Rear Panel; Microphone - Icom IC-718 Basic Manual

Rear panel

1 ANTENNA CONNECTOR [ANT] (p. 5)
Connects to a 50 Ω antenna with a PL-259 plug
connector and a 50 Ω coaxial cable.
2 DC POWER SOCKET [DC 13.8V] (p. 6)
Connects to a 13.8 V DC source through the
supplied DC power cable.
3 TUNER CONTROL SOCKET [TUNER] (PDF)
Connects to the control cable from an optional AH-4
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER.
4 CI-V REMOTE CONTROL JACK [REMOTE] (PDF)
Connects to a PC for remote controlling the
transceiver.
5 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK [EXT SP] (PDF)
Connects to an 8 Ω external speaker.
• When an external speaker is connected, the internal
speaker is disabled.
6 ACCESSORY SOCKET [ACC] (PDF)
Connects to external equipment such as a linear
amplifier, an automatic antenna tuner, a TNC for
data communications, and so on.
7 ELECTRONIC KEYER JACK [KEY] (p. 20)
Accepts a key or paddle connector for the internal
electronic keyer.
• You can select the keyer type between the internal
electronic keyer and straight key operation in the
Initial Set mode.
8 ALC INPUT JACK [ALC]
Connects to the ALC output jack of a non-Icom
linear amplifier.
9 SEND CONTROL JACK [SEND]
Goes to ground while transmitting to control
external equipment such as a liner amplifier.
• Maximum control level: 16 V DC/2 A
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10 9 8
2 3
7 6 5
10 GROUND TERMINAL [GND] (p. 5)
Connects to ground to prevent electrical shock, TVI,
BCI and other problems.

Microphone

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1 UP/DOWN SWITCHES [UP]/[DN]
z Push to change the operating frequency or
Memory channel.
z Holding down to continuously change the
frequency or Memory channel.
L The [UP]/[DN] keys can simulate a key paddle. Set the
Key Type (CW PADDLE) item in the Initial Set mode.
(p. 20)
2 PTT SWITCH
Push to transmit, release to receive.
NOTE: To maximize the readability of your signal,
hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, and then speak at your normal
voice level.
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