[ICOM] IC-718 Speech Processor

[Rick Weaver]

I had the same thing with a 718 and you know what...the rig sounds great 
without it.  So if you need more punch the adjustments mentioned can help 
but with a good mic the 718 audio is excellent without any processing.  good 
luck,
K8RLW
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Thomas Giella KN4LF" <flcyclone at tampabay.rr.com>
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Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 10:41 AM
Subject: [ICOM] IC-718 Speech Processor


> Last year I purchased a new IC-718 for digital modes only operation. This 
> morning I began experimenting with the rig on SSB and was told several 
> times that the transmit audio had a harsh and over driven sound with the 
> speech processor on. Unfortunately the processor level can't be adjusted 
> on the outside of the rig.
>
> Has anybody popped the covers and made an adjustment to the speech 
> processing? If so can you tell where the adjustment pot is? I have the 
> schematics but have some vision issues and can't locate the adjustment on 
> it.
>
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