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i718
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
PRECAUTIONS
R WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER attach During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the trans-
an antenna or internal antenna connector during trans- ceiver without running the vehicles engine. When
mission. This may result in an electric shock or burn. transceiver power is ON and your vehicles engine is
OFF, the vehicles battery will soon become exhausted.
R NEVER apply AC to the [DC13.8V] jack on the
transceiver rear panel. This could cause a fire or ruin Make sure the transceiver power is OFF before start-
the transceiver. ing the vehicle. This will avoid possible damage to the
transceiver by ignition voltage spikes.
R NEVER apply more than 16 V DC, such as a 24 V
battery, to the [DC13.8V] jack on the transceiver rear During maritime mobile operation, keep the transceiver
panel. This could cause a fire or ruin the transceiver. and microphone as far away as possible from the mag-
netic navigation compass to prevent erroneous indica-
R NEVER let metal, wire or other objects touch any tions.
internal part or connectors on the rear panel of the
transceiver. This may result in an electric shock. BE CAREFUL! The heatsink will become hot when op-
erating the transceiver continuously for long periods.
NEVER expose the transceiver to rain, snow or any
liquids. BE CAREFUL! If a linear amplifier is connected, set
the transceivers RF output power to less than the lin-
AVOID using or placing the transceiver in areas with ear amplifiers maximum input level, otherwise, the lin-
temperatures below 10C (+14F) or above +60C ear amplifier will be damaged.
(+140F). Be aware that temperatures on a vehicles
dashboard can exceed 80C (+176F), resulting in per- Use Icom microphones only (supplied or optional).
manent damage to the transceiver if left there for ex- Other manufacturers microphones have different pin
tended periods. assignments, and connection to the IC-718 may dam-
age the transceiver.
AVOID placing the transceiver in excessively dusty en-
vironments or in direct sunlight.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES q
w
The transceiver comes with the following accessories.
Qty. e r
q DC power cable .................................................... 1
w Hand microphone (HM-36) .................................. 1
e Fuse (FGB 20 A; for DC cable) ............................ 1
r Fuse (FGB 4 A; internal use) ............................... 1
Front panel
IC-718
V/M 1 A=B 2 A/B 3
MODE FIL TS
MW 4 M-CL 5 MV 6
SPL 7 SCN 8 VOX 9
NR . ANF 0 F-INP
ENT
!6
q PWR AF RF/SQL RIT SHIFT
NB COMP SET !5
MIC
PHONES P.AMP ATT TUNER !4
LOCK !3
w
CH DN UP !2
e r t y u i o !0 !1
Push several times (or push and hold) [ DN]/[UP ] Push [NB] for 1 sec to enter the noise blanker
until desired memory channel appears. level setting condition.
After pushing [F-INP/ENT], push desired memory chan-
nel number from the keypad, then push [FINP/ENT] !9 QUICK TUNING STEP SWITCH [TS] (pgs. 18, 19)
again to select the memory channel directory. Selects a quick tuning step or turns the quick tun-
Push [CH] to exit the memory channel select function. ing step OFF.
While the quick tuning indicator (") is displayed, the
!2 MEMORY CHANNEL (BAND) UP/DOWN frequency can be changed in kHz step.
SWITCHES [ DN]/[UP ] (p. 35) While the quick tuning step is OFF, it turns the 1
Push one or more times to select the memory Hz step ON and OFF when pushed for 1 sec.
channel, while [MEMO] indicator is blinking. 1 Hz indication appears and the frequency can be
Push to select a band. changed in 1 Hz steps.
Push to select the quick/initial set mode items While the kHz quick tuning step is selected, it en-
while quick/initial set mode is selected. ters tuning step set mode when pushed for 1 sec.
!3 ATTENUATOR SWITCH [ATT] (p. 22) @0 FILTER SWITCH [FIL] (p. 24)
Push to toggle the 20 dB attenuator function ON Push momentarily to toggle between the pre-pro-
and OFF. grammed normal, wide and narrow IF filters for
the selected operating mode.
!4 TUNER SWITCH [TUNER] (pgs. 28, 29)
Push momentarily to toggle the automatic an- @1 MODE SWITCHES [LSB/USB]/[CW/CW-
tenna tuner function ON/OFF. R]/[RTTY/RTTY-R]/[AM] (p. 20)
An optional antenna tuner must be connected. Push to toggle an operating mode.
Push for 1 sec. to manually tune the tuner. Push[MODE] for 1 sec. during SSB mode to toggle be-
An optional antenna tuner must be connected. tween LSB or USB.
Push [MODE] for 2 sec. during CW or RTTY mode, to
When the tuner cannot tune the antenna, the tuning cir-
toggle between CW and CW reverse or RTTY and RTTY
cuit is bypassed automatically after 20 sec.
reverse. appears on the display.
!7 KEYPAD
The keypad can be used for several functions as
discribed below:
[F-INP/ENT], keypad then [F-INP/ENT].
Direct frequency input. (pgs. 4, 7)
[CH], [F-INP/ENT], keypad then [F-INP/ENT] then [V/M]
Memory channel selection.(pgs. 4, 35)
[V/M], [A=B], [A/B], [MW], [M-CL], [MV], [SPL], [SCAN],
[VOX], [NR] (option) and [ANF] (option) switch. (p. 4)
#3 #2
V/M 1 A=B 2 A/B 3
MODE FILTER TS @2 V/M 1 A=B 2 A/B 3
MW 4 M=CL 5 MV 6 #1
@3 MW 4 M=CL 5 MV 6 #0
SPL 7 SCN 8 VOX 9
@4 7 8 9 @9
NR . ANF 0 F-INP SPL SCN VOX
@8
ENT
@5 NR . ANF 0 F-INP
ENT
@7
NB COMP SET
@6
P.AMP ATT TUNER
CH DN UP
@2 VFO/MEMORY SWITCH/1 [V/M1] (pgs. 16, 35) @8 SCAN SWITCH/8 [SCAN8] (p. 39)
Toggles the operating mode between VFO mode Push momentarily to start/stop the programmed
or memory mode when pushed. scan in VFO mode.
Push momentarily to start/stop the memory scan
@3 MEMORY WRITE SWITCH/4 [MW4] (p. 36) in memory mode.
Stores the displayed frequency and operating
mode into the selected memory channel when @9 VOX SWITCH/9 [VOX9] (p. 27)
pushed for 1 sec. Turn the VOX function ON or OFF when pushed
in SSB modes.
@4 SPLIT SWITCH/7 [SPL7] (p. 30)
Turns the split frequency operation ON or OFF #0 M
V SWITCH/6 [MV6] (p. 37)
when pushed. Transfers the memory contents to VFO when
pushed for 1 sec.
@5 NR SWITCH/. [NR . ] (p. 23)
Toggles the optional noise reduction function ON #1 MEMORY CLEAR SWITCH/5 [M=CL5] (p. 38)
or OFF when pushed. Functions in all modes. Clears the selected readout memory channel con-
An optional UT-106 DSP UNIT is required. tents when pushed for 1 sec. in memory mode.
[NR] appears on the display. [BLANK] appears above the memory channel number.
Enters noise reduction level set mode when
pushed for 1 sec. #2 VFO SELECT SWITCH/3 [A/B3] (p. 16)
Toggles between VFO A or VFO B in VFO mode.
@6 ANF SWITCH/0 [ANF0] (p. 23) Toggles between transmission VFO and recep-
Toggles the Automatic Notch Filter function ON or tion VFO during split operation.
OFF. Functions in SSB and AM modes.
An optional UT-106 DSP UNIT is required. #3 VFO EQUALIZATION SWITCH/2 [A=B2]
[ANF] appears on the display. Equalize the frequency and operating mode of the
two VFOs.
@7 FRQUENCY INPUT/ENTER SWITCH The VFO B frequency and operating mode are equal-
[F-INP/ENT] ized with the VFO A frequency and operating mode.
[F-INP/ENT], then keypad then [F-INP/ENT]
Direct frequency input. (p. 17)
[CH] then [F-INP/ENT], then keypad then [F-
INP/ENT]. Push [CH].
Direct memory number selection. (p. 35)
4
Function display
!9 !8 !7 !6
q
w
e !5
r
t !4
!3
y !2
u
i
o !0 !1
y DSP UNIT INDICATOR (p. 49) !7 WIDE/NARROW FILTER INDICATORS (pgs. 24, 25)
Appears when an optional UT-106 DSP UNIT is in- appears when the wide IF filter is selected.
stalled. appears when the narrow IF filter is se-
lected.
u AUTOMATIC NOTCH FILTER INDICATOR (p. 23)
Appears when the optional Automatic Notch Filter !8 PROGRAMMABLE TUNING STEP INDICATORS
function is in use. Appears when the programmable tuning step is se-
lected.
i NOISE REDUCTION INDICATOR (p. 23)
Appears when the optional Noise Reduction func- !9 MODE INDICATORS (p. 20)
tion is in use. Indicates the selected operating mode.
Rear panel
q w e
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
!0 o i u y t r
(dot)
Rear panel view When connecting
(com)
a paddle (dash)
e TUNER CONTROL SOCKET [TUNER] (p. 14)
Accepts the control cable from an optional AH-4 AU-
TOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER.
i ALC INPUT JACK [ALC]
r CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] (p. 57) Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom lin-
Designed for use with a personal computer for re- ear amplifier.
mote operation of transceiver functions.
o SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND] (p. 14)
t EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP] (p. 11) Goes to ground while transmitting to control exter-
Connects an 8 external speaker, if desired. nal equipments such as a liner amplifier.
When an external speaker is connected, the internal Max. control level: 16 V DC/2 A
speaker does not function.
!0 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 9)
y ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] (p. 7) Connects the terminal to ground.
Enables connection to external equipment such as
an optional AT-180 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER, a
TNC for data communications or a liner amplifier,
etc.
ACC socket
ACC PIN # NAME DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS COLOR
Output voltage : 8 V 0.3 V
1 8V Regulated 8 V output. brown
Output current : Less than 10 mA
Input/output pin.
Ground level : 0.5 V to 0.8 V
Goes to ground when transmitting.
3 SEND Input current : Less than 20 mA orange
When grounded, transmits.
13 Control voltage : 4 to 0 V
6 ALC ALC voltage input. blue
9 10 11 12 Input impedance : More than 10 k
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
7 NC purple
Rear panel
view
8 13.8 V 13.8 V output when power is ON. Output current : Max. 1 A gray
Input impedance : 10 k
11 MOD Modulator input. Input level : Approx. 100 mV pink
rms
2 FSKK AF
4 5
1 3
GND SQLS
8 SEND 13.8 V
6 7
13
MOD ALC
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
ACC 1
1 2 3 4
2
5
8V ALC
4
1 3 GND NC
6 7
SEND 13.8 V
BAND
ACC 2
Microphone (HM-36)
MICROPHONE CONNECTOR
[MIC]
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
(Front view) PIN NO.
w +8 V DC output Max. 10 mA
i Main readout AF output
(varies with [AF]/[BAL]) Frequency up Ground
e
q Microphone input Frequency down Ground through 470
u GND
(Microphone ground) Squelch open LOW level
w +8 V DC output y GND (PTT ground) r
Squelch closed HIGH level
e Frequency up/down t PTT
r Main readout squelch switch CAUTION: DO NOT short pin 2 to ground as this
can damage the internal 8 V regulator.
+ 2k
10 4700p
+
MIC 0.33
4700p
ELEMENT
q u
w i y
DOWN UP e t
r
30 mm 98 in 10 mm 38 in 12 mm 116 in
Grounding
To prevent electrical shock, television interference
Antenna SWR
(TVI), broadcast interference (BCI) and other prob-
Each antenna is tuned for a specified frequency
lems, ground the transceiver through the GROUND
range and SWR may be increased out-of-range.
terminal on the rear panel.
When the SWR is higher than approx. 2.0:1, the
transceivers power drops to protect the final transis-
For best results, connect a heavy gauge wire or strap
tor. In this case, an antenna tuner is useful to match
to a long earth-sunk copper rod. Make the distance be-
the transceiver and antenna. Low SWR allows full
tween the [GND] terminal and ground as short as pos-
power for transmitting even when using the antenna
sible.
tuner. The IC-718 has an SWR meter to monitor the
antenna SWR continuously.
R WARNING: NEVER connect the [GND]
terminal to a gas or electric pipe, since the connec-
tion could cause an explosion or electric shock.
Required connections
Front panel
IC-718
V/M 1 A=B 2 A/B 3
MODE FIL TS
MW 4 M-CL 5 MV 6
MICROPHONES (p. 55)
SPL 7 SCN 8 VOX 9
NR . ANF 0 F-INP
ENT
NB COMP SET
PWR AF RF/SQL RIT SHIFT
MIC
PHONES P.AMP ATT TUNER
LOCK
CH DN UP
HM-36 SM-20
Rear panel
GROUND (p. 9)
CW KEY
10
Advanced connections
Front panel
IC-718
V/M 1 A=B 2 A/B 3
MODE FIL TS
MW 4 M-CL 5 MV 6
SPL 7 SCN 8 VOX 9
NR . ANF 0 F-INP
ENT
NB COMP SET
PWR AF RF/SQL RIT SHIFT
MIC
MIC PHONES P.AMP ATT TUNER
HEADPHONES
Rear panel
with
AH-2b
or long wire
11
PS-85
Connect to an AC outlet
using the supplied AC cable.
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
DC power
socket
DC power cable
13.8 V 20 A
DC power
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
socket _ +
1 2 3 4
AC cable
_ black
Supplied + red
DC power cable 20 A fuses
+ red Crimp
_ black
Grommet
12 V
Solder
battery
Supplied
DC power cable
Fuses
NEVER connect to a battery without supplied DC fuses,
otherwise the fire hazard may occur.
12
ACC REMOTE
EXCITER
1 1&2
GND
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
GND
IC-PW1
AC outlet Ground IC-718
(Non-European versions : 100120/220240 V
European version : 230 V)
ACC
ANT
ACC
IC-4KL
Remote IC-4KL
controller
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
IC-718
Remote control cable
(supplied with the IC-4KL)
13
Control cable
IC-718 AH-4
Ground Ground
CONNECTING THE AT-180 (p. 28) Turn the IC-718s power OFF when connecting the
DO NOT! connect AT-180 and AH-4 at the same AT-180, otherwise, the CPU may malfunction and
time. Both tuners will not function correctly. the AT-180 may not function properly.
one of two
[ANT] [ACC] AT-180 [ACC] connectors
IC-718
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
Ground
14
Initial settings
After resetting the transceiver, set controls and
CCW : counterclockwise
switches as shown in the figure below.
[METER]: Po
[NB], [COMP]:
OFF
15
VFO description
VFO is an abbreviation of Variable Frequency Oscilla-
tor, and traditionally refers to an oscillator.
The IC-718 has two VFOs, specially suited for split fre-
quency opration. The VFOs are called VFO A and VFO
B. You can call up the desired VFO.
When the VFO is selected from another VFO or mem- When the memory channel is selected from another
ory mode, the last-used frequency and operating memory channel or VFO mode, the memorized fre-
mode for that VFO appears. quency and operating mode appear.
[EXAMPLE] [EXAMPLE]
VFO is selected. Memory channel 1
is selected.
16
Frequency setting
D Using the tuning dial For general coverage receiver use
q Push [ UP] or [ DN] one or more times to The IC-718 has a general coverage receiver band.
q Push [ UP] or [ DN] one or more times to select
select the desired ham band.
the general coverage receiver band.
[EXAMPLE]
Start
F-INP
ENT
ENT
To set to 7 MHz
F-INP
SPL 7 ENT
17
D Band selection
All HF ham bands and a general coverage receiver
band are included in the IC-718.
DN
18
w Push [TS] for 1 sec. to toggle between the 1 and Push for 1 sec.
10 Hz step settings.
When the 1 Hz step is selected, the 1 Hz digit appears
in the frequency indication; when the 10 Hz step is se- Rotating the tuning dial
lected, the 1 Hz digit disappears from the frequency in- changes the frequency
dication. in 1 Hz steps.
momentarily
1 sec. 1 sec.
1 sec. momentarily
1 Hz tuning
19
Mode selection
The following modes are available in the IC-718: OPERATING MODE SELECTION
SSB (LSB/USB), CW, CW REV (CW reverse), RTTY,
RTTY REV (RTTY reverse)and AM.
MODE
Push [MODE] one or more times to select desired Push
operation mode. USB LSB momentarily
Push [MODE] for 1 sec. to toggle between USB
and LSB. (SSB mode only) CW CW MODE
Push [MODE] for 1 sec. to toggle between CW and Push
CW reverse or RTTY and RTTY reverse. (CW and RTTY RTTY for 1 sec.
RTTY mode only)
The selected mode is indicated in the function display. AM
The RF (Radio Frequency) gain is used to adjust the When set as the [RF] control
receiver gain.
Shallow rotation moves the S-meter to the right indicating Maximum RF gain
the signal strength which can be received.
20
Passband Passband
Interference
Interference
RIT function
The RIT (Receive Incremental Tuning) function com- w To cancel the RIT func-
pensates for off-frequencies of communicating sta- tion, rotate the RIT con-
tions. The function shifts the receive frequency up to RIT off position
trol to the center
1.2 KHz without moving the transmit frequency. position.
disappears.
q Rotate the RIT control to cancel the off-frequen-
cies.
appears on the display.
The transmit frequencies are not shifted.
Preamp
The preamp amplifies received signals in the front
end circuit to improve the S/N ratio and sensitivity.
Turn this function ON when receiving weak signals.
21
Attenuator
The attenuator prevents desired signals from distort-
ing when very strong signals are near the desired fre-
quency or when very strong electric fields, such as
from broadcasting stations, are near your location.
Noise blanker
The noise blanker reduces pulse-type noise such as
that generated by automobile ignition systems.
q Push the [NB] switch to turn the noise blanker ON
or OFF.
w Push the [NB] for 1 sec. to enter the noise blanker
level setting condition.
22
The noise reduction function reduces noise compo- Noise components Desired
signal (CW)
nents and picks out desired signals which are buried
in noise. The received AF signals are converted to
digital signals and then the desired signals are sepa-
rated from the noise.
23
Filter selection
The filter selection switches the IF passband width as Optional filter variations
shown in the table at right.
Name Band width Mode
The filter selection is automatically memorized in FL-52A 500 Hz/-6dB CW/RTTY-N
each mode.
FL-53A 250 Hz/-6dB CW/RTTY-N
q Select the desired mode with the mode switches. FL-96 2.8 KHz/-6dB SSB-W
w Push [FIL] one or more times to select the desired FL-222 1.8 KHz/-6dB SSB-N
filter combination. FL-257 3.3 KHz/-6dB SSB-W
or does not appear while in normal IF filter mode.
appears when the wide IF filter is selected.
appears when the narrow IF filter is selected.
6 K* 6 K*
WIDE 6 K* 6 K* 6 K* 6 K*
2.8 K 3.3 K
SSB NORMAL 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K
6 K* 6 K*
WIDE 6 K* 6 K* 6 K* 6 K*
2.8 K 3.3 K
CW NORMAL 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K
6 K* 6 K*
WIDE 6 K* 6 K* 6 K* 6 K*
2.8 K 3.3 K
RTTY NORMAL 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K 2.4 K
WIDE
AM NORMAL 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K 6K
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Filter setting
When an optional filter is installed, set the optional fil-
Optional filter selection
ters in initial set mode. Optional filters are not selected
by default. (p. 47)
NOR (2.4 K) NOR (2.4 K) NOR (2.4 K) NOR (2.4 K) NOR (2.4 K) NOR (2.4 K)
AM
52A (500) 53A (250) 96 (2.8 K) 222 (1.8 K) 257 (3.3 K)
: default
25
Meter function
The bar meter in the function display acts as an S-
meter (for relative signal strength) during receive and DISPLAY MEASUREMENT
INDICATION
can be selected for one of three functions during
Po Indicates the relative RF output power.
transmit.
Indicates the ALC level. When the
Push [SET] one or more times to select the PO, ALC meter movement shows the input signal
and SWR meter mode. level exceeds the allowable level, the
ALC
ALC limits the RF power. In such cases,
reduce the microphone gain (see
above).
Indicates the SWR over the transmis-
SWR
sion line.
26
Microphone compressor
IC-718 has a built-in, low distortion Mic compressor
circuit. This circuit increases your average talk power
in SSB mode and is especially useful for DXing when
the receiving station is having difficulty copying your
signal.
VOX operation
The VOX (Voice-operated Transmission) function tog-
gles between transmit and receive with your voice.
This function provides an opportunity to input log en-
tries into your computer, etc. while operating.
GAIN
e While speaking into the microphone, adjust [VOX
GAIN] until the transceiver is transmitting.
r Select VOX Delay in quick set mode.
Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times to select VOX
Delay
t While speaking into the microphone, adjust [VOX
DELAY] as desired.
y Select ANTI-VOX in quick set mode.
Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times to select AN
VOX
u If the receive audio from the speaker toggles the
transceiver to transmit during receive, adjust the
ANTI-VOX to the point where it has no effect.
i Push [SET] to exit the quick set mode.
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TUNER OPERATION
[TUNER]
Tuner type setting (p.46) Push and hold 1 sec. to start manual
q Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. tuning.
w While pushing and holding [SET], push [PWR] to
turn power ON. If the tuner cannot reduce the SWR to less than 1.5:1
e Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] one or more times to select after 20 sec. of tuning, goes out. In this case,
[TUNER]. check the following:
r Rotate the main dial to select 18. the antenna connection and feedline
AT-180 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER is selected. the antenna SWR (p. 26; meter function)
NOTE: NEVER select 4 (AH-4 AUTOMATIC AN-
TENNA TUNER), otherwise the transceiver trans- Through inhibit
mits automatically when turning the power ON. The AT-180 has a through inhibit condition. When se-
Push [TUNER] to cancel unexpected tramsmis- lecting this condition, the tuner can be used at poor
sion. Then, re-select the tuner type correctly. SWRs. In this case, automatic tuning in the HF bands
y Push [PWR] for 1 sec. to turn power OFF. activates only when exceeding SWR 3:1. Therefore,
u Push [PWR] to turn power ON again. manual tuning is necessary each time you change the
frequency. Although termed through inhibit, the tuner
will be through if the SWR is higher than 3:1 after
AUTO TUNE: tuning.
Push [TUNER] to turn the tuner ON. The antenna is
tuned automatically during transmission when the an-
tenna SWR is higher than 1.5:1. CONVENIENT
When the tuner is OFF, goes out. Tuner sensitive condition
If you require critical tuning at any time during trans-
mission, select the tuner sensitive condition. See p.
51 for selection.
Tuning indicator;
28
MODE FILTER TS
V/M1
MW4
2
A=B
5
M=CL
A/B3
M V6
7
SPL 8
SCN 9
VOX
NR . 0
ANF F-INP
ENT
NB COMP SET
PWR AF SQL RIT SHIFT
MIC
PHONES P.AMP ATT TUNER
LOCK
CH DN UP
Transmitting before tuning may damage the trans- e lights constantly when tuning is complete.
ceiver. Note that the AH-4 cannot tune when using a When the connected wire cannot be tuned, the
12 long wire or multiple of the operating frequency. goes out, the AH-4 is bypassed and the antenna wire is
connected to the antenna connector on the transceiver
directly.
r To bypass the AH-4 manually, push [TUNER].
Tuning indicator;
Blinks: Tuning now
Appears: Tune is completed
Disappears: Tune is not completed
CONVENIENT
PTT tune function
The AH-4 is always tuned when the PTT is pushed
after the frequency is changed (more than 1%). This
function removes the push and hold [TUNER] oper-
ation and activates first transmission on the new fre-
quency. This function is turned ON in initial set mode
(p. 46).
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SWR
The IC-718 has a built-in circuit of measuring antenna
SWRno external equipment or special adjustments
are necessary.
Measuring SWR
q Confirm that the output power is over 30 W.
w Push [SET] one or more times to select the SWR
meter.
e Push [MODE] one or more times to select CW or
RTTY operation.
Key down or push [PTT] to transmit; then read the
actual SWR from the meter:
1.5 well matched antenna
1.5 check antenna or cable connection, etc. The best match is in this range.
30
Function for CW
Connection for CW
13
9 10 11 12
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
: normal
[ELEC KEY]
For no break-in operation: Paddle
[ACC] Connect an external switch such as
a foot switch; or use the RTTY : reverse
13 SEND terminal for all bands.
9 10 11
12
(See p. 33)
5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4
: off
Straight key
CW operation
q Connect a paddle or straight key as above.
w Select CW (or CW-REV) mode with [MODE].
eSet CW break-in operation as semi break-in, full CW mode and semi
break-in or OFF. (See p. 42) break-in operation
Push [SET] for 1 sec. to enter quick set mode. is selected.
Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times until BKIN ap-
pears, then rotate the main dial to select the desired
condition:
FL: full break-in
SE: semi break-in
oF: no break-in
r Set the CW delay time when semi break-in opera- Delay time of 6 dots
tion is selected. (See p. 43) is selected in quick
Push [SET] for 1 sec. to enter quick set mode; push [ set mode for semi
UP]/[ DN] one or more times until BKDELAY ap- break-in operation.
pears, then rotate the main dial to set the desired delay
time.
31
CW pitch control
The received CW audio pitch and monitored CW
audio pitch can be adjusted to suit your preferences
This shows the
(300 to 900 Hz) with out changing the operating fre-
default setting for
quency. the CW pitch control
(600 Hz).
q Push [SET] for 1 sec. to enter quick set mode.
w Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times until CW
PITCH appears, then rotate the main dial to set
the desired pitch.
CW reverse mode
The CW-R (CW Reverse) mode receives CW signals 1/3 octave 1/2 octave
with a reverse side CW carrier point like that of LSB Push for 1 sec.
BFO BFO
and USB modes. Use this mode when interference
MODE
signals are near the desired signal and you want to
change the interference tone.
Electronic CW keyer
The IC-718 has an electronic keyer. Both keying
speed and weight (the ratio of dot : space : dash) can KEYING WEIGHT EXAMPLE: morse code K
be set in quick set mode.
DOT
DASH (Fixed*) DASH
Setting the electronic keyer
q Push [MODE] one or more times to select CW Weight setting:
mode. 1:1:3 (default)
w While pushing and holding [SET], push [POWER]
Weight setting:
to enter initial set mode. Adjusted
e Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times until CW
PADDL appears, then rotate the main dial to select
the paddle type. Adjustable range SPACE (Fixed*)
When ud is selected, the up/down switches on the mi-
*SPACE and DOT length can be adjusted with KEY SPD
crophone can be use as a paddle.
in the quick set mode only.
When using up/down switches as a paddle, squeeze
keying function is not available.
r Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times until KEY
RAT appears, then rotate the main dial to select Paddle operation
the desired weight. front panel
Key weight can be select from 2.8 to 4.5. MIC connector
t Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times until KEY
SPD appears, then rotate the main dial to select DOT E
3.9 k 5%
the desired weight. CW y
Key weight can be select from 6 to 60. paddle MIC U/D
2.2 k 5% e
DASH
Paddle operation from front panel MIC connector
Connect a CW paddle as at right to operate an elec- This function is available from the front panel mic con-
tronic keyer from the front panel MIC connector. nector only.
Be sure to select item n,r,or oF in CW PADDL in ini-
tial set mode.
Connect straight key to DOT side.
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Rear panel
TU or TNC
Personal computer
[ACC]
[EXT SP]
AF GND Use either the ACC or one of the two 1/8 plugs.
Rear panel
view
13 SQL*1
9 10 11 12 AF out
5 6 7 8 SEND *1Connect SQL line when required.
1 2 3 4 GND
FSKK
[MIC] connector
(Front panel view)
q Mic input
To a TU or TNC
i AF output
and personal computer.
1 7 u Mic GND
2 8 6 y PTT GND
3
4
5 t PTT
r SQL
[ACC] connector Use either the ACC or microphone connector.
Rear panel
view
13 SQL*1
9 10 11 12 AF out
5 6 7 8 AF in
1 2 3 4 *1Connect SQL line when required.
SEND
GND
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Sift frequency
q Push [SET] for 1 sec. to enter quick set mode. RTTY sift frequency is
w Push [ UP]/[ DN] one or more times until SIFT set to 850 Hz.
170 appears, then rotate the main dial to select 850, 425, 200 and
the desired tone frequency. 170 Hz are available.
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MEMORY
MEMORY TRANSFER OVER-
CHANNEL CAPABILITY CLEAR
CHANNEL TO VFO WRITING
NUMBER
Regular memory One frequency and one mode in
199 Yes Yes Yes
channels each memory channel.
Scan edge One frequency and one mode in
memory P1, P2 each memory channel as scan Yes Yes No
channels edges for programmed scan.
q Push [V/M] to select memory mode. q Push [V/M] to select memory mode.
MEMO appears. MEMO appears.
w Push [CH] to enter memory CH select mode. w Push [CH] to enter memory CH select mode.
MEMO blinks. MEMO blinks.
e Push [UP Y] or [Z DN] several times to select the e Push [F-INP/ENT], then push the desired memory
desired memory channel. channel number using the keypad.
Push and hold [UP Y] or [Z DN] for continuous selec- r Push [F-INP/ENT] to select the desired memory
tion. channel.
r Push [CH] to exit memory CH select mode. t Push [CH] to exit memory CH select mode.
t To return to VFO mode, push [V/M] again.
V/M 1 V/M 1
CH CH
F-INP
DN or UP ENT
V/M 1 A=B 2
F-INP
ENT
CH CH
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CH
CH then
F-INP
ENT [2], [1], [.], [2], [8] F-INP
ENT
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Frequency transferring
The frequency and operating mode in a memory chan- Frequency transferring can be performed in either VFO
nel can be transferred to the VFO. mode or memory mode.
M V
6 Push for 1 sec.
Beep
Beep
Beep
CH
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w Push [MV] for 1 sec. to transfer the frequency and Beep
Beep
operating mode. Beep
V/M 1
M-ch 16 is displayed.
Memory clearing
Any unnecessary memory channels can be cleared.
The cleared memory channels become blank chan-
nels.
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Mch 1 Mch 5
Scan BLANK
Preparation
Channels Squelch condition
For programmed scan/auto memory write scan:
Program scan edge frequencies into scan edge mem- Scan
ory channels P1 and P2. start Programmed scan Memory scan
with
For memory scan:
The scan continues Scan pauses on
Program 2 or more memory channels except scan
edge memory channels. Squelch until it is stopped man- each channel when
ually, and does not the scan resume is
open pause even if it detects ON; not applicable
Scan resume ON/OFF signals. when OFF.
You can select the scan to resume or cancel when de-
tecting a signal, in set mode. Scan resume ON/OFF Scan stops when detecting a signal.
must be set before operating a scan. See p. 45 for
Squelch If you set scan resume ON in Initial set mode,
ON/OFF setting and scan resume condition details.
open the scan pauses for 10 sec. when detecting a
closed signal, then resumes. When a signal disap-
pears while scan is paused, scan resumes 2
sec. later.
Scan speed
Scan speed can be selected from 2 levels, high or low,
in Initial set mode. See p. 45 for details.
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Item
Value of
Condition
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RF power
This item adjusts the RF output power. The RF output
power can be adjusted from L, 1 to 99 and H for indication,
however, it can be adjusted continuously.
The default is H (maximum power).
Note that while adjusting the output power, the power meter
is displayed automatically.
Mic gain
This item adjusts microphone gain from 0 to 99 and H for
indication, however, it can be adjusted continuously.
The default is 50.
VOX gain
This item adjusts the VOX gain for the VOX (voice activated
transmit) function.
The default is 50.
VOX delay
This item adjusts VOX (voice activated transmit) delay time.
The delay time can be adjusted from 0 to 2 sec. in 0.1 sec.
units.
The default is 10 (1.0 sec).
CW pitch
This item adjusts CW pitch. CW pitch is adjustable from
300 Hz to 900 Hz in 10 Hz steps.
The default is 60 (600 Hz).
BK-IN
This item selects break-in type for CW operation. There are
three selectable values:
oFF: No break-in operation available (default).
SE : Semi break-in operation available.
FL : Full break-in operation available.
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BK-IN delay
This item adjusts break-in delay time for CW semi break-in
operation. The delay time is selectable from 2.0 to 13
(dots).
The default is 7.
Key speed
This item adjusts the CW key speed. The key speed can
be selected from 6 to 60* wpm.
The default is 20 wpm.
* 40, 44, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56, 57, 59 can not be selected.
Key ratio
This item sets the CW key ratio (or weight). The ratio can
be selected from 2.8 to 4.5.
The default is 30 (3.0).
RTTY shift
This item adjusts RTTY shift. There are 4 selectable values:
170, 200, 425 and 850.
The default is 170 Hz.
Dimmer
This item selects LCD back light brightness. There are 3 se-
lectable values: Off, Low and High.
The default is HI (High).
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RF/SQL VR
The [RF/SQL] control can be set as the RF/squelch control
or automatic (acts as squelch in AM modes; as RF in
SSB/CW/RTTY modes) or the squelch control. (See p. 20)
The default is rS (RF/squelch).
Beep
A beep sounds each time a switch is pushed to confirm it.
This function can be turned OFF for silent operation.
The default is on.
Beep level
This item adjusts the confirmation beep level.
The default is 50.
Side-tone level
This item adjusts the CW side-tone level.
The default is 30.
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Scan speed
This item sets the rate at which channels or frequencies are
scanned during scan operations. High or Low can be se-
lected.
The default is HI (High).
Scan resume
This item sets the scan resume function ON or OFF.
ON: scan resumes 10 sec. after stopping on a signal (or 2
sec. after a signal disappears); OFF: scan soes not resume
after stopping on a signal. For the priority watch, setting to
OFF pauses the watch until the signal disappears and scan
resumes.
The default is on.
AM Noise blanker
When this item is set to ON, the noise blanker function is
available on AM mode. This is useful when communicating
in AM mode (the noise blanker function should not be used
when listening to regular AM broadcasts as it may degrade
the receive audio).
The default is on.
Auto TS
This item sets auto tuning speed. The tuning dial normally
changes the frequency 2.5 KHz/revolution in 10 Hz tuning
step. When auto tuning step is turned on this increases to
50 KHz/revolution in 50 Hz tuning step during quick rota-
tion of the dial.
The default is on.
Key type
This item adjusts the CW paddle type. Four selections are
available.
n : normal (for electronic keyer use)
r : reverse (for electronic keyer use)
oF : Turns OFF the electronic keyer (for straight key use)
ud : For using the microphones [UP]/[DN] keys insted of
the paddle.
The default is n (normal).
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Tuner type
This item selects optional antenna tuner type.Three selec-
tions are available.
no : No optional tuner connected.
4 : The optional AH-4 antenna tuner is connected.
18 : The optional AT-180 antenna tuner is connected
The default is no.
Auto tune
The optional AT-180 ANTENNA TUNER has an automatic start
capability which starts tuning if the SWR is higher than
1.53.
When off is selected, the tuner remains OFF even when
the SWR is poor (1.53). When on is selected, automatic
tune starts even when the tuner is turned OFF.
The default is oF (OFF).
PTT tune
When an optional AH-4 or AT-180 AUTOMATIC ANTENNA
TUNER is connected, tuning can be started automatically at
the moment the PTT is pushed.
The default is oF (OFF).
Speech language
When an optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is in-
stalled, you can select between English and Japanese as
the language.
The default is En (English).
Speech speed
When an optional UT-102 VOICE SYNTHESIZER UNIT is in-
stalled, you can select faster or slower synthesizer output.
The default is HI (High).
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CI-V address
To distinguish equipment, each CI-V transceiver has its own
Icom standard address in hexadecimal code. The IC-718s
address is 5E.
When 2 or more IC-718s are connected to an optional CT-
17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER, rotate the main dial to select a
different address for each IC-718 in the range 01H to 7FH.
The default is 5E.
CI-V Transceive
Transceive operation is possible with the IC-718 connected
to other Icom HF transceivers or receivers. When onis se-
lected, changing the frequency, operating mode, etc. on the
IC-718 automatically changes those of connected trans-
ceivers (or receivers) and vice versa.
The default is on.
OPTION Filter
When an optional IF filer is installed, this selection is nec-
essary, otherwise the filters cannot be selected. Selections
available are FL-96, FL-222, FL-52A, FL-53A, FL-257 and
none (default). See p. 24 for usable filters for each mode
and see P. 50 for filter installation.
Expand Filter
When an optional IF filter is installed, this selection expands
filter and filter selection (W/N) key combination on operating
mode independently.
The default is oF (off).
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D Carrying handle
An optional handle allows you to easily carry and
transport the transceiver.
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W2
W3
J 4201
J 4401
PLL unit
P4
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Main unit
Fig. 2 * Supplied with UT-106
Optional IF filters
Several IF filters are available for the IC-718. You can t Solder the 4 leads.
install 1 filter for 455 KHz IF. Choose the appropriate y Return the MAIN unit and bottom cover to their
filter for your operating needs. (pgs, 24-25) original positions.
P5
P1 W4
Tr-clamper
J 4101 Solder 4 leads
J 701
J1
W5
MAIN unit
Tr-clamper
50
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Troubleshooting
The following chart is designed to help you correct If you are not able to locate the cause of a problem or
problems which are equipment malfunctions. solve it through the use of this chart, contact your near-
est Icom Dealer or Service Center.
when the [POWER] switch Fuse is blown. Check for the cause, then replace the fuse with p. 53
is pushed. Power Supply not turned ON. a spare one.
(Fuses are installed in the DC power cable and
the internal PA unit.)
No sound comes from the Volume level is too low. Rotate [AF] clockwise to obtain a suitable p. 2
speaker. listening level.
The squelch is closed. Rotate [RF/SQL] to 10 oclock position to open p. 2
the squelch.
The transceiver is in the transmitting condition. Check the SEND line of an external unit, if p. 6
desired.
Sensitivity is low. The antenna is not connected properly. Reconnect to the antenna connector.
The antenna for another band is connected. Connect an antenna suitable for the
operating frequency.
RECEIVE
The antenna is not properly tuned. Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. to manually tune the p. 3
antenna.
The attenuator is activated. Push [ATT] to select ATT OFF. p. 3
Receive audio is distorted. The operating mode is not selected correctly. Select a suitable operating mode. p. 20
IF SHIFT function is activated. Rotate the SHIFT control to center position. p. 21
Noise blanker function is activated. Push [NB] to turn the function OFF. p. 21
Preamp is activated. Push [P.AMP] to turn the function OFF. p. 22
The noise reduction is activated and the [NR] Set the [NR] control for maximum readability. p. 23
control is set too high.
Transmitting is impossi- The operating frequency is not set to a ham Set the frequency to a ham band. p. 17
ble. band.
Output power is too low. [RF POWER] is set too low. Set [RF POWER] to a suitable position. p. 42
[MIC GAIN] is set too low. Set [MIC GAIN] to a suitable position. p. 42
The antenna for another band is selected. Select an antenna suitable for the operating p. 10
frequency.
The antenna is not properly tuned. Push [TUNER] for 2 sec. to manually tune the p. 3
TRANSMIT
antenna.
No contact possible with RIT function is activated. Push [RIT] to turn the function OFF. p. 21
another station. Split frequency function is activated. Push [SPLIT] to turn the function OFF. pgs. 7
31, 32
Transmitted signals are [MIC GAIN] is set too high. Set [MIC GAIN] to a suitable position. p. 2
distorted. [COMP] function is activated. Turn [COMP] off. p. 27
Programmed scan does Squelch is open. Set [RF/SQL] to the threshold point. p. 3
not stop. [RF/SQL] is assigned to RF gain control and Reset [RF/SQL] control assignment and set it to p. 30
squelch is open. the threshold point.
Programmed scan does The same frequencies have been programmed Program different frequencies in scan edge p. 40
SCAN
not start. in scan edge memory channels P1 and P2. memory channels P1 and P2.
Memory scan does not 2 or more memory channels have not been Program 2 or more memory channels. p. 40
start. programmed.
DISPLAY
The displayed frequency The dial lock function is activated. Push [LOCK] to deactivate the function. p. 6
does not change properly. A quick set mode screen is selected. Push [SET] to exit the quick set mode. p. 41
The internal CPU has malfunctioned. Reset the CPU. p. 53
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Resetting the CPU When first applying power or when the function seems
to be displaying erroneous information, reset the CPU
as follows:
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D Transmitter
Output power :
SSB, CW, RTTY 2100 W
AM 240 W
Modulation system :
SSB Balanced modulation
AM Low level modulation
All stated specifications are typical and subject to
change without notice or obligation.
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SP-7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER FL-52A, FL-53A, FL-96, FL-222 UT-106 DSP RECEIVE UNIT
and FL-257 455 KHz FILTERS
Announces the receive frequency, Contains a temperature-compensat- Carrying handle, convenient for
mode, S-meter level and current time ing oven heater and crystal unit for im- portable operation.
in a clear, electronically-generated proved frequency stability.
voice, in English (or Japanese). Frequency stability: 0.5 ppm
IC-MB5 MOBILE MOUNTING CT-17 CI-V LEVEL CONVERTER AH-710 FOLDED DIPOLE AN-
BRACKET TENNA
ft
0.3
m; 8
x. 24.5
a ppro
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FE FE 5E E0 Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 5E FB FD
Preamble code (fixed)
OK code (fixed)
BCD code data for frequency or
memory number entry
FE FE E0 5E Cn Sc Data area FD FE FE E0 5E FA FD
Preamble code (fixed)
NG code (fixed)
Preamble code (fixed)
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Command table
Command Sub command Description
00 Send frequency data
01 Send mode data
02 Read Upper/Lower frequencies
03 Read frequencies
04 Read operating mode
05 Set operating frequency
06 Set mode
Set VFO
00 Set VFO A
07 01 Set VFO B
A0 VFO A=B
B0 VFO A # B
Set Memory
08
Set Memory CH
09 Memory write
0A Memory $ VFO
0B Memory clear
00 Scan stop
01 Prog/Memo Scan Start
0E
D0 Resume OFF
D3 Resume ON
00 SPLIT OFF
0F
01 SPLIT ON
10 Set TS
11 ATT
01 AF Gain
02 RF Gain
14 03 SQL Level
06 NR Level
09 CW Pitch
0A RF Power
0B MIC Gain
0C KEY Speed
0F BK-IN Delay
01 Read SQL Open/Close
15 02 Read SIG (S-meter) level
02 PRE-AMP
22 NB
40 NR
16
41 Auto Notch
44 COMP
46 VOX
47 BK-IN
19 00 Read ID
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Fuse (FGB 4 A)
PA unit FILTER unit
R 25
Bottom view
AM Tx carrier adj.
(R 1730)
Reference freq. adj. (C 16) Optional IF filter
Optional crystal (CR-338) (See p. 24)
PLL unit
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A-5649D-1EX-w
Printed in Japan
2000 Icom Inc. 6-9-16 Kamihigashi, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0002 Japan