# Noise problems with Digirig and IC-2730A

**URL:** https://forum.digirig.net/t/noise-problems-with-digirig-and-ic-2730a/2528
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**Tags:** icom-ic-2730
**Created:** [October 25, 2023, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/noise-problems-with-digirig-and-ic-2730a/2528 "2023-10-25T01:02:55Z")
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#### Post date: [October 26, 2023, 9:47am UTC](https://forum.digirig.net/t/noise-problems-with-digirig-and-ic-2730a/2528/7 "2023-10-26T09:47:21Z")

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@jameslua

I hope you are finding a solution.

Are you using VOX or PTT to transmit? Users here have had success with PTT:

> [@Digirig / Icom 2730A / Vara FM - No PTT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-icom-2730a-vara-fm-no-ptt/1949):
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> I just got a Digirig Mobile with the Icom cable to try out Vara FM. I’ve got it setup and I am getting audio to the computer, but I can’t seem to get PTT to work. I have tried plugging the RJ45 into both MIC slots, but still no joy. I have tried a half dozen different settings in Vara FM to get it to work and still nothing. Anyone have any ideas? Is there another program that I can try to see if it’s something with the program? TIA Adding some additional info after reading through the ot…

with a solution:

> [@Digirig / Icom 2730A / Vara FM - No PTT](https://forum.digirig.net/t/digirig-icom-2730a-vara-fm-no-ptt/1949/3):
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> I had previously tried COM PTT and all the settings under that setting page. Ultimately I was able to get it working (with the COM PTT setting) yesterday with either a reboot of the computer or running updates on the computer. I ran updates and then rebooted and it started working. I read through many of the blogs and articles on the site and the Digirig seems very flexible. It would be helpful to start having some more radio specific documentation around. I had to wade through quite a num…

But they do not mention noise. Does this problem persist with battery power? I am sure you will find a way to succeed.

73 Constrainted

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