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Old October 9th 04, 10:45 AM
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Hello
Can someone tell me what the difference is ? They seem to be 100%
identical,except the "1" in the name

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On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 11:45:25 +0200, "Tom" wrote:

Hello
Can someone tell me what the difference is ? They seem to be 100%
identical,except the "1" in the name

73
Tom


The IC-78 does not have a VFO mode. You have to pre program memory
channels and work from them. So even though you can redily program the
memory channels, you can't tune around like the VFO in the IC-718
allows. If you want to move even a KkHz you will need to reprogram the
memory channel.

Gary K8IZ
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On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 11:45:25 +0200, "Tom" wrote:

Hello
Can someone tell me what the difference is ? They seem to be 100%
identical,except the "1" in the name

73
Tom


The IC-78 does not have a VFO mode. You have to pre program memory
channels and work from them. So even though you can redily program the
memory channels, you can't tune around like the VFO in the IC-718
allows. If you want to move even a KkHz you will need to reprogram the
memory channel.

Gary K8IZ
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On Sat, 9 Oct 2004 11:45:25 +0200, "Tom" wrote:

Hello
Can someone tell me what the difference is ? They seem to be 100%
identical,except the "1" in the name

73
Tom


The IC-78 does not have a VFO mode. You have to pre program memory
channels and work from them. So even though you can redily program the
memory channels, you can't tune around like the VFO in the IC-718
allows. If you want to move even a KkHz you will need to reprogram the
memory channel.

Gary K8IZ
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