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Icom IC-718

A 100 W HF amateur transceiver covering the 1.8 to 29.7 MHz amateur bands on SSB, CW, RTTY and AM, with 101 memory channels. Discontinued by the manufacturer.

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Icom
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Amateur Radio
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Technical

Specifications

Frequency coverage (Rx)0.030 ~ 29.999 MHz
Frequency coverage (Tx)1.800 ~ 1.999, 3.500 ~ 3.999, 7.000 ~ 7.300, 10.100 ~ 10.150, 14.000 ~ 14.350, 18.068 ~ 18.168, 21.000 ~ 21.450, 24.890 ~ 24.990, 28.000 ~ 29.700 MHz
ModeUSB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK), AM
Frequency resolution1 Hz
Frequency stabilityLess than ±200 Hz (1-60 min after power ON); Less than ±30 Hz/hour at +25˚C (1 hour later); Less than ±350 Hz between 0˚C ~ +50˚C
Maximum current drain20 A at 13.8 V DC
Power supply requirement13.8 V DC ±15%
Antenna connectorSO-239 (50 Ω unbalanced)
Number of memory channels101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges)
Power consumption (Rx)1.3 A (Standby), 2.0 A (Maximum audio)
Power consumption (Tx)20 A (at 100 W output power)
Operating temperature range–10˚C ~ +60˚C
Dimensions240 × 95 × 239 mm
Weight3.8 kg
Output power (SSB, CW, RTTY)2 ~ 100 W
Output power (AM)2 ~ 35 W
Modulation system (SSB)Balanced modulation
Modulation system (AM)Low level modulation
Spurious emissionsLess than –50 dB below peak output power
Carrier suppressionMore than 40 dB
Unwanted sidebandMore than 50 dB
Microphone impedance8-pin connector (600 Ω)
Receiver systemDouble-conversion superheterodyne
Sensitivity (SSB, CW, RTTY)0.16 μV (1.8 ~ 29.999 MHz)
Sensitivity (AM)13 μV (0.5 ~ 1.799 MHz); 2 μV (1.8 ~ 29.999 MHz)
Selectivity (SSB, CW, RTTY)More than 2.1 kHz / –6 dB; Less than 4.5 kHz / –60 dB
Selectivity (AM)More than 6.0 kHz/–6 dB; Less than 20 kHz / –40 dB
Squelch sensitivityLess than 5.6 μV (SSB)
Spurious and image rejectionMore than 70 dB (1.8 ~ 29.999 MHz)
Audio output powerMore than 2.0 W (at 10% distortion with 8 Ω load)
External speaker connector2-conductor 3.5 mm / 8 Ω

Overview

About this product

THE ORIGIN OF THE HF TRANSCEIVER

Other features

  • 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

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What frequency range does the Icom IC-718 cover?

The IC-718 receives from 0.030 to 29.999 MHz and transmits on the amateur bands 1.800-1.999, 3.500-3.999, 7.000-7.300, 10.100-10.150, 14.000-14.350, 18.068-18.168, 21.000-21.450, 24.890-24.990 and 28.000-29.700 MHz.

What is the maximum output power of the IC-718?

The IC-718 puts out 2 to 100 W on SSB, CW and RTTY, and 2 to 35 W on AM.

How many memory channels does the IC-718 have?

The IC-718 has 101 memory channels: 99 regular channels plus 2 scan edges.

How much does the IC-718 weigh?

The IC-718 weighs 3.8 kg and measures 240 x 95 x 239 mm.

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