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Icom ic-2730A User Manual

Icom ic-2730A
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
New2001
i2730A
DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER
i2730E

Table of Contents

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Questions and Answers:

Icom ic-2730A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range144-148 MHz, 430-450 MHz
ModeFM
Power Output50W, 15W, 5W
Antenna ConnectorSO-239
Power Supply Requirement13.8V DC ±15%
Voltage13.8V DC
Operating Temperature-10°C to +60°C
Number of Channels1000
Current Consumption13A (at 50W output)

Summary

Precautions for Safe Operation

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warnings regarding high voltage, AC outlets, reverse polarity, and wet hands.

Operational Safety Warnings

Warnings about RF exposure, driving, high volume audio, and PTT usage.

Handling and Environmental Cautions

Cautions against liquids, internal settings changes, and improper placement.

Continued Precautions and Usage Guidelines

Mobile Operation Safety

Covers air bag obstruction, vent exposure, engine operation, and voltage spikes.

Panel Description Overview

Controller - Front Panel

Details buttons and indicators on the controller's front.

Controller - Display

Explains icons and readouts on the controller's screen.

Main Unit Connectors

Describes connectors for controller, microphone, antenna, speaker, and power.

Menu Mode Navigation and Structure

Menu Mode Screen Layout

Explains how menu items and options are displayed.

Menu Mode Construction

Describes the tree structure navigation within the MENU mode.

EXMENU Access

Accesses extended menu for advanced settings.

EXMENU Options and Categories

Bluetooth® (BT SET) Settings

Settings for Bluetooth® connectivity and headset operation.

Selecting Menu Items and Defaults

How to Select Menu Items

Step-by-step guide to navigate and select menu items.

Configurable Menu Settings

Mode, Home Channel, and EXMENU

Sets operating mode, Home channel, and enters extended menu.

EXMENU Options: DUP/TONE and Scan

EXMENU Options: Functions and Remote Mic

EXMENU Options: Display and CI-V

EXMENU Options: Sound and Home Channel

Bluetooth® Settings

Configures Bluetooth® headset connection and functions.

EXMENU Options: Bluetooth® and Other Settings

Bluetooth® Settings (Continued)

Continues Bluetooth® headset settings like VOX and headset customization.

VOX Functionality

Enables voice-controlled transmission and reception.

Other Settings: Clone and Reset

Other settings including information, cloning, and reset.

Menu Mode: Tone Settings

MENU Items Overview

Lists and describes menu items and their functions.

Menu Mode: DTCS, Offset, and Repeater Tones

Menu Mode: DTCS, Tuning, Backlight, Priority

Menu Mode: Scan, Alert, and Operating Mode

Scan Control Settings

Configures pause timer, resume timer, and weather alert function.

Menu Mode: Home Channel and EXMENU

EXMENU Mode Access

Enters the extended menu for advanced settings.

Basic Operation: Band and Mode Selection

Selecting the MAIN Band

Sets one band as MAIN for transmission.

Basic Operation: Band and Frequency

Selecting the Operating Band

Details receivable and transmit bands.

Setting a Frequency

Guides on setting frequencies in VFO mode.

Basic Operation: Frequency, Audio, and Lock

Audio Volume and Squelch Level

Adjusts audio volume and squelch levels.

Lock Functionality

Prevents accidental frequency changes and function access.

Basic Operation: Transmitting and Modes

Transmitting Procedures

Procedures for transmitting, including power selection.

Selecting Operating Modes

Guides on selecting operating modes (AM, FM).

Basic Operation: Audio Mute, Monitor, Mic Gain

Audio Mute Function

Temporarily mutes audio without changing volume.

Monitor Function

Listens to weak signals without disturbing squelch.

Setting Microphone Gain Level

Adjusts microphone sensitivity via MENU mode.

Memory Operation: Overview and Selection

Memory Operation General Description

Overview of memory channels, banks, and call channels.

Memory Operation: Selecting Channels

Selecting Memory or Call Channels

Guides on selecting memory or call channels using the DIAL.

Memory Operation: Writing to Memory

Writing to Memory or Call Channels

Instructions for saving frequencies to memory or call channels.

Writing into Selected Channels

Saves frequency to a specific selected channel.

Writing into Blank Channels

Saves frequency to the next available blank channel.

Memory Operation: Copying Content

Memory Operation: Setting Memory Banks

Setting a Memory Bank

Organizes memory channels into banks.

Assigning Channels to Banks

Assigns selected memory channels to banks.

Memory Operation: Bank Management

Memory Bank Operations

Continues bank setting procedures and selecting bank mode.

Directly Entering into a Memory Bank

Shortcut for creating memory channels and assigning to banks.

Memory Operation: Naming Channels

Memory Operation: Clearing Channels

Scan Operation: Overview and Types

Scan Operation: Details and Skip Functions

Scan Operation: Modes and Scan Edges

Scan Operation: Scan Edge Configuration

Scan Operation: Tuning Step and Mode

Setting Tuning Step

Sets the tuning step for Program scan.

Scan Operation: VFO Mode Scans

Scan Operation: Skip Frequency Management

Scan Operation: Memory and Bank Scans

Scan Operation: Skip Channel Management

Priority Watch Function

Priority Watch Scenarios

Priority Watch Scenarios (Continued)

Repeater and Duplex Operations

Repeater Operation Guide

How to use repeaters by setting frequency offset and tone.

Repeater and Duplex Operations Details

Repeater Operation Continued

Continues repeater operation details, signal checking, and tone burst.

Duplex Operation and Frequency Settings

Duplex Operation Explained

Shifts transmit frequency up or down from receive frequency.

Duplex Operation and Off-Band Indication

Duplex Operation Continued

Continues duplex operation details and explains off-band indication.

Auto Repeater Function

Auto Repeater Functionality

Automatically sets repeater settings when within range.

Other Functions: Cloning Procedures

Cloning Function Overview

Allows data transfer between PC and transceivers.

Cloning Between Transceivers

Procedures for cloning data between transceivers.

Installation and Connections: Components

Installation and Connections: Power and Controller

Connecting to DC Power Supply

Connects to a 13.8 V DC power source.

Installation and Connections: Controller Mounting

Installation and Connections: Vehicle Mounting

Installation and Connections: Antenna

Antenna Installation Guide

Guides on antenna location, coaxial cable, and internal duplexer.

Installation and Connections: Battery

Connecting to a Battery

Instructions for connecting to a power source, especially a car battery.

Installation and Connections: Battery (Continued)

Connecting to a Battery (Continued)

Continues battery connection instructions.

Bluetooth® Operation: Overview

Bluetooth® Operation Basics

Connects transceiver to Bluetooth® devices and discusses interference.

Bluetooth® Operation: UT-133 Installation

Bluetooth® Operation: Headset Pairing

Pairing with a Bluetooth® Headset

Guides on pairing the transceiver with a Bluetooth® headset.

Bluetooth® Operation: VOX Functionality

VOX Function Overview

Enables voice-controlled transmission and reception.

Bluetooth® Operation: VOX and Headset Settings

VOX Functionality Continued

Continues VOX function details.

Bluetooth® Operation: VS-3 Headset Features

Bluetooth® Operation: Device Management

Bluetooth® Operation: Resetting the Unit

Maintenance: Resetting Procedures

Maintenance: Power, Spurious Signals, Fuses

Maintenance: Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Provides solutions for common operational problems.

Maintenance: Troubleshooting Continued

Troubleshooting Continued

Continues troubleshooting guide for various issues.

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