ICOM IC-718
ICOM IC-718 AMATEUR HF BAND TRANSCEIVER
HF ALL BAND TRANSCEIVER
ICOM IC-718
THE ORIGIN OF THE HF TRANSCEIVER
Simple Operation
The IC-718 is equipped with a minimum number of buttons and controls for simple feature selection. The 10-key pad on the front panel allows direct entry of an operating frequency or a memory channel number. The auto tuning step function is activated when turning the dial quickly and helps speed up tuning. The band stacking register is convenient when changing operating bands.
Front Mounted Loud Speaker
The IC-718 has the speaker mounted on the front panel. With the speaker facing the operator, audio will be heard clearly and directly while operating.
Optional* DSP Capability, UT-106
The optional DSP unit gives you noise reduction and auto notch filter functions for extra receiver performance.
*Already installed for USA version.
General Coverage Receiver
The IC-718 has 0.03–29.999999MHz* general coverage receive capability.
*Guaranteed range: 0.5–29.999999 MHz
* Built-in electronic keyer
* Built-in microphone compressor
* Combined squelch and RF gain control
* Preamplifier and attenuator
* 101 memory channels
* CW full break-in
* IF shift interference rejection
* 1Hz tuning
* VOX function for hands-free operation
* Optional automatic antenna tuner
* Digital S/RF meter
General
| Frequency coverage (Differs according to version) |
Tx: 1.8, 3.5, 7, 10, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28MHz bands Rx: |
|---|---|
| Modes | USB, LSB, CW, RTTY, AM |
| Frequency stability | Less than ±200Hz (From 1 min. to 60 min. after power ON) |
| Maximum current drain | 20A at 13.8V DC |
| Power supply requirement | 13.8V DC ±15% |
| Antenna connector | SO-239 (50Ω) |
| Number of memory channels |
101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges) |
| Dimensions (W×H×D; Projections are not included) |
240×95×239 mm; 9.45×3.74×9.41 in |
| Weight (approx.) | 3.8kg; 8.4lb |
*1 Guaranteed range 0.5–29.999MHz.
Transmitter
| Output power | SSB, CW, RTTY: 2–100W AM: |
|---|---|
| Spurious emissions | Less than –50dB |
| Carrier suppression | More than 40dB |
| Unwanted sideband | More than 50dB |
| Microphone connector | 8-pin connector (600Ω) |
Receiver
| Sensitivity (typical) Preamp ON SSB, CW, RTTY, AM: at 10dB S/N FM, WFM: at 12dB SINAD |
SSB, CW, RTTY: 1.8–29.999MHz 0.16μV AM: |
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| Sensitivity for RED (Less than) Preamp ON SSB, AM, FM: at 12 dB SINAD (EURO Version) |
SSB (2.4 kHz): 1.8–2.999 MHz 10 dBμV emf 3.0–29.999 MHz 0 dBμV emf AM (6 kHz, 60% modulation): |
| Selectivity | SSB, CW, RTTY: 2.1kHz/–6dB 4.5kHz/–60dB AM: |
| Spurious and image rejection |
More than 70dB (1.8–29.999MHz) |
| AF power (at 10% distortion with an 8Ω load) |
More than 2.0W |
| External speaker connector |
2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″)/8Ω |