I had one for a short time and actually miss it. that was a fun little radio
but the deal went bad, I had to send it back.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Danny Dyer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:13 AM
Subject: Re: questions on icom 718
> Hi Butch, *_Congratulations Sir, So Glad For You! The 718's a pretty
> "blind-doable radio, either a qsyer, or ut102, or both, plus however much
> computer control you want to incorporate, will make it nicely accessible.
> I've had and used one, four or five years ago, and found it a real
> pleasure
> to use. The front firing speaker, and front faced keypad, are features
> many radios would do well to incorporate. I don't have enough speciffic
> remembrance of the radio however to be of any help to you in terms of
> your questions. But I'm sure there's a reflector, of users, probably a
> yahoo group, and it's been my experience that most of these group
> participants tend to be pretty helpful. I know that the handihams folks
> have had, used, recommended, and have a good bit of info about the
> radios,
> so there's another possible source of help. *Again Sir_So Glad For You!
> Enjoy, _Immensely! Danny.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 2:34 AM
> Subject: questions on icom 718
>
>
>>I went to a ham fest this week end, and I won the grand prize, an icom
>> 718. I got the files from icanworkthisthing.com, but I'm a little
>> unclear
>> on the keys. I haven't hooked it up yet, as I have to get to a e s and
>> get a voice board. Anyhow, where is the set key and also the channel
>> key?
>> I read the listing of the set functions, but really didn't understand how
>> you changed a setting. Any clarification appreciated, and perhaps it
>> will
>> make more sense once I get the radio hooked up. First time I've ever won
>> anything, and I only bought six tickets for five dollars.
>> 73
>> Butch Bussen
>> wa0vjr
>> open Node 3148
>> Las Vegas
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