Hi Tom, I bought this used from Main Trading, a ham store in Paris, 
Texas. Do you know how to install the chip if it doesn't have one? Thanks
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>     Richard:

> Thanks for the kind comments on my IC718 article.

> The speech chip does not come with the radio, and must be bought separately.
> So, if you are buying new, then the answer is clear.

> If you are buying a used 718, I would think the owner should know whether
> the chip is in there or not.

> In addition, there is a speech button on the rig that will work if the chip
> is already in there.  I can't remember exactly where that button is, but it
> is very clearly visible to anyone who looks at the radio.

> I hope this helps, and if you do get an IC718, you will find that it is a
> great little rig!

> I had mine for quite a few years, and loved it!

> The only reason I gave it up was to do a trade for a more accessible Kenwood
> rig several years ago--namely, the TS480.

> Please keep us posted, and let us know if we can be of additional help.

> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Richard Wells" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:25 PM
> Subject: Speech For Icom 718


> Hello, I read Tom Beller's excellent article on the Icom 718. I assume
> that the radio does not come with the UT-102 chip installed. I found
> two in stock at http://www.radio-mart.net/Icom-UT-102.html and need to
> know what is involved in installing this. Also let me know if there is
> a quick way to find out if this radio already has one installed. My
> thanks to all of you for the wonderful and helpful resource that you
> have become.

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