New 
VHF/UHF DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER

IC-2730E

Black edition

Dual Bander with High-contrast Black Inverted LCD

Practical Dual Bander

The Black Edition of Our Long-selling IC-2730E, FM Mobile Transceiver, Now Available with Black Inverted LCD. With the addition of the Black Edition of IC-2730E, users can choose between the existing classic White LCD and the new Black LCD, tailored to suit personal style, vehicle interior and operating conditions. Enjoy comfortable mobile operation with excellent operability and multiple functions including VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF simultaneous reception, 50 W of output on VHF and UHF etc. 

VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF Simultaneous Receive

The IC-2730E 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.

High-contrast Large Black Inverted LCD

The display size of the IC-2730E is 91 mm × 27 mm view area. The frequency and channel name are displayed larger, and the black inverted LCD 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.

50W of output on VHF and UHF

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

* Receiver range differs depending on version.

Optional Active Noise Canceling Microphone

The optional active noise canceling microphone HM-209 can automatically reduce noise in extremely noisy environments and assist in transmitting clear and accurate audio.

Watch the HM-209 performance video:

Other Features

  • HM-207 remote control microphone
  • Hands free operation with HM-249 for vehicle
  • 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 power off
  • Time-out-timer
  • 16 DTMF auto dial memories
  • CI-V remote control capability (through the OPC-478UC)

General

Frequency coverage EUR Version Transmit: 144–146, 430–440MHz
Receive: 118–174, 375–550MHz*
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
Dimensions
(W×H×D Projections are not included)
Main unit 150×40×151 mm
Controller 150×50×27.2 mm
Weight (approx.) Main unit 1.2 kg
Controller 140 g

* Guaranteed range is same as transmit range.

Transmitter

Output power (at 13.8V DC) 50W, 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 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. Less than

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 810G
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 fuse

Catalogs / Brochures

Brochures Name Size
IC-2730E_Blackedition 1.52MB

Instruction Manual / Guides