Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) user and service manual, modifications

   
 
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Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718)
IC-718
Programming interface schematics for Icom:
Programming software for Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) :
PDF User Manual for Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) : Icom IC-718 Instruction Manual
PDF Adjusments Procedures Manual with schematics for Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) :
Schematics for Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) :

Mods for Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) :
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Tune controller mod
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) D48 to D55 Role informations
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Balancing the first RX-mixer of the receiver (MAIN UNIT board)
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Decreasing of superfluous amp in second IF-stage, (MAIN UNIT board)
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Better original mike audio MH-36, IC-718 and other
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) 200w SSB
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) AGC setting
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) AGC time delay cure
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Extended TX and RX
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Modify IC-718#04 to IC-718#03
    Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) TX 1.8 - 30 MHz

Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) technical specifications :  Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) technical specifications



Icom IC-718 (IC 718 IC718) Tune controller mod

Some times ya just gotta wonder why they don't do this at the factory. Works for all 706's, 718 and many other ICOM rigs. Here ya go, the manual Tune controller that:

  • Automaticly switches your rig to CW mode

  • Automaticly turns power down to 10 watts

  • Automaticly transmits CW CXR while tuning

  • Automaticly returns to previous mode and power setting when turned off.

A simple SPST can be mounted almost anywhere. I mounted mine on a small "L" beacket held down by top cover screw. a single 10 to 20 K ohm 1/4 watt resistor can be used. Just mount the switch connect the wire per diagram. Enable rig for AH-4 tuner. (?) (you may need to experment with this setting.)

10k-20k ohm between pin 2 and 3, switch wired to pin 1 and 4.

switch on = 10W CW CXR switch off= previous mode/power