IC-2730A

ICOM
IC-2730A

Specifications

Prices

Dual band mobile transceiver with simultaneous receiver on both VHF and UHF. 50 watts of output on both bands. Separate tuning, volume, squelch, as well as basic control buttons for Main/Sub band on each side of the radio. Ideated in Japan, year of introduction 2014.

Reference market : amateur-radio

IC-2730A specifications

General

Frequency coverage [1]
Receive	118.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz 375.0000 ~ 550.0000 MHz
Transmit	137.0000 ~ 174.0000 MHz [2] 144.0000 ~ 148.0000 MHz [3] 144.0000 ~ 146.0000 MHz [4] 400.0000 ~ 470.0000 MHz [2] 430.0000 ~ 450.0000 MHz [3] 430.0000 ~ 440.0000 MHz [4]
Mode
AM / FM
Tuning step
5 / 6.25 / 8.333 [5] / 10 / 12.5 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 / 50 KHz

Receiver

Sensitivity
AM / AM-N	< 1.0 uV (118~137 MHz, 10dB S/N)
FM / FM-N	< 0.32 uV (137~144 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.18 uV (144~148 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.32 uV (148~160 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.56 uV (160~174 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.56 uV (375~400 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.32 uV (400~430 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.18 uV (430~450 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.32 uV (450~500 MHz, 12dB SINAD) < 0.56 uV (500~550 MHz, 12dB SINAD)
Selectivity
FM	> 60dB (on adjacent channel)
FM-N	> 55dB (on adjacent channel)
RF attenuator
Yes, related to the squelch control
Spurious and image rejection
> 60 dB > 55 dB ("A" band, on UHF)
Frequency stability
± 2.5 ppm max with temperature from -10°C to +60°C
IF (Intermediate Frequency)
1°	38.85 MHz ("A" band) 46.35 MHz ("B" band)
2°	450 KHz ("A" and "B" bands)
Squelch sensitivity
FM	0.13 uV (threshold)

Transmitter

Output power
VHF	5 / 15 / 50W [6]
UHF	5 / 15 / 50W [6]
Spurious emission
< -60dBc
Maximum deviation (FM)
± 5.0 KHz (wide) ± 2.5 KHz (narrow)
Microphone
600Ω

Features

Memory
1000 regular memories 50 for programmed scan limits (2 edge x 25 pairs) 2 call channels
Display
sub-kHz frequency resolution 12-segments signal meter bar
Antenna
SO239 50Ω
Power supply
13.8 VDC ±15% (negative ground)
Power consumption
1.8A RX, maximum audio 1.2A RX, squelched 10.5A TX, at 25W 13.0A TX, at maximum power (50W)
Audio power
2 W on 8Ω
Audio output
2 x Jack 3.5 mm external speaker (SP1 and SP2)
Connections
Jack 8-pin (microphone) Jack 3.5 mm (cloning through the SP2 jack)

Mechanical and environmental data

Operating temperature
from -10°C to +60°C
Dimensions
Main unit	150 (W) x 40 (H) x 151 (D) mm
Controller	150 (W) x 50 (H) x 27 (D) mm, projections not included
Weight
Main unit	1200g
Controller	140g

Guaranteed 144-148 and 430-450 MHz.
EXP version.
USA version.
EUR version.
Step not selectable, only for AM-Air band.
25W maximum output power for TPE version.

IC-2730A description :

The ICOM IC-2730A (also ICOM IC-2730E) provides VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability as well as VHF/UHF receive. Volume, squelch knobs and primary buttons are symmetrically laid out for each band. This ICOM mobile transceiver is, basically, the ID-5100A counterpart without D-STAR digital mode. The display size of the IC-2730 is 1.5 times larger than its predecessor, the IC-2720H. Frequency display and channel names are larger, and the white backlit provides higher contrast. The optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset can wirelessly control the transceiver with three programmable keys and a PTT button. It also provides VOX operation for hands-free communication.

Built-in CTCSS and DTCS
The CTCSS and DTCS tones are built-in for stand-by and repeater access. The split tone function allows you to set CTCSS/DTCS tones separately for repeater uplink and downlink on channel basis.
Wideband receiver
It covers 118-174 and 375-550 MHz. You will be able to listen to aviation, marine, weather channels and other utility communications.
Memory channel content
All the following information can be entered into the memory channels: Operating frequency, Duplex direction (+ or -) and frequency offset, Memory name, Scan skip setting, Tuning step, Operating mode, Subaudible tone encoder & tone squelch or DTCS squelch ON/OFF, Subaudible tone frequency & tone squelch frequency or DTCS code with polarity, Memory bank.
Easy controller mounting
The combination of the optional MBF1 suction cup mounting base and MBA5 bracket provides easy tilt / swivel adjustments. The large suction cup can be mounted on any flat surfaces and can be removed easily.

IC-2730A other features :

HM-207 remote control microphone.
CS-2730 Free download PC programming software.
Versatile scanning capability.
Squelch delay and squelch attenuator.
Sub band auto mute function.
Sub band busy beep function.
Auto repeater functions (Depending on the transceiver version).
Auto power off.
Time-out-timer.
16 DTMF auto dial memories.
Weather channel receive with weather alert (USA version only).
CI-V remote control capability through the OPC-478UC cable.

IC-2730A price

We have collected for your convenience the ICOM IC-2730 sale price (US Dollar) and its trend over time. Useful to guarantee a cheaper purchase of this radio and to put it for sale in the second-hand market. Of course offers, accessories, warranty terms and conditions can lead to different figures.

Price	Date	Condition
USD 279.95	2021-oct	Brand-new
USD 383.00 (330EUR)	2018-oct	Brand-new With accessories
USD 299.00	2018-oct	Brand-new In promotion

IC-2730A review

Bong

May-4 2021

I have the opportunity to test an IC 2730A vis-a-vis with a Cignus UV 828. Both are dual-band and crossband repeat capable. I expected that the ICOM 2730 would have superior receiver but to my surprise, the CG828 has superior RX. Unbelievable but true. The CG 828, particularly the UHF side, could receive audio and signal with clarity but the IC 2730 could not even receive the signal more so the audio.

I sent the unit back to the authorized dealer for evaluation and the authorized distributor came up with a technical report that the RX of the unit is up to specifications. Could it be that the Cignus UV 828 be superior to that of ICOM or i just got a lemon unit?

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