In article , Buzzygirl
wrote:

I need some advice. I'm thinking of getting a used Icom IC-718 for my
short wave listening. Is this a good radio compared to Icom IC-R75 ?
FYI Icom IC-718 is a HF amateur radio transceiver.

Yes, with a decent antenna (as with all good receivers) it's a very good SW
receiver. I used mine for shortwave listening many evenings.

The bonus with this model is if you are an amateur radio operator, or ever
decide to become one, it is also a very good transceiver. I bought an IC-718
just after I got my General amateur radio license, and I nabbed over 100 DX
contacts within the first 6 months of its purchase.

The receiver aspect on this transceiver appears to be much the same as the
R75 in terms of interface, if not the same.

The minus is that it takes a 12 volt supply @ 30 or so amps. A smaller
supply could be used if transmitting was not anticipated but, in tthat
case, why not just get a SW receiver only? The external supply is bulky
and the wires are kind of ungainly but that is what needs to be put up
with for transmitting.

Alsom when figuring the "real" price of a IC-718, remember to add the
price of the power supply. You might find that something on the order
of an Icom R75 or a Yaesu FRG-100 would end up cheaper (and equal
quality for receiving) when the power supply is figured it, The
receivers just plug into the wall...

Jackie