The Tecsun H-501X, a DSP Long / Medium / Shortwave Radio, is designed to be a hybrid desktop portable receiver that doesn't compromise on performance for size. The H-501 can receive all 50 kHz to 30 MHz frequency band in AM and SSB (Single Side Band), and global wideband FM-Stereo from 64 to 108 MHz. The large LCD screen makes the radio easy to use under all light conditions. Features: User selectable bandwidths for both AM and SSB modes ensuring the best possible reception. Twin speakers for high quality audio reproduction. USB and LSB with BFO control. Minimum tuning step of 10 Hz. AM Synchronous detection. 3150 memories in 25 pages, and seven channel / frequency selection methods. Can play microSD card (max 128 GB), supporting 16 bit / 44.1 kHz audio WAV, FLAC, APE, WMA, MP3 format files. Powered by two 18650 lithium batteries, with separate charging capability. Ideated in P.R. of China, year of introduction 2020.
Reference market : consumer / amateur-radio
H-501X specifications
General |
Frequency coverage | |
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0.0500 ~ 29.9990 MHz [1]
64.0000 ~ 108.0000 MHz [2] |
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Mode | |
SSB / AM / AM-S / WFM | |
Tuning step | |
10 Hz / 1 kHz (SSB)
1 / 5 / 9 / 10 KHz (AM) 10 / 50 / 100 KHz (WFM) |
Receiver |
Sensitivity | |
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SSB | <1 uV (SW band, 10dB S/N) |
AM | <3mV/m (LW band, 26dB S/N)
<1mV/m (MW band, 26dB S/N) <20 uV (SW band, 26dB S/N) |
WFM | <3 uV (FM band, 30dB S/N) |
Selectivity | |
SSB [3] | 0.5 / 1.2 / 2.3 / 3 / 4 kHz |
AM [3] | 2.3 / 3.5 / 5 / 6 [5] / 9 [6] kHz |
WFM | >65 dB [4] |
RF attenuator | |
DX / Normal / Local switch | |
IF (Intermediate Frequency) | |
1° | 55.845 MHz (AM / SSB)
128 kHz (WFM) |
2° | 10.7 MHz (AM / SSB) |
3° | 45 kHz (AM / SSB) |
Audio signal to noise ratio | |
>40dB (LW/MW band) >45dB (SW band) >60dB (FM band) |
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FM band stereo separation | |
>33dB |
Features |
Memory | |
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3150 total memories (page #0 and #1~24)
100 memories (LW band, page #0) 100 memories (MW band, page #0) 250 memories (SW band, page #0) 100 memories (SSB mode, page #0) 100 memories (FM band, page #0) |
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Display | |
10 Hz frequency resolution
dBu, dB, S/N signal strength measuring units |
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Antenna | |
Jack 3.5 mm (LW/MW/SW bands)
Jack 3.5 mm (FM band) |
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Power supply | |
3.7V (18650 Li-ion battery)
5V (USB / external charger) |
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Power consumption | |
<120uA (Off mode)
<36mA (FM, no audio) <80mA (LW/MW, no audio) <95mA (SW, no audio) <95mA (SSB, no audio) ~60mA (Audio Player) |
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Audio power | |
500mW on 6Ω x 2 | |
Audio output | |
Jack 3.5 mm (<300Ω headphone) | |
Connections | |
Jack 3.5 mm (Line-in)
Jack 3.5 mm (Line-out) micro-USB type-B (Digital audio-in) micro-USB type-B (Charger / Power) |
Mechanical and environmental data |
Dimensions | |
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277 (W) x 167 (H) x 44 (D) mm | |
Weight | |
1.1 kg |
- LW band: 50~522 kHz (when tuning is set to 9 kHz) or 100~519 kHz (when tuning is set to 10 kHz), MW band: 520~1710 kHz (when tuning is set to 10 kHz) or 522~1620 kHz (when tuning is set to 9 kHz), SW band: 1711~29999 kHz (1621~29999 kHz).
- FM band: 64~108 MHz, 76~108 MHz, 87~108 MHz or 87.5~108 MHz selectable.
- Selectivity >40 dB on the adjacent channels.
- Selectivity >65 dB on the adjacent channels.
- SW band.
- LW and MW bands.
Updated | Complete | UK - NORTHERN IRELAND
378 pages | 300+ Airports and Airfields
Voice com. | ACC | FIC | VOLMET | ACARS | VDL | ILS | VOR | DME
H-501X price
We have collected for your convenience the Tecsun H-501 sale price (Euro) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.
Price | Date | Condition |
EUR 328.00 | 2023-mar | Brand-new |
EUR 349.00 | 2022-mar | Brand-new |
EUR 355.00 (369USD) |
2022-mar | Brand-new |
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