Yaesu FRG-7700 Shortwave Ham Radio Shortwave Receiver *BEGINNING TO INTERMEDIATE

Description

It is our pleasure to offer this Yaesu FRG-7700 on Ebay.  In operation of the Yaesu, the unit tested perfectly and as designed by the engineers at Yaesu.  The tuning was smooth, the digital readout accurate, and the unit was sensitive to weak signals.   With testing, we have verified that there were no operational shortcomings or issues and this receiver worked as the designers at Yaesu had planned for it.  Of special note was using the oversize knurly main tuning knob that was nice for man-sized hands to grip.
Cosmetically, the overall appearance is above average.  The receiver is not new and you will notice some markings typical from age and use.  Please look at the high quality pictures that we have provided to verify physical condition and notice markings which show previous ownership.
The 7700 receiver comes with
copy of the user manual
copy of the service manual
FRG-7700 brochure copy
1983 Radio West catalog page
1982 Gilfer catalog page
WRTH (World Radio & Television Handbook) 1984 advertisement
Radio Receiver Chance or Choice review
QST (amateur magazine) review Aug 1981
AC power cord
CD containing a variety of documents above and also others not shown totaling over 600 MB of information.
Of special treat is the inclusion of the FRG-7700 Survival Guide by William Pender who has labored to give information on what transmissions can be found on various bands, information on accessories, schematics of the radio and accessories, alignment info, and tips on solving some issues that may arise.
This receiver can be set up to operate on 110/120 or 220/240 volts AC.
The FRG-7700 is a triple superhet manufactured from 1981-1984 and sold as a follow up to Yaesu's highly rated FRG*7 receiver.  It was actually intended to be an updated version of the beloved "Froggy" with a digital display and some other features.  The FRG-7700 is an excellent receiver and one that is both worthy and a joy to operate.
Let us list some of the features for you:
Coverage from 150 - 29999 KHz
Operates in modes of AM / USB / LSB / CW and FM (with accessory module)
Selectivity of 12 / 6 / 2.7
RF Gain
Noise Blanker
S-meter
Squelch (for FM)
Remote jacks
DX / Local switch
Variable attenuator
Tone control
Lamp dimmer
Digital 12 hour clock / timer
AGC fast / slow
Record jack
1/4" headphone jack
Carry handle
Built in speaker with 1.5 w output
Circuit compliment of 37 ICs, 107 transistors, and 97 diodes
As you can see, this is a serious receiver, but not an "ultimate" receiver.  For this reason, it is a decent unit for a beginning to intermediate listener.  It is easy and fun to operate and if you are concerned about a receiver being too technical, then this one is much easier to master. The sensitivity is quite good, but the receiver will require a good antenna.  You may attach a 10 or 15 foot wire to the back with some decent results, but erecting an outdoor antenna will greatly improve both the number and quality of the signals.
We work from home and listen to English programs on shortwave many hours each day.  Thus, as hobbyists, we enjoy the virtues of the receivers that we sell and the quality of programs that the shortwave broadcasters offer to their listeners.  Some of our favorite programs are "The Cooking Show" from Radio Romania, "DXers Unlimited" from Radio Havana Cuba, and "Words And Their Stories" from the Voice of America.  Each week we tune into roughly different 10-12 countries for news from all parts of the world and for many of the other enjoyable programs offered on shortwave.  Sometimes the reception is seasonal and we lose a country or two and gain others to replace them.  Over the course of a year we must listen in on about 20 countries....all in English.
Shortwave is especially fun when there are world events of high significance.  You can often tune into a broadcast from a country that may be experiencing a natural disaster or some other interesting news event.
At this point, we believe we have conveyed all the information that may be helpful for you to consider whether this receiver is suitable for your needs.
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