[ICOM] Fooling an Icom 718

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Thanks Gary...much appreciated.

Harry WE1X


> Yes just set the Filter selection for the SSB filter. The 718 will then 
> allow you to choose the narrow filter in SSB mode. If you then want to 
> operate CW you will have top reset the Filter selection for the CW filter. 
> The narrow filter selection works when the cpu has record of which filter 
> is installed and that it knows by your setting in the set mode.
> 
> Gary K8IZ
> 
> >Acquiring an Icom 718 to be used as backup and portable rig for CW and 
> >digital modes.  Since there is only 1 filter slot is it possible to 
> >install say a 500hz CW filter and fool the 718 to think it is an SSB 
> >filter so I can get some selectivity on the digital sound card modes (most 
> >of which are USB)?  I recall hearing that this can be done in the menu 
> >settings, but may have heard wrong.
> >thanks,
> >Harry WE1X
> 
> Gary Fiber K8IZ
> GROL PG-19-6691
> Washington State Resident
> 
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