THE YAESU FRG100 GOES BUSH



THE YAESU FRG100 GOES BUSH!

We take the fabulous Yaesu FRG100 receiver, a 1990s-era device, and give it a spin out in the great Aussie bush. After all these years, this receiver continues to provide plenty of joy, performance and operator flexibility.

14 countries heard in two hours. Most of them are on the lower shortwave frequencies! A very successful afternoon's DXing at Kurth Kiln Regional Park. These countries include:

  • Ascension Island
  • Australia (3 stations)
  • Brazil
  • Canada (2 stations)
  • Germany
  • Hawaii (Yeah, I know it belongs to the US! But, it's so far away from the mainland that it really is a different world! 😉)
  • Japan
  • Mali
  • Mexico
  • North Korea
  • Solomon Islands
  • Vanuatu
  • Venezuela
  • USA (4 stations)


Here's the video of the afternoon's eventful listening session.



Date and Time: August 25, 2025, between 3:30 and 6:00 pm local time (0530 to 0800 UTC)

Receiver: Yaesu FRG100

Antenna: 5.6m whip on a Wolf River coil

Location: Kurth Kiln Regional Park.



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© Rob Wagner, Mount Evelyn DX Report, and contributors 2012-2025

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM

    Don't forget the hidden features, the most significant of which are: BFO Offset Adjustment:
    You can adjust the BFO frequency offset using the SET + MEM CLR key combination for specific operations like RTTY.
    Programmable Tuning Steps:
    The SEL and SET keys allow access to programmable functions, letting you change the default IF filters and tuning step widths for different modes.
    Annoying Beep:
    The factory-programmed basic settings allow you to turn off the annoying confirmation beep that occurs after each keystroke.
    PLL Oscillator Retuning:
    The receiver's main PLL oscillator can be retuned with the aid of an external frequency standard by accessing the factory settings.

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    1. Rob WagnerSeptember 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM

      That's right, Dan. And, in fact, most of these settings are listed in the user manual. So they are not really hidden. The manual should have been clearer in its layout. There has been a lot of positive feedback on this video in the last few days. I reckon I might do another video that takes a closer look at the rig itself. Thanks, mate! 73 de Rob VK3BVW

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