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Front mounted loud speaker Microphone compressor

The IC-718 has a speaker mounted on This feature compresses microphone
the front panel. With the speaker facing audio input to increase average audio out-
the operator, audio sounds can be clearly put level. The result is, that talk power is
heard without impediment during opera- increased. The compression level is ad-
tion. It is no longer necessary to manually justable for your preference. This function
increase the volume to try and capture is effective for long distance communica-
audio sounds. tion, or when propagation conditions are
poor.
Superior basic performance
RF gain control
The IC-718 has 0.03–29.999999 MHz*
general coverage receive capability. A 4- RF gain control is combined with the
element system is employed for the 1st squelch control. The RF gain adjusts min- The HF bands allow you to communicate over long
receive mixer, providing superior receive imum response receiver gain, and ignores distances covering many km even to the other side of the
IMD, especially from in-band near-by in- signals weaker than the pre-set level—
terfering signals. A well-designed double- providing pleasant stand-by, or scanning. world. With the superior performance found in the IC-718
conversion system to help minimize such as wide dynamic range, high C/N ratio, and full duty
image and spurious responses for better Ample CW features
signal fidelity, is also built-in. A newly de-
operation you will find making these contacts easy.
An electronic keyer with a variable
signed PLL circuit has been adopted to
dot/dash ratio (2.8:1 to 4.5:1) control is
Experience the combination of the latest RF and digital
improve C/N ratio characteristics. The
built-in. By simply connecting a paddle, technology, along with the size and simplified operation.
combination of the 4-element system
easy CW operation can be made. The You will see the IC-718 will be the most practical rig you
mixer and new PLL circuit allows superior
CW pitch and the key speed are also
basic performance as that of a commer- will ever own.
variable from 300–900 Hz, 6–60 wpm,
cial grade transceiver.
respectively. Of course, full break-in
*Guaranteed range: 0.5–29.999999 MHz
capability is available with the adjustable
break-in delay.
Optional DSP capability
With the optional UT-106 installed you VOX operation
gain AF DSP capabilities. The DSP in-
A VOX (voice operated transmission) is
cludes the following
included with the IC-718. It provides
to give you superior
hands-free operation by detecting audio
receive quality in
signals from the microphone. It’s easy!
your shack, vehicle
or during DX’pedi-
tion.

Noise reduction:
Pulls desired AF signals from noise. Out-
standing S/N ratio is achieved, providing
clean audio in SSB and AM.
Comparison of receive signal speaker output

Noise reduction OFF

Noise reduction ON

Automatic Notch filter:

This automatically minimizes beat signals
and heterodynes while preserving the re-
ceive signal. Also, the notch frequency is
automatically adjusted to follow interfering
beat signals— for example, reducing in-
terference from RTTY signals during SSB
operation.

Interference rejection— IF shift

To reject interference, the IC-718 has an
IF shift function which shifts the center fre-
quency of the IF passband electronically
to reduce adjacent interference.
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you to communicate over long Flexible filter selection Selectable antenna tuner
ny km even to the other side of the An optional IF filter can be installed into Either the AT-180 or AH-4 optional an-
r performance found in the IC-718 the transceiver to suit your operating pre- tenna tuner can be used with the IC-718
ference. to suit your installing conditions, or oper-
range, high C/N ratio, and full duty [dB]
ating style. Of course, the AH-4 control
d making these contacts easy. circuit is built into the IC-718.
0
AF OUTPUT

FL-96
–10 FL-257

nation of the latest RF and digital –20

Simple operation
–30

the size and simplified operation. –40

FL-53A

The IC-718 is equipped with a minimum

will be the most practical rig you –50

–60
FL-52A
number of switches and controls for supe-
–70
rior feature selectability. The 10-key pad
FL-222
on the front panel to directly enter an op-
–2 kHz –1 kHz CENTER +1 kHz +2 kHz

erating frequency, or a memory channel

number. The auto tuning steps function
High frequency stability
helps quick tuning activates when turning
When the optional CR-338 HIGH STABILITY the dial quickly. And the band stacking
CRYSTAL UNIT is register is very convenient when changing
installed, you get a operating bands.
very high frequency
stability of ±0.5 Digital S/RF meter
ppm.
Built-in multi functional digital S/RF meter
indicates signal strength level while re-
ceiving, and either transmit output power,
ALC level or VSWR ratio while transmit-
ting.

Optional voice synthesizer

A clear, electronically-generated voice an-
nounces operating frequency, mode and
receiving signal strength level when the
optional voice synthesizer unit, UT-102, is
installed.

Other features
• USB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK) and AM
modes are built-in
• Level adjustable noise blanker
• RF attenuator and Pre-amplifier
• Variety of scanning function types
• Total 101 memory channels are available
• Hand microphone is supplied, and more...
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Antenna connector : SO-239 (50 Ω)
GENERAL • Dimensions : 240(W)×95(H)×239(D) mm RECEIVER
• Frequency range : (projections not included) 97⁄16(W)×33⁄4(H)×913⁄32(D) in • Receiver system : Double-conversion superheterodyne
Rx 0.030–29.999999 MHz*1 • Weight (approx.) : 3.8 kg; 8 lb 6 oz • Sensitivity (10 dB S/N) :
Tx 1.800– 1.999999 MHz*2 3.500– 3.999999 MHz*2 • ACC connector : 13-pin SSB, CW, RTTY 0.16µV (1.8–29.999999 MHz)
7.000– 7.300000 MHz 10.100–10.150000 MHz • REMOTE connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) AM 13 µV (0.5–1.799999 MHz)
14.000–14.350000 MHz 18.068–18.168000 MHz 2 µV (1.8–29.999999 MHz)
21.000–21.450000 MHz 24.890–24.990000 MHz • SQL sensitivity : Less than 5.6 µV (SSB)
28.000–29.700000 MHz • Selectivity :
* Guaranteed range: 0.5–29.999999 MHz
1 TRANSMITTER SSB, CW, RTTY More than 2.1 kHz/–6 dB
*2varies according to version • Modulation system : Less than 4.5 kHz/–60 dB
• Mode : USB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK), AM SSB Balanced modulation AM More than 6.0 kHz/–6 dB
• No. of memory Ch. : 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges) AM Low level modulation Less than 20 kHz/–40 dB
• Frequency resolution : 1 Hz • Output power : • Spurious and image : More than 70 dB
• Frequency stability : Less than ±200 Hz from 1 min. to SSB, CW, RTTY 5–100 W rejection ratio (1.8–29.999999 MHz)
60 min. after power ON. After that AM 2–40 W • Audio output power : More than 2.0 W at 10% distortion
rate of stability less than ±30 Hz/hr. • Spurious emissions : Less than –50 dB below peak (at 13.8 V DC) with an 8 Ω load
at +25˚C (+77˚F). Temperature output power • RIT variable range : ±1200 Hz
fluctuations 0˚C to +50˚C (+32˚F to *spurious freq.; below 30 MHz: –50 dB, above 30 MHz: –60 dB • PHONES connector : 3-conductor 6.5 (d) mm (1⁄4″)
+122˚F) less than ±350 Hz • Carrier suppression : More than 40 dB • EXT SP connector : 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1⁄8″) /8 Ω
• Power supply requirement : 13.8 V DC ±15 % (negative ground) • Unwanted sideband : More than 50 dB
• Current drain (at 13.8 V DC): • Microphone connector : 8-pin connector (600 Ω) Supplied accessories:
Receive Stand-by 1.3 A • KEY connector : 3-conductor 6.5 (d) mm (1⁄4″) • Hand microphone • DC power cable
max. audio 2.0 A • SEND connector : Phono (RCA) • Spare fuses
Transmit max. power 20.0 A • ALC connector : Phono (RCA)
• Operatable temp. range : –10˚C to +60˚C; +14˚F to +140˚F All stated specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligations.

OPTIONS

AH-2b ANTENNA ELEMENT AH-4 HF+50 MHz AUTOMATIC AT-180 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA PS-85 DC POWER SUPPLY
IC-PW1 HF+50 MHz 1 kW HF LINEAR AMPLIFIER For mobile operation with the AH- ANTENNA TUNER TUNER Output: 13.8 V DC (20 A max.)
Covers all HF and 50 MHz bands, provides clean, stable 1 kW output. 4. All bands between 7–30 MHz Covers 3.5–30 MHz with a 7 m Compact, light weight antenna
Automatic antenna tuner and compact detachable controller are can be matched. (23 ft) or longer wire antenna. tuner.
standard. 2 exciter inputs are available. (An optional OPC-599 is required.)

SM-20 DESKTOP SM-8 DESKTOP SM-6 DESKTOP HM-36 HAND MICROPHONE CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CR-338 HIGH STABILITY
MICROPHONE MICROPHONE MICROPHONE Same as that supplied. CONVERTER CRYSTAL UNIT
High quality desktop microphone. Equipped with 2 connection Electret condenser-type desktop For remote transceiver control Contains a temp. compensating heater
Includes.[UP]/[DOWN] switches cables. [UP]/[DOWN] switches are microphone. from a PC equipped with an RS- for improved frequency stability.
and low cut function. included. 232C port. Frequency stability: ±0.5 ppm
FL-52A CW/RTTY narrow; SP-7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
500 Hz/–6 dB SP-20 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
FL-53A CW narrow; 0 .3 ft SP-21 EXTERNAL SPEAKER
m; 8
250 Hz/–6 dB 24.5
rox. OPC-599 ACC 13 PIN CABLE
app
FL-96 SSB wide; 2.8 kHz/–6 dB
FL-222 SSB narrow; ADAPTER
1.8 kHz/–6 dB IC-MB5 MOBILE BRACKET
FL-257 SSB wide; 3.3 kHz/–6 dB MB-23 CARRYING HANDLE

UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UT-106 DSP UNIT 455 kHz FILTERS • AH-710 FOLDED DIPOLE
Announces the operating mode, Provides AF DSP functions, such Have good shape factor and ANTENNA
frequency and signal strength as noise reduction and auto notch. provide you with better reception. Covers from 1.9 to 30 MHz band.
level, etc. Has a PL-259 connector. Easy to
assemble (non-kink construction).

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