I need some advice. I'm thinking of getting a used Icom IC-718 for my
short wave listening. Is this a good radio compared to Icom IC-R75 ?
FYI Icom IC-718 is a HF amateur radio transceiver.

Yes, with a decent antenna (as with all good receivers) it's a very good SW
receiver. I used mine for shortwave listening many evenings.

The bonus with this model is if you are an amateur radio operator, or ever
decide to become one, it is also a very good transceiver. I bought an IC-718
just after I got my General amateur radio license, and I nabbed over 100 DX
contacts within the first 6 months of its purchase.

The receiver aspect on this transceiver appears to be much the same as the
R75 in terms of interface, if not the same.

Jackie