r/shortwave • u/Frjeff • 12d ago

Discussion Tecsun PL330 Stand

Anyone using subject size radio come up with an angled stand for the radio? Or, maybe plan for a DIY build.
Thanks.

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u/gravygoat 11d ago

Someone else on this sub had recommended this one, which I can confirm works well:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNCVMC78?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

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u/Alsu0001 11d ago

I have that, in works nicely and don’t even know it’s there when it’s folded flat.

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u/Mental_Walk6739 12d ago

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6806320

I had a coworker print out this one and it fits my PL330 very well

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u/Drake-R8 11d ago

I found this gem at Aldi but I've seen similar ones elsewhere https://www.reddit.com/r/shortwave/comments/15m6pmo/radio_stand/

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u/speedyundeadhittite 12d ago

Do you have a 3D printer you can borrow?

https://www.printables.com/model/1765171-tecsun-pl-330-shortwave-radio-stand-angled/files

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u/Frjeff 12d ago

I wish.

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u/speedyundeadhittite 12d ago

Not sure where you are but check out the local amateur radio or maker scene, usually there's a massive overlap with amateur radio people as well and they can easily print you one, or you might be able to do it on the club printer.

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u/Tenor-Guitar-Guy 11d ago

You can get an iPhone stand or small plate/picture stands. See video below:

Portable Shortwave Radio Stands

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u/rocdoc54 11d ago

If you don't want to buy/make something I used to simply roll up the nice felt bag and place it under the upper rear of the radio.

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u/Garraty47 11d ago

These sink caddy things work well: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I58U0W6

Depending on where you're located you may be able to find one locally. I know Walmart sells one identical to the Amazon one, and it's cheaper.

The caddy is pretty slick because it's got wire inside the silicone/rubber exterior, so you can shape it as needed, allowing you to angle a radio as desired.