VHF/UHF DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER

IC-2730A

Practical Dual Bander with Optional Bluetooth® Headset

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Dual Band Mobile with Optional Bluetooth®

Analog has never been so simple as with the IC-2730A! The IC-2730A is an easy-to-use, dual-band mobile with simultaneous receive as 50 Watts RF output on both VHF and UHF. The separate tuning, volume, and squelch knobs, as well as basic control buttons, on each side of the radio, allowing you to have quick and precise control over your radio without taking your eyes off the road.

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General

Frequency coverage USA Version Transmit 144–148, 430–450MHz
Receive 118–174, 375–550MHz*1
Export Version Transmit 137–174, 400–470MHz*2
Receive 118–174, 375–550MHz*2
No. of memory channels 1052 channels
(including 50 scan edges and 2 Call)
Type of emission F2D, F3E (FM, FM-N)
Frequency stability ±2.5ppm
Power supply requirement 13.8V DC ±15%
Current drain
(approximate)		 Tx     13A
Rx     1.8A/1.2A
(Max. audio/Stand-by)
Antenna impedance 50Ω (SO-239)
Operating temperature range −10°C to +60°C; 14°F to +140°F
Dimensions
(W×H×D Projections are not included)		 Main unit 150×40×151 mm;
5.91×1.57×5.94 in
Controller  150×50×27.2 mm;
5.91×1.97×1.07 in
Weight (approx.) Main unit  1.2 kg; 2.65 lb
Controller 140 g; 4.94 oz

Guaranteed range:
*1 144–148, 430–450MHz.
*2 144–148, 430–440MHz

Transmitter

Output power (at 13.8V DC) 50W, 15W, 5W (TPE version: 25W, 15W, 5W)
Max. frequency deviation ±5.0kHz/±2.5kHz (W/N)
Spurious emissions Less than −60dBc
Microphone impedance 600Ω (8-pin modular)

Receiver

Intermediate frequencies A band 38.85MHz/450kHz
B band 46.35MHz/450kHz
Sensitivity (at 12dB SINAD) Less than 0.18μV
Selectivity More than 60dB/55dB (W/N)
Spurious response rejection A band More than 60dB/55dB (V/U)
B band More than 60dB/60dB (V/U)
Audio output power More than 2W (10% dist. 8Ω)
External speaker connector 2 conductor 3.5 (d) mm (1/8″)/8Ω
Receiver sensitivity
(Not guaranteed, for your reference only)		 FM/FM-N
(12dB SINAD)		 137–159.995MHz*: Less than 0.32μV
160–174.000MHz: Less than 0.56μV
375–399.995MHz: Less than 0.56μV
400–499.995MHz*: Less than 0.32μV
500–550.000MHz: Less than 0.56μV
AM/AM-N
(10dB S/N)		 118–136.991MHz: Less than 1μV

* Except amateur bands.

Applicable U.S. Military Specifications

Icom makes rugged products that have been tested to and passed the following MIL-STD requirements and strict environmental standards.  

Standard
 		 MIL-810 G
Method Procedure
High Temperature 501.5 I, II
Low Temperature 502.5 I, II
Vibration 514.6 I
Shock 516.6 I, IV

Also meets equivalent MIL-STD-810-C, -D -E and -F.
All stated specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

Supplied Accessories

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