Offered here is a device to provide constant cooling for the IC-718 and IC-78 transceivers.  It is a small 12-volt fan that turns on and off with the radio.  It mounts on and is electrically connected to the Tuner Control Socket on the back of the radio.  When used, warm air is drawn from the cabinet and cooler air enters the cabinet through the slots elsewhere in the cabinet.   This fan can be used even if an external tuner is in use since the fan has a pass- thru cable and connector to interface with an external tuner.  The fan draws minimal current (0.08A) at 12 volts and runs at all times that the transceiver is turned on.  The fan is rated at 7.1 cfm.  
 
The fan offered here will function the same on both the IC-718 and the IC-78.  There are several components in the radios that will benifit from constant air circulation. 
 
This fan is added to the transceiver without even removing any covers.  You simply push it onto the Tuner connector.   The fan is mounted on a matching 4-pin Molex connector with professionally stripped and crimped terminals.  The fan can be removed at anytime simply by pulling it off of the connector.
 
The fan is reasonably quiet.  Like all fans related to radio equipment, this one can be heard but it is not annoying. 
Contesters and Net Control stations will particularly find the fan valuable in cooling the radio.  If the radio is nested in a console with poor ventilation and other sources of heat, the fan is highly recommended.  
 
If you need more than one, I will ship up to 10 fans without additional shipping charges.  No handling or processing fee is ever added to shipping of my items.   I will ship items every day except Sunday.  Your order will go out in less than 24 hous from receipt of payment.  Saturday afternoon and evening orders and Sunday orders will go out on Monday morning.  I WILL ship these items worldwide.  International shipping will be based on a 1 pound package from zip code 19460 for 1 to 5 pieces.  I will not make false statements on customs declarations, don't ask.  The legal risk would be on me, not you.
 
This is an accessory for the 718 and 78.  It does not modify the radio.  No effect on the warranty.  Easy to install, easy to remove.