ICOM IC-718 HF All Band Transceiver
The Icom IC-718 is a compact and easy-to-use HF base transceiver designed for amateur radio operators. Here are some key features of the IC-718:
- Frequency Range: It operates across the HF bands, covering frequencies from 160 meters to 10 meters.
- Power Output: The IC-718 provides 100 watts of power output.
- Front-Facing Speaker: The speaker is conveniently mounted on the front panel, allowing clear audio without obstruction during operation.
- User-Friendly Interface: It features a soft-touch 10-key pad and a digital mode audio input/output.
- Microphone: Comes with a hand microphone for communication.
Whether you’re a seasoned operator or a beginner, the Icom IC-718’s classic simplicity, compact design, and timeless reliability make it a practical choice for HF communications. With its wide dynamic range and high signal-to-noise ratio, you’ll be able to make contacts across long distances, perhaps even reaching the other side of the Earth! 🌎📻
Specifications
General
| Frequency coverage (Differs according to version) |
RX | 0.030 ~ 29.999 MHz*1 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 1.800 ~ 1.999*2, 3.500 ~ 3.999*2, 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 |
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| Mode | USB, LSB, CW, RTTY (FSK), AM | |
| Frequency resolution | 1 Hz | |
| Frequency stability | Less than ±200 Hz from 1 min. ~ 60 min. after power ON Less than ±30 Hz/hour at +25˚C (+77˚F) 1 hour later after power ON Less than ±350 Hz between 0˚C ~ +50˚C (+32˚F ~ +122˚F) |
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| Maximum current drain | 20 A at 13.8 V DC | |
| Power supply requirement | 13.8 V DC ±15 % | |
| Antenna connector | SO-239 (50 Ω unbalanced) | |
| Number of memory channels | 101 (99 regular, 2 scan edges) | |
| Power consumption | RX | 1.3 A (Standby), 2.0 A (Maximum audio) |
| TX | 20 A (at 100 W output power) | |
| Operating temperature range | –10˚C ~ +60˚C, 14˚F ~ 140˚F | |
| Dimensions (W×H×D; projections are not included) | 240 × 95 × 239 mm, 9.4 × 3.7 × 9.4 in | |
| Weight (Approximately) | 3.8 kg, 8.4 lb | |
*1 Guaranteed range 0.5 ~ 29.999 MHz. *2 Varies according to version.
| Output power | SSB, CW, RTTY | 2 ~ 100 W |
|---|---|---|
| AM | 2 ~ 35 W | |
| Modulation system | SSB | Balanced modulation |
| AM | Low level modulation | |
| Spurious emissions | Less than –50 dB below peak output power | |
| Carrier suppression | More than 40 dB | |
| Unwanted sideband | More than 50 dB | |
| Microphone impedance | 8-pin connector (600 Ω) | |
| Receiver system | Double-conversion superheterodyne | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity (at 10 dB S/N) (For all versions) |
SSB, CW, RTTY | 0.16 μV (1.8 ~ 29.999 MHz) |
| AM | 13 μV (0.5 ~ 1.799 MHz) 2 μV (1.8 ~ 29.999 MHz) |
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| Selectivity | SSB, CW, RTTY | More than 2.1 kHz / –6 dB Less than 4.5 kHz / –60 dB |
| AM | More than 6.0 kHz/–6 dB Less than 20 kHz / –40 dB |
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| Squelch sensitivity (Threshold) | Less than 5.6 μV (SSB) | |
| Spurious and image rejection | More than 70 dB (1.8 ~ 29.999 MHz) | |
| Audio output power | More than 2.0 W (at 10 % distortion with an 8 Ω load) | |
| External speaker connector | 2-conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8) / 8 Ω | |
The LCD display may have cosmetic imperfections that appear as small or dark spots. This is not a malfunction or defect, but a normal characteristic of LCD displays.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
Supplied Accessories
- Hand microphone
- DC power cable
- Spare fuses
(May differ depending on the version)
Datasheet IC-718 HF All Band Transceiver
