ive owned both. i sold the 2730,only because i bought a icom 9100 base unit.
the 3 88 and 8900s i have all work perfectly. very easy to program,etc. downfall,is they are harder to work in the dark,as no buttons are lighted. the volume/sql are on the same shaft,and easily can be moved,but thats a nitpick. very nice radios. the icom,has backlighting,and huge readout with very easy to navigate in the dark features. no brackets,but hey. sytill a good radio. either is a good choice.