[Icom] IC-718 AGC Issue

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
Then look at the schematics and change the RC constant on the AGC ckt.
Did the same thing on 765. I don't think that is such a difficult task.
73,
Tony, VE6CGX

Donnie Garrett wrote:
> 
> Well it looks like several people are now beginning to speak out about the
> bad AGC issue with the IC-718.  I wondered how long that was going to take.
> I sold mine just because the AGC release time was way to fast for
> comfortable SSB or CW listening.  I understand the very early IC-718 did not
> have the very fast AGC release time circuit change that was done to
> accommodate the Digital modes like Pactor or Amtor.  Icom offered no help
> with the matter when I talked to them about it.  This is the biggest fault
> with this little rig.  Other than that is not a bad little radio for the
> money.  OH yes they should have made it possible to plug in the optional IF
> filter rather than have to remove a board and solder it in.  We are well
> past that era I thought.
> 
> Don Garrett / WA9TGT
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