When I got my tickets on 1st. August, 2006 immediate thing came into my mind is which HF rig I should go for. One thing was for sure that I will go for only HF rig that does not have VHF/UHF. This is always a tough call for we HAMs. Ultimately after doing lot of surfing on internet I made up my mind to go for ICOM IC-718 which was available at the lowest price of any new 100W HF radio in any category.
IC-718 offers a lot of bang for the buck. Although the IC-718 does not include an antenna tuner, provision is made for one of two ICOM external tuners. Personally I use a manual ATU (MFJ-901B) cheap best and easy to use. The IC-718 is generally easy to operate and includes all the basic controls and capabilities to get you on the air. If u need to add features through available options, the price will go considerably. By purchasing options late, you may minimize the initial pain. This I have been using it with no complains up till now. Have worked almost 119 countries and that too on simple Dipole as well as inverted vee. It is simply great!
IC-718 offers a lot of bang for the buck. Although the IC-718 does not include an antenna tuner, provision is made for one of two ICOM external tuners. Personally I use a manual ATU (MFJ-901B) cheap best and easy to use. The IC-718 is generally easy to operate and includes all the basic controls and capabilities to get you on the air. If u need to add features through available options, the price will go considerably. By purchasing options late, you may minimize the initial pain. This I have been using it with no complains up till now. Have worked almost 119 countries and that too on simple Dipole as well as inverted vee. It is simply great!
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