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ICOM IC-2730A

The Icom IC-2730A is a dual-band (VHF/UHF) FM mobile transceiver


 

Below are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Icom IC-2730A 

 

General Specification

Details

Type

Dual-band FM transceiver

Frequency Coverage

TX: 144–148 MHz / 430–450 MHz (U.S. version)

RX: 118–174 MHz / 375–550 MHz

Operating Modes

FM, FM-N (narrow), AM (airband receive only)

Number of Channels

1,000 regular + 50 scan edges + 4 call channels

Antenna Impedance

50 ohms, SO-239 connector

Power Supply Voltage

13.8 VDC ±15%, negative ground

Current Drain

RX: 1.0 A, TX: 11 A max

Dimensions (W × H × D)

150 × 40 × 151 mm 

Weight

1.2 kg 

 

 

Transmitter Specification

Details

Output Power

High: 50 W (VHF/UHF), Mid: ~15 W, Low: ~5 W

Modulation

Variable Reactance FM

Max Deviation

±5 kHz (FM), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow FM)

Spurious Emissions

>60 dB below carrier

Microphone Impedance

600 ohms (HM-118TN microphone)

DTMF / CTCSS / DCS

Built-in encoder/decoder

 

 

Reciever Specification

Details

Receiver Type

Double conversion superheterodyne

Sensitivity (12 dB SINAD)

<0.18 µV (VHF/UHF)

Selectivity (FM)

12 kHz / 24 kHz (-6/-60 dB)

Selectivity (FM-N)

9 kHz / 20 kHz (-6/-60 dB)

Audio Output Power

2.0 W at 10% THD into 8 ohms

Audio Load Impedance

8 ohms

Airband Reception

AM demodulation supported (118–137 MHz)

 

 

Key Features

  • True Dual Receive: VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, or VHF/UHF

  • Simultaneous Dual Band Display: Side-by-side display of both active bands

  • Detachable Front Panel: Flexible mounting for mobile installations

  • 1,000 Memory Channels: With alphanumeric tags (up to 8 characters)

  • CTCSS and DTCS (DCS): Encode and decode built in

  • Tone Scan and Pocket Beep

  • Multiple Scan Types: Memory, program, bank, skip, and priority scan

  • Cross-band Repeater Function

  • Backlit Control Head & Display

  • Optional Bluetooth Module (UT-133) for wireless mic/headset

  • Optional Voice Guide Unit (for accessibility)

 

Rear Panel & Connectors

  • Antenna Connector: SO-239

  • External Speaker Jacks: 2 (left and right audio)

  • Data Port: 6-pin mini-DIN for TNC or PC interface

  • External DC Input: 13.8 VDC

  • Remote Head Cable Port: For front panel separation (uses OPC-1156 or OPC-837)

 

 

 

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