No problem, Roy.

I mess up like that all the time, believe me!

Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Nickelson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: icom ic-718


> hi,
> yes I messed up when I wrote that originally it does read s meter and mode
> as well.
> Roy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 07, 2004 10:17 PM
> Subject: Re: icom ic-718
>
>
>     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.