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I second that.

The IC-718 as will all Icom radioes has a funky RF Gain / squelch control

you choose RF Gain (input radio signal loudness) and Squelch (shuts of the  
signal in the reciever.

If your seems to be doing nothing, check that control.

The one thing I don't like about ICOM.

Alan
VY2XU

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