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Northam, Western Australia
QRZ Page: VK6YSF
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ICOM IC-2730A
The Icom
IC-2730A is a dual-band (VHF/UHF) FM mobile transceiver
Below
are the detailed technical specifications and features for the Icom
IC-2730A
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General
Specification
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Details
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Type
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Dual-band
FM transceiver
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Frequency
Coverage
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TX:
144–148 MHz / 430–450 MHz (U.S. version)
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RX:
118–174 MHz / 375–550 MHz
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Operating
Modes
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FM,
FM-N (narrow), AM (airband receive only)
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Number
of Channels
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1,000
regular + 50 scan edges + 4 call channels
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Antenna
Impedance
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50
ohms, SO-239 connector
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Power
Supply Voltage
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13.8
VDC ±15%, negative ground
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Current
Drain
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RX:
1.0 A, TX: 11 A max
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Dimensions
(W × H × D)
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150
× 40 × 151 mm
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Weight
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1.2
kg
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Transmitter
Specification
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Details
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Output
Power
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High:
50 W (VHF/UHF), Mid: ~15 W, Low: ~5 W
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Modulation
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Variable
Reactance FM
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Max
Deviation
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±5
kHz (FM), ±2.5 kHz (Narrow FM)
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Spurious
Emissions
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>60
dB below carrier
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Microphone
Impedance
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600
ohms (HM-118TN microphone)
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DTMF
/ CTCSS / DCS
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Built-in
encoder/decoder
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Reciever
Specification
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Details
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Receiver
Type
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Double
conversion superheterodyne
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Sensitivity
(12 dB SINAD)
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<0.18
µV (VHF/UHF)
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Selectivity
(FM)
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12
kHz / 24 kHz (-6/-60 dB)
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Selectivity
(FM-N)
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9 kHz
/ 20 kHz (-6/-60 dB)
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Audio
Output Power
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2.0 W
at 10% THD into 8 ohms
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Audio
Load Impedance
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8
ohms
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Airband
Reception
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AM
demodulation supported (118–137 MHz)
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Key
Features
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True
Dual Receive: VHF/VHF, UHF/UHF, or VHF/UHF
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Simultaneous
Dual Band Display: Side-by-side display of both active bands
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Detachable
Front Panel: Flexible mounting for mobile installations
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1,000
Memory Channels: With alphanumeric tags (up to 8 characters)
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CTCSS
and DTCS (DCS): Encode and decode built in
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Tone
Scan and Pocket Beep
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Multiple
Scan Types: Memory, program, bank, skip, and priority scan
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Cross-band
Repeater Function
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Backlit
Control Head & Display
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Optional
Bluetooth Module (UT-133) for wireless mic/headset
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Optional
Voice Guide Unit (for accessibility)
Rear
Panel & Connectors
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Antenna
Connector: SO-239
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External
Speaker Jacks: 2 (left and right audio)
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Data
Port: 6-pin mini-DIN for TNC or PC interface
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External
DC Input: 13.8 VDC
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Remote
Head Cable Port: For front panel separation (uses OPC-1156 or
OPC-837)
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Page initiated 25 June
2025
Page
last revised 05 November, 2025
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Space Weather
https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
Notice Board
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VK6YSF JS8Call and
Olivia 8/250 operations.
Current activity is generally
focused - though not restricted to - JS8Call operations on the 20m, 30m, and 40m bands.
Currently
there is a particular emphasis on JS8Call on the 10 and 12 m band between 00:00 and 12:00 Z, often extending beyond this period.
Olivia 8/250 is used occasionally on the 20m band.
Proposed
band and mode activity
is often communicated on HamSpots: https://hamspots.net/js8/
or my profile on
X: https://x.com/vk6ysf97230
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Feel free to contact me to discuss or arrange a schedule for a contact.
Post
date: 7 December 2025
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Western Australian SSTV net
Popular
Western Australian SSTV net for both digital and anolog SSTV.
Generally
found at 7214.0kHz LSB every afternoon from 08:00 UTC (4:00pm WST)
For more
details: https://www.wasstv.net/wasstv.net/index.html
Post
date: 8 December 2025
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VK6MJM LF (136kHz) and MF (474kHz) Beacon
VK6MJM is a LF/MF station
located in Manjimup, Western Australia.
Common Mode: FST4W 300 (Similar to WSPR)
Note:
other modes and sub-modes may be used.
Station details were presented by
Peter Hall (VK6HP) at PerthTech 2024.Presentation PDF: Peter
Hall VK6HP at PerthTech
QRZ Page: VK6MJM
on QRZ.com
Post
date: 10 March 2025
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