Icom 718 purchase?

[nfsus]

I can get one for $250.00. I’ve never had one of these. Are they worth a flip?

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I can get one for $250.00. I’ve never had one of these. Are they worth a flip?

That's a great price, if it's not all used up.

 

[nfsus]

I’ve not seen or heard it yet. Other than pics.

 

[doffo]

$250? As long as it works, BUY. Hell I would be buying it if I could.

 

[w9cll]

Are you planning just flipping it or actually use it?

 

[nfsus]

Are you planning just flipping it or actually use it?

No no. Flip like damn. Worth a damn/flip. Since my 847 lost some of its front end on the higher bands I was thinking about getting the icom.

 

[w9cll]

No no. Flip like damn. Worth a damn/flip. Since my 847 lost some of its front end on the higher bands I was thinking about getting the icom.

Got it! The 718 is the rig I recommend most often, it doesn't have a lot of bling but its a good solid radio.

 

[Crawdad]

Great SSB rig, but not an AM monster. Replaced mine with a rig with with better RX but can't make myself get rid of the 718.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Out of the box, it's not an AM monster. A few minor tweaks are needed. Get inside and lower the carrier, and turn up the modulation. Some people turn the max power up to 200w, but it's not really needed. I run my rack gear into the rear accessory port. Big, loud and crystal clear. With my Carl Built 4 pill, DXing is like a walk in the park.


Thread 'Icom IC-718 Service Manual' https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/icom-ic-718-service-manual.263523/

 

[w9cll]

Out of the box, it's not an AM monster. A few minor tweaks are needed. Get inside and lower the carrier, and turn up the modulation. Some people turn the max power up to 200w, but it's not really needed. I run my rack gear into the rear accessory port. Big, loud and crystal clear. With my Carl Built 4 pill, DXing is like a walk in the park.


Thread 'Icom IC-718 Service Manual' https://www.worldwidedx.com/threads/icom-ic-718-service-manual.263523/

Keep it off 11 meter AM, if you want to run SSB then yes use it. I was recommending it to the OP for ham use not 11 meters swinging.

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

Keep it off 11 meter AM, if you want to run SSB then yes use it. I was recommending it to the OP for ham use not 11 meters swinging.

How about 75 meters swinging?

 

[sp5it]

For good AM TX on 718 check attached pdf.
Mike

 

[BJ radionut]

How about 75 meters swinging?

75m AM...yea all 15kc of it... 3875-3890...that's about it unless your into generating Hate.

 

[nfsus]

Ok I got it for $200. Did the 11 mod because who dont and why not. Anyway seems to be ok. Rx quality is different from my yaesu I’m used to. Already had the dsp filter installed.

Now, how to get away from the electronic mic and back into my cartridge Motorola mic

 

[BJ radionut]

Did the 11 mod because who don't

Never do...purchased rigs with mod return them to stock. Just me