The Yaesu FRG-9600 is a dedicated VHF/UHF wideband receiver from 1985, covering 60 to 905 MHz in AM, FM (narrow/wide) and SSB (up to 460 MHz). It uses an unusual TV-tuner front end and offers 100 memory channels plus a CAT interface for computer control. It became a long-standing favourite scanner for amateur, aviation and utility monitoring.
Highlights
Receive-only wideband scanner, 60-905 MHzTV-tuner front-end technology enables broad VHF/UHF coverageSSB reception possible up to 460 MHz100 memory channels, CAT interfaceCompact, lightweight housing (2.2 kg)Released in 1985 as a companion to the FRG-8800