Icom IC-718 HF Radio Overview & CB Mod Info

[@Quark.Lepton]

As a kid back in the 60s in Florida, I got a Johnson Messenger 100 for Christmas and it was awesome. I literally threw a random wire up on top of the roof with a rock and my very first skip contact was a mobile CBer in Alaska! We used to send QSL cards to each other back then--I got one from the Alaskan guy with the handle 'Fisherman'. Hello out there Fisherman if you're still around! That little radio put out about 4 watts AM and this was before the Citizens Band was allowed use of SSB and was only allowed 23 channels. Learning to make the best homemade antenna and tweak that little radio for maximum output taught me a lot and lead to me later becoming a licensed Ham and ultimately a fully licensed ship's radio/radar operator--even to repairing the radio communications system at the US MIA Det-2 in Ha Noi, SRV. Learning that Joe Walsh--one of my favorite guitar players from the Eagles--was a licensed Ham gave me even more incentive. Though I don't condone breaking the law, because there are many valid reasons for most of the FCC regulations (mostly protecting our already limited amateur bands so we can enjoy our hobby), I personally have no problem with CBers being allowed to use 100 watts--just as long as they stay on 11m. But ironically, many Hams I know, like me, operate QRP (low power) to help advance the art, study propagation characteristics, experiment with data modes and satellites, talk with the International Space Station, work to help improve radio communications technology, and regularly talk all over the world on 3 to 5 watts. We enjoy it! As for this video by CB Radio Magazine--who the hell do you think you are fooling? LOL! Instead, why not encourage people to do a small amount of study and become fully licensed amateurs instead of lamely encouraging some to break the law? You don't even have to know Morse Code anymore, and the amateur community always welcomes new members! I guess maybe if you did, there'd be less people interested in reading 'CB Radio Magazine' you wacky little cretins. Am I right? LOL!!!

[@crunchybobjones]

+Sa Pratt way too many stuck up snobs on ham.. been in amateur bands for over 25 years.. same old song and dance.. bunch of old hateful snobs.. just go into the forums and read.. when people ask questions they get lectured 99% of the time.. and yea i have my general class ..

[@iluv691]

@crunchybobjones its definitely been like that for decades. Its terrible how people have gotten.

[@ChannelMaster720]

Pix at 2:49 -Pause and view... Look for D54.

[@CharlesHarpolek4vud]

This is the only ham radio that factor has kept an active new marble for over 20 years i've had mine for about that long

[@petarljubic8856]

Which one do you remove centre or bottom??

[@punishedexistence]

I know someone who has a modified ham radio for use on CB, and never has transmitted on any ham bands, and doesn't use excessive power, and they're doing fine. They say that it *is* quite interesting to listen to ham conversations and to marvel at the diversity the band has to offer. I say as long as you follow the rules and if you want to TX on the ham bands, then just get a license. The world of radios is a fascinating one.

[@gfdfperte4248]

If the FCC wanted it wold be easy to get a call sign. But no Study 450 questions that you will never need to know to get the call Sign I ask Why Why ? Give me a good Reason now that the CW is gone

[@copykon]

Because if you don't know what you are doing, it's possible to do harm to others. Aviation, police, Fire department, don't know how to handle power? get shocked or start a fire.

[@gfdfperte4248]

OMG fire about what? ok give a test on the basic but very few question on that subject. Why do I care about burning up a radio easy use a fuse. Really. This is a learn as you go hobby. But get the guys in first. They will learn. and purchase and talk o the air. who will be happy. FCC people that want to be on the air, Radio MFG i want to buy a radio, cable. and much much more.

[@ramamonato5039]

It looks like Icom IC R-75 communications receiver in appearance.

[@robertmethia7080]

so why do the mod? I use it on the 60 meter band. 5 channels

[@davep6977]

I haven't read all the comments, but the "tune" 5:20 is not for additional bands. It's to use an external antenna tuner.

[@fourfortyroadrunner]

As always, you CB idiots are figuring out how to fuck things up

[@jjhays36]

You people in the states are way too wound up!

[@kayakbassfishing473]

Nothing wrong with it dude .. you must of voted for Bill Clinton or Obama .. the way you spew the anti CB freedoms we have in the country .. Kiss my Antenna !!!!!!!!!!

[@elonlovesyou]

@@kayakbassfishing473 Probably Biden too.

[@srinivassc6281]

My ICOM 718 is not recieving or transmitting. But display is there & all other functions are working. How to fix the problem. I am a doctor & have no idea of servicing ICOM 718. Rig was really good. I used to operate the rig with SMPS.

[@jjhays36]

Cracks me up with everyone saying how illegal this, maybe in the states but there is a whole other world out there and besides when you open this radio up to all the bands it basically becomes a IC-78 which is great for boats and a fairly popular radio out in the mid and southern pacific.

[@hamtalker2007]

Is there a mod for where the power swings backwards on 11 meters , my friend has one that works but power output is lower

[@nolanwillis1131]

Honestly, except for a few very vocal folks, nobody cares what kinds of radios people use on their authorized bands as long as they don’t cause trouble. In bush Alaska (where I grew up), nobody cares about how radios are used at all. The technically illegal use of marine VHF and HAM radios for all sorts of things goes back a long ways over there because of poor communications infrastructure. Basically, if it’s not the air band or a commercially licensed channel, it’s practically fair game. To some extent, this is changing, but the FCC hasn’t gone through the trouble of slapping villagers and fishermen around for running illegal radios, and they are probably not about to start anytime soon. It’s a different place with a different culture and a different mindset from the norms of the rest of the nation.

[@NathanielSr]

Food for thought. Even if you modify this radio for 11 meters (which I would advise against doing), you will not sound good on AM which is where the majority of CBers like to operate.. The radio was designed that way. Get yourself a Galaxy 2547 CB radio. They have good AM modulation, and will help keep a CBer out of trouble.

[@kc9cqx]

You couldn't be more wrong. This rig out performs my IC-746 when it comes to AM. I sit and listen to 11m all the time. As much as I think it's a waste of a perfectly good radio to transmit and respond to most 11m operators, I don't have a bad thing to say about this rig.

[@robertbales3237]

kc9cqx More Hog Farmers on 75 Meters. There are a lot of HAMS on the Chicken Band too.

[@kc9cqx]

Robert Bales I know there are plenty of hams on 11m, mostly due to half of them getting their no code license thinking that will protect them from having illegal equipment in the shack to use on 11m. I'm on there (listening) more out of necessity than anything being a commercial driver. I could care less about talking there.

[@robertbales3237]

kc9cqx In the area where I live there are General, Advanced, and Extra Class hams on the Chicken Band. All of them are using Yeasu, Icom, and Kenwood HF rigs. I know because you'll here them on the 2 meter repeters and 70 cm.

[@NathanielSr]

Listening to people sound good on 11 meters AM, and your transmitting on that band in AM are two different things when it comes to that radio. But you do what you think is best.

[@betatrianguli]

hello, after the D54 mod is done for 11 meters, will the "mode" allow me to be in LSB, USB, and AM ? (on 10 meters, the radio won't allow me to select LSB). i can see "LSB" on your display when you are on 27.375, 11 meters, CH 37 CB. do you have to do a "reset" or anything special after the mod at first power up ? thanks

[@timw6928]

When its on USB hold down the mode button for a few seconds and it'll drop down to LSB

[@duotronic6451]

Fascinating!

[@purplemutantas]

As a ham radio operator I don't care if CBers use ham equipment, provided they stay off the ham bands. I like to work digital modes on 10 meters. It would be very frustrating if CBer's were doing voice on the digital portion of the band. No one, regardless of license class is allowed to do voice on that part of the band. Thankfully I haven't encountered any unlicensed operators on 10. It would be even better if CBers could convince CB makers to put out better quality radios.

[@hamtrucker]

Why would you do this. Ridiculous

[@egenestarr1986]

Icom 718 compared to Alinco Models> SR 8 SR 9's? is icom better of alinco?

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

Lovely radio

[@williamsantiago7303]

Which one is preferred by truckers, this type in your video or the CB radios? Could someone please answer that for me? I want to buy one but not sure which one. Thank you.

[@scottm5972]

I'd advise a CB, as all the complexities and excess features will make these ham rigs a pain in the ass. Now with that said.. The Cobra 148 GTL was the flagship CB 40 channel dual-sideband radio for truckers. It is easily modified for extra channels and it's audio output really kicked ass. It has been a while and I don't know if they still make it like they used to, but I'd look into it. A Galaxy DX99 is a tiny bit more complex, but for me, way cooler than the above. It's a 10 meter ham radio, but pretty much a CB too, like a hybrid of the two. More features like a ham rig, but still in the spirit of simplicity of the classic CB radio. I think they still make it and it has more coverage, puts out way more power.

[@circattle]

After reading the comments on this video, I now fully understand that cheap switch mode power supplies and plasma televisions have been sanctioned as the final solution.

[@davydacounsellor]

I remember in the 70S everyone of us Irish boy were running on anything up to 100 watts, weren't on the ham frequencies so didn't bother them, now you nearly have to use a ham rig to get decent tx so much Wi-Fi interference and to be told a lot of cbers are have to move with the times, I like my free banding, have a mirage mx 25 looking to expand as I know it'll carry ok, anybody out there who can help an old Irish guy expand his horizons would be great help, 73,S to all keep the info coming great stuff.

[@PineCreek4x4]

wow so much hate from the ham people posting on here. Im a ham myself but I have no problem with cb guys cuz I get it, its fun. I was there once too!

[@fourfortyroadrunner]

You bloomin idiot this is still a FEDERAL CRIME and always has been, as it should be

[@PineCreek4x4]

Giving false weather reports is also a federal crime but you don't see anyone arresting a weatherman weekly do ya?

[@PineCreek4x4]

fourfortyroadrunner let em be as long as they stay on 11 mtrs who cares?

[@fourfortyroadrunner]

Giving false wx reports is a federal crime? What effin' code have you been readn'? The problem, "Pinecreek" is that they DO NOT stay on "11 mtrs." The splatter, they slop, and they actually transmit right in the middle of 10. Then they get their ham tickets and infest the amater bands with crap like "Whut's yer first personal?"

[@PineCreek4x4]

Well if it bother you so much you probably should just turn the knob to the off position or jump up to 20 meters. 11 meters isn't going anywhere and that means theirs always going to be somebody free banding or jumping around on 10 meters. Until then, 73's

[@tx2sturgis]

SSB mode on this radio is greatly improved with an INRAD 2100hz filter. It makes a huge difference. Has to be soldered in, costs $170, but worth every penny.

[@Mr_Meowingtons]

After the mod can you have the chose yce to pic LSB or USB in 11 meters.?

[@luckieian]

Many hams all started on 11m, i did. Guys on 11m are mostly good fun guys who when there young are the life blood of our future..Lets not be slagging anyone off.

[@vannjunkin8041]

That's all I know how to do is belittle and stick their nose in somebody else's business and flaunt a badge.

[@hobbiesthings6948]

It looks like the IC-78, after mod will it have the same coverage?

[@3TQVK]

Yes It is a 78

[@rpcomms1]

Why is everyone getting upset about this video.Some user may want legal access to non ham freq's,ie 60m band,air cadets,radio engineers for commercial export uses in some parts of world. If you buy a commercial hf radio generally its unlocked anyway from 1-30mhz tx&rx ! not illegal so why no one making a fuss about that? and funny Icom do have a commercial version of this set,just a different front panel and internally no different. chill out everyone ,give the guy a break.

[@rpcomms1]

that;s down to the operator,it does not make the radio illegal in some countries,this practise has been going on since the 1950s/ I even know clients i have worked with in Government depts that have used modified ham radio gear legally including this radio. Its down to the operator using the kit that makes it illegal if not meeting regs,not the radio do you get it now?

[@gfdfperte4248]

So fucking What and is is illegal to drive 36 in a 35 MPH Speed Zone and I bet you do it all the time

[@rpcomms1]

Your missing the point,the mod in not illegal,its it operation that makes it illegal depending depends on the application and way it is used and country regulations in part of world you are using it. Some application of this mod perfectly legal and no issues,just depends where you live in world. here you go buy one of these IN USA ,program it on cb if you want and this is a legal set in USA,try telling the sellers that's illegal to sell because it covers cb freq's and see how long that argument holds up. icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/hf/78/default.aspx If its illegal in your country fine,but why penalize other watchers where radio regulation are different in there parts of world where FCC regs are not recognized as law? I bet most of this stems from USA the comments here going totally OTT. FCC governance is only a small fraction of the world,other places are regulated differently so rules may not apply,so take it easy everyone.

[@gfdfperte4248]

IC - 718 ...I want one who has one for sale?

[@sallyleedrive]

too many adverts

[@donga1998]

I use the KPO DX5000 Ham 10 meter radio on CB and will continue to do so. Much better than a standard CB

[@magniarot]

Why not just get licensed? I don't get it.

[@tonytyler6390]

+Mauro R. because ham radio is boring and dead... same conversation over and over...

[@Rareed63]

+Tony Tyler yeah I agree I'd rather hear How Boucha and your putting about 30lbs on me and Talk to me Daddy Rabbit and other such things much more meaningful than talking about electronic theory and antenna designs, contests and all that other boring stuff.

[@tonytyler6390]

Robert Reed dude.. go get laid and get off of the gay ass ham radio..

[@jmaterne1]

I'm a licensed Extra Class and I understand why someone would want continuous TX on this radio.

[@orange70383]

+Robert Reed Hams don't have conversations they just take turns droning on and on for several minutes before finally unkeying. You hear guys that just won't shut up rattle on like they get one chance each year to talk 5-minutes non-stop, it's ignorant and it's not a conversation.

[@chrishanson7666]

Nice video thank you for the time you took to present this radio

[@loctite222ms]

If you're just going to listen ( only legal thing thing you can do on 11 meters with this rig) you don't have to modify anything.

[@toddcampbell5292]

Please post more types of this video. Ham, ie, high quality radios that cover 11 meters. I ran a President HR 25-10 for over 1.5 million miles in my truck till the display went blank. No shop has been able to fix it.

[@montiraruba2831]

You can pick up a President/Lincoln II at Walmart or order it through Walmart. www.walmart.com/ip/PRESIDENT-LINCOLNII-AM-FM-LSB-USB-CW-10-12-METER-50-WATT-TRANSCEIVER-WITH-3-FACE-COLOR-OPTIONS-DUAL-WATCH-ECHO-ROGER-BEEP/187001914?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=876&adid=22222222227089854698&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=203256971214&wl4=pla-331556958137&wl5=9029768&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=112561772&wl11=online&wl12=187001914&wl13=&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAiAuMTfBRAcEiwAV4SDka40OGRC7rMk1vvIC5fRk97DxYSNhOrXF6iPOU9K-9ENWiiEEpYldRoCBVoQAvD_BwE

[@pudiful]

It is a sacrifice do that to this radio. It's better let this radio original.

[@gfdfperte4248]

where can I find one to purchase

[@williamsantiago7303]

Thank you so much for the reply and the information. Take care buddy.

[@purplemutantas]

I would just like to point out that multi band radios that cover 11 meters are not legal in the US. The FCC has that rule in order to keep CBer's off the ham bands. That being said, if you operated a ham radio on 11 meters, you aren't likely to get busted if you behave your self.

[@jasonconklin8172]

So a law abiding cb operator , wanting gud signal and clean output yes illigal but my ? Y diffrent than a ham novice vs extra NOT 1 , AND I KNO UR NEXT COMMENT IS CB MOREL SUX , WELL LOL GO TO 80 METERS U TELL ME WHATS DIFFRENT ILLIGAL POWER WAY BEOND LEGAL LIMIT

[@kayakbassfishing473]

I want to use this radio as a SSB CB Radio. All the radios out there are this price not near the quality .. worth it .. only question I have is when you started talking about the sound coming in how different it is than say a Ranger or so .. please explain more .. what is it not loud busting through or is it a distorted sound of the voice? I would hate to ruin the radio and not be able to use it for anything .. please if you would give me more info on the sound .. I wish you would of played the sound in this video it would of been GREAT !!!!! do you have another video some where you did that please sir ... !!!

[@stelthy100]

IF YOU HAVE ANY SENSE AT ALL YOU WILL NEVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE FCC USING SSB ON 11 METERS WITH THIS RADIO. THEY SAY ITS ILLEGAL BUT SO IS A 5000 WATT AMP ON CHANNEL 6 EVERYDAY. JUST USE YOUR HEAD NO MORE THEN 95% MOD AND 40 WATTS AND GO FOR IT. 73

[@OK2BCK]

Bottom line: Don't be an idiot and you'll be fine with any gear on 11m. Use legal power limit if possible, monitor your station for bleed-over and stay in the band.

[@elonlovesyou]

Wow, this comment thread REALLY makes me want to get my ticket........

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

No FM mode? If not useless for CB, nobody uses AM anymore

[@3TQVK]

Vic, its not a CB, get a ranger

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

@@3TQVK Yes I have seen some nice ones on eBay 200Watts fm

[@3TQVK]

@@VicGreenBitcoin Well thats not using the original PA

[@VicGreenBitcoin]

@@3TQVK no they are modded

[@Chris-Ould]

Allowing the radio to transmit on 11m but in return not allow it to transmit on the Ham bands would be a better modification.

[@Rareed63]

can you get a FM module for this radio?

[@kc9cqx]

No this rig does not have FM. Performs wonderful on AM and SSB.

[@sweetgyy]

Robert Reed no , there's no fm module for that radio .

[@jaimiewhall]

I HAVE one of these radios and as it is my main radio worked each day. Do not recommend the MOD as the chance of TX out of band is not good. More so if you have the radio connected to the wrong antenna. Become a HAM as it is more fun and gives you a lot of Interest in Radio

[@jjhays36]

+Jaimie Hall in different parts of the world why be restricted to only certain bands?

[@jaimiewhall]

True.

[@thomasherman6005]

A couple years ago.... Hams were requesting cheese & crackers to go with thier whine , when the debacle arose over the 'free-banders', CB'rs who used the free or unused spectrum from the end of the 40 channel space , up to the start of the 10-meter band. They bitched & cried to the F.C.C , to which the FCC said in certain words that they (the FCC) don't have the time , nor resources to spend at policing something that isn't hurting people. Yes, it's illegal to transmit in this 'free' band ; article being covered in QST magazine a year or so ago . Rumors have been heard that Icom's venerable 735 , 725 & 718 are radios of choice when it comes to dependability for this endeavor . Again .... These are unconfirmed rumors. Additions to this thread are sure to follow...

[@TheZeke1974]

I am a ham (General class at 5 WPM) and -I COULD CARE LESS- if ham radios are used on CB!! I flat out dont give damn what CBers do as long as they dont get up on 10 meters....

[@vannjunkin8041]

Thank you sir for speaking up.

[@KandiKlover]

I use a Yaesu FT857d on the echo charlie frequencies instead.

[@chuckgoede4778]

Yes, read my reply above, better they use a clean operating rig than the other crap that's available! 73

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

Thank you for the handshake. Some ham operators came from CB. Full respect can't wait to get my licence as 11m is very quite where I am. The 3 repeaters I listen too are more busy would love to key up with my own call sign and speak to other scientists.

[@maryjane670]

What else do you have to do ? A reset or change something in the menu? Diodes removed but still locked up transmit . Someone with experience help out?

[@DataID]

NO FM UNIT !!!!!!!!!!! WHY ?

[@generoll4027]

how about 60 meters?

[@gman1322]

Next on my list, thanks for the video.

[@tonytyler6390]

these radios work great on 11 meters on side band but not good on a.m.. also opens it up on 60 meters.

[@UpdisamedMuuse12-ev2ql]

Bag bob

[@waswestkan]

Not that anyone who would make this mod would care. I suspect merely having such a modded radio in your possession is against FCC regulations.

[@ikkeikke4561]

Not everyone lives in US.

[@raiderspm]

Agreed. I use my HT on the lowest power setting (.5w) on the FRS frequencies. Its not like I use it on the FRS frequencies much at all, I usually just scan them..

[@robertrockwell7581]

this video as you see was put up in 2011 400 my but still on ebay for 6 to 700 dollars and it's a old radio now if i could find one for 400 i would buy it.

[@bobdillashaw4360]

Robert Rockwell and five months later it’s still $ 599.00 at gigaparts

[@montiraruba2831]

I just purchased mine last week for $450. Like new at my Ham radio club of someone who didn't need it.'

[@jacobew2000]

Have you read the FRS rules for transmitting? The FCC says that you can not use FRS on a HT that has a removable antenna without a GMRS license? Thats why the FRS radios are sold with a fixed antennas.

[@nolanwillis1131]

What’s your point?

[@jacobew2000]

@@nolanwillis1131 i Made my point 10 years ago.

[@nolanwillis1131]

@@jacobew2000, well, your point is moot.

[@jacobew2000]

@nolanwillis1131 It is still current law. The FCC can, and has, fined people for "$14k to over $30k for using the wrong, unlicensed equipment in the past 10 years since I wrote that.

[@nolanwillis1131]

@@jacobew2000, they aren’t going to do that. They actually have to prove a violation, and unless someone directly observes, records, and identifies an offender, that isn’t going to happen. It’s too much trouble for a bureaucratic organization that is understaffed. I know of nobody who has ever been fined by the FCC unless the violation was egregious and flagrant-like broadcasting on a commercial broadcast band without a license or something like that-something where money might actually be involved.

[@packratswhatif.3990]

Hahahah, No Roger-Beep and NO Echoing function !!! That’s it, I want one of these critters .... quality counts so its worth the big bucks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️....73s

[@raiderspm]

Because FM isn't used on most of the bands covered by this radio. Even on 6m FM isn't the primary mode.

[@BrianWardPensacola]

The KPO DX5000 is a low end 10 meter radio made for exports. It is a very far cry from the Icom 718. I would not recommend the KPO DX5000 to anyone as a good ham radio. Yes you can make contacts with it, but under the hood is just a broad banded CB design with poor filtering a wide banded front end. It is a lot like the Ranger series of radios. The very small amount of extra power these radios put out doesn't make much difference on the receiving end. Tweaking and peaking these causes splatter.

[@chevyguy1128]

I don't see a problem using HF radios on the cb band because they are not splatter boxes and I don't see a problem running a clean 1500 watt amplifier on cb band either us hams are allowed to run legal limit so as long as a cb'er has a clean amp up to 1500 watts I don't see a problem with it and also cb'ers using a hf rig on cb band atleast they will be on frequency.

[@b57ecv]

It's perfectly legal here in Britain just as long as you transmit on four what's power cb frequencies, and you don't even need a cb licence any more, they scrapped that year's ago.

[@ShipWreck54]

b57ecv Here in the USA the average CB’er cranks out 400 Watts to talk to another CB’er that they can often physically see during the conversation! It’s crazy. There are rules but no enforcement. So CB’ers just do whatever without regard to frequency or power limitations. The only saving grace for Hams is that most CB radios cannot be easily modified to go below 25 MHz. But this radio, in the hands of a CB’er would be disastrous!

[@mikec9537]

Four what's power CB frequencies???

[@dakkadakka9189]

James Stamper not really theyd still stay on 27 mhz its just this radio isnt gonna splatter nearly as bad as your off the shelf cb typicaly does when you go for easy power

[@paganphil100]

@@mikec9537: Yes, in FM mode.....more power is available legally in SSB mode.

[@swashington942]

Will the same mod work on the ic-75?

[@ronknight3417]

the ic75 is a receiver and will be general coverage

[@magic591]

Though this transceiver is not type accepted for CB use it would make a fine addition to any radio shack. The FCC would only get involved if the operator did not play well with othes.

[@buzzsah]

It looks look the IC 78

[@3TQVK]

It is, just a different face and limited to the ham band, there is a marine option as well, same radio

[@bandit269u]

Will the ICOM IC-7200 transmit on 11 meters?

[@jasonconklin8172]

Definitely will dun it

[@oozigzag812]

That's how I started as young teenager on a modified Siltronix 1011D

[@sammyhamzic2076]

Nice ,but illegal conversion .I wont recommended to people that live in USA .The fines are huge and you have to deal with FCC.

[@waswestkan]

LOL you gotta do that the old fashion way build them yourself. Roger beeps, along with other juvenile sound effects are not unheard of on 10M. Old & new hams alike are unaware of why there is beep heard on amateur radio repeaters and they have no real use on simplex.

[@tsant6591]

"Damage a $400.00 radio" Have you seen what these are retailing for now? You might as well get an FT 891 lol

[@robertbales3237]

People use Ham rigs everyday on CB. I don't but, I own CB rigs to talk SSB CB. All of my radio's are stock. Not one of my Ham rigs are modified for CB.

[@KB2CWN]

I blame the sellers. They sell to anyone regardless if the buyer holds a valid FCC amateur radio license or not. They are the people who should be held responsible by the government and pay the penilties. But I'm sure all those law abiding CB folks out there are turning the power down to 5 watts when they are transmitting on the CB bands..LMAO

[@vannjunkin8041]

I'm sure those are all law-abiding citizens on 14313 USB and 7200 LSB.

[@daytonascanner]

Great video

[@thebakerman1]

This is an excellent choice radio for CB operations. Although more expensive, these are superior to standard CB gear. The Icom 718 can be purchased for a good price if you take the time to look around. I just purchased the Icom R75 receiver, which looks identical to the 718 but is receive-only. These are excellent radio's though and are well worth the extra bucks if you're serious about radio.

[@jameyevans29]

Does the r75 receive better than the transceiver?

[@raiderspm]

Thanks, I thought that was obvious. Who is really going to care if I am keeping it sane?

[@kj4ilk]

i used to be in this why do we have to try to dazzle the world with geek speak meters this centimeters that it dose not make sense call it VHF & UHF

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

Oliver its HF ,,this radio will not go to VHF or UHF it stops at 30mhz ???

[@BrianWardPensacola]

This is a great Ham Radio. Very basic and easy to use. Most CBers who are able to listen to ham radio for any extended period of time will get their ticket or decide it isn't for them. If they are going to run illegal equipment I'd much rather it be quality ham gear. It is better designed, doesn't splatter, and people usually keep the screw drivers out of them. If your a DXer then ham radio is a far more rewarding way to go as you can work the world with a few watts. Run a stock mike on these!

[@waswestkan]

Then again it would be useless to use more power than what is permitted for FRS if one hopes to communicate with legal FRS XCVRs

[@jasonhowe1697]

To be honest Just put in CB mods for all the majors Mind you if you are going to transmit over 25, 26 and 27 MHz you will need to dile down the to 12-14 watts and you will be operating within code for use. Reality is you can do mods to yaesu and kenwood aswell, though you will need to conform to CB rules until Govs remove the CB legislation altogether and reinstall them to the ham bands...

[@ktanner11]

Reinstall to the ham bands? Never will that happen. Get a grip gasp, oh no a radio service that doesn't require a license, and having to deal with a bunch a fuckin snobs.

[@KB2CWN]

amen

[@nativetexan9776]

Use that Ham Radio for a freaking CB.

[@mikec9537]

I can do this, because the rules don't apply to me???????

[@rowdyraider556]

People are always gonna use radios out of their designated band. I just setup a 2m HT for extended TX earlier today (strictly for emergency purposes since that is one of the few ham radios I have that is built better than my VHF LMR's)…finding all the info to do the mod online.

[@gfdfperte4248]

2 meter is so quiet now days. One does not need the FCC to use some 2 meter Freq. So why do WE need the FCC to make anyone get a lic for any 2 meter. Just send in the money and get the lic.. the FCC will be happy and keep the muck out. One day the FCC will wake up on the 2 Meter band, and if you guys want more people on the radio Tell the FCC for a 2 meter lic and call sign just send in the money.

[@mikec9537]

I see stupid people....

[@TheZeke1974]

.............your point is??????????????

[@unclefestive]

WHAT ??? WHAT ??? WHAT ??? No Roger Beep, Echo or Talk back ??? Can't be any good ! (Tongue firmly implanted in cheek ! ]

[@UZI9MMAUTO]

Yeah like someone who thought..hmmm. I'll get a Ham License and buy a radio after. NOT! Whether Hams admit it or not they started on CB Radio First. You don't get the flavor until you get a taste first.

[@jameslane2667]

And from about 4 to 0 to about six seven zero and I'm back at out

[@cwqrpportable]

HELLO KZbin??? Are you there good buddy?? Got your ears on KZbin come on..... What's the matter cbradiomagazine? Run out of Cobra 148F radios to review? Very illegal no matter how you slice it.

[@M70ACARRY]

Fondle any men today?

[@tonytyler6390]

+Binder Dundat the government is illegal and corrupt. go bitch about them instead .

[@cwqrpportable]

How mature

[@tonytyler6390]

very wrong parasite dick ham...

[@vannjunkin8041]

Gee I wish I could be just like you..

[@moviesforrandy]

looks like a nice radio.

[@JamesCutlervk2tim]

I heard you can connect a massive subwoofer to these for fully sik bass! :P

[@copykon]

why would anyone want to turn this into a cb? I find cb's all the time for next to nothing.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Maybe they want more professional and better quality Equipment

[@Robertjustice101]

Maybe its because they don't have a ham license and it makes them feel better about themselves just having a ham radio and using it for the CB band makes them feel important too. Some Hams can be down right snobs bragging about their licenses running down others and the CB band. 11 meters can still be useful in times of emergencies.

[@copykon]

@@Robertjustice101 I agree. This is like pulling out a Nascar motor and installing a 5 hp lawn mower engine.

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

100 Watt out put for starters also the prevision for antenna tuner also better noise filters , so much more than a cb radio

[@TimonSuricata]

All the cb'ers i know run more then 100 watts..

[@ronknight3417]

and.........

[@Robertjustice101]

The FCC must not care the I have heard hams on 80 meters 3.840 and 3.908 swearing using all sorts of profanity. I thought to myself these are licensed hams talking this way how the heck did they even get their license. Our forefathers will roll over in their graves by seeing the way this generation is going. No respect for anything lack of morals. Not enough older people left in this world to educate these youngsters. They can't discipline their children for a fear of child abuse so in the mean time their children turn out to be drug addicts or juvenile delinquents getting into mischief.

[@mikelee8520]

It does not matter what band/frequency you TX on you will always get a moron to spoil things, even on any of the amateur radio bands, yes it is far worse on 11 meters they for some reason cant talk with out shouting there foul mouth of. It simply will not change no matter how many people complain about it.

[@ComputerLearning0]

I noticed you conveniently left out the clowns on amateur bands like 80-meters. You can't even let your children listen on certain ham bands because of all the foul language, sexist remarks, racism and the like yet you seem to have omitted that part in favor of bashing the Citizens Band.

[@mikelee8520]

Well to be honest here, I have not heard any foul language on 80 mtrs, but then again I am mostly on 40 and 10. So no it is not a case of I have left them out at all.

[@robertbales3237]

Mike Lee Yes go up on 75 meters the top end of the 80 meter band, You'll hear all the Hog Farmers. You'll hear them, yes HAMS are Hog Farmers. Tune your VFO across 75 meters on a Friday or Saturday night, You'll see why I am say this.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Far worse on 11 meter? You heard 7200lsb and 14313usb, tell me you haven't heard.. they have KZbin channels based on it.

[@jameslane2667]

7302 USA 465

[@gfdfperte4248]

Go for free use of 2 meter and 1 1/4 meter band withl, all will be happy

[@3TQVK]

Get a licence, how hard is t really ?

[@raiderspm]

Agreed. I have used my HT on FRS frequencies (at required power levels with rubber duck antenna) simply because its much easier to throw one radio and accessories in the glove box than two. That being said I'm not destroying the channels with 100w of power and being rude to other operators on the channels.

[@garethbkw]

Surely by showing the MOD for 11m your leaving yourself open to prosecution for promoting illegal activity, just a thought, i have no axe to grind against people using cb many people who started life on 11m are licenced hams.

[@a390652]

It's a Mars mod not illegal