ICOM IC-2730

I bought the ICOM IC-2730 in order to have a small mobile rig for UHF/VHF to very quickly fit in my car or carried out if needed.

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Information in German on the ICOM IC-2730 is available here: ICOM Europe IC-2730

Just to give you an overview on the radio, here is what ICOM America has to say:

Practical Analog Dual Bander with Optional Bluetooth® Headset

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50 watts of output on VHF and UHF

The IC-2730A provides VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability as well as VHF/UHF receive. Main dials, volume, squelch knobs and primal buttons are symmetrically laid out for each band.

VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive

The IC-2730A provides VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability as well as VHF/UHF receive. Main dials, volume, squelch knobs and primal buttons are symmetrically laid out for each band.

Optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset

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The optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset can wirelessly control the IC-2730A with three programmable and a PTT button. It also provides VOX operation for hands-free communication. (Optional UT-133 Bluetooth® unit must be installed in the IC-2730A.)

Easy-to-See large white backlight LCD

LCD Display

The display size of the IC-2730A is 1.5 times larger its predecessor, the IC-2720H. Frequency display and channel names are larger, and the white backlight provides higher contrast.

Easy controller mounting with the optional MBF-1

The combination of the optional MBF-1 suction cup mounting base and MBA-5 controller bracket provides easy tilt and swivel adjustments. The large suction cup can be mounted on flat surfaces and can be removed easily.

50 Watts of output on VHF and UHF

The IC-2730A employs a durable PA module and delivers 50 watts of high power operation on both VHF and UHF bands.

Built-in 50 CTCSS and 104 DTCS tones with split tone function

The CTCSS and DTCS tones are built-in for quiet stand-by and repeater access. The split tone function allows you to set CTCSS/ DTCS tones separately for repeater uplink and downlink on a per channel basis.

Controller attachment to the main Unit with optional MBA-4

With the optional MBA-4 combination bracket, the controller can be attached to the main unit. The microphone jacks are mounted on both the controller and main unit.

Wideband receiver

The IC-2730A covers 118–174 and 375– 550MHz. You will be able to listen to aviation, marine, weather channels and other utility communications.

More great 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)

Supplied accessories

  • Hand microphone, HM-207
  • Controller cable, OPC-837
  • Microphone hanger
  • DC power cable, OPC-345
  • Spare fuses

 

In addition to the above accessories the IC-2730A Deluxe version also comes with:

  • MBA-5 Remote head bracket

 

Optional mounting kits available:

  • MB-2730B, base station kit (MBA-4/MBF-4)
  • MB-2730 R, simple remote head kit (MBA-5/MBF-4)
  • MB-2730 R1, glass remote head kit (MBA-5/MBF-1, MBF-4)

Source:  http://icomamerica.com/en/products/amateur/mobile/2730a/default.aspx