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Re: icom ic-718
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Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]>
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Blind-Hams For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 7 Mar 2004 22:17:06 -0500
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    Roy:

The speech chip for the 718 reads more than just frequency;  it reads a
number of basic rig functions as well.  Give it a try sometime, and you'll
see what I mean.

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Nickelson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 8:02 PM
Subject: Re: icom ic-718


> hi,
> yes I have used this radio.  you must add the speech synthasizer to it.
> After that it is possible to use the radio.  The only thing the speech
chip
> does is read the frequency.  The menu system is easy to use after you
> memorize it. I have the manual and other documentation if you want it. or
> you can download it from
> http://www.icanworkthisthing.com
> Roy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "donald metzler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 5:21 AM
> Subject: icom ic-718
>
>
> Greetings,
>
>      Has anyone on the list used the Icom IC-718 HF Transceiver?  I would
be
> interested in hearing any pro or con opinions about the rig!
>
>
>
> Best regards, from Don and Crazy Cullen.

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