The 718 speaks the frequency, mode, and memory.
You also have direct frequency entry through a keypad on the front of the
rig.
I really enjoy my 718.
It does not have Fm, but that wasn't a problem for me.

----- Original Message -----
From: "pat gormley" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 12:31 PM
Subject: ic718 hf rig


> Richard you normally hear me on central area net on a Kenwood ts850s.  I
> believe both the 706 and the 718 both use the ut102 voice synthesizer but
> that only tells you the frequency.  With the kennwoods like the 850 and
the
> 2000, you hit the speech function as you turn on the rig and the whole
> keyboard ennunciates its functions on cw.  You definitely need the qsyer
on
> the 706 and 746 plus the 718.  73- pat kk3f