Looking to buy a GAR-7 digital display
Hi, I'm looking to buy a GAR-7 digital display.
Any leads on this would be appreciated.
73,
Randy K7RAN
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see if the board is routed through the ANL position of the mode switch
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No Mike, there is not. A previous owner took out Q411 and some other components. There is more 'done' in de receiver. I will start to investigate and perhaps I rebuild with original parts or replacements.
Best 73's Kees PA1CJT
Is there a front panel or any place where there is a switch to engage/disengage this mod board ?
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Is there a front panel or any place where there is a switch to engage/disengage this mod board ? It does appear that the front panel mode switch is used. perhaps the ANL position switches in this board and it is a noise blanker
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I have seen many filter upgrades in an FRG-7 but never one like that, also I do not see any ceramic or mechanical IF filter
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Hi Kees,
Is that an RCA CA3011 IC? The board looks like an aftermarket 455 KHz improved filter board. Maybe someone has seen it before.
73
Roger VE7LB
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what is the part number on the IC on that board
this mod looks like it was done in the 1980s
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Hi all, I obtained a FRG-7 which is in working condition but needs still a lot of attention. An extra PCB is added and I really do not know which mod this is. I hope you can help me! There is also a lose red wire which could be connected but.....first I would like to know what mod this is so I can find more detailed information and connect it the way it should be connected. They also modified the power with a 7812 and....cut of the external 12V cabling. Cleaning rotary swithes needs to be done and.... Does anyone recognizes this? best 73' s Kees PA1CJT 
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Re: [ADV] Re: [Yaesu-FRG-7] A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
Thanks for the reply, Lex.? The knobs on my FRG-7 are all fine but
that power switch is going to go.? I can wait until you can get the
complete switch done.
73,
Greg
KD7SRC
On 2/24/2022 10:40 PM, Lex PH2LB wrote:
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Hello Greg,
I don't have any complete switches yet (the FRG-7 for parts I
got, didn't have the switchs anymore),
but can send you a set of knobs when you want (still have your
postal adres laying around).?
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I will contact you in a private message.?
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
Hi, I would appreciate a couple of switches if possible,,let me know the cost.? Cheers Steve
On Fri, 25 Feb 2022, 06:40 Lex PH2LB, < lex@...> wrote: Hello Greg,
I don't have any complete switches yet (the FRG-7 for parts I got, didn't have the switchs anymore),
but can send you a set of knobs when you want (still have your postal adres laying around).?
?
I will contact you in a private message.?
?
73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
Hello Greg,
I don't have any complete switches yet (the FRG-7 for parts I got, didn't have the switchs anymore),
but can send you a set of knobs when you want (still have your postal adres laying around).?
?
I will contact you in a private message.?
?
73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: [ADV] Re: [Yaesu-FRG-7] A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
Lex,
Whenever you are ready to sell one of the red power switches let me
know.? The one on my FRG-7 still works but is very loose. I sense
that it is getting close to breaking.
Greg Storms
KD7SRC
On 2/23/2022 1:22 PM, Lex PH2LB wrote:
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I got my self a rol of red PLA (it's a little bit lighter
then the red color of the original knob, but it will do) and
printed me a few power switch knobs.?
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The light switch knob is also a little lighter because the
darker grey I have is almost the same color as the front panel.
The final result and I'm quite happy with it.?
For who is interested, I have added this story (and more) to my
website :??
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
I got my self a rol of red PLA (it's a little bit lighter then the red color of the original knob, but it will do) and printed me a few power switch knobs.?
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The light switch knob is also a little lighter because the darker grey I have is almost the same color as the front panel.
The final result and I'm quite happy with it.?
For who is interested, I have added this story (and more) to my website :??
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
That is excellent info Steve. And looking that there is a replacement (although not in grey) for the straight-skirt?levers I keep to the rounded-skirt levers.?
Saved the documents on my shack server for future reference.?
And thanks for the compliments.?
Update : Yesterday evening I printed a few more and found out that the margins where to small to make a good and easy fit (filament 3D printing isn't exact science). So today I will be looking at where I have to modify the design to make it fit better.?
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
I second what Randy said.? Terrific work. ? Makes me want a 3D printer even though my FRG-7 has all the original switches! ?
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of Claude F4IKH Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 6:36 AM To: [email protected]Subject: Re: [Yaesu-FRG-7] A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob ? my light swich was missing? when i receive my frog from a friend working in electronic recycling. It was in excelent condition but only this switch missing ? Le mar. 22 févr. 2022 à 09:25, TheRubbersoul1991 . via <rubbersoul1991=[email protected]> a écrit?: ------- Original Message -------
On Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 5:23 PM, Lex PH2LB <lex@...> wrote:
Hello all,
"The switch knob is gone, long life the switch knob." Got a new Frog in the workbench in a fare condition, but needed a lot of cleaning (dust and other unidentified stuff and gore) and?also new knobs on the light and power switch. Which are very hard to get.??So I pulled of the knobs of my other FRG-7's and it turned out there are 2 models of the knobs (left is original, right is the later model).
I liked the original model more so I fired up TinkerCad and started drawing. And the second prototype was spot on.
?Needs a little trimming on the edges, but looks good already and it functional (grey is original knob, white is 3D printed 0.12 layer, 100% infill).
Next steps : 1.??? order roll of red PLA to print the power button. 2.??? print a few more to see if it really is working. 3.??? publish STL file on my website (link will be post here).
When the results are reproducible, I will post the design on my website (and the STL in the file archive of this group).
So when you get your hands on a FRG-7 without a light or power switch knob, you know can print your own.?
-- 73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
Tnx very much Lex? my light swich was missing? when i receive my frog from a friend working in electronic recycling. It was in excelent condition but only this switch missing
73 Claude
Le mar. 22 févr. 2022 à 09:25, TheRubbersoul1991 . via <rubbersoul1991= [email protected]> a écrit?:
Looks great Lex.
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On Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 5:23 PM, Lex PH2LB < lex@...> wrote:
Hello all,
"The switch knob is gone, long life the switch knob."
Got a new Frog in the workbench in a fare condition, but needed a lot of cleaning (dust and other unidentified stuff and gore) and?also new knobs on the light and power switch. Which are very hard to get.??So I pulled of the knobs of my other FRG-7's and it turned out there are 2 models of the knobs (left is original, right is the later model).
I liked the original model more so I fired up TinkerCad and started drawing. And the second prototype was spot on.
?Needs a little trimming on the edges, but looks good already and it functional (grey is original knob, white is 3D printed 0.12 layer, 100% infill).
Next steps :
- order roll of red PLA to print the power button.
- print a few more to see if it really is working.
- publish STL file on my website (link will be post here).
When the results are reproducible, I will post the design on my website (and the STL in the file archive of this group).
So when you get your hands on a FRG-7 without a light or power switch knob, you know can print your own.?
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
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Re: A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
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On Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022 at 5:23 PM, Lex PH2LB <lex@...> wrote:
Hello all,
"The switch knob is gone, long life the switch knob."
Got a new Frog in the workbench in a fare condition, but needed a lot of cleaning (dust and other unidentified stuff and gore) and?also new knobs on the light and power switch. Which are very hard to get.??So I pulled of the knobs of my other FRG-7's and it turned out there are 2 models of the knobs (left is original, right is the later model).
I liked the original model more so I fired up TinkerCad and started drawing. And the second prototype was spot on.
?Needs a little trimming on the edges, but looks good already and it functional (grey is original knob, white is 3D printed 0.12 layer, 100% infill).
Next steps :
- order roll of red PLA to print the power button.
- print a few more to see if it really is working.
- publish STL file on my website (link will be post here).
When the results are reproducible, I will post the design on my website (and the STL in the file archive of this group).
So when you get your hands on a FRG-7 without a light or power switch knob, you know can print your own.?
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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A 3D printed FRG-7 light and power switch knob
Hello all,
"The switch knob is gone, long life the switch knob."
Got a new Frog in the workbench in a fare condition, but needed a lot of cleaning (dust and other unidentified stuff and gore) and?also new knobs on the light and power switch. Which are very hard to get.??So I pulled of the knobs of my other FRG-7's and it turned out there are 2 models of the knobs (left is original, right is the later model).
I liked the original model more so I fired up TinkerCad and started drawing. And the second prototype was spot on.
?Needs a little trimming on the edges, but looks good already and it functional (grey is original knob, white is 3D printed 0.12 layer, 100% infill).
Next steps :
- order roll of red PLA to print the power button.
- print a few more to see if it really is working.
- publish STL file on my website (link will be post here).
When the results are reproducible, I will post the design on my website (and the STL in the file archive of this group).
So when you get your hands on a FRG-7 without a light or power switch knob, you know can print your own.?
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73 Lex PH2LB?
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Randy K7RAN
MikeM
Lex PH2LB
