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  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    INSTRUCTION MANUAL DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER i2730A i2730E
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    you for choosing this fine Icom product. The IC-2730A and IC-2730E dual band transceiver are designed and build with Icom's superior technology and craftsmanship combining traditional analog technologies. With proper care, this product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation. We hope
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    with an ear- phone or other audio accessories at high volume levels. Continuous high volume operation may cause a ringing in your ears. If you experience ringing, reduce the volume level or discontinue use. R WARNING! NEVER connect the transceiver to an AC out- let. This may pose a fire hazard
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    the transceiver continuously for long periods of time. Use Icom microphones transceiver. Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia, and/or other countries. The Bluetooth
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    controller 64 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES i PRECAUTIONS ii Bluetooth® device.. 77 ■■ Deleting a Bluetooth® device from the pairing list 77 ■■ Resetting the installed Bluetooth® unit.. 78 ■■ Selecting the Mode 23 ■■ Off band 53 ■■ Using the DTMF replacement 82 ■■ Troubleshooting 83 14
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    for 1 second to turn power ON or OFF. ➥➥ Push to mute the audio. (p. 27) w MAIN•BAND KEY [MAIN BAND] Push to select the MAIN band. (p. 23) In the VFO mode Hold down for 1 second to enter the Operating band select mode. (p. 24) In the Memory mode Hold down for 1 second to enter the Memory
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    are for the MAIN band. w TX ICON (p. 26) Displayed while transmitting. e DUPLEX ICON (p. 50) Displayed while in the duplex mode. r TONE ICONS (p. 56) t Bluetooth® ICON (p. 74) Displayed when you make a Bluetooth® connection be- tween your transceiver* and a Bluetooth® headset. *Requires an
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    when you select mid power. • No icon is displayed when you select high power. 3 !3 VOX ICON (p. 75) Displayed when the transceiver is connected to the optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset, and the VOX function is ON. !4 MEMORY MODE ICON (p. 29) Displayed while in the Memory mode. !5 S/RF METER
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    !8 ENTER KEY [ï] Push to go to the next tree level or to set the option or value in the MENU mode. (pp. 11, 30) !9 LEFT/RIGHT KEYS In the MENU mode (p. 11) [Ω]: Push to go back the previous tree level. [≈]: Push to go to the next tree level. While entering text (p. 34) [Ω]: Push to move the
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    HM-154 microphone. e ANTENNA CONNECTOR (p. 67) Connect a 50 ø impedance antenna with a PL-259 con- nector. The transceiver has a built-in duplexer, so you can use a 144 and 430 MHz dual-band antenna without needing an external duplexer. r COOLING FAN The cooling fan for heat dissipation. You
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    1 second to turn the Call channel mode ON or OFF. 1 y [MAIN DUAL] KEY Push to set the MAIN band to either the right band or the left band. u [F-1] KEY Push to activate the preset function of the [F-1] key. channel num- ber, push to set. !0 LED 2 Lights green when transceiver's power is ON. 6
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    1 PANEL DESCRIPTION ■■ Microphone (HM-207) (Continued) !1 !7 !2 !3 !6 !4 !5 !1 [VOL∫ A] KEY ➥➥ Push to increase the audio output level. ➥➥ Push to input DTMF code 'A.' !2 [VOL√ B] KEY ➥➥ Push to decrease the audio output level. ➥➥ Push to input DTMF code 'B.' !3 [SQL∫ C] KEY ➥➥ Push to
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    The following functions can be set to [F-1] and [F-2] to use during receive or in stand-by, or during transmit. (p. operat- BND.BNK ([F1] key: Default) ing band. In the Memory mode, push to select Bank A to J, or OFF. • Only the programmed bank appears. SCAN Push to start or stop a
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    used to program infrequently changed values or function settings. • The MENU mode items are for the MAIN band CH/CLEAR EXMENU construction is shown to the right. EXMENU MOD.TS MODE TS DUP.T TONE OFFSET R TONE C TONE instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display
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    NAME AIR* 1~4 OFF/AT-OFF/AT-1~3 5SEC/10SEC 1~10 OFF/ON OFF/ON CH ID/FREQ *This item may not be displayed, depending on the transceiver's version. MENU MODE 2 MENU MODE SOUNDS BEEPLV 0~9 KEY B OFF/ON HOME B OFF/ON EDGE B OFF/ON STOP B OFF/ON SUBMUT OFF/MUTE/BEEP/MUT.BP
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    15 kHz, 20 kHz, 25 kHz, 30 kHz, 50 kHz, or AUTO*. *Appears only when the AIR band is selected. yyPush [ï]D. • S ets the selected value, and goes back to the previous tree level. • Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display
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    . (Only for the USA version transceiver) Operating mode Sets the operating mode. Home channel Sets the often-used frequency as the Home channel in the VFO mode or Memory mode. EXMENU mode Push [ï]D or [≈]D to enter the EXMENU mode. DDEXMENU mode See the Icom
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    used to suppress the squelch tail noise heard from the called transceiver's speaker. DTCS code* Sets a DTCS (both encoder/decoder) code for DTCS squelch function used weather channel. (Only for the USA version transceiver) Program skip scan Turns the Program Skip Scan function ON or OFF for a VFO
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    Program scan link memory. Add Adds the Program scan that is linked during the Program link scan. Clear Deletes the Program scan that is linked during the Program link scan. Function items Sets various function's options. Squelch/ATT select Sets to use and USA version transceivers. Remote MIC key
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    continuous frequency selection across all bands by rotating [DIAL]. MIC gain Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit your preference. Auto power OFF Sets to automatically turn OFF the transceiver after a preset time period of inactivity. CI-V See the Icom website for details of the CI-V command
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    Bluetooth® headsets. You can manually connect to a selected headset. Disconnection Disconnects from the connected Bluetooth® headset without cancelling the pairing. Paring Sets the transceiver in the pairing mode. Headset Set AF output Selects the AF output option for when you use the Bluetooth
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    . Icom headset Sets to use the optional Bluetooth® transceiver. Clone master mode Sets the transceiver as a master transceiver to send data to a Sub transceiver. Reset Partial reset Returns all settings to their defaults, without clearing the memory contents. All reset Clears all programming
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    MENU MODE 2 ■■MENU items Tone (Default: OFF) Select a desired channel tone type. • OFF: The function is OFF. • TONE: The subaudible tone is superimposed on your normal signal. • Subaudible tone setting: "R TONE" • TSQL (" " appears): Enables the tone squelch with the pocket beep
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    for 1 second in the VFO mode. (p. 50) *The default value may differ, depending on the frequency band (selected as the Main band before entering the MENU mode) and the transceiver version. 19 Repeater Tone (Default: 88.5) Select a CTCSS tone frequency for repeater or other tone squelch access
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    731 DTCS Polarity (Default: BOTH N) Select the DTCS polarity to use for transmitting and receiving. • BOTH N: TX and RX polarity are band is selected. • In the AIR band, you can select only "8.33," "25" or "AUTO." (Default: AUTO) • The default settings may differ, depending on your transceiver
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    selected weather channel every 5 sec- onds. Operating mode (Default: FM) The transceiver has a total of four operating modes, FM, FMN, AM and AM-N. Operating and 430 MHz bands, select FM or FM-N. • In the AIR band (118.000 MHz to 136.99166 MHz), select AM or AM-N. • In the AIR band, the default
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    Home channel , When you set an often-used frequency as the Home channel in the transceiver's VFO or Memory mode, that frequency is selected in each mode by pushing [ items that you can set in the EXMENU mode. See the Icom website for details of the EXMENU mode items. MENU MODE 2 2 22 MENU MODE
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    ou can make the selection on either the left or right band, regardless of the MAIN band. DDVFO mode You can use the VFO mode to set the operating frequency. ➥➥Push mode (Selectable in only the U.S.A. version transceivers) The Weather channel mode is used to hear weather broadcasts from the NOAA (
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    BASIC OPERATION 3 ■■Selecting the operating band The transceiver can receive the AIR, 144 MHz or 430 MHz bands. You can transmit on only the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. • Y ou can make the selection on either the left or right band, regardless of the MAIN band. Operating band AIR 144 MHz 430 MHz
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    (Continued) DDSelecting a tuning step Rotating [DIAL]S changes the frequency in the selected tuning steps. The VFO scan uses this step to search for a signal. (pp. 37, 41) qqPush [MAIN BAND]S on the band that the tuning step is set to. wwPush [MENU ]C. • Enters the MENU mode. eeRotate [DIAL]S to
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    D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display ■■Selecting the operating mode The transceiver has a total independently set the left and right bands when 3 they are selected as the MAIN band. qqPush [MAIN BAND]S of the band that the operating mode is set to
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    ■■Monitor function This function is used to listen to weak signals without disturbing the squelch setting. • This function is for the MAIN band. ➥➥Push [MONI DUP]C level. yyPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of
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    4 MEMORY OPERATION ■■General description The transceiver has a total of 1000 Memory channels (100 channels in each of 10 memory banks, A to J) and two Call channels (C0/C1) for the 144 and 430 MHz bands. The Memory mode is useful to quickly select often-used frequencies. DDThe number of the Memory
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    needs. C0 is for VHF or AIR band, and C1 is for UHF band. • Independently selectable on both the left and right bands. qqHold down [MR CALL Side instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display 29 Displays the Call channel number For your reference: Using the
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    selectable on both the left and right bands. • The operations are for the MAIN band. DDWriting into the selected channel Example: can also select Call channels. • T o select Bank channel, hold down [MAIN BAND]S for 1 second. Select uuPush [ï]D. iiRotate [DIAL]S to select "WRITE." ooPush [ï]D.
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    you select a pre-entered channel, the previous channel content is displayed. Select Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display yyPush [ï]D. • Beeps sound. • Copies to the destination channel. • W hen you select
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    MEMORY OPERATION MEMORY OPERATION 4 ■■Setting a Memory bank The transceiver has a total of 10 banks (A to J). You or your purpose. You can use the Memory bank scan to scan the memory channels in the selected bank. (p. 43) • The operations are for the MAIN band. DDAssigning a Memory channel to
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    assigning it to a bank. In that case, the transceiver automatically selects the lowest blank memory channel, to enter • Displays the Bank name, if entered. rrPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Selects the Memory bank mode. ttRotate [DIAL]S the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S:
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    enter an alphanumeric name for each Memory channel, Call channel, and Bank. Names can up to 6 characters. • The operations are for the MAIN band. qqSelect a Memory channel to enter a name. • T o enter a Bank name, select a Bank group. wwPush [MW]C to display the Memory entry screen. eeRotate [DIAL
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    Once you clear a memory content, it cannot be recovered. • The operations are for the MAIN band. qqPush [MR CALL]S. • Selects the Memory mode. • W hen you clear a Call Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display
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    P SKIP Scan P SKIP Jump • BAND (Selected band scan) S cans all frequencies over the entire selected band. Band edge Band edge P SKIP Scan P SKIP Jump • PROG 0~24 (Program scan) S cans the program scan edge range. Band Lower edge freq. Scan edges Higher Band freq. edge Jump Scan Jump
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    by not scanning those frequencies set as skip channels. (pp. 42, 44) For your reference: When the "P-SKIP" (Program Skip) item is set to OFF, the Scan Skip function cannot be used. (p. 13) DDScan Stop Beep function The Scan Stop Beep function sounds a beep when a signal is received. The function
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    settings. The default settings differ, depending on the transceiver's version. You can enter a total of up to 25 program scan edge ranges. ☞☞Continued on the next page 5 SCAN OPERATION Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center
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    5 SCAN OPERATION ■■ Entering scan edges (Continued) 1. Entering a scan name qqPush [MENU ]C. • Enters the MENU mode. wwRotate [DIAL]S to select "P-EDGE" (Program Scan Edge). (MENU-EXMENU > EXMEN-SCAN > SCAN-P-EDGE) eePush [ï]D. • Goes to the next tree level. rrRotate [DIAL]S to select a desired
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    band is used during a scan. @0 Rotate [DIAL]S to select "TS." @1 Push [ï]D to display the Tuning step setting screen. @2 R otate [DIAL]S to select a desired tuning step to be used while program The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center, S: Side, D: Display 40
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    scan type. • ALL: Full scan • BAND: Band scan • P-LINK0~9: Program link scan • PROG00~PROG24: Program scan • DUP: Duplex scan (p. 50 page) See page 39 to enter a scan name. When a program link name is assigned. (p. 14) When a program link name is assigned, it is displayed on the scan type
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    paused. • W hen a signal is received during the scan, the transceiver attempts to enter the frequency as a skip channel into empty memory channel 999 Clears the skip setting. SCAN OPERATION The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center, S: Side, D: Display
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    in the selected bank. • T wo or more memory channels, that are not set as skip channels, must be programmed to start a memory bank scan. qqPush [MR CALL]S. • Selects the Memory mode. wwHold down [MAIN BAND]S for 1 second. eeRotate [DIAL]S to select the desired Bank group. rrPush [MAIN
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    - cies during a scan, for the set time period, without setting the skip frequency. This function can be used only when the HM-207 (supplied), HM-154 (optional) microphone or VS-3 Bluetooth® headset is connected. qqStart a VFO scan. (p. 41) • When a signal is received, the scan pauses. 5 ww
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    can make a Priority watch independently on both the left and right bands. • This section describes the MAIN band operation. DDVFO and a Priority channel (p. 46) Checks the selected Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display
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    Watch. • Bell: Starts Priority Watch. When a signal is received on the Priority channel, the " " icon appears on the display. uuPush [ï]D. iiPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. • The "PRIO" icon appears, and the Priority watch starts. • To cancel the Priority watch, select "OFF" in step
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    the Priority channel, the " " icon appears on the display. !0 Push [ï]D. !1 Push [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. • The "PRIO" icon appears, and the Priority watch starts. • Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display
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    frequency offset. You can access a repeater using the Duplex function by setting the transceiver's offset to the same value as the repeater the selected value, and goes back to the previous tree level. !3 Push [MAIN BAND]S. • Turns ON the repeater tone, and exits the MENU mode. !4 Operate normally.
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    the transmit frequency to be out of the band, "OFF" will appear on the display automatically changes to the transceiver transmit frequency (repeater many European repeaters. This function can be used only when the supplied HM-207 or instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D:
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    receive frequency by an offset amount. • This section describes the MAIN band operation. DDSetting the frequency offset qqEnters the MENU mode. (p. 11) MHz. • T he selected tuning step in the VFO mode is used when setting the frequency offset. ttPush [ï]D. • Sets the selected value, and goes
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    it, or not. • T he transceiver transmit frequency appears on the display. band, the off band indication, "OFF," appears on the display when [PTT] is pushed. Check the frequency offset or duplex direction in this case. (p. 50) Appears The C, S, or D in the Display Side Center Side instructions
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    OFF, duplex direction, tone encoder ON/OFF). The Auto repeater function uses the preset repeater tone frequency and frequency offset. qqEnters the MENU mode BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. For the U.S.A. and Korean versions: When turned ON, the Auto repeater function has priority over the manual
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    you select a Home channel by rotating [DIAL]S, a beep sounds. You will know the Home channel is selected without looking at the display. In the AIR band, the Home channel beep sounds only when the frequency or the operating mode (AM or AM-N) same as the Home channel is selected. DDSetting the
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    OTHER FUNCTIONS 8 ■■Using the DTMF Memory The transceiver can store up to 16 Memory channels of 24-digit DTMF memory selection screen. !0 Push [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the DTMF Menu mode. Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center
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    input). ttPush [ï]D. • T ransmits the selected DTMF code, and exits the DTMF Menu mode. The C, S, or D in the Display Side Center Side instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display 55 ttPush [ï]D. • Enters the DTMF Code Entry mode. yyEnter a desired DTMF
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    about 500 milliseconds per code. 1 character per second. ttPush [MAIN BAND]. • Exits the DTMF Menu mode. OTHER FUNCTIONS ■■Tone Squelch function FM or FM narrow mode. You can silently wait for calls from others using the same tone. Also, the reversed Tone Squelch function will mute the
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    tone fre- 57 quency. (Audio is heard) ttPush [ï]D. • Sets the selected option, and goes back to the previous tree level. yyPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. • Sets a desired tone frequency or DTCS code. (p. 19) 2. Transmitting Hold down [PTT] to call a desired station, and operate
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    Hz ttPush [ï]D. • Sets the selected option, and goes back to the previous tree level. yyPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display 8 Selectable options: 67.0 Hz to 254
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    ttPush [ï]D. • Sets the selected option, and goes back to the previous tree level. yyPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. The C, S, or D in the Display Side Center Side instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display 59 Selectable options: • BOTH N: TX and
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    the Weather Alert function, or turn OFF the transceiver. The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby, or Sets the selected option, and goes back to the previous tree level. yyPush [MAIN BAND]S. 8 • Exits the MENU mode. • You can also select a scan or
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    enter contents from one transceiver to another one. DDCloning from a PC using a cloning cable You can clone with the CS-2730 cloning software and the optional cloning cable. See the CS-2730 instruction manual for details. (downloaded from the Icom WEB site; http://www.icom.co.jp/world/) DDCloning
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    , then ON to exit the cloning mode, and you can use the transceiver with the cloned content. • T urn OFF the master transceiver, then ON to exit the cloning mode. Display Side Center Side The C, S, or D in the instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side D: Display 62
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    ttInsert the MBA-4's projection tabs into the main unit. yySlide the MBA-4 to the left. t y 6-pin connector 6-pin connector DDWhen using the MBA-4 combination bracket When using the MBA-4 combination bracket, you can unify the controller and the main unit. qqUnplug the 6-pin connector from the
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    dashboard or the console of your vehicle with the optional MBA-5 controller bracket and the MBF-1 mounting base. (p. 66) qqAttach the MBF-1 on the dashboard or the console. • See the MBF-1 instruction manual for details. MBF-1 Suction pad Base lever wwAttach the MBA-5 to the controller's rear
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    viewing angle of the remote controller, then tighten the adjustment knob. Guide Locking head (MBF-1) DDAttaching to a flat surface You can install the bracket to a wall, use a self-tapping screw*2 (3 mm(d)). *1 MBA-5 may be supplied, depending on the transceiver's version. *2 Purchase separately
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    where air bag deployment may be obstructed. DO NOT place the transceiver or remote controller where hot or cold air blows directly onto it the mounting bracket is to be installed. • Approximately 5.5~5.6 mm (0.21~0.22 inch)(d) when using nuts; approximately 2~3 mm (0.08~0.12 inch)(d) when using
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    from the transceiver, select a high-quality antenna and mount it in transceiver has an internal duplexer, and you can easily connect a dual band antenna. If you separately connect the VHF and UHF antennas, use a separate duplexer. When you connect the VHF and UHF antennas separately: IC-2730A
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    connecting the transceiver to a power source, especially a car battery. • NEVER connect the transceiver directly to a 24 V battery. The transceiver may not • DO NOT pull or bend the DC power cable. • DO NOT use a cigarette lighter socket as a power source when operating in a vehicle. The plug
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    9 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■■ Connecting to a battery (Continued) CONNECTING TO A VEHICLE BATTERY Grommet black NOTE: Use terminals for the cable connections. red Crimp 12 V battery Supplied DC power cable Solder 69
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    ) • UT-133 Bluetooth® unit • VS-3 Bluetooth® headset 10 Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when used with an Icom transceiver. Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that
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    section, the IC-2730A/E with the UT-133 is described as simply "transceiver." When you connect the VS-3 Bluetooth® headset to the transceiver, you can wirelessly transmit and receive the headset audio. The VS-3 has a [PTT] switch, so you can transmit in the same way as using the transceiver's [PTT
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    OPERATION 11 ■■Installing the UT-133 When you install the optional UT-133 Bluetooth® unit in the transceiver, you can communicate with other Bluetooth® headset. NOTE: Before touching the transceiver or UT-133, remove static electricity from your body by touching a grounded object such as a grounded
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    "BT" (Bluetooth®). (MENU-EXMENU > EXMEN-BT SET > BTSET-BT) eePush [ï]D. • Goes to the next tree level. rrRotate [DIAL]S to select "ON." ttPush [ï]D. 2. Entering the pairing mode of the VS-3 • See the VS-3's instruction manual for details. 3. Entering the pairing mode of the transceiver yyRotate
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    transceiver between transmit and receive by your voice. This function provides hands-free operation. If the transceiver does not connect to a Bluetooth® headset, you cannot use audio is input. In this case, the transceiver does not transmit. ttPush [MAIN BAND]S. 11 • Exits the MENU mode. •
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    level. rrRotate [DIAL]S to select "HS+SP." ttPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. • Audio is heard from both the connected Bluetooth® headset and the transceiver's speaker. The C, S, or D in the Display Side Center Side instructions indicate the area of the controller. C: Center S: Side
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    's beep setting. When both settings are set to "ON," the beeps sound on the transceiver and the headset. • Custom key "CUST K" (p. 17) You can assign desired key functions to [PLAY], [FWD] and [RWD] on the VS-3. Bluetooth® OPERATION [FWD] [PLAY] [RWD] 11 Optional VS-3 Bluetooth® headset 76
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    select a Bluetooth® device to delete. ttPush [CLR]D. • Displays "DELETE?." yyRotate [DIAL]S to select "YES." uuPush [ï]D. • Deletes the selected device from the pairing list. iiPush [MAIN BAND]S. • Exits the MENU mode. The C, S, or D in the Display Side Center Side instructions indicate the
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    ® unit You can reset the installed UT-133 Bluetooth® unit. You should reset the unit if you have trouble during Bluetooth® operation. When you do a Partial reset or All reset, the Bluetooth® settings returns to their factory defaults. However, the device name and pairing/connection information
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    AM-N) RX only • No. of memory channels: 1000 channels • No. of program scan channels: 25 channels (2 edge frequencies in each channel) • No. of kHz, 50 kHz The 8.33 kHz step is not selectable, depending on the operating band or mode. • Power supply: 13.8 V DC ±15% (negative ground) •
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    SPECIFICATIONS • Squelch sensitivity: ≤ 0.13 μV (Threshold) • Selectivity: FM FM-N ≥ 60 dB ≥ 55 dB 12 • Spurious and image rejection ratio: ≥ 60 dB ≥ 55 dB (A band UHF) • AF output power: ≥ 2.0 W (at 10% distortion with an 8 ø load) • AF output impedance: 8 ø 80
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    [DIAL]S to select "YES." ttPush [ï]D. • T he transceiver displays "PART RESET," then the partial reset is 81 completed. DDAll Reset BE CAREFUL! An All reset clears all programming and returns all settings to their factory defaults. See the Full Manual for details. qqPush [MENU ]C. • Enters the
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 87
    this case, the transceiver may be damaged. If damage occurs, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. ■■Spurious signals problem if possible, repair it and then replace the damaged fuse with a new rated one (FGB 15 A). R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders from the DC power cable. USE
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 88
    13 MAINTENANCE ■■Troubleshooting The following chart is designed to help you correct problems which are not equipment malfunctions. If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, or solve it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. PROBLEM POSSIBLE
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 89
    CALL]S to select the Memory mode. p. 23 • 2 or more memory channels have not been • Program more than 2 Memory channels. p. 30 programmed. Cannot receive on the SUB band. • T he SUB band mute function is activated. • T urn OFF the function. p. 16 While transmitting, automatically • T he
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 90
    This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful or modifications to this device, not expressly approved by Icom Inc., could void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 91
    headset 76 VOX function 74 Pairing with a headset 73 Resetting the installed Bluetooth® unit 78 The maximum number of paired devices 77 C Call channel skip frequencies 42 Cloning 61 Cloning between transceivers 61 Cloning from a PC using a cloning cable 61 information Coaxial cable
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    DTMF code (DTMF Memory 55 Using the DTMF Memory 54 E Electromagnetic Interference 71 EXMENU 12 Bluetooth® items 16 Display items 15 DUP i Installation and connections 63 Installing in a vehicle 66 Using the mounting bracket 66 Installing the controller 64 Into your vehicle 64
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 93
    INDEX L Lock function 25 M Maintenance 81 MAIN band selection 23 Main unit 5 Main unit installation 66 Memory operation 28 mode 23 Weather channel mode 23 Monitor function 27 O Off band indication 51 One-Touch PTT 76 Operating band selection 24 Operating mode selection 26 Options 70 88
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 94
    Reset 81 Partial Reset 81 Resetting the installed Bluetooth® unit 78 S Scan function 36 Bank link scan 36 Bank scan 36 Entering scan edges 38 VFO scan 36 Full bank scan 36 Full scan 36 Program link scan 36 Program scan 36 Selected band scan 36 Tuning step for a VFO scan
  • Icom IC-2730A | Instruction Manual - Page 95
    accessories i T Table of contents iv The number of the Memory channel 28 Tone Squelch function 56 Setting the Repeater Tone frequency 58 Setting the Tone frequency 58 Transmitting 26 Troubleshooting VOX function 74 Setting the VOX level 74 Using the VOX function 74 VOX Delay 75 VOX-
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER
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