You might look in the set or quick set modes for a software adjustment.
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From: "Gale Conard" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 12:09 AM
Subject: Re: ic-718


> There, definitely, is no mention of a volume control for the synthesizer,
> either on the synthesizer-board or on the main board, in the operators
> manual of the 718.  Even if there is such a control in other models of 
> Icom
> gear, keep in mind that the 718 is a, relatively, low-cost unit.
> The manual does say that the synthesizer can announce the time, but there
> are no instructions for setting the time.
>
> I have found that the easiest way to overcome the noise vs. synthesizer
> problem is to close the squelch before pressing the lock key.
>
> I have been using my 718 for five or six years, and have been pleased with
> its performance.  My only complaint is the uselessness of both the
> noise-blanker and the noise-reduction function of the dsp board.  The
> notch-filter is excellent, though.
>
> Good luck, Butch.
>
>
>
> 73,
> Gale
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