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Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
Hi...
Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
On Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:23:11 -0400, "Christopher S. Dunne"
wrote: Hi... Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne Any competent Ma nd Pa TV repair shop can install a rotary encoder. I'd look for one run by Asians. |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
Christopher S. Dunne wrote:
Hi... Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne ten tec has a cehap BFO kit |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
"Christopher S. Dunne" wrote in message ... Hi... Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne Hi there Chris! I live in Florida like 10 min away from South Beach. I would try replacing the string in it first. I think it uses a string since it's analog. I never opened my 7700 so I don't remember if it uses one or not. If it does, replace it. I would also try cleaning the VFO first. Must be very dirty after all this time. Don't use the Radio Shack crap. Buy the good stuff called Caig Pro Gold cleaner. It's the best to use on old equipment. Good luck Try this page for the stuff. http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/...519/index.html Lucky |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
"Christopher S. Dunne" wrote in message ... Hi... Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne OK Chris here's the site. Buy the Pro Gold DeoxIT. http://www.caig.com/ Lucky |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
Lucky wrote: "Christopher S. Dunne" wrote in message ... Hi... Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne Hi there Chris! I live in Florida like 10 min away from South Beach. I would try replacing the string in it first. I think it uses a string since it's analog. I never opened my 7700 so I don't remember if it uses one or not. If it does, replace it. I would also try cleaning the VFO first. Must be very dirty after all this time. Don't use the Radio Shack crap. Buy the good stuff called Caig Pro Gold cleaner. It's the best to use on old equipment. Good luck Try this page for the stuff. No string. dxAce Michigan USA |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
On Sat, 8 Apr 2006 11:49:40 -0400, "Lucky"
wrote: "Christopher S. Dunne" wrote in message ... Hi... Here is an actual *shortwave* post! I don't know why I didn't try r.r.s before.... I have owned a Yaesu FRG-7700 for over 21 years now....it seems that either nobody will fix it cheap, or maybe they think it is ready to give up the ghost.... Anyway....I was told by a guy in WI that it needs a BFO or VFO encoder....the problem is that I am unable to tune with the knob, without "skipping" frequencies. I have to go back & forth until I can zero in on them. It just won't go to the frequncy I want it to go to. This is really rough if I wanna hear SSB. Can anybody recommend a place to get this repaired without (1) a hassle, (2) a hefty fee? I live in south Florida. The Yahoo FRG-7700 group was no help....sad to say. sincerely Christopher Dunne Hi there Chris! I live in Florida like 10 min away from South Beach. I would try replacing the string in it first. I think it uses a string since it's analog. I never opened my 7700 so I don't remember if it uses one or not. If it does, replace it. I would also try cleaning the VFO first. Must be very dirty after all this time. Don't use the Radio Shack crap. Buy the good stuff called Caig Pro Gold cleaner. It's the best to use on old equipment. Good luck Try this page for the stuff. http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/...519/index.html Lucky Pro Gold isn't a very good cleaner. Use DeOxit Red. |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
Lucky wrote: Hi there Chris! I live in Florida like 10 min away from South Beach. I would try replacing the string in it first. I think it uses a string since it's analog. I never opened my 7700 so I don't remember if it uses one or not. If it does, replace it. I would also try cleaning the VFO first. Must be very dirty after all this time. Don't use the Radio Shack crap. Buy the good stuff called Caig Pro Gold cleaner. It's the best to use on old equipment. Good luck Try this page for the stuff. http://www.fullcompass.com/Products/...519/index.html Lucky Actually, you can get this DeoxIT twin-pack at Radio Shack: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...tPa ge=search "Enhance your electronics. This kit contains both DeoxIT Power Booster and ProGold Connector Enhancer sprays from Caig Laboratories to help improve the performance of your electrical devices. "Cleans any metal-to-metal contact to improve conductivity and reduce further oxidation ProGold Connector Enhancer works on gold connections to improve conductivity and prevent oxidation "Both products have mini-spray applicators to make them easier to use" "What's in the box "DeoxIt Power Booster Spray ProGold Connector Enhancer" $14.99 at your local RS. You can check availability @ from the link above. |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
Caig Pro Gold Cleaner? Otayyyyyy,, I will google that.
Maybe www.universal-radio.com can afixiate your radio. I want to see that Survival: Pinata Island movie on tv again.If I wasen't so drunk right now,I would drunk walk on over acrossit Highway 80 from me to the Hooper Bee Bop video store and buy that movie on DVD,or get them to orderate it for me. cuhulin |
Help!!!!! on FRG-7700
How does that auld song thingy go? I remember a few words of it (No
Strings) from when I was dancing with that woman on the old Admiral Steamboat in the Mississippi River (St.Louis area) in 1961. cuhulin |
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