IC-2730A VHF/UHF Dual Band Transceiver

The IC-2730A is as easy-to-use VHF/UHF dual band mobile transceiver which can simultaneously receiver as 50 watts RF output on both VHF and UHF. This radio features quick and precise control over the radio by placing seperate tuning, volume, and squelch knobs on each side of the radio.

Features

• 50, 15, and 5 watts output power
• 118 MHz — 174 MHz & 375 MHz — 550 MHz frequency range
• 1,052 memory channels (including 50 scan edges & 2 call)
• VHF/VHF & UHF/UHF simultaneous receive capability as well as VHF/UHF receive
• Larger & brighter LCD display shows frequencies and channel names with higher contrast
• UT-133A module provides optional Bluetooth connectivity
• Combination of optional MBF-1 suction cup mounting and MBA-5 controller bracket allows for easy tilt and swivel adjustment
• Built-in 50 CTCSS and 104 DTCS tones with split tone function
• CS-2730 free download PC programming software
• Versatile scanning capability
• Squelch delay & squelch attenuator
• Sub band auto mute function
• Sub band busy beep function
• Auto power off
• Time-out-timer
• 16 DTMF auto dial memories
• Weather channel receive with weather alert
• CI-V remote control capability (through the OPC-478UC)

Specifications

Weight:
2.65 lb (1.2 kg), main unit
4.94 oz (140 g), controller

Dimensions:
5.91 x 1.57 x 5.94 in (150 x 40 x 151 mm), main unit
5.91 x 1.97 x 1.07 in (150 x 50 x 27.5 mm), controller

Frequency Coverage:
TX: 144 MHz — 148 MHz
RX: 118 MHz — 375-550 MHz*
*Guaranteed range, 144–148, 430–450MHz

Mode:
F2D, F3E

Type of Emission:
F2D, F3E (FM)

No. of Frequency Channels:
1,052 channels (including 50 scan edges and 2 call)

Frequency Stability:
±2.5 ppm
±3 ppm (-10°C to 60°C)

Temperature:
14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C), operating

Power Supply Requirements:
13.8 VDC ±15%

Current Drain (@ 7.4 VDC):
Transmit: 13A
Receiver: 1.8A/1.2A (max. audio/stand-by)

Antenna Impedance:
50Ω (S)-239)

Supplied Accessories:
Hand microphone (HM-207)
Controller cable
DC power cable
Microphone hanger and spare fuses
MBA-5 (deluxe version only)

Transmitter:
50W, 15W, 5W [Output Power (@ 13.8 VDC)]
25W, 15W, 5W (TPE version)

Maximum Frequency Deviation:
±5.0 KHz/±2.5 KHz (W/N)

Spurious Emissions:
Less than -60 dBc

Microphone Impedance:
60Ω (8-pin)

Receiver:

Intermediate Frequency:
38.85 MHz / 450 KHz, (A Band)
46.35 MHz / 450 KHz, (B Band)

Sensitivity (@ 12 dB SINAD):
< -15 dBµ

Selectivity:
> 60 dB/55 dB W/N)

Spurious Response Rejection:
> 60 dB/55 dB (A Band)
> 60 dB/60 dB (B Band)

Audio Output Power:
> 2W (10% dist. 8Ω)

External Speaker Connector:
2-connector, 3.5 mm, 4Ω

Receiver Sensitivity:
(FM/FM-N (12 dB SINAD)
137 MHz — 159.999 MHz, -10 dBµ
375 MHZ — 399.999 MHz, -5 dBµ
500 MHz — 550.000 MHz, -5 dBµ
160 MHz — 174.000 MHz, -5 dBµ
400 MHz – 499.000 MHz, 10 dBµ
(AM/AM-N 10 dB S/N)
118 MHz — 499.000 MHz, 0 dBµ