[ICOM] IC-718 in CW Mode

[Gary Fiber]

Real simple. Go into the initial set mode by holding the " SET " button 
while powering up the IC0718. Using the up or down button go through the 
options  Look at MoDE and make sure both RX and TX are displayed
for CW, it should be by default from the factory but you are there anyway. 
The IC-718 has the ability to have its Modes of operation set to RX, Turned 
off or Fully enabled both RX and TX.

Now again using the up or down buttons go through the other options until 
you come to CW PADDL. Here using the main tuning know you will turn off the 
internal keyer. Rotate the tuning know until you see "oF" in the display. 
Now the 718 is set up for straight key use which a bug essentially is. Now 
that part is set. Turn off the 718 and turn it back on to return to normal 
operation mode.

Put the IC-718 into CW mode using the mode button. Now press the " SET " 
button to enter the " SET " mode. Use the up or down arrow until you come 
to the BK -- IN selection. Rotate the main tuning knob, you will see in the 
lower right corner of the display of for OFF, SE for Semi Breakin and FL 
for Full breakin (QSK). Set it for either SE of FL and the IC-718 will key 
everytime he closes the contact on his Bug.

Hope this helps.

Gary K8IZ

At 05:22 AM 12/8/2004, you wrote:
>I am trying to help a friend of mine. He is Ted, K6YN, and he will be 100 
>years old at the end of April.
>He just purchased a new IC-718 and is having problems getting it in the CW 
>mode. He tells me that he must hold the microphone button down in order to 
>send CW with his bug. He said he read the manual and the only way around 
>holding the mic button is to install a foot switch.
>I am a TenTec owner so I am ignorant of the IC-718 set up.
>Can someone please explain how to put the IC-718 in the CW mode so he 
>doesn't have to hold the mic switch?
>A second question, can the IC-718 operate QSK CW? If so, how does one put 
>it in the QSK mode?
>
>Thanks es 73..de John/K4WJ
>73..de John/K4WJ

Gary Fiber K8IZ
GROL PG-19-6691
Washington State Resident