money and they look brand new.
Don't be afraid, I highly recommend it.Read full review...
Verified purchase: No
Some problems
good quality radio but with some big problems.
Cons: 1) the back switch not always works
2) It happens that the system does not allow charging and it is difficult to reset the system
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: anon-co
Awesome radio great sound and reception
Awesome radio
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: kaito-electroni...
Outstanding
The radio is amazing. I’ve been a SWL since the 1970’s. I’ve operated many radios with an array of antennas. The 398 pulls in stations I’ve been chasing for years-even with the radio’s telescopic whip. The sound quality of FM stations is great for such a small radio.Read full review...
Verified purchase: No