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