Four band performance review of Tecsun's latest DSP pocket radio, the PL-380 AM-LW-FM-SW receiver. Full details on the development, capabilities and competitive performance of this soft mute-free model, including a four band Shootout with the PL-310 and D96L! 

With Gary's 2009 Shoot-out complete, here is the updated Gallery, which combines the pictures and performance grades of approved Ultralights, including the new Tecsun PL-310.  Updated October 13, 2009.

Full performance details on the new "ultimate Ultralight" from the Tecsun company-- the PL-310 DSP-enhanced receiver. With phenomenal performance on three bands (AM, LW and SW), this new pocket radio sets a high new standard for value, and may well be the dream ULR receiver we have been waiting for. See how it compares to the D96L, PL-300WT (G8) and other top ULR's-- on four bands!

The most up to date Ultralight Radio purchasing guide on the planet! Full reviews of the R911, R9012, C.Crane SWP, DE1123, PL-300WT/G8, D92L and D96L, plus comparisons with the SRF-59, SRF-39FP, SRF-T615, SRF-M37V/W, E100, DT-400W, DT-200VX and the DT-210V. Many photos and full information to assist you in choosing your dream ULR model.

John Bryant describes tests that indicate that the selectable IF filters of the D96L are woefully mislabeled. 

John Bryant describes tests which indicate that the Kchibo D96L will always be perfectly "aligned as it comes from the factory.

 Here is a review of one of the latest products out of China, the Kchibo D92L.

Here is an in-depth review of the first of the DSP Ultralights to hit the market, the Grundig G8 (Tecsun PL-300WT).  With superior sensitivity and selectivity on both the AM and FM bands, this receiver is truly a major step forward. 

Mark Connely carefully compares several of the best Ultralights among themselves and with their larger brothers.

Kevin Schanilec has complied all of the information available about the SRF-59 and also addresses many of the aspects of this entire family of analog-dialed Ultralight radios.