RASTUS,

During its time the Panasonic RF-4900 was a 'consumer' grade radio
designed for the popular commercial market. Looks NICE and has many
NICE Features
yada, Yada. YADA !
- - - If you want something to put in your living room along with your
Stereo Equipment then may be the RF-4900 is what you want.

During Its time the Yaesu FRG-7 was an 'communications' grade receiver
designed for the SWL and HAM market. In its day the FRG-7 was a
"Bench Mark" that other radio/receivers use to be compared to.
- - - If you want something to put in your "Shack" and connected to a
good antenna for some good BCL and SWL: Then the FRG-7 Is What You
Need [.]

But the Panasonic RF-4900 and the Yaesu FRG-7 are no comparison for
todays newer radios.

If you like the Panasonic RF-4900 consider the Grundig Satellit 800M.

If you like the Yaseu FRG-7; consider the FRG-7700, the FRG-8800 or
the newest FRG-100.


~ RHF
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= = = "Rastus"
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Just wondering what the pro's, con's and preferences were between the
Panasonic RF-4900 and Yaseu FRG-7 when compared to one another. The
digital readout on the Panasonic along with the FM radio portion make it
desirable, but of paramount interest is which performs best on the SW band
and which performs best on the AM band with a loop antennae.... FM
capability & digital readout are secondary for me and....I know some of the
newer units are better, but this is for use in the garage when changing oil,
hiding from the XYL, etc..

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