--- product_id: 685630739 title: "H501 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with SSB Reception, Dual Speakers, & MP3 Player, Matte Black" brand: "tecsun" price: "€ 704.71" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 category: "Tecsun" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/685630739-h501-digital-worldband-am-fm-shortwave-longwave-radio-with-ssb store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # 16GB microSD included 5 bands + SSB reception Dual 6Ω/3W speakers H501 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with SSB Reception, Dual Speakers, & MP3 Player, Matte Black **Brand:** tecsun **Price:** € 704.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌍 Tune In, Stand Out — Your World of Sound Awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** H501 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with SSB Reception, Dual Speakers, & MP3 Player, Matte Black by tecsun - **How much does it cost?** € 704.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/685630739-h501-digital-worldband-am-fm-shortwave-longwave-radio-with-ssb) ## Best For - tecsun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tecsun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Smart Battery Swap:** Dual lithium-ion batteries with switchable operation keep your music uninterrupted on the go. - • **User-Centric Extras:** 3,150 station memories, alarm clock, sleep timer, USB input & external antenna for ultimate control. - • **Immersive Stereo Sound:** Dual premium speakers with treble/bass controls deliver crisp, rich, distortion-free audio. - • **Global Frequency Mastery:** Seamlessly tune AM, FM, LW, SW & SSB bands for worldwide audio exploration. - • **Plug & Play MP3 Powerhouse:** Built-in MP3 player supports FLAC, WAV, APE, WMA & MP3 with included 16GB microSD card. ## Overview The Tecsun H501 is a versatile digital worldband radio featuring comprehensive AM, FM, LW, SW, and SSB reception. It boasts dual 6Ω/3W speakers with adjustable treble and bass for premium sound quality, plus a built-in MP3 player compatible with multiple audio formats and a 16GB microSD card included. Designed for serious radio enthusiasts and modern audiophiles, it offers smart dual-battery operation, extensive station memory, and convenient features like alarm, sleep timer, USB input, and external antenna support — all packed in a sleek matte black portable design. ## Description desertcart.com: Tecsun H501 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with SSB Reception, Dual Speakers, & MP3 Player, Matte Black : Electronics Review: Tecsun Makes a Fine Product - I bought this radio because I was interested in a modern portable AM/FM/SW receiver and had been looking at the Tecsun PL-990 for about a year. In fact, the PL-990 is still in my Save for Later area in my Shopping Cart, and you just know I'll end up with one soon enough. I became aware of the H-501 just recently and decided to go on ahead and purchase this model because it has two speakers and a feature concerning the external antenna connection that I preferred over the PL-990. (No switch on the H-501) Listening to the radio is quite pleasant because of the two speakers, and with Treble and Bass controls is easily adjusted to your liking. One thing I think is kind of neat is that this radio comes with two batteries, and while you can install them both in the radio together, it operates on only one at a time. There is a switch on the back of the radio to select which battery to use and/or charge. I chose to order a few spare batteries and a separate charger to keep charged batteries available for the radio and just charge them with the separate charger. If one battery expires on you just operate the switch to the other battery, remove the expired battery and put in a fresh one in its place and then maybe later when you get home charge the expired battery. Some of the downsides to this radio are not that big of a deal but you might wish to consider before buying follow. Having two speakers makes for great audio but will use more power from the batteries. Be ready for that. The batteries last a good bit longer with headphones of course. This radio is bit on the big side to be easily or conveniently "portable" depending on your idea of portable. It's 11 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall. A PL-990 is only 7.8 inches wide and 4.72 inches tall. For me, portable meant just around the house from one listening location to another. For you it may mean putting a radio in a backpack for taking a train on a trip through Europe. A smaller radio would definitely be better for you. I've had this radio for about two weeks. It has met or exceeded my expectations and I am pleased with it. I use it solely as a radio although I could insert an HD card into it and listen to pre-recorded music or even connect it to my computer to use a speaker. I'm sure it would work quite well in that role as it does as a simple radio receiver. Review: Very good radio - I recently discovered Tecsun radios, adding a PL-990 and then an H-501 to my collection. Do note that this is the H-501 and not the H-501X. There is not much difference but you may need to adjust some settings. Speaking of settings, be sure to research the hidden settings if you purchase this. The radio DOES have bluetooth, in fact so does the PL-990, but it is a hidden feature. I found this radio works best with an external antenna if using indoors. I would prefer it have a switch to select the internal vs external antenna like the PL-990. There are several useful features on this radio, however I find the memory storage somewhat complicated and don't use it. The only other issue is one of the batteries failed in just a few days. I've reached out to Tecsun so perhaps they will correct the problem. Sadly, there are not many entertaining SW stations in the US anymore but there are several overseas. I listen to a digital station in New Zeland almost every evening and morning for about an hour, and I have picked up stations all over the globe with the right conditions. Overall I strongly suggest this radio, especially if you only intend to own one (good luck with that). In fact, I would suggest almost any Tecsun radio. ## Features - No Standalone lithium batteries are sold with the product - A digital portable receiver with comprehensive radio frequency coverage including AM, FM, longwave, shortwave, and single side band, and an MP3 player with micro-SD input, compatible with FLAC / WAV/ APE / WMA and MP3 formats, a Sandisk Ultra 16GB micro-SD card is included - Analog high-IF AM circuitry plus triple conversion IF and modern DSP digital demodulation technology as well as synchronized detection for enhanced and unparalleled reception sensitivity, selectivity, and anti-image interference capability across the bands - Dual premium full-range 6 ohms / 3 watts speakers with built-in class AB amplifier and treble/bass controls delivers loud, rich, crispy, dynamic and distortion-free sound for utmost entertainment experience, a 3.5 mm stereo earphone jack for private listening (stereo earphones included) - Other convenient features include an alarm clock with snooze function; a sleep timer of up to 120 minutes; USB audio input; external antenna input; 3.5mm audio output; 3,150 memories for easy access to frequently listened stations; keylock function for preserving settings; and a few undisclosed gems to be discovered by end users ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007NU351Q | | Additional Features | Portable | | Antenna Location | Music, News | | Best Sellers Rank | #56,325 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #111 in Portable Shortwave Radios | | Brand | TECSUN | | Built-In Media | Owner's Manual, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Earphone, MP3 Player | | Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (157) | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio, Micro USB 2.0 Type A, MicroSD | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11"L x 1.5"W x 6.5"H | | Item Weight | 2.5 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Tecsun | | Mfr Part Number | H501 | | Model Number | H501 | | Number of Batteries | 2 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Radio Bands Supported | AM (520-1710 kHz), FM (64-108 MHz), LW (100-519 SW (1711-29999 kHz) | | Speaker Maximum Output Power | 6 Watts | | Style Name | Modern | | Tuner Type | AM/FM | | Voltage | 5 Volts (DC) | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TECSUN - **Color:** Black - **Connectivity Technology:** Auxiliary - **Included Components:** Owner's Manual, Power Adapter, Quick Start Guide - **Power Source:** Battery Powered - **Product Dimensions:** 11"L x 1.5"W x 6.5"H - **Radio Bands Supported:** AM (520-1710 kHz), FM (64-108 MHz), LW (100-519 SW (1711-29999 kHz) - **Special Feature:** Portable - **Style:** Modern - **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM ## Images ![H501 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with SSB Reception, Dual Speakers, & MP3 Player, Matte Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y9R1UnrsL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this use a flat top or button top 18650 battery?** A: It takes the 18650 batteries. **Q: will it ruin this radio if played off of the ac house hold electric? im just courious about that. thanks kurt thienes** A: The radio will not be ruined if run off the ac household electric current, and there is a cord/adaptor provided for this purpose. **Q: I live in 40 miles from nearest metro area and cannot get my favorite FM stations. What kind of external antenna might work for this radio?** A: I just a piece of wire to the antennae Not the best but I think it will work Stay Safe **Q: Does this radio receive the air band? i don't see it listed anywhere.** A: No unfortunately it does not. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tecsun Makes a Fine Product *by F***S on June 29, 2024* I bought this radio because I was interested in a modern portable AM/FM/SW receiver and had been looking at the Tecsun PL-990 for about a year. In fact, the PL-990 is still in my Save for Later area in my Shopping Cart, and you just know I'll end up with one soon enough. I became aware of the H-501 just recently and decided to go on ahead and purchase this model because it has two speakers and a feature concerning the external antenna connection that I preferred over the PL-990. (No switch on the H-501) Listening to the radio is quite pleasant because of the two speakers, and with Treble and Bass controls is easily adjusted to your liking. One thing I think is kind of neat is that this radio comes with two batteries, and while you can install them both in the radio together, it operates on only one at a time. There is a switch on the back of the radio to select which battery to use and/or charge. I chose to order a few spare batteries and a separate charger to keep charged batteries available for the radio and just charge them with the separate charger. If one battery expires on you just operate the switch to the other battery, remove the expired battery and put in a fresh one in its place and then maybe later when you get home charge the expired battery. Some of the downsides to this radio are not that big of a deal but you might wish to consider before buying follow. Having two speakers makes for great audio but will use more power from the batteries. Be ready for that. The batteries last a good bit longer with headphones of course. This radio is bit on the big side to be easily or conveniently "portable" depending on your idea of portable. It's 11 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall. A PL-990 is only 7.8 inches wide and 4.72 inches tall. For me, portable meant just around the house from one listening location to another. For you it may mean putting a radio in a backpack for taking a train on a trip through Europe. A smaller radio would definitely be better for you. I've had this radio for about two weeks. It has met or exceeded my expectations and I am pleased with it. I use it solely as a radio although I could insert an HD card into it and listen to pre-recorded music or even connect it to my computer to use a speaker. I'm sure it would work quite well in that role as it does as a simple radio receiver. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good radio *by T***S on February 8, 2024* I recently discovered Tecsun radios, adding a PL-990 and then an H-501 to my collection. Do note that this is the H-501 and not the H-501X. There is not much difference but you may need to adjust some settings. Speaking of settings, be sure to research the hidden settings if you purchase this. The radio DOES have bluetooth, in fact so does the PL-990, but it is a hidden feature. I found this radio works best with an external antenna if using indoors. I would prefer it have a switch to select the internal vs external antenna like the PL-990. There are several useful features on this radio, however I find the memory storage somewhat complicated and don't use it. The only other issue is one of the batteries failed in just a few days. I've reached out to Tecsun so perhaps they will correct the problem. Sadly, there are not many entertaining SW stations in the US anymore but there are several overseas. I listen to a digital station in New Zeland almost every evening and morning for about an hour, and I have picked up stations all over the globe with the right conditions. Overall I strongly suggest this radio, especially if you only intend to own one (good luck with that). In fact, I would suggest almost any Tecsun radio. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent radio *by H***E on March 23, 2023* Out the box, an excellent radio. Using an outdoor random wire antenna, I am getting decent signals from many long distance stations. From southern U.S., my first night I was hearing Radio Habana, Cuba. After adjusting the antenna, I was hearing France and Germany, the Vatican radio, and someone reading the Qur'an from Algeria. I've added Bolivia, Honduras, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. Also so many Christian broadcasts, loud and strong from Florida, Tennesse, South Carolina, Pennsylvania,and California. The radio has 2 rechargeable batteries. The radio uses one at a time with a battery "A" or "B" switch. When battery A runs low, you can switch to battery B. Tecsun recommends not to use the radio when you are charging due to excessive noise from being plugged in. I wanted spare batteries for hurricane preparedness. The 18650 battery has an issue with different versions of the same battery. Flattop, or Button top? Not a Tecsun problem with the industry variance in the battery, but it made a simple battery addition difficult. I bought 2 additional batteries and a charger. Select your station with manual tuning, direct input, or auto scan. Auto tune has a auto storage option or a delay and continue option, where you can manually store the signal while the scan is paused. The radio has more features that I don't use, alarms, LW, and the mp3 player. I highly recommend. I deducted 1 star because it's too expensive. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tecsun H501 Digital Worldband AM/FM Shortwave Longwave Radio with SSB Reception, Dual Speakers, & MP3 Player, Matte Black - Sangean ANT-60 Short Wave Antenna - XHDATA AN-80 Shortwave Reel Antenna FM SW External Antenna Whip Antenna to Improve Signal Reception Suitable for FM SW Radio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/685630739-h501-digital-worldband-am-fm-shortwave-longwave-radio-with-ssb](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/685630739-h501-digital-worldband-am-fm-shortwave-longwave-radio-with-ssb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*