Description
Classic Simplicity, Compact, and Timeless Reliability
The IC-718 is a compact rig with ample features for HF communications. The HF bands enable you to communicate across long distances, even reaching the other side of the Earth. With its wide dynamic range, high S/N ratio, and full duty operation, you will make contacts easily. Experience the combination of RF and digital technology and you will realize the IC-718 is the most practical rig for your needs.
Front Mounted Speaker
The IC-718 has a speaker mounted on the front panel. With the speaker facing the operator, audio sounds can be clearly heard without impediment during operation.
Superior Basic Performance
The IC-718 has 0.03 ~ 29.999999 MHz* general coverage receive capability. A 4-element system is employed for the 1st receive mixer, providing superior receive IMD, especially from in-band near-by interfering signals. A well-designed double-conversion system to help minimize image and spurious responses for better signal fidelity, is also built-in. Its PLL circuit improves C/N ratio characteristics. PLL circuit has been adopted to improve C/N ratio characteristics. The combination of the 4-element system mixer and new PLL circuit allows superior basic performance as that of a commercial grade transceiver.
* Guaranteed range: 0.5 ~ 29.999999 MHz.
Interference Rejection — IF Shift
To reject interference, the IC-718 has an IF Shift function which shifts the center frequency of the IF passband electronically to reduce adjacent interference.
Microphone Compressor
The IC-718 has a low distortion microphone compressor. This feature compresses microphone audio input to increase average audio output level. The result is that talk power is increased. This function is effective for long distance communication, or when propagation conditions are poor.
RF Gain Control
The RF gain adjusts minimum response receiver gain and ignores signals weaker than the preset level — providing pleasant standby or scanning operation. It is combined with the squelch control.
Ample CW Features
An electronic keyer with a variable dot/dash ratio (2.8:1 to 4.5:1) control is built in. By simply connecting a paddle, easy CW operation can be made. The CW pitch and the key speed are also variable from 300 ~ 900 Hz, 6 ~ 60 wpm, respectively. Of course, full break-in capability is available with an adjustable break-in delay.
Digital S/RF Meter
Built-in multi-functional digital S/RF meter indicates signal strength level while receiving, and either transmit output power, ALC level or VSWR ratio while transmitting.
Other Features
• USB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK) and AM modes are built-in
• Level adjustable noise blanker
• RF attenuator and Pre-amplifier
• A variety of scanning function types
• At total of 101 memory channels
• A hand microphone is supplied
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