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FRG-7700 Fun!
I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For
an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky |
how can a mass produced commodity be a collectors item ? a collectors
item should be something that was not produced in large numbers or is old and many are not available any more. the FRG-7 is very common as is the 7700. and they are not old at all. SX-88, that is an example of a collectors rig. |
wrote in message oups.com... how can a mass produced commodity be a collectors item ? a collectors item should be something that was not produced in large numbers or is old and many are not available any more. the FRG-7 is very common as is the 7700. and they are not old at all. SX-88, that is an example of a collectors rig. Not true. A collectors item is anything a collector of those items thinks it is. To me, the FRG-7700 is one radio in my collection of radios. They may have been mass produced, but they are over 20 year old and the supply is dwindling every week. To each his own... Lucky |
"Lucky" wrote in message ... I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky So, what do you want for it. :-) |
Yes, those older Yaesu's can be a lot of fun. I looked long and hard
at a used 7700 before deciding on a Kenwood R5000 (new) about 14 years ago. I owned the Sears version of the FRG-7 for about a year and enjoyed it a lot. Not as fast as a digital receiver to tune around in, but enjoyable and a good performer nontheless. My favorite of the so-called massproduced pre-digital receivers is the Kenwood R-300. Looked like it should have tubes, but it didn't. The xtal marker took some getting used to and it drifted some, but it was a challenge worth overcoming. Lucky wrote: wrote in message oups.com... how can a mass produced commodity be a collectors item ? a collectors item should be something that was not produced in large numbers or is old and many are not available any more. the FRG-7 is very common as is the 7700. and they are not old at all. SX-88, that is an example of a collectors rig. Not true. A collectors item is anything a collector of those items thinks it is. To me, the FRG-7700 is one radio in my collection of radios. They may have been mass produced, but they are over 20 year old and the supply is dwindling every week. To each his own... Lucky |
wrote in message ups.com... Yes, those older Yaesu's can be a lot of fun. I looked long and hard at a used 7700 before deciding on a Kenwood R5000 (new) about 14 years ago. I owned the Sears version of the FRG-7 for about a year and enjoyed it a lot. Not as fast as a digital receiver to tune around in, but enjoyable and a good performer nontheless. My favorite of the so-called massproduced pre-digital receivers is the Kenwood R-300. Looked like it should have tubes, but it didn't. The xtal marker took some getting used to and it drifted some, but it was a challenge worth overcoming. Lucky wrote: wrote in message oups.com... how can a mass produced commodity be a collectors item ? a collectors item should be something that was not produced in large numbers or is old and many are not available any more. the FRG-7 is very common as is the 7700. and they are not old at all. SX-88, that is an example of a collectors rig. Not true. A collectors item is anything a collector of those items thinks it is. To me, the FRG-7700 is one radio in my collection of radios. They may have been mass produced, but they are over 20 year old and the supply is dwindling every week. To each his own... Lucky Hi Hey I have a mint cond. Sears version FRG-7. Paid $200 for it. It's over 25 years old but has hardly been used. I bought off this Chinese guy on Ebay. He was great and packed it well. He told me before I bought it that he could sell it as new if he had the box. He was right. One thing about the FRG-7 is you can cover the whole band rather quickly. Yeah I almost bought the Kenwood 300 but the ones I looked at were not in good condition. That radio looks very cool though. Now if you can find one of those in perfect shape it would really be a find. Lucky |
"MnMikew" wrote in message ... "Lucky" wrote in message ... I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky So, what do you want for it. :-) I wouldn't sell it! To me, the money I got for it would not give me the same enjoyment I get from the radio. There are just those times when you're in the mood for using one of these older rigs. But, if you look good on Ebay every day, you can find one pretty cheap in good cond. Lucky |
how can it be collectable if you can get one pretty cheap ? just
because something can be collected does not make it a "collectors item". If I collect cigar butts does that make them collectors items ? they are just things I collect. If you are confusing the word nostalgia with collectable then I don't think a 20 year old radio is old enough to be nostalgia. what would you call a radio from the 50's ????? ancient ???? when do you start calling the ICF-2010 a collector item ? I think a radio from the 70's that could truely be called a collectable is the Barlow Wadley XCR-30, it was not a mass produced Japanese radio. only about 20,000 XCR-30's made !!! |
lets use a Drake collector as an example, he would say that a 1A is
truly a collectible, the MSR-1 is truly a collectible. the SW-4 is very collectible. but even though he might have an R8 in his collection, I sure hope he won't call it collectible !!! all I am asking is to give respect where it is due and do not insult true collectible radios by calling mass produced radios "collectible" to put a Regency TR-1 in the same category as an FRG-XXXX receiver is an insult to the TR-1 |
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wrote in message oups.com... how can it be collectable if you can get one pretty cheap ? just because something can be collected does not make it a "collectors item". If I collect cigar butts does that make them collectors items ? they are just things I collect. If you are confusing the word nostalgia with collectable then I don't think a 20 year old radio is old enough to be nostalgia. what would you call a radio from the 50's ????? ancient ???? when do you start calling the ICF-2010 a collector item ? I think a radio from the 70's that could truely be called a collectable is the Barlow Wadley XCR-30, it was not a mass produced Japanese radio. only about 20,000 XCR-30's made !!! Pretty cheap means compared to other things you spend money on in life and compared to higher costing new radios. Most of them are in bad shape, and are over 25 years old. And if you can't find that many good ones, they become collectors items in my eyes if you get one in good condition. Simple as that. I think 25 years is old. That's my opinion and I think it's a proper one! Lucky |
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wrote in message ups.com... lets use a Drake collector as an example, he would say that a 1A is truly a collectible, the MSR-1 is truly a collectible. the SW-4 is very collectible. but even though he might have an R8 in his collection, I sure hope he won't call it collectible !!! all I am asking is to give respect where it is due and do not insult true collectible radios by calling mass produced radios "collectible" to put a Regency TR-1 in the same category as an FRG-XXXX receiver is an insult to the TR-1 Ok instead of buying a FRG-7700 now, I'll wait till you can't find one anymore and they go for $1200. Thanks for the advice on collectables. Lucky |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... wrote: how can it be collectable if you can get one pretty cheap ? Most anything is collectable, whether it be cheap or not. Price is not the issue. dxAce Michigan USA For once, I think you make a good point. And, you dont have "Tard" in your post. Bravo !!! BRAVO !!! BRAVISSIMO !!!! A total POS radio can be a "collectable" due to its defects. So can any "first" radio. -- Respectfully, Michael Location: New Jersey Primary Receiver: R-75 with full Kiwa mods Antennas: G5RV, 200ft "Frankenstein" roof wire Additional Radios: 7600GR,KA-1101,KA-1102 PL-550, KA-989, Info-Mate 837, GE-SR III Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube) Web Site: http://md_dxing.tripod.com |
"Lucky" wrote in message ... I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky Kewl !!! I'd love to try one myself !!!!!!!!!!!!! -- Respectfully, Michael Location: New Jersey Primary Receiver: R-75 with full Kiwa mods Antennas: G5RV, 200ft "Frankenstein" roof wire Additional Radios: 7600GR,KA-1101,KA-1102 PL-550, KA-989, Info-Mate 837, GE-SR III Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube) Web Site: http://md_dxing.tripod.com |
Michael wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... wrote: how can it be collectable if you can get one pretty cheap ? Most anything is collectable, whether it be cheap or not. Price is not the issue. dxAce Michigan USA For once, I think you make a good point. For once? dxAce Michigan USA And, you dont have "Tard" in your post. Bravo !!! BRAVO !!! BRAVISSIMO !!!! A total POS radio can be a "collectable" due to its defects. So can any "first" radio. -- Respectfully, Michael Location: New Jersey Primary Receiver: R-75 with full Kiwa mods Antennas: G5RV, 200ft "Frankenstein" roof wire Additional Radios: 7600GR,KA-1101,KA-1102 PL-550, KA-989, Info-Mate 837, GE-SR III Westinghouse H-104 (seven tube) Web Site: http://md_dxing.tripod.com |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... Michael wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... wrote: how can it be collectable if you can get one pretty cheap ? Most anything is collectable, whether it be cheap or not. Price is not the issue. dxAce Michigan USA For once, I think you make a good point. For once? I take it back |
you should join us in the FRG-7700 group on Yahoo. www.groups.yahoo.com
"Lucky" wrote in message ... I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky |
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"Michael" wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... wrote: how can it be collectable if you can get one pretty cheap ? Most anything is collectable, whether it be cheap or not. Price is not the issue. dxAce Michigan USA For once, I think you make a good point. And, you dont have "Tard" in your post. Bravo !!! BRAVO !!! BRAVISSIMO !!!! A total POS radio can be a "collectable" due to its defects. So can any "first" radio. Steve makes good points all the time. The making a good point once in a while comment is insulting. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
Lucky: Give yourself a treat and try the 7700 with a decent outboard
speaker. I agree that the FRG 7 and 7700 sound better than most tabletops with their built in speakers but there is more audio in the box than you are getting. Regards, Bob Lucky wrote: I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky |
Most SWL's would not give the Sears version a second look if they
didn't know it was a rebadged FRG-7. Funny how the name can mean so much. Yeah, they are fun. Mine had an upgraded filter instaled by the guy before me. Finding a decent R300 is indeed difficult. Usually the bandswitch is heading south and reception suffers on selected bands. The radio that is getting the most time right now is a Degen DE1103. What a radio for $65.00 Lucky wrote: wrote in message ups.com... Yes, those older Yaesu's can be a lot of fun. I looked long and hard at a used 7700 before deciding on a Kenwood R5000 (new) about 14 years ago. I owned the Sears version of the FRG-7 for about a year and enjoyed it a lot. Not as fast as a digital receiver to tune around in, but enjoyable and a good performer nontheless. My favorite of the so-called massproduced pre-digital receivers is the Kenwood R-300. Looked like it should have tubes, but it didn't. The xtal marker took some getting used to and it drifted some, but it was a challenge worth overcoming. Lucky wrote: wrote in message oups.com... how can a mass produced commodity be a collectors item ? a collectors item should be something that was not produced in large numbers or is old and many are not available any more. the FRG-7 is very common as is the 7700. and they are not old at all. SX-88, that is an example of a collectors rig. Not true. A collectors item is anything a collector of those items thinks it is. To me, the FRG-7700 is one radio in my collection of radios. They may have been mass produced, but they are over 20 year old and the supply is dwindling every week. To each his own... Lucky Hi Hey I have a mint cond. Sears version FRG-7. Paid $200 for it. It's over 25 years old but has hardly been used. I bought off this Chinese guy on Ebay. He was great and packed it well. He told me before I bought it that he could sell it as new if he had the box. He was right. One thing about the FRG-7 is you can cover the whole band rather quickly. Yeah I almost bought the Kenwood 300 but the ones I looked at were not in good condition. That radio looks very cool though. Now if you can find one of those in perfect shape it would really be a find. Lucky |
How can it be collectable if you got it cheap...easy. It is
collectable because at least one person collects it ( or them). Remember Beanie Babies...most of 'em sold for a buck, and many were giveaways at McDonalds, but there were a whole bunch of people who thought they were collectable until the market flooded and the prices tanked. Age has nothing to do with collectability. Don't confuse rarity with collectability...two totally different concepts. |
Ren Hoek wrote: On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:28:48 -0500, "Lucky" wrote: FRG-7700 FRG-7700 was a piece of junk. I had one new in 1983 and it was always a kc off frequency. I had a new one in '82 or '83 and it was a fine radio, never knew it to be off frequency. dxAce Michigan USA |
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wrote in message ups.com... Lucky: Give yourself a treat and try the 7700 with a decent outboard speaker. I agree that the FRG 7 and 7700 sound better than most tabletops with their built in speakers but there is more audio in the box than you are getting. Regards, Bob Lucky wrote: I just hooked up my Yaesu FRG-7700 after not using it for like 3 months. For an old radio, it still sounds so good and I really enjoy playing with it. I have the low pass external FF-5 filter for it too plus a FRA-7700. I don't need to use external speakers with it either as the stock speaker in it is wonderful. Yes these older radio are fun to use. I see the FRG-7's and FRG-7700's keep going up in price on Ebay. Great collectors rig. Lucky Hi Bob I do use a pair of external speakers with the FRG-7. Just fantastic sound. Lucky |
"Ren Hoek" wrote in message ... On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:28:48 -0500, "Lucky" wrote: FRG-7700 FRG-7700 was a piece of junk. I had one new in 1983 and it was always a kc off frequency. You're missing the whole point. I'm not saying the 7700 is a good performer. That has nothing to do with it. Some people collect radios for their hardware and aesthetics. It's like if you went to a museum and saw older radios. It would be nice if you could try one out and see what SWLs of that time had to work with in the Yaesu line of receivers. I love being able to go from a 1975 radio or a 2004 radio to those inbetween. Like I said to each his own.. Lucky |
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