Tecsun PL-990x User Manual

TUNING INTO STATIONS
Turn on the device select your desired frequency band. You can tune into your
favorite stations using any of the following tuning methods.
Manual Tuning
In VF mode, rotate the [ TUNING ] and [ FINE TUNING ] knobs to search for
your desired stations.
Auto Scan
In VF mode, press and hold the [ VF/VM ] button. The device will automatically
scan the entire frequency band for available stations. When a station is found
it will stay there for about 5 seconds before continuing the search.To stop the
auto scan feature, quick press the [ VF/VM ] button or gently rotate the
[ TUNING ] knob.
Direct Keypad Entry
In VF mode, quick press the numeric keys [ 0 - 9 ] (followed by [ ]) to
directly enter a station frequency.
Notes:
For FM band, ignore the decimal point when inputting frequency numbers.
For example: enter 8, 9, 3 for FM 89.3 MHz.
If the entered frequency is not within the covering range, the error “ Err ”
symbol will be displayed.
SW / SSB Meter Band Selection
When tuned into a shortwave or SSB frequency, quick press [ METER BAND - ]
or [ METER BAND + ] to change the SW or SSB meter band:
SW meter bands: 120m / 90m / 75m / 60m / 49m / 41m / 31m / 25m / 22m /
19m / 16m / 15m / 13m / 11m .
SSB meter bands: 160m / 80m / 60m / 40m / 30m / 24m / 20m / 17m / 15m /
12m / 10m .
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Tecsun PL-990x Specifications

General

Frequency Range AM	520 - 1710 kHz
Frequency Range SW	1711 - 29999 kHz
Frequency Range LW	100 - 519 kHz
Display	LCD with backlight
SSB	Yes
Selectivity FM	>60dB
Frequency Range FM	64-108 MHz
Type	Portable Radio
Modes	AM, FM, LW, SW, SSB
Audio Output	Headphone and speaker
Antenna	External antenna jack, telescopic antenna
Tuning Steps AM	1 kHz / 9 kHz / 10 kHz
Tuning Steps SW	1 kHz / 5 kHz
Sensitivity FM	3 μV
Sensitivity AM	1 mV/m
Selectivity AM	>60dB
Additional Features	Alarm clock, Sleep timer