I was told by an informed source that Tecsun had been focusing on revising current product lines and improving QC this year.
As for new products, there will be some. For example, this one (PL-398bt with bluetooth and backlit keyboard) may come out in the near future:
http://bbs.tecsun.com.cn/up_fls/2011899263843778.jpg
and this one may follow (not sure about its spec, maybe just smaller than PL606?):
http://bbs.tecsun.com.cn/up_fls/201181015342372991.jpg
The photos are from a post in Tecsun's user forum posted by a customer who visited Tescun's Shanghai service centre recently:
http://bbs.tecsun.com.cn/0002.asp?open=361515
OWL
I wonder what is the purpose of Bluetooth on the radio? I thought TECSUN PL 398 was the one with MP3 player and SD card? Interesting.
Posted by: Ante | August 10, 2011 at 06:35 AM
Wow, what beautiful radios in these images, the PL-398 and PL-505. I like the rounded corners look. Can't wait till these come out!
Bill (RADIO-TIMETRAVELLER)
http://radio-timetraveller.blogspot.com
Posted by: RADIO-TIMETRAVELLER | August 10, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Latest version of Bluetooth allows you to wirelessly stream music from you music player (e.g. iPhone) to your speakers (in this case, radio). Presumably Tecsun can also let you program radio memories via a software they provide which connects to the radio via Bluetooth.
Posted by: Paul | August 10, 2011 at 09:10 AM
You can also stream audio from your radio to bluetooth enabled speakers and headphones (Logitech and others make some).
Posted by: Paul | August 10, 2011 at 09:14 AM
Hopefully the Bluetooth doesn't cause interference on AM.
Posted by: Gary | August 10, 2011 at 09:17 AM
CC SWPocket and Free 3V AC Adapter for $49.95 Was $61.90
http://www.ccrane.com/radios/shortwave-radios/ccradio-swp-and-ac-adapter.aspx?refid=EN090000KA000000
Posted by: vimal oberoi | August 10, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I really like the idea of this MP3-capable radio - it would be great on a bed-side table. The placement of the MP3 controls (on the back) seems a little awkward though.
Posted by: Ulysses | September 02, 2011 at 05:12 AM