Tecsun PL-880 Operation Manual page 27

QUESTIONS
Poor AM reception in
USA.
The sound of SW
SSB broadcasting is
too low.
When the alarm goes
off, there is only noise
in the broadcasting.
The charging time
becomes shorter and
shorter.
Radio malfunction
PL-880
ANSWERS
- USA uses 10kHz AM
tuning steps, the
device may still be set
to 9kHz.
The default bandwidth
is Narrow band.
- Did not set the proper
radio station for the
alarm.
- Or there is no
broadcasting at that
frequency.
The rechargeable
battery is getting old.
There may be some
form of interference,
causing the microchip
to not function properly.
SOLUTIONS
- Turn off the radio
press the [9/10kHz]
button to select
accurate tuning step.
Press the [AM BW]
button to select the Wide
band.
- Preset your alarm
station properly.
- Make sure it is possible
to receive radio
broadcastings at your
location.
Replace the old
rechargeable battery with
a new one.
Remove the battery.
Reinstall the battery once
the device's display has
turned off completely. If
the device is still not
working, please press
the reset button with a
pointed object.
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