FRG-9600

Yaesu
FRG-9600

Specifications

Prices

All-mode VHF/UHF scanning receiver covering 60~905 MHz continuously, with 100 memories organized in ten banks of ten and seven tuning rates ranging from 100 Hz to 100 kHz. Two-colour S-meter bar-graph, clock and timer, CAT system for remote control. A mobile mounting bracket was also supplied for automobile mounting. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 1985.

Reference market : amateur-radio

FRG-9600 specifications

General

Frequency coverage
60.0000 ~ 905.0090 MHz
Mode
LSB [1] / USB [1] / AM / FM / WFM
Tuning step
100 Hz / 1 / 5 / 10 / 12.5 / 25 / 100 kHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
SSB	1 uV (15dB S+N/N)
AM-N	1 uV (10dB S+N/N)
AM-W	1.5 uV (10dB S+N/N)
FM	0.5 uV (12dB S+N/N)
WFM	1 uV (12dB S+N/N)
Selectivity
SSB	2.4 kHz (-3dB)
AM-N	2.4 kHz (-3dB)
AM-W	6 kHz (-3dB)
FM	15 kHz (-3dB)
WFM	180 kHz (-3dB)
RF attenuator
Yes
Image rejection
-50dB typ (60~460 MHz) -40dB typ (460~905 MHz)
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	45.754 MHz
2°	10.7 MHz
3°	455 kHz (not for WFM)

Features

Memory
100 regular memories, 10 banks 1 priority channel
Display
100 Hz frequency resolution 15-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
12~15 VDC
Power consumption
100 mA (standby) 55 mA max (ON)
Audio power
1 W on 8Ω
Audio output
Jack 6.35 mm (32Ω)
Connections
Jack 3.5 mm (external speaker). Jack 3.5 mm (REC). Jack 3.5 mm (WFM detector output). RCA (video output). [2] RCA (mute). RCA (8 VDC / 200 mA max). 4-pin Molex (band data). 6-pin DIN (CAT).

Mechanical and environmental data

Dimensions
180 (W) x 80 (H) x 220 (D) mm
Weight
2.2kg

SSB mode reception up to 460 MHz.
For optional VU9600 video unit.

FRG-9600 rear panel and connections :

Yaesu FRG-9600 rear panel

FRG-9600 price

We have collected for your convenience the Yaesu FRG9600 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 341.00 (249GBP)	2021-aug	Second Hand Good condition
USD 240.00	2021-jul	Second Hand
USD 294.00 (250EUR)	2021-jun	Second Hand With FC-965DX frequency converter (0.02 to 60 MHz)
USD 299.95	2012-sep	Second Hand Comes with the original Owner's and Service manual, PA-4B power supply, VU9600 video-unit installed

FRG-9600 review

Luis Viana

May-22 2022

Not briliant but I can not stop liking it!

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