Overview

ICOM IC-718 HF All Band Transceivers

ICOM IC-718 HF All Band Transceivers make communicating with the world easy! The superior performance of these HF base transceivers allows you to make contacts over long distances--even to the other side of the world!

With excellent receiver sensitivity, a wide dynamic range, high signal-to-noise ratio, and full-duty operation, the ICOM IC-718s offer the latest RF and digital technology in a compact size. Clean, clear audio is easily heard from the front-facing speaker and the IC-718s feature a minimum of switches and controls to simplify operation. Plus, a soft-touch 10-key pad allows for the direct entry of an operating frequency.

These are great HF starter transceivers but they will also thrill the accomplished ham, because the IC-718s are very simple to use. The IC-718 HF All Band transceivers will definitely be the most practical DSP rigs you will ever own! They provide many useful features that you want and need--and the price isn't bad, either!

Some quick specs:

* 160 through 10 meter operation (60 meter channels not available)
* Continuously adjustable RF power output
-- 100 watts maximum to 2 watts minimum (SSB and CW modes)
-- 40 watts to 2 watts (AM mode)
* 30 kHz through 30 MHz general coverage receiver
* 1 Hz frequency resolution
* 101 memory-scan channels

Other great features include:

* Includes DSP noise reduction and auto notch (UT-106 module)
* RF gain control
* RF attenuator and preamplifier
* Adjustable level noise blanker
* IF shift control
* Receiver Incremental Tuning (RIT)
* Band stacking register
* Tuning rate auto step-up function
* Digital S/RF meter
* VOX operation
* Adjustable microphone audio compressor
* Electronic CW keyer

Note: For additional information, please look at the files under the "Documentation" tab.

Supplied accessories include:

* Hand-held microphone
* DC power cable and spare fuses

These little transceivers are great for portable use or as Field Day equipment. They also make great back-up transceivers for well-equipped ham shacks. New Ham or not, one of these IC-718s is a nice addition to any station. Order ICOM IC-718 HF All Band Transceivers from DX Engineering and enjoy some easy QSOs.

Documentation