Yaesu frg 7 ham radio shortwave receiver with instruction manual and box frg7. I am going to get a yaesu ft450 hf transceiver as my first base rig for home. Yaesu frg100 by rob wagner vk3bvw yaesu has always been a builder of radios that were made to last. Communication receiver 7 pages receiver yaesu frg7700 survival manual. Here are the possible solutions for each shortcoming that his attic shortwave antenna installation presents, along with the recommendations i made to him. This is a new old stock sears version of the frg7, no different from the yaesu except it had the sears name on it. We collect prices paid by real hams over the years to help you estimate the value of a used yaesu frg7000. It does not include information on specifications, installation, and operation, which are described in the frg100 operating manual, provided with each receiver, or on frg100 accessories, which are described in manuals provided with each. One or two of them drifted slightly until warmup, the others didnt drift at all. In order to avoid unintentional keyword spamming when searching for specific receivers, we have added an asterisk with some of the models below to remain in compliance with ebay listing policies. The latest microprocessor technology is used to merge p.
The yaesu frg 100 receiver provides the performance of a quality communications receiver at an affordable price. Ive tested this project on a allmode yaesu frg100 receiver. Featuring 100 watts of power, vc tune for the main band sub band optional. If so what antenna iswas worked well for you i have picked up a frg7 receiver for a good price and was wondering whats a good outside antenna that would work good with this radio. The rear panel also featuresantenna inputs for coaxial so239 or wire antenna leadin. Spark gap radio design retro radios short waves transistor radio ham radio james bond software tube. Yaesu original ft450d hf50mhz compact amateur base transceiver 100 watts, if dsp technology.
Software defined radio fullband rtlsdr receiver aviation shortwave broadband f. Yaesu frg100 receiver provides the performance of a quality communications receiver at an affordable price. Second hand yaesu frg100 hf communications receiver. For the broadcast listener, the frg100 is better than the lowe hf150 and offers more features. It is not top of the line as in a drake but very utilitarian for weak frequencies with an external antennae. This radio includes the original owners manual, service manual on cd, box and. The yaesu frg100 receiver provides the performance of a quality communications receiver at an affordable price. Yaesu japan frg7700 shortwave radio communications. The frog tunes continuously from 50 khz to 30 mhz in cw, ssb and am modes fm mode optional. Nrd535 is an incredible bit of kit and wipes the floor with many others. Radio works great, but it sat on my shelf for years after the original owner gave it to me.
Yaesu japan frg7700 shortwave communications receiver. Buy products related to shortwave transceiver products and see what customers say about shortwave transceiver products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. This can provide computer controlled customized scanning and remote control of most receiver functions. That is really too bad because it has a very good large signal immunity, indeed, it is. Within certain limits you can change the output bandwidth frequency to suit your needs. What i want is that receiver whose lights and dials still shine brightly in my distant memory. The r is also an excellent receiver but is not a true digital receiver. Other features include adjustable agc, rf attenuator. After two plus years, the receiver can be considered high grade. This radio includes the original owners manual, box and power supply. The yaesu cat system provides a direct link to the cpu in the frg 100, allowing a personal computer with the optional yaesu fif232c cat interface. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, we have led the ham radio market for nearly half a century.
This group is for discussion of the yaesu frg100 all versions shortwave receiver. There is no such thing as a frg100b just ask yaesu service and they will tell you that they have no idea why this started. It represents very good value for the money, and i recommend it to interested vhf and above band scanners without hesitation. Get the best deals on yaesu ham and amateur radio receivers when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. In sum, the frg 9600 is a rugged, compact, highquality communications receiver with versatile scanning capabilities. This one works perfectly on all bands pulling in faint signals on my dipole antenna. Yaesu ftmp highend all mode ham transceiver duration. Yaesu say the aim was to produce a better shortwave listeners receiver for about twothird of the price of the old frg 8800.
That is really too bad because it has a very good large signal. Details about yaesu frg8800 shortwave radio receiver am ssb usb lsb cw. The frg 100 is a true digital radio with precise frequency readout. Its disappointing how some of the best receivers ever made have been missed, notably the jrc range. Yaesu frg100, yaesu frg100 universal radio shortwave. Apr 03, 2016 the yaesu cat system provides a direct link to the cpu in the frg 100, allowing a personal computer with the optional yaesu fif232c cat interface. Low frequency level meter or frauenhofer software radio. The rear panel has coaxial and wire type antenna input jacks. All knobs and switches function properly and have a good feel. Drm modification guide for yaesu frg100 last updated. Let us know what you traded it for and help other ham operators.
The heathkit gc1a mohican shortwave receiver by jeff tranter. Yaesu frg 8800 shortwave radio receiver am ssb usb. Yaesu frg 100 genuine instruction manual only classic yaesu musen frg 7 in good cosmetic condition but the large knob in the middle is missing. Software for yaesu vr5000 communications receiver ebay. View and download yaesu frg 100 technical supplement online. Frequency 9 18khz port in to the yaesu frg100 receiver also know as the frog. Be sure to check the specific receiver article for software dedicated for that radio. I had to connect pins 458 together, and pin 6 to pin 20 on the d25 plug, to make it work with my rs232 port. In homage to the found of yaesu sako hasegawa ja1mp we are pleased to announce this model. I checked back with aes where i got it and they said basically no diff. Performance is better than the older frg7, but not as good as a drake r7 series receiver. Find great deals on ebay for yaesu frg 100 and yaesu frg7. It is a great unit but the sound sux, i have overcame this, i. Yaesu the radio the yaesu brand is well known among ham radio aficionados and is synonymous with premium quality ham radios.
Yaesu frg8800 shortwave radio receiver am ssb usb lsb cw ebay. And if thats not enough, consider its industryexclusive features like. The frog tunes continuously from 50 khz to 30 mhz in. The problems inherent in achieving satisfactory frequency stability in the first oscillator mhz set, which must operate in the v. Yaesu frg 100 communications receiver in irvine, north. It is analog tuned with a varicap with a frequency counter. The best general coverage transceivers for shortwave listening. Waves transistor radio ham radio james bond software tube. Hz main only600hz, ssb 3 khz, and am 12 khz makes this the ultimate radio. It is an underrated receiver with excellent stability and sensitivity. Live shortwave radio stream friday april 3rd 2020 officialswlchannel 158 watching.
Find yaesu frg100 rigs and spare parts on ebay find the yaesu frg100 on amazon the yaesu frg100 receiver provides the performance of a quality communications receiver at an affordable price. It can also be used for software radio apllications, and other mf to lf experiments not just drm, and surely not just for the yaesu frg 100. Could someone please tell me the difference between the yaesu frg100, and frg100b. It was first manufactured in the early 90s, and is still considered today to be a decent mid priced tabletop, despite its advancing age. Yaesu frg100 shortwave receiver for sale liquid audio. I their catalog, frg 100 is displayed, but ad title says frg 100b. Yaesu japan frg7700 shortwave radio communications receiver. Yaesu ham and amateur radio receivers for sale ebay. Yaesu frg7000 shortwave ham radio communications receiver. Memory management software for yaesu vr5000 communications receiver. Table of contents noise rejection cover screws noise blanker setting cat control system rf attenuation beep settings data returned from frg 100 changing receiver selectivity frg 100 cat commands pll offset status update data organization. This radio also has the hard to find memory module mounted to back of the receiver, which adds functionality and makes the unit much easier to use. View and download yaesu frg100 technical supplement online. Yaesu frg7 shortwave radio operation and hands on use.
Drm modification guide for yaesu frg100 pdf text files. This is a nice clean example of one of the best consumer grade shortwave radios of the early 1980s. While the yaesu frg 100 is an excellent shortwave receiver, it lacks direct frequency entry. The yaesu cat system provides a direct link to the cpu in the frg100, allowing a personal computer with the optional yaesu fif232c cat interface.
Yaesu frg100 shortwave receiver for sale online ebay. Qianson shortwave transmitter receiver ham radio 40m cw version 4. Used ones have been sold on ebay but this is the first one ive seen that was nos. Microprocessor technology is used to merge performance and reliability with easy operation and functional simplicity. However, whats the diff between the 100 and the 100b. Yaesu frg100 shortwave receiver no soundneeds work for sale. Reduced 10%, yaesu frg7700 shortwave radio communications. Allinall, this will make a great candidate for restoration or a. No need to worry about programming cables or software with this repeater as.
So many of the old ft101 transmitters and the frg7 receivers are still in operation today. Yaesu frg100 communications receiver by john and carmen. Communications receivers 15 pages receiver yaesu frg8800 operating manual. Jun 22, 20 yaesu frg 100, desktop shortwave receiver ive had a few of these. Based on historic data, todays secondhand price of the yaesu frg7000 is around. This page is devoted to the yaesu frg 100 receiver. It is sensitive enough to pick up stations in the deep tropics, low powered shortwave, and sideband transmission thoughout the usa and canada.
Introducing the action bands the world above 30 mhz. A high first intermediate frequency can be used, in this case around 55mhz, giving good image secondchannel rejection. Audio is a bit muddy but can be improved with minor capacitor mods. Winning the prestigious 1992 world radio tv handbook award for best communications receiver when introduced is reason enough to make the frg100 your receiver. In sum, the frg9600 is a rugged, compact, highquality communications receiver with versatile scanning capabilities. This was and still is a very nice radio that can be a lot of fun to use. Over many years, its range of amateur transmitters, receivers, and transceivers on hf and vhfuhf were always examples of fine workmanship. To able to calibrate the mdsr software, the receiver needs to be run in.
Now i bought a yaesu frg100 with the fm unit on ebay for 399. Ive tested this project on a allmode yaesu frg 100 receiver. Commander a free application that controls up to 3 icom, tentec, kenwood, yaesu, elecraft or flexradio transceivers, switching between them manually or automatically based on frequency, and displaying frequencydependent settings for devices like tuners and amplifiers. The latest microprocessor technology is used to merge performance and reliability with easy operation and functional simplicity. The frg100 is a true digital radio with precise frequency readout. Receiver software applications the radioreference wiki. Table of contents noise rejection cover screws noise blanker setting cat control system rf attenuation beep settings data returned from frg100 changing receiver selectivity frg100 cat commands pll.
Installing a lif port in the yaesu frg100 receiver. The yaesu cat system provides a direct link to the cpu in the frg 100, allowing a personal com puter with the yaesu fif cat interface unit to add other functions as desired, such as automatic tun ing, customized scanning systems and of course remote control of most receiver functions. Installation of the 250 or 500 hz narrow filter further enhances cw reception and interference rejection. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment. With the swl ir remote you can enter frequencies directly, this page is devoted to the yaesu frg 100 receiver. My shortwave receiver was a drake sw8 which did great for shortwave. Again, this unit is being sold 100% asis and untested. Yaesu frg100 communications receiver frg100 universal radio. The frog tunes continuously from 50 khz to 30 mhz in cw, ssb and am modes fm mode with optional. The tradition and quality of the yaesu hf product line lives on with the new.
Please only list applications that support multiple receivers not scanners here, as well as receivers for which we currently dont have an article. Amazing what people have stored away in attics, closets. It does not include information on specifications, installation, and operation, which are described in the frg 100 operating manual, provided with each receiver, or on frg 100 accessories, which are described in manuals provided with each. This is a list of rackmount or tabletop communications receivers that include short wave. On6mus drm converter interface modification 455khz mf. It was first manufactured in the early 90s, and is still considered today to be a decent mid priced. The author wishes to thank universal shortwave radio from whom the receiver was obtained for testing. For the broadcast listener, the frg 100 is better than the lowe hf150 and offers more features. All owners and fans of the frog 100 are welcome to participate in this group. This transceiver covers the hf50 mhz bands, is capable of 200 watts of power, vc tune for the main and sub band included, along with crystal roofing filters for cw 300 hz main only600hz, ssb 3 khz, and am 12 khz makes this the ultimate radio.
The main category is radio control software that is about radio control software,for swl and ham radio operators programs. Poor insulation of the attic shortwave antenna wire. Yaesu say the aim was to produce a better shortwave listeners receiver for about twothird of the price of the old frg8800. Mar 14, 2015 a look at a classic shortwave receiver from the 1970s and some basic hands on operation. If so what antenna iswas worked well for you i have picked up a frg 7 receiver for a good price and was wondering whats a good outside antenna that would work good with this radio. Apr 19, 2018 resources for shortwave radio listening including a regularlyupdated listening log, many radiorelated web links, how to write reception reports and obtain qsl cards, addresses for stations worldwide, frg 100 radio control source code, and writings on topics from lightning to propagation and number calling stations. But for flatout utility dxing i believe the frg 100 is about as good as it can possibly get. Even though ive been as much an swl as a ham, ive never acquired much more than a handheld shortwave receiver. I dont have the pinout for the d9 version of the rs232 plug, but it should. The frg100 is a very good shortwave receiver, which is not built any more. I have owned this radio for several years and i am the. From stationary multifeature communications equipment to portable devices, yaesu has consistently represented the best in communications equipment to the worlds top dxers for over half a century. I am a shortwave listener and new to ham radio having just got my general class license last month. One must keep the manual handy to program the frequencies even if you technically savvy.
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