The ICOM IC-718 is a compact HF transceiver designed for amateur radio enthusiasts seeking reliable and straightforward operation. It offers comprehensive coverage and essential features to facilitate effective communication across HF bands.
General Coverage Receiver: Covers 0.03 to 29.999999 MHz, allowing reception across various HF bands.
Superior Receiver Performance: Utilizes a 4-element system in the first receive mixer to enhance intermodulation distortion (IMD) characteristics, especially against nearby interfering signals.
Front-Mounted Speaker: Designed with a front-facing speaker to deliver clear audio directly to the operator.
IF Shift Function: Incorporates an IF Shift feature to electronically adjust the intermediate frequency passband, aiding in the reduction of adjacent channel interference.
Built-in Microphone Compressor: Features a low-distortion microphone compressor to enhance average audio output, improving talk power during transmissions.
CW Operation Support: Includes an electronic keyer with adjustable dot/dash ratio, variable CW pitch, and key speed settings, supporting full break-in capability with adjustable delay.
VOX (Voice Operated Transmission): Equipped with a VOX function for hands-free operation by detecting audio signals from the microphone.
Selectable IF Filter Widths: Offers five selectable intermediate frequency filter widths, allowing customization of bandwidth to suit operational preferences.
Digital S/RF Meter: Features a multi-functional digital meter displaying signal strength during reception and transmit parameters such as output power, ALC level, or VSWR ratio during transmission.
Optional Accessories:
AH-4 HF+50 MHz Automatic Antenna Tuner: Compatible with the IC-718 for extended frequency tuning capabilities.
AH-5NV NVIS Antenna: Designed for near-vertical incidence skywave (NVIS) propagation, suitable for short-range HF communications.
AH-710 Folded Dipole Antenna: A broadband antenna option compatible with the IC-718 for enhanced reception and transmission.
The IC-718 combines essential features with user-friendly operation, making it a practical choice for both new and experienced HF operators.