# \#icom-ic-718 **URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/tag/icom-ic-718/108.md [Latest](https://forum.digirig.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.digirig.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.digirig.net/tags.md) --- ## [Icom IC-718 will not change the transceiver to transmit](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-will-not-change-the-transceiver-to-transmit/9751)
**Author:** [@ko4fgw](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ko4fgw)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-will-not-change-the-transceiver-to-transmit/9751 "2025-10-29T21:53:17Z")
I have an IC-718 with a Digirig mobile. I have everything set up and can see the wsjt-x decoding information. When I try to transmit the IC-718 doesn’t change to transmit. --- ## [No PTT digirig Mobile](https://forum.digirig.net/t/no-ptt-digirig-mobile/9851)
**Author:** [@Lochie\_Brody](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Lochie_Brody)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/no-ptt-digirig-mobile/9851 "2025-10-27T05:06:27Z")
Hi all, I have a digirig mobile set up with both Ic718 and ic706iig. I have cat control and audio input on wsjtx but have no PTT at all, it just goes red and both radios don’t transmit. I have tried this on windows , Ma… --- ## [Instructions with pictures: DigiRig Mobile, Icom IC-718, MacBook Air M2 and WSTJ-X running FT8 and WSPR](https://forum.digirig.net/t/instructions-with-pictures-digirig-mobile-icom-ic-718-macbook-air-m2-and-wstj-x-running-ft8-and-wspr/9646)
**Author:** [@VK2AWN](https://forum.digirig.net/u/VK2AWN)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/instructions-with-pictures-digirig-mobile-icom-ic-718-macbook-air-m2-and-wstj-x-running-ft8-and-wspr/9646 "2025-09-18T01:26:55Z")
The following is information and screenshots of the setup that got my DigiRig Mobile, DigiRig cables for Icom, and MacBook Air M2 (OS26) working WSJT-X for FT8 and WSPR on an Icom IC-718. A Windows version of this workfl… --- ## [Icom IC-718 not communicating with N3FJP](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-not-communicating-with-n3fjp/6891)
**Author:** [@Gomez](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Gomez)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-not-communicating-with-n3fjp/6891 "2025-07-05T01:52:21Z")
I recently acquired an Icom IC-718 and am trying to get it to talk to N3FJP for logging and CAT control. I have a DigiRig Mobile and got the Icom 706 cables in today. The remote port is connected to the serial port and t… --- ## [My radio can't do PTT via CAT, does digirig lite make more sense?](https://forum.digirig.net/t/my-radio-cant-do-ptt-via-cat-does-digirig-lite-make-more-sense/6075)
**Author:** [@snickell](https://forum.digirig.net/u/snickell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/my-radio-cant-do-ptt-via-cat-does-digirig-lite-make-more-sense/6075 "2025-05-13T16:40:05Z")
Stepping back into digital modes after a 20 year hiatus - used to be big into vhf ax.25, and later tcp/ip over ax.25. I’ll be operating for the duration of a multi-week blue water sailing trip off the US pacific coast. R… --- ## [Icom IC-718 Rig CIV & Other Settings](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-rig-civ-other-settings/6132)
**Author:** [@ckburke](https://forum.digirig.net/u/ckburke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-rig-civ-other-settings/6132 "2025-05-01T17:33:45Z")
I’ve looked and googled and have been surprised by the very little information available for the IC-718 and FT8 using Digirig. Can someone let me know any critical setting on the 718 for it to work properly with WSJT-X v… --- ## [IC 718 connection to Ham radio Deluxe](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-connection-to-ham-radio-deluxe/6020)
**Author:** [@Nemo](https://forum.digirig.net/u/Nemo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-connection-to-ham-radio-deluxe/6020 "2025-04-21T10:00:24Z")
I’m trying to connect this 718 and 735 to my computer using Ham Radio Deluxe. I have a CI-V cable but nothing it working. --- ## [Icom718 Cannot Transmit](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom718-cannot-transmit/4702)
**Author:** [@digiriglearner](https://forum.digirig.net/u/digiriglearner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom718-cannot-transmit/4702 "2024-11-05T21:47:38Z")
I am using the digirig to connect my Icom 718 to my laptop. I am using the usb cable and cat cable from digirig. I can receive signals no problem and decode them, however currently I am unable to transmit through the c… --- ## [Win 11 with FLDigi to Digirig to iCOM IC-718 - Configuration Assistance Needed](https://forum.digirig.net/t/win-11-with-fldigi-to-digirig-to-icom-ic-718-configuration-assistance-needed/4515)
**Author:** [@N5MKH](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N5MKH)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/win-11-with-fldigi-to-digirig-to-icom-ic-718-configuration-assistance-needed/4515 "2024-09-27T19:51:13Z")
Total Noob to FLDigi but since the 718 apparently excels at RTTY, I thought I’d give it a go and try it. But FLDigi seems excessively hard to configure. What am I missing? --- ## [Pin Out for ICOM 718 PTT cabling](https://forum.digirig.net/t/pin-out-for-icom-718-ptt-cabling/4110)
**Author:** [@KI4QFL](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KI4QFL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/pin-out-for-icom-718-ptt-cabling/4110 "2024-08-06T01:03:34Z")
Would anyone have the Pin Out guide for ICOM 718 PTT cabel. ( That may be the wrong name of the cable, but it is the cable for the PTT) I am trying to determine if the cable I have is or is not working right… Please and… --- ## [ICOM 718 and Win 11](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-718-and-win-11/4105)
**Author:** [@KI4QFL](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KI4QFL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-718-and-win-11/4105 "2024-08-05T03:56:15Z")
Good Afternoon. I am trying to use WSJT-X under win 11. On my ICOM 718 I can get the CAT to work, but I can not get it to transmit. Band conditions are bit shoot today, so I am not seeing any decode. I have been over … --- ## [IC-718 Cat control through Digirig](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-cat-control-through-digirig/608)
**Author:** [@N2NJL](https://forum.digirig.net/u/N2NJL)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-cat-control-through-digirig/608 "2024-04-11T15:36:53Z")
OK about a week ago I asked if anyone has used a IC-718 with Omni Rig. Gave a picture of my omnirig setup. Crickets, No response. Again does anyone use an IC-718 with digital, and any log program(Free like L4OM or pu… --- ## [IC-718 and digirig](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-and-digirig/3296)
**Author:** [@n7kon](https://forum.digirig.net/u/n7kon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 11:55pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-and-digirig/3296 "2024-03-12T23:55:04Z")
I have a IC-718 and would like to use it with digirig. I have the cables for it and was wondering if anyone has connected the to, and could share info on how to make it work. Thanks for any help Keith n7kon --- ## [IC-718 and CAT control](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-and-cat-control/2899)
**Author:** [@NorthernDad](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NorthernDad)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ic-718-and-cat-control/2899 "2024-01-10T19:03:00Z")
Straight out the box today. Setup all the cables as directed in the previous post. Can receive but CAT/CIV fails. Tried in both HDR and WSJT-X. All the configurations, including clean boots. The CAT does not work.… --- ## [HAM Radio Deluxe, DigiRig and ICOM 718 (Probably all older Icoms)](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ham-radio-deluxe-digirig-and-icom-718-probably-all-older-icoms/2936)
**Author:** [@NorthernDad](https://forum.digirig.net/u/NorthernDad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2024, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/ham-radio-deluxe-digirig-and-icom-718-probably-all-older-icoms/2936 "2024-01-10T04:59:00Z")
I am now cranking happily away on HRD with a little DigiRig between my laptop and my IC-718 After lots of integration issues, here’s what I feel were key to finally getting it together. DigiRig - Order the CI-V confi… --- ## [ICOM IC-718 cable needed](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-cable-needed/348)
**Author:** [@jriner1963](https://forum.digirig.net/u/jriner1963)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-cable-needed/348 "2023-08-26T01:39:41Z")
What cable do I need for the IC718? I didnt see a specific cable on the website. Thanks --- ## [Digirig usb isolator - IC-718](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-usb-isolator-ic-718/449)
**Author:** [@jriner1963](https://forum.digirig.net/u/jriner1963)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2022, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-usb-isolator-ic-718/449 "2022-10-28T17:25:58Z")
Is it normal for the digital audio to become very distorted using this thing. We ordered this thinking it may have been an rf problem since we could see many received decodes but we are unable to transmit. (Sounds card… --- ## [Icom IC-718 Setup](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-setup/318)
**Author:** [@KO4ZHU](https://forum.digirig.net/u/KO4ZHU)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2022, 9:47pm UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/icom-ic-718-setup/318 "2022-10-04T21:47:49Z")
Similar issue; can receive but not transmit in PSK31 (Digipan) or FT8 (WSJT-X).