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INSTRUCTION MANUAL DUAL BAND TRANSCEIVER |2730A |2730E The photo shows the normal display version.
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• Force majeure, including, but not limited to, fires, earthquakes, storms, floods, lightning, other natural disasters, disturbances, riots, war, or radioactive contamination. • The use of Icom transceivers with any equipment that is not manufactured or approved by Icom.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES PRECAUTIONS R DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE! NEVER touch an antenna connector The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver. during transmission. This may result in an electrical shock or burn. DC power Controller cable Microphone R WARNING RF EXPOSURE! This transceiver emits Radio cable (3.5 m:11.4 ft) (HM-207)
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During mobile operation, DO NOT operate the transceiver without smoke. Contact your Icom dealer or distributor for advice. running the vehicle’s engine. When the transceiver’s power is ON and your vehicle’s engine is OFF, the vehicle’s battery will soon...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 SCAN OPERATION ������������������������������ 36 EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ....... i ■ Installing an antenna ......67 IMPORTANT ..........i ■ About the scan function ....36 ■ Connecting to a battery ..... 68 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ......ii ■ Entering scan edges ......38 10 OPTIONS ����������������������������������������������...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Controller — Front panel 3 VFO/MHz TUNING•SCAN KEY [V/MHz SCAN] Microphone z Push to select the VFO mode. Display (p. 2) connector (pp. 5, 63) z In the VFO mode, push to select 1 MHz tuning. (p. 24) z Hold down for 1 second to display the scan type setting screen.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Controller — Display 8 MONITOR•DUPLEX KEY [DUP MONI] 1 2 3 z Push to turn the Monitor function ON and OFF. (p. 27) z Hold down for 1 second to display the duplex direction setting screen. (p. 50) 9 OUTPUT POWER•DTMF KEY [LOW DTMF] z Push to select the transmit output power level.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Controller — Display 13 VOX ICON (p. 75) Displayed when the transceiver is connected to the optional VS-3 Bluetooth , and the VOX function is ON. headset 14 MEMORY MODE ICON (p. 29) Displayed while in the Memory mode. 15 S/RF METER z Displays the relative signal strength of the receive signal.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION 18 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) 19 LEFT/RIGHT KEYS [◄]/[►] In the MENU mode (p. 11) [◄]: Push to go back the previous tree level. [►]: Push to go to the next tree level.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ Main unit 6 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK 2 [SP2] 7 EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK 1 [SP1] Front panel Rear panel Connect an 8 ohm external speaker. L See the following list for the speaker connection and audio output details. Ext.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ About the HM-207 microphone 5 [HOME CALL] KEY With the HM-207, you can input numbers for frequency or Memory channel settings, and adjust the audio volume and z Push to select the Home channel. squelch level. z Hold down for 1 second to turn the Call channel mode ON or OFF.
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PANEL DESCRIPTION ■ About the HM-207 microphone 16 [M .] KEY z Push to input a ‘.’ (decimal point) when entering a frequency. z Push to input DTMF code ‘M.’ • “E” stands for “M” on the display. 17 [0] ~ [9] KEYS Push to input a frequency, or DTMF codes ‘0’...
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PANEL DESCRIPTION The following functions can be set to [F-1] and [F-2] to use during receive or in stand-by, or during transmit. (p. 14) During RX/Standby: Function Description Function Description In the VFO mode, hold down for 1 second No function to save the frequency displayed in the MONI Push to open or close the squelch.
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MENU MODE The MENU mode is used to program infrequently changed For your reference: The MENU item is displayed values or function settings. on the left side. LThe MENU mode items are for the MAIN band. The item’s option or value is ■...
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MENU MODE EXMENU SOUNDS FUNC BEEPLV 0 ~ 9 SQLTYP OFF/S SQL/ATT KEY B OFF/ON SQL-DL SHORT/LONG HOME B OFF/ON SLOW/MID/FAST/AUTO EDGE B OFF/ON DIAL S OFF/ON STOP B OFF/ON AUTORP* OFF/ON (KOR version) SUBMUT OFF/MUTE/BEEP/MUT.BP OFF/DUP/DUP.TON (USA version) RMTMIC RX/TX F-1/F-2 HOMECH...
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To return to the default setting: 3. Rotate [DIAL]S to select the “MENU-TS” (Tuning step) Hold down [MR CALL] after doing step 4. item. L See the Icom website for details of the EXMENU mode items. Push [ï]D. • Goes to the next tree level.
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D EXMENU mode Sets a DTCS (both encoder/decoder) code for DTCS squelch function used in the FM mode. See the Icom website for details of the EXMENU mode items. DTCS polarity See page 11 for details of the operation. Sets the DTCS polarity for the DTCS squelch function.
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MENU MODE ■ Setting items Pause timer* D EXMENU mode Selects the scan pause time. When receiving signals, the scan See page 11 for details of the operation. pauses according to the scan pause timer. Resume timer* DUP/TONE items Selects the scan resume time from a pause after the received Settings to access repeaters.
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MENU MODE Tuning step Fan control Sets the tuning step for each Program scan. Sets the cooling fan control operation. Operating mode Dial speed-up Sets the operating mode for each Program scan. Sets to automatically increase the tuning dial speed when rapidly rotating [DIAL]S.
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Sets the contrast level of the LCD. rotating [DIAL]. Opening message MIC gain Sets whether or not to display “ICOM” and the power source Sets the microphone sensitivity to suit your preference. voltage at power ON. Auto power OFF Memory name...
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MENU MODE Clear Sound items Deletes the current Home channel. Sets the Sound options. This item is not displayed when no Home channel is set. Beep level Sets the beep output level. Bluetooth items Key-touch beep Sets the Bluetooth options when you use a Bluetooth headset. Sets to sound a beep when you push a key.
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Sets the transceiver as a sub transceiver to receive data from a prolonged transmission. Master transceiver. Icom headset Clone master mode Sets to use the optional Bluetooth headset (VS-3). Sets the transceiver as a master transceiver to send data to a Sub transceiver.
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MENU MODE ■ MENU items See page 11 for details of the operation. • TSQL-R: Enables the reverse tone squelch function. The tone squelch does not open only when you Tone (Default: OFF) receive a signal that includes a matching tone Select a desired channel tone type.
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MENU MODE ■ MENU items Repeater Tone (Default: 88.5) See page 11 for details of the operation. Select a CTCSS tone frequency for repeater or other tone • DTC.TSQ: When you transmit, the DTCS code is squelch access. superimposed on your normal signal. 50 tone frequencies (67.0 ~ 254.1 Hz) are selectable.
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MENU MODE DTCS Code (Default: 023) Tuning step (Default: 5.0) Select a DTCS (both encoder/decoder) code for the DTCS When you rotate [DIAL] in the VFO mode, the frequency squelch. changes in the selected tuning step. A total of 104 codes (023 ~ 754) are selectable. The selected tuning step is also used for a VFO mode scan.
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MENU MODE ■ MENU items Weather alert (Default: OFF) See page 11 for details of the operation. (For only the USA version) Pause Timer (Default: 10SEC) Turn the Weather Alert function ON or OFF. A NOAA (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Select the Scan Pause time.
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Push [ï]D to delete the Home channel. EXMENU mode Enters the EXMENU mode. See pages 12 ~ 17 for the items that you can set in the EXMENU mode. See the Icom website for details of the EXMENU mode items.
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BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting the MAIN band D Call channel mode You can use the Call channel mode to operate on the z Push [MAIN BAND]S on either the left or right band to set Call channels. it as the MAIN band. z Hold down [MR CALL]S for 1 second.
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BASIC OPERATION ■ Selecting the operating band ■ Setting a frequency The transceiver can receive the AIR, 144 MHz or 430 MHz This section describes on the VFO mode operation. bands. When you select other mode, push [V/MHz SCAN]S. You can transmit on only the 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands. L You can make the selection on either the left or right band, D Selecting the 1 MHz tuning regardless of the MAIN band.
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BASIC OPERATION ■ Setting audio volume and ■ Setting a frequency D Selecting a tuning step squelch level Rotating [DIAL]S changes the frequency in the selected tuning steps. L You can make the setting on either the left or right band, The VFO scan uses this step to search for a signal.
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BASIC OPERATION ■ Transmitting ■ Selecting the operating mode The transceiver has a total of four operating modes, AM, Before transmitting, monitor the operating frequency AM-N, FM and FM-N. (Default: FM) to see if other stations are on the frequency. In the AIR band, the AM mode is set as a default.
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BASIC OPERATION ■ Audio mute function ■ Setting the microphone gain level This function temporarily mutes the audio without disturbing the volume setting. Set the microphone gain level in the MENU mode. LThis function is for both the MAIN and SUB bands. Push [MENU z Push [ ]( ) to mute audio signals.
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ General description D Memory channel content The transceiver has a total of 1000 Memory channels (100 channels in each of 10 memory banks, A ~ J) and two Call The following information can be entered into the Memory channels (C0/C1) for the 144 and 430 MHz bands.
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Selecting a Memory or Call channel D Selecting a Memory channel D Selecting a Call channel You can select a Memory channels by rotating [DIAL]S in You can select the Call channels (C0/C1) by rotating the Memory mode. [DIAL]S in the Call channel mode.
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Writing into a Memory or Call channel After setting a frequency in the VFO mode, you can write it 6. Rotate [DIAL] to select channel “11.” into your desired channel or an automatically selected blank NOTE: If you select a pre-entered channel, the channel.
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Writing into a Memory or Call channel D Writing into a blank channel D Copying Memory content to another Example: Writing 434.100 MHz into a blank channel. Memory channel Push [V/MHz SCAN]S. You can copy the memory content to another Memory •...
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Setting a Memory bank D Assigning a Memory channel to a Memory bank The transceiver has a total of 10 banks (A ~ J). Select the Memory channel to be assigned to a bank. You can assign regular Memory channels 0 ~ 999 to any (p.
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Setting a Memory bank D Directly entering into a Memory bank D Selecting the Memory bank mode You can also enter the memory content directly into a When you select the Memory bank mode, rotating [DIAL]S memory bank channel. This way is a short cut to creating a selects only the bank channels assigned to the selected bank.
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Entering a Memory or Bank name • Selectable characters and symbols: You can enter an alphanumeric name for each Memory [ I ] channel, Call channel, and Bank. Names can up to 6 characters. LThe operations are for the MAIN band. ”...
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MEMORY OPERATION ■ Clearing a Memory channel Entered memory content can be cleared (erased), if desired. NOTE: Once you clear a memory content, it cannot be recovered. LThe operations are for the MAIN band. Push [MR CALL]S. • Selects the Memory mode. •...
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SCAN OPERATION ■ About the scan function For your reference: The frequencies that are set as “PSKIP” are not scanned. (p. 13) D VFO scan (p. 41) NOTE: At least one program scan edge range must be • ALL (Full scan) programmed to start a program scan.
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SCAN OPERATION ■ About the scan function D [DIAL] operation during a scan [Duplex (DUP) scan] • If desired, rotate [DIAL]S to change the scanning direction The Duplex scan searches for both TX and RX frequencies during a scan. that are used in duplex operation. (p. 50) •...
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SCAN OPERATION ■ Entering scan edges D Receive mode during a scan • The selected mode is used by the scan. Enter the higher and lower frequency edges as the scan • During a memory or bank scan, the channel’s mode is edge range for programmed scans.
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SCAN OPERATION ■ Entering scan edges • Selectable characters and symbols: 1. Entering a scan name [ I ] Push [MENU • Enters the MENU mode. 2. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “P-EDGE” (Program Scan Edge). ” (MENU-EXMENU > EXMEN-SCAN > SCAN-P-EDGE) 3.
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SCAN OPERATION 4. Setting a operating mode 14. Rotate [DIAL]S to select a desired number. 15. Push [◄] to move the cursor backwards, or push [►] to NOTE: move the cursor forwards. • If the frequencies entered in “FREQ L” and “FREQ H” are 16.
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When a program link name is assigned, it is displayed on Push [V/MHz SCAN]S to start the scan. the scan type setting screen. (Step 3 on this page) 5. To cancel the scan, push [V/MHz SCAN]S. See the Icom website to enter a program link name.
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SCAN OPERATION ■ Setting and clearing the skip frequencies D Setting the skip frequencies D Clearing the skip frequencies The frequencies set as “PSKIP” channels are not scanned. Push [MR CALL]S. • Selects the Memory mode. 2. Rotate [DIAL] to select the memory channel you want Start the VFO scan.
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SCAN OPERATION ■ Memory scan D Memory bank scan A memory bank scan searches through the memory There two types of scans in the memory mode, Memory channels in the selected bank. scan and Memory bank scan. L Two or more memory channels, that are not set as skip channels, must be programmed to start a memory bank scan.
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SCAN OPERATION ■ Setting and clearing skip ■ Setting the temporary skip channels function The channels that are set as “SKIP” or “PSKIP” channels This function temporarily skips up to five unwanted are skipped (not scanned). frequencies during a scan, for the set time period, without setting the skip frequency.
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PRIORITY WATCH ■ Priority watch While operating on a VFO frequency or while scanning, D VFO and a Memory/Bank scan (p. 47) Priority watch checks for signals on a selected frequency Sequentially checks the Memory or Bank channels every every 5 seconds. 5 seconds, while receiving on a VFO frequency or during a L You can make a Priority watch independently on both the left and VFO mode scan.
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PRIORITY WATCH ■ VFO and a Priority channel D VFO frequency and a Priority channel Checks the selected Priority channel every 5 seconds, while Example: Checks Memory channel “11” while receiving on receiving on a VFO frequency. 433.920 MHz. Set the VFO frequency. (p. 24) 2.
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PRIORITY WATCH ■ VFO and a Memory/Bank scan Example: Sequentially checks the Memory channels while receiving on 433.920 MHz. D VFO frequency and a Memory/Bank scan Sequentially checks the Memory or Bank channels every 5 seconds, while receiving on a VFO frequency. Displayed Set the VFO frequency.
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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Repeater operation A repeater receives signals on one frequency, and then 5. Hold down [MONI DUP] retransmits them on a different frequency. When using a • Displays the duplex direction setting screen. (p. 50) 6. Rotate [DIAL]S to select a desired offset direction. repeater, the transmit frequency is shifted from the receive •...
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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Repeater operation D 1750 Hz tone burst For your reference: A 1750 Hz tone is required to access many European • If the Repeater tone frequency or the frequency offset repeaters. is changed, the tone or offset for the Auto Repeater L This function can be used only when the supplied HM-207 function is also changed.
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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Duplex operation D Setting the duplex direction The Duplex operation shifts the transmit frequency up or down from the receive frequency by an offset amount. Hold down [MONI DUP] LThis section describes the MAIN band operation. •...
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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Off band indication ■ Duplex operation D Duplex operation If the transmit frequency is out of the amateur band, the off Push [MONI DUP] to listen to the transmit frequency band indication “OFF” is displayed when [PTT] is pushed. to check whether another station is transmitting on it, Check the frequency offset or duplex direction in this case.
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REPEATER AND DUPLEX OPERATIONS ■ Auto repeater function When the operating frequency falls within the repeater For the USA and Korean versions: output frequency range, the Auto Repeater function When turned ON, the Auto repeater function has priority automatically sets the repeater settings (duplex ON/OFF, over the manual duplex setting.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Home Channel Beep function When you select a Home channel by rotating [DIAL]S, a 6. Push [ï]D. beep sounds. You will know the Home channel is selected • Beeps sound. • Sets the Home channel, and exits the MENU mode. without looking at the display.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Using the DTMF Memory The transceiver can store up to 16 Memory channels of Rotate [DIAL] to select a desired number to enter a code. 24 digit DTMF codes. L“E” stands for “M” and “F” stands for “#” on the display. D Entering a DTMF code Hold down [LOW DTMF]C for 1 second.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Transmitting DTMF code D Transmitting DTMF code (DTMF Memory) D Transmitting DTMF code (Direct Input) Hold down [LOW DTMF]C for 1 second. Hold down [LOW DTMF]C for 1 second. • Enters the DTMF Menu mode. • Enters the DTMF Menu mode. 2.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone Squelch function The squelch opens only when you receive a signal D Selecting the DTMF transmit speed containing a matching subaudible tone in the FM or FM You can select the DTMF transmit speed. narrow mode. You can silently wait for calls from others using the same tone.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone Squelch function • OFF: The Tone Squelch function is OFF. 5. Push [ï]D. • TONE: Enables the subaudible tone encoder. • Sets the selected option, and goes back to the previous tree • TSQL (“ ” is displayed): level.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS D Setting the Tone frequency D Setting the Repeater Tone frequency Push [MENU Push [MENU • Enters the MENU mode. • Enters the MENU mode. 2. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “C TONE” (TSQL Freq). 2. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “R TONE” (Repeater Tone). 3.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Tone Squelch function D Setting the DTCS code D Setting the DTCS polarity Push [MENU Push [MENU • Enters the MENU mode. • Enters the MENU mode. 2. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “CODE” (DTCS Code). 2. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “DTCS-P” (DTCS Polarity). 3.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS ■ Weather channel operation The previously selected (used) weather channel is checked periodically during standby, or while scanning. (For only the USA version) Push [MENU There are 10 weather channels to listen to the NOAA • Enters the MENU mode. (National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration) 2.
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8. Push [ï]D. See the CS-2730 instruction manual for details. (downloaded • Displays “CLONE?.” from the Icom WEB site, https://www.icomjapan.com/support/) Rotate [DIAL]S to select “YES.” D Cloning between transceivers 1. Connecting the master and sub transceivers Select a master transceiver to send data to a sub transceiver.
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OTHER FUNCTIONS 3. Setting the master transceiver 18. Push [ï]D. • Displays “CLONE OUT” on the master transceiver’s display. 11. Push [MENU ]C of the master transceiver. • Enters the MENU mode. 12. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “CLONE” (Clone). (MENU-EXMENU > EXMEN-OTHERS > OTHER-CLONE) 13.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the controller to MBA-4 Controller (Rear) Screw* the main unit Connect the controller to the main unit with the supplied Projection tab Cable* control cable. * Supplied with the MBA-4 • The following longer cables may be required, depending on the installation location.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to a DC power ■ Installing the controller supply D When installing into your vehicle You can install the controller on the dashboard or the Connect to a 13.8 V DC power source with at least 15 A console of your vehicle with the optional MBA-5 controller capacity.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Installing the controller Attaching to a flat surface Tighten the lock knob to securely attach the Controller. 5. Adjust the viewing angle of the remote controller, then You can install the controller on a flat surface with the tighten the adjustment knob.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Installing in a vehicle Using the mounting bracket CAUTION: NEVER place the main unit or remote You can install the main unit on the dashboard or the console controller where normal operation of the vehicle may be of your vehicle with the optional MBF-4 mobile bracket hindered or where it could cause bodily injury.
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Connect the antenna to the antenna connector on the rear panel of the main unit. When you connect the VHF and UHF antennas separately: Antenna connector IC-2730A/IC-2730E Duplexer To [ANT] NOTE: • Make the coaxial cable as short as possible.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to a battery RWARNING! RWARNING! • NEVER remove the fuse holders from the cable • Make sure DC power cable polarity is correct. connecting the transceiver to a power source, especially Red: Positive + terminal a car battery.
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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to a battery CONNECTING TO A VEHICLE BATTERY Grommet NOTE: Use terminals for the cable connections. Black Crimp Solder 12 V battery Supplied DC power cable...
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OPTIONS ■ Options (As of October 2024) • HM-154/HM-232 • CS-2730 hand microphone cloning software Free download software • HM-207 remote control microphone • OPC-474 • HM-209 cloning cable active noise canceling microphone Allows data cloning between transceivers. • HM-249 hands free microphones •...
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ Operating Bluetooth ® When you install the optional UT-133A Bluetooth in the unit NOTE: transceiver, you can connect to the optional VS-3 Bluetooth • Connect with a device that complies with the standards headset set by Bluetooth SIG and has been certified. Even if the device complies with the Bluetooth standard, it may When you connect the VS-3 to the transceiver, you can not be able to connect to the receiver, depending on...
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ Installing the UT-133A 3. Place one end the UT-133A under the edge of the front panel, with the connector facing down. When you install the optional UT-133A Bluetooth unit the transceiver, you can communicate with other Bluetooth Front panel UT-133A headset.
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ Pairing with a headset Displayed This section describes how to pair with a Bluetooth headset. 1. Turning ON Bluetooth of the transceiver Push [MENU • Enters the MENU mode. 2. Rotate [DIAL]S to select “BT” (Bluetooth). For your reference: (MENU-EXMENU >...
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ VOX function The VOX (Voice-Operated Transmission) function toggles D Setting the VOX level the transceiver between transmit and receive by your voice. NOTE: We recommend you set the “MIC G” (MIC gain) This function provides hands-free operation. item in EXMENU or the headset’s microphone gain level, before setting the “VOX LV”...
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ Other headset settings ■ VOX function D VOX-related settings D AF Output You can set the “VOX.DLY” (VOX delay) and “VOX.TOT” If the “AF OUT” (AF output) item is set to “HS+SP” (Headset (VOX Time-out timer) items in EXMENU. (p. 17) &...
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION D About the VS-3 headset • Custom Key Beep “CUST B” (p. 17) You can set the detailed settings of the optional VS-3 Set a beep to sound when you push [PLAY], [FWD] or Bluetooth . Also, you can assign a desired key headset [RWD] on the VS-3.
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ The maximum number of ■ Deleting a headset from the paired headsets pairing list Up to seven Bluetooth headsets can be paired with the You can delete a Bluetooth headset from the pairing list. UT-133A Bluetooth Before deleting a connected headset, disconnect it.
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Bluetooth ® OPERATION ■ Resetting the installed Bluetooth ® unit You can reset the installed UT-133A 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS D Transmitter D Receiver • Modulation system: • Receive system: Double superheterodyne system FM/FM-N: Variable reactance frequency modulation • IF frequencies: • Max Deviation: A band 1st IF 38.85 MHz ±5.0 kHz or less 2nd IF 450 kHz FM-N: ±2.5 kHz or less B band 1st IF...
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MAINTENANCE ■ Resetting Occasionally, erroneous information will be displayed when, D All Reset for example, first applying power. This may be caused BE CAREFUL! An All reset clears all programming and externally by static electricity or by other factors. returns all settings to their factory defaults. See the Full If this problem occurs, turn OFF power.
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NOTE: When the power supply voltage is over 17.0 V, the transceiver automatically displays “OVER V,” and then sounds a warning beep. In this case, the transceiver may be damaged. If damage occurs, contact your nearest Icom R WARNING! NEVER remove the fuse holders from the Dealer or Service Center.
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The following chart is designed to help you correct problems If you are unable to locate the cause of a problem, or solve which are not equipment malfunctions. it through the use of this chart, contact your nearest Icom Dealer or Service Center. PROBLEM...
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MAINTENANCE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION REF. Transmitting is impossible. • The PTT Lock function is activated. • Set the PTT Lock function to OFF in EXMENU. p. 15 • The Busy Lockout function is activated. • Set the Busy Lockout function to OFF in p.
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To obtain the UKCA Declaration of Conformity, please contact Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of Icom UK Limited by email at info@icomuk.co.uk or alternatively...
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INDEX [DIAL] operation during a scan ...........37 Deleting a headset from the pairing list ......77 1750 Hz tone burst .............49 Disconnecting from a headset ........77 Headset settings AF Output ..............75 AF Output ................75 VOX function .............74 All Reset ................81 VS-3 headset .............76 Antenna Pairing with a headset ............73 Coaxial cable ..............67...
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INDEX Controller Function items ..............14 Connecting the controller to the main unit .....63 Home channel items ............16 Display ................2 Mode and Tuning step items ..........12 Front panel ...............1 Other items ..............17 Scan items ..............13 Copy Copying Memory content to another Memory channel ..31 Sound items ..............16 Copying Memory content to the VFO ......31 Explicit definitions ..............
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INDEX Installing the main unit ...........66 MENU mode .................9 Installing the remote controller ........66 EXMENU ................12 Installing the UT-133A ............72 MENU items ..............18 Internal duplexer ..............67 MENU mode construction ..........9 MENU mode screen ............12 Selecting the MENU item ..........11 Lock function ..............25 Setting items ..............12 Microphone...
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INDEX Panel description ..............1 Scan function ..............36 Partial Reset ...............81 Bank link scan ..............36 Power protect function ............82 Bank scan ..............36 Power Save ................76 Entering scan edges ............38 Precautions................ii Memory scan ............36, 43 Priority watch ..............45 Full memory scan ............36 VFO and a Memory/Bank scan ........45, 47 Memory bank scan ..........36, 43 VFO and a Priority channel ........45, 46...
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INDEX Specifications ..............79 General ................79 VFO mode ................23 Receiver .................80 VFO mode scan..............41 Transmitter ..............80 VFO scan................36 Spurious signals ..............82 VFO scan and a Memory/Bank scan ........47 Squelch level setting............25 VFO scan and a Priority channel ........46 Supplied accessories............ii VOX function ..............74 Setting the VOX level .............74 Using the VOX function ..........74...
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