On 12/1/18 11:38 PM, Lucifer wrote:
I suppose an amateur radio group would be better but they
are very quiet.

The mechanical tuning dial works as it should but the radio
won't tune above .783 in each band. I haven't had the cover
off yet but I'm thinking the VFO variable capacitor is being
prevented from full movement.


There isn't a VFO capacitor. The radio uses phase locked loops.
Operating manual:
http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/YAESU_RX/FRG-7700_user.pdf
Service manual:
http://www.radiomanual.info/schemi/YAESU_RX/FRG-7700_serv.pdf


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