That's where it is in the 706, the initial set menu and I think that's 
basically the same but it's been so long.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "T Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: Problem with IC-718 speech chip readout


>    John and all:
>
> I think you're right about the menu setting, but since I've sold mine to 
> get
> money for the new TS480 I've ordered, I don't know the menu item either.
> Maybe it's in the "initial set" menu". ... That's where I'd start, and 
> then
> try the more general "set" menu.
>
> Again, I agree that it's not a problem with the radio.
>
> 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Miller" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 7:17 PM
> Subject: Re: Problem with IC-718 speech chip readout
>
>
>> There's a way to change that in 1 of the menus. It's been so long since I
>> had mine I don't remember it but it's not a problem, just a setting. The
>> deal went bad on mine so I only had it a few weeks. It wasn't a bad 
>> radio.
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Kenneth Lee" <[log in to unmask]>
>> To: <[log in to unmask]>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:33 PM
>> Subject: Problem with IC-718 speech chip readout
>>
>>
>>> Hi,  I got a message from the IC-718 Yahoo group from
>>> a blind ham who has a
>>> problem with the 718 not reading the S-meter, only the
>>> Frequency and mode.
>>> Anyone ever had this problem with Icom voice chip?
>>> Below is the message
>>> from the guy with the problem. I don't think English
>>> is his first language
>>> but you can understand his question.
>>> Thanks and 73, Ken -N5SWR
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: [log in to unmask]
>>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
>>> sandradallasjohnson
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2007 8:18 PM
>>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>> Subject: [ic718] IC718
>>>
>>> I am a totally blind operator of the 718,we emailed
>>> you with regards to
>>> programming the radio to voice out s mtere steeings we
>>> have since tured on
>>> the sp met as suggested but the radio is still only
>>> voicing out frequency
>>> and mode can anyone help us with this problem
>>>
>>>
>>>                           thank you
>>>
>>>                             garry
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>
>>
>