FRG-7

Yaesu
FRG-7

Specifications

Prices

All solid state CW, SSB and AM receiver designed to cover 500 KHz to 29.9 MHz in five bands with proper preselector. Triple conversion super heterodyne circuit with Wadley-loop oscillator for frequency stabilization. The dial mechanism provides 10 KHz frequency readout. Good sensitivity, three step RF attenuator, audio filter, DC and AC power supply. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1976.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FRG-7 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
0.5000 ~ 29.9000 MHz
Mode
CW / LSB / USB / AM

Receiver

Sensitivity
CW / SSB	<0.7 uV (10dB S/N)
AM	<2 uV (10dB S/N)
Selectivity
6 KHz (-6 dB) 14 KHz (-50 dB)
RF attenuator
Yes
ANL (Automatic Noise Limiter)
Yes (AM)
Frequency stability
±500 Hz at any 30' after warm-up
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	54.5 ~ 55.5 MHz
2°	2 ~ 3 MHz
3°	455 kHz
Audio response
250~3000 Hz (normal). 400~2500 Hz (narrow). 250~1500 Hz (low).

Features

Antenna
SO239 50Ω (1.6~29.9 MHz) High-Z (0.5~1.6 MHz)
Power supply
100 / 110 / 117 / 200 / 220 / 237 VAC. 12 VDC external. 12 VDC internal (8 batteries).
Power consumption
14 VA (with AC power supply)
Audio power
2 W on 4Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (headphone)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (REC) Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker) Terminal block (mute)

Mechanical and environmental data

Dimensions
340 (W) x 153 (H) x 285 (D) mm
Weight
~7kg without batteries

FRG-7 rear panel and connections :

Yaesu FRG-7 rear panel and connections

Reference / Description
1	EXT SP This jack is for connection of a 4Ω external speaker.
2	EXT DC Receptacle for external 12 Volt DC supply
3	FUSE Fuse for AC operation, use 0.15 Ampere rating fuse
4	AC cord
5	SW2 Coaxial connector for short wave band
6	SW / BC / E / MUTE SW is long wire antenna terminal for the short wave band. BC is long wire antenna terminal for the medium wave broadcast band. E is ground connection. MUTE is uded to disable the receiver while transmitting, connect this terminal to ground for receiver muting
7	AC cord holder
8	Internal battery pack

FRG-7 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FRG7 sale price (US Dollar) 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
USD 235.00 (200EUR)	2021-jul	Second Hand In relatively good condition
USD 272.00 (199GBP)	2021-jul	Second Hand Good condition considering the age. Rare model as it doesn't have the Fine Tune like most of the later ones
USD 169.00	2019-oct	Second Hand Fair condition
USD 189.00	2017-jul	Second Hand The cabinet is in fairly good shape, but has been repainted. This version includes the Fine Tuning knob. The light switch now engages an internal 100 kHz calibrator
USD 299.50	1977	Brand-new

FRG-7 review

NorthernDean

December-18 2023

I got this receiver in the late 90s, it works very well. It's very sensitive and selective. I would recommend it as a good solid entry level receiver.

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SWL de morlaix 29600

November-20 2023

Very good AM receiver for listening to short waves, good sensitivity.

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Bernmeister

September-25 2023

I am surprised there are no additional reviews. The FRG-7 is a user friendly radio once you get used to it. My only gripe was the excessive BFO drift. I cant remember what technique I used but I determined that all of the frequency drift I experienced on SSB and CW was from the BFO.

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