i'm fairly sure tom had one of those IC718's as well.
i'm sure he can give some tips on how to use it.
likely same user interface as all the icom HF rigs.
which is very similar to kenwood, with slight variations on function 
sequences and so on.
like cars, they all have a steerring wheel, four wheels, and an engine...the 
rest are just slight variations on the same general theem hi.

73
Colin, V A6BKX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gerry Leary" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 4:00 AM
Subject: Re: ic-718


> Check out handihams.  TThey have a lot about that radio.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Butch Bussen" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:39 AM
> Subject: ic-718
>
>
>>I took another look at the file on icanworkthisthing, and I did see
>> descriptions of the other buttons at the bottom.  Not sure how I missed
>> that last night.  I think my next step is to get the voice added and I'm
>> going to read some more of the manual.  If any of you have any shortcuts
>> tips or tricks, they're welcome.
>>
>> Thanks.
>> 73
>> Butch Bussen
>> wa0vjr
>> open Node 3148
>> Las Vegas
>>