Alinco DX-SR8E vs Icom IC-718
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Alinco DX-SR8E or Icom IC-718? I set the two radios side by side: data from the manufacturers’ datasheets and photos at the same scale. Alinco DX-SR8E fares better: AM power and memory channels; Icom IC-718: weight.
AlincoDX-SR8E
HF100 Wtuner4.1 kgdiscontinued
IcomIC-718
HF100 Wtuner3.8 kg
Specs side by side
| AlincoDX-SR8E▲ 2 | IcomIC-718▲ 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bands and modes | ||
| Transmit bands | HF 1.8–29.7 MHz | HF 1.8–29.7 MHz |
| Receive range | 0.135–30 MHz | 0.03–30 MHz |
| Modes | SSBCWAMFM | SSBCWRTTYAM |
| Transmit power | ||
| HF | 100 W | 100 W |
| AM | 40 W ▲ | 35 W |
| Receiver | ||
| Construction | superheterodyne, double conversion | superheterodyne, double conversion |
| Second receiver | — | — |
| Spectrum and waterfall | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Antenna tuner | none — EDX-2 optional (for wire antenna) | none — AH-730 optional |
| Display | large monochrome LCD; detachable panel (EDS-17 optional) | monochrome LCD, amber |
| LAN / remote operation | — | — |
| USB | none — optional ERW-7 (USB) / ERW-4C cable | none — CI-V (3.5 mm jack) |
| SD card | — | — |
| Antenna connectors | 1× SO-239 | 1× SO-239 |
| Power and case | ||
| Power | 13.8 V DC, external power supply | 13.8 V DC, external power supply |
| Transmit current draw | 20 A | 20 A |
| Dimensions | 240 × 94 × 255 mmW × H × D | 240 × 95 × 239 mmW × H × D |
| Weight | 4.1 kg | 3.8 kg ▲ |
| Other | ||
| Memory channels | 600 ▲ | 99 |
| Release | 2009discontinued | no data |
Data: manufacturers’ spec sheets and manuals · as of 31.10.2026
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