Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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I take a look at the new Icom IC-2730A Black Edition VHF/UHF radio. This radio has the high contrast LCD screen.

https://icomretail.com.au/products/ic-2730a-blk/
icomjapan.com/lineup/products/IC-2730A_Black_edition

0:00 New Radio!
0:37 What's in the box
3:06 Something seems missing
5:20 How to tell if it's a genuine radio
5:53 Accessories including Bluetooth
6:35 High Contrast Display
7:20 Features & Specs
8:14 Airband Reception Quality
8:37 Audio Tests on TX and RX
9:38 Full Duplex
9:58 Crossband Repeat Enable
10:55 Desense Tests
12:46 Power Output
13:19 Spurious Emissions

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