Ham Radio: Icom 2730A Dual Band Transceiver Overview and Demo

Let's take a look at the Icom 2730A Dual band Ham Radio Transceiver. This video is a demo and overview of the radio. Stay tuned for more in-depth videos on installation, programming, and scanning capabilities.
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This video is for reference/entertainment purposes only and is not intended to take the place of the owner's or service manual for this device. Follow all instructions and recommendation in the documentation supplied with this product. Always work safely and wear the appropriate PPE.
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[@tofinoguy]

What an outstanding video - basic, clear, no music, no bullshit, fact-heavy, and relevant. Well done.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks!

[@philipgauthier3570]

FINALLY....someone who breaks it down play by play in a basic easy to understand presentation...THANK YOU!!

[@SevenFortyOne]

You're welcome....glad this helped!

[@felixint]

can i use as gmr s and h a m.

[@SevenFortyOne]

No

[@daveengstrom9250]

You give very good step by step instruction on your videos. And the on-screen stuff is very easy for my old eyes to see well. You have no idea how much I appreciate that. I am not exactly tech savvy... to old to learn new tricks. I am one of the few people on the planet who does not even have a cell phone (there is no cell service where I live). For a ham I know that is quite odd. But when I started in radio (in the 60s) radios were really quite simple. There was no "programming", just a dial. I stay in radio because I live way back in the mountains and should I REALLY need help of some kind I can get out and ask for it. VHF and UHF has never been my thing, but I am giving it a try just for the heck of it. It gives me something to do.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm glad you found the video helpful!

[@markdoyle8713]

Another great test spin of a radio . I tend to be able to afford the slightly older radios such as the 4100 and a friend has this one so naturally I check out you run through. Thank you

[@michaeldavidheit]

Thank you for this video. I have had the radio in my truck for a couple of years now but never really learned to use it beyond the memory settings I put into it now using the RTS systems cable and software. Recently I was acting as net control for a local network and discovered to my surprise that when I programmed the radio with repeaters in my area here in Alaska that there were several repeaters with the same call sign, but different PL tones. To my horror I didn't know which repeater in my memory bank was the one I was supposed to host the net on, so I had to dig out the manual for figuring out how to manually program the correct repeater in using my ARRL Repeater book for the information. I was able to get that done but then took the radio in and reset all the memory banks and channels using the repeater location as opposed to just the call sign to ID which one I was on. Your videos are terrific for getting to know my radio and I am very happy I found you. Thank you so much for such really helpful information. 73 AD7VV

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad this video helped you!

[@fatfreddyscat5173]

Thanks much for your efforts in making this vid. I'm looking at this unit for my first ham radio to use in my truck at remote locations. I really like the big display for old man eyes and the simplicity of knobs. 🤠

[@rumsin300]

Very detailed and well put together video. I bought this same radio a year ago and couldn't ask for anything else..Very durable radio with so many features. I'll be on lookout for more of your videos on this radio. Thank you,

[@w8natshenanigans705]

I have been using this radio as my UHF/VHF base station since early 2020. I have the radio behind the desk, and the faceplate is affixed to my computer monitor riser. It's a great performing radio, and particularly performs better on simplex than any of the budget transceivers I used before. The only complaint I have is the same one I've seen others have: the fan is loud, and kicks in the entire time you are transmitting if you use high power. In a vehicle in the trunk or under the seat, that's no biggie, but as a base station, even packed away behind the desk, it is a bit distracting. But that has yet to make me want to replace it, and I'd still recommend it to friends. Anyway, nice and comprehensive video!

[@SevenFortyOne]

I've noticed the fan is a bit loud and obnoxious. I've been using the radio a bit but it doesn't seem to really get that hot even on high power...I wish the fan speed could be turned down a little.

[@JK501TK]

Hello, do you use the programming software that you have to buy or chirp to program it ?

[@SevenFortyOne]

There is free software on icons site. Vou need a programming cable to use it...sold separately

[@w8natshenanigans705]

@@JK501TK I can confirm that once you buy the cable, it works with Chirp as well as the icom software. The iCom software is more tailored to the radio, but I use Chirp (since I'm already used to it) and it works fine with the radio.

[@jsmurf45]

Replace fan with quiet one. Very easy

[@preppie478]

Hey, George's net. I tune up to listen to that a couple of times a week. Your reception sounds better than mine and i'm not too far from the repeater. Nice video, as always !

[@SevenFortyOne]

That net has been around a long time. I tune in and listen every so often. I can hear the Paxton machine a lot better than I can get into it from here so I don't ever check in.

[@preppie478]

@@SevenFortyOne i know the feeling. On a good night i can hear Manchester

[@ScottChecketts]

Great Video! Youve spent some time editing, which I really appreciate. To the point, and include lots of features in a to-the-point presentation Thank-You!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Glad you liked this!

[@roberts3942]

I used purchased one and am looking forward to programming and using it for LEO FM satellites. Very good overview of the radio and its capabilities.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks!

[@gregsmith1116]

Thanks 741! Cool radio. I use the Icom 7100 and it does VHF and UHF. Also a good radio with HF as well! I use in my shack, but it goes mobile with me on long trips. Thanks for this review!

[@SevenFortyOne]

I thought about getting a 7100 but didn't have the budget for it right now.

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Rob, Nice review. Icom always have decent radios. You and the family stay safe. 73 WJ3U

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks Don!

[@BPMelectrical]

Awesome video - to the point, very clear and informative. I appreciate your effort!

[@pdroddan]

Great job doing this video.After watching this video I bought this icom radio. Sure hope you do more videos on the icom 2730 A great radio! Looking forward to more video’s Thanks !

[@NS0O-EN33ec]

Well done sir. I bought a 2730a as my first mobile. Your KZbin shows your knowledge and your final product is perfect. I learned a few things about my radio. I hope you do a video on the scan memory, as I am lost in the trees of the forest. 73 W0WND

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks don, glad you enjoyed this!

[@TadDanley]

Awesome overview -- THANK YOU!

[@just_in_time5518]

By the way congrats on 30k subscriber's!

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks! I'm glad someone is paying attention...I didn't even notice! Work has been busy for a few weeks...

[@reidlanham2011]

Great radio! I have 2 of them and find them super easy to use, and I love the display better than the color ones of the Yaesus.

[@robertalonzo5725]

I have this setup in GMRS built in my Jeep. Very slick. This might become my ham Setup in the jeep

[@jockmazza]

Still VERY relevant for me. Looking to go 2m and 70cems mobile to get on the air. Qualified ham last year. Uograded licence in feb 24 and my shack is still rx only. Today is the first real dry calm day to get a decent hf half wave up... which I haven't bought yet. 2E0IXA 73

[@Radiowild]

That's a really nice set! I've always liked Icom radios. Looks like the new pooch approves too!

[@jlr3636]

If I understand correctly, I would be able to broadcast from a handheld to channel 1 on this radio and it will relay (send) the message on a different frequency on channel 2. Basically a built in repeater.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Sort of, yes. This radio has cross band repeat function. You can transmit on uhf from a handheld and this radio will retransmit what it receives on vhf or vice versa

[@just_in_time5518]

Nice review Rob! Very cool radio! I always thought Icom made good stuff...

[@jmtckr]

Nice vid. I'm in the market for a new radio. Thanks for the info...

[@michaellewis5921]

Great info - just what I was looking for

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

Excellent excellent video I'm old school I still love analog audio I just can't get used to digital it's just annoying

[@K3KTB]

I have two of these radios. One in the house and one in the truck. The only two complaints I have are the tiny power button and the noisy fan, but it's not noticeable in the truck.

[@SevenFortyOne]

The fan is loud for sure

[@JK501TK]

Can you possibly show how to display the memory channel named vs the frequency

[@kd2mgm494]

Nice review! I have two of these 2730a radios now :)

[@11ttundra]

Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Ross from ""Friends"? Great video BTW...and I think this is my next purchase...the Icom 2730A.

[@joeframo3347]

Such a great video you made icom should be paying you I'm posting the radio thank you so much 👍

[@SevenFortyOne]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed my video!

[@genezehring6057]

Can anyone share on this radio and mic, manual said you can tune the mic gain. How do you do it?

[@eminusipi]

Excellent video. Even though I have the audio gain at maximum I get reports of low audio. Any ideas? Never that with other radios.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I've gotten that complaint as well. I talk soft sometimes and don't always hold the mic close. When someone complains I speak up and make sure I'm talking directly into the mic and that seems to fix the issue. Having said that, I don't have that problem with other radios...just this one

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Good video,, nice radio too 👍

[@kennethbuss332]

New ham here. About to hook this up as a base radio. Dumb question….Where does the sound come out? The head? Mic? Main radio unit? Or is an external speaker recommended?

[@SevenFortyOne]

The speaker is in the bottom of the main unit. You can use an external speaker if that doesn't sound good or you want to place it on a desk

[@SmokeShow2007]

Hey maybe you can help me out. I bought this radio for work for commercial use. My work uses alot of the 150 mhz. But i found out this radio wont transmit on 150s. I really want to keep this radio. Love the dual recieve and the remote head. And being able to plug the mic into the main body. Is there a firmware or a mod i can do to transmit on the 150 mhz?

[@SevenFortyOne]

This is an amateur radio...it can't be used on business bands

[@SmokeShow2007]

@SevenFortyOne it can now haha

[@SevenFortyOne]

Not legally....but you already knew that. Why isn't your company giving you a proper radio for business use?

[@joeframo3347]

Amen really enjoyed your video thank you so much 💕

[@603mariusz]

Hi, I'm going to buy the icom 2730E Question; The radio has several power settings, is it possible to set one of the powers to a lower one, e.g. 0 5Wat / 1Wat, etc., the minimum is probably 5W Is the reception of all frequencies good: 118.000MhzMhz / 150.000Mhz / 446.000Mhz is good Regards. ....

[@scottvickrey2743]

I just ordered one.

[@joeframo3347]

Well that radio offers a lot of features very nice radio I like the weather band that it has in all the public service bands pretty cool yeah it's a winner and a nice big duel display they got a nice radio awesome I think I'll get one thank you for turning me on to this radio I think you're truly awesome too thank you again 💕💕💕💕

[@stevewarren4292]

I have owned the IC-2730 for over a year and use it as a base station radio. It is excellent. No complaints about the hardware. I have been a HAM for over thirty years and I would say that this radio has the worst written manual Icom has ever put out. It's as though someone who spoke poor Japanese and knew nothing about radios wrote a manual and then let someone for whom English was a second language translate it for them. It's that bad. No, probably worse. Thank God for these KZbin videos or you would never program this thing.

[@SevenFortyOne]

I'm really happy with mine too

[@ehayes5217]

love ur videos, thanx!🇺🇸

[@brianshanahan3878]

Great video!

[@dadhobbies9455]

Can this do gmrs frequencies

[@SevenFortyOne]

Receive only

[@randykitchleburger2780]

Yes with mars mod

[@randykitchleburger2780]

TX with mars mod or EU version tops at 3mhz above gmrs repeater inputs

[@Leojim650]

nice transceiver, pity there's no Digital modes. I rarely hear anything Analog around here.

[@imagingconcepts]

Icom should send you commissions, this video sold a radio :)

[@SevenFortyOne]

Enjoy!

[@1958johndeere620]

I have one in my wifes car. I chose this as it had the detachable face that accepts the mic into the face. I took the dash all apart, took all the interior out for access to the factory wire channels to the trunk. It makes for a super clean install. The control box is in the trunk hidden away. I even hid the coax in the trunk lid hinge and that is invisible. I do hate the way the radio programs, and operates. For me I struggle with the way the menu and control operations are set up. My kenwoods are easy to run, this needs a manual to do anything. I keep the manual right in the car. I am sure if I ran it more I would become accustom to the operation. The mic cord insulation broke almost immediately right at the entrance to the mic. The small wires were exposed so I took a drip of super glue to make that spot ridged so it would not flex and break the small wires.

[@SevenFortyOne]

Good tip on the mic wires. We'll see how long this lasts after I install it.

[@ehayes5217]

a really good review--been considering getting this rig & u may've just convinced me! 73 de WA4ELW in TN 🇺🇸 dit dit 😃

[@CAphotos]

Buy an equivalent radio from any other manufacturer and you get all the mounting brackets included.

[@SevenFortyOne]

you should let icom know how you feel. They'll keep on selling radios like this if their customers don't complain

[@Sky1]

are you freaking kidding me? I have to buy a bracket to connect the head to the body? OMG

[@SevenFortyOne]

Yeah, that's Icom's business model. I suggest letting them know you aren't happy about it.

[@mabo4848]

if you make videos international, then you should give the dimensions in metric as well, not just inches

[@SevenFortyOne]

I don't make them international intentionally but I suppose they reach other countries by happenstance. Come to think of it I've see videos from other countries that just list out Metric but never really was bothered by that. I think maybe in the future I'll just leave measurements out altogether and direct people to the manual since both units are usually there.

[@carlosguzman-md2mt]

engineering marvel

[@rareform6747]

Skip 2meter to Space Station .

[@K4dsx]

Well done! de K4DSX

[@603mariusz]

Hi, I'm going to buy the icom 2730E Question; The radio has several power settings, is it possible to set one of the powers to a lower one, e.g. 0 5Wat / 1Wat, etc., the minimum is probably 5W Is the reception of all frequencies good: 118.000MhzMhz / 150.000Mhz / 446.000Mhz is good Regards. ....

[@SevenFortyOne]

The min power is whatever is listed in the manual.... probably 5w. Reception of out of hand signals is good

[@603mariusz]

@@SevenFortyOne ok Sewen.