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BATTERY CHARGING
Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106D
You can rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack with the
optional BC-119N.
Charging time: Approximately 3 hours for the BP-232H
The following items are additionally required.
•AD-106chargeradapter(purchaseseparately)
•Apoweradapter(maybesuppliedwithBC-119N,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/
CP-23L DC power cable.
Power adapter
(A different type, or no
power adapter is sup-
plied, depending on the
charger’s version.)
Optional OPC-515L* (for a
13.8 V power source) or
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used
instead of the power adapter.
CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-
515L to a power source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line: Black line:
*
Battery
pack
AD-106 charger
adapter is installed
in the BC-119N.
Transceiver
Tu rn OFF
the power
Charging with the BC-160D
You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the
BC-160.
•Charging time
Approximately3hoursfortheBP-232WP
The following items are additionally required:
•Apoweradapter(maybesuppliedwiththecharger,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/
CP-23L DC power cable.
Power adapter
(A different type, or no power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger’s version.)
Battery
pack
Transceiver
Tu rn power
OFF
Optional OPC-515L* (for a
13.8 V power source) or
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used
instead of the power adapter.
CAUTION: NEVER
connect the OPC-
515L to a power
source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin
the battery charger.
White line:
Black line :
*
AD-106 installationD
You must install the AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r into the
BC-119N d e s k t o p c h a r g e r or BC-121N m u l t i -c h a r g e r
before charging any batteries.
q Connect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/BC-121N.
Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/w
BC-121N with the supplied screws.
Screws supplied
with the charger
adapter
AD-106
Plugs
Sockets
This illustration shows
the BC-119N.
Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106D
You can charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional
BC-121N.
Charging time: Approximately 3 hours for the BP-232H
The following items are additionally required.
(purchase separately)
•SixAD-106chargeradapters
•BC-157SpoweradapterortheOPC-656DCpowercable
Transceiver
Battery
pack
AD-106 charger
adapters are installed
in each slot.
Tu rn OFF the power
OPC-656* DC power cable
Connect to a 13.8 V, 7 A (min.)
power supply
*Polarity of the OPC-656
Red line: Black line:
Power adapter
BATTERY PACKSD
• BP-232WP li-ion b at t e r y p a c k
Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity: 2250 mAh (min.) 2300 mAh (typical)
Battery life: (Digital mode) Approximately 14.5 hours
(Analog mode) Approximately 13 hours
Whenthepowersavefunctionissetto“Short,”andtheoperating
periods are calculated under the following conditions:
TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
• BP-240/BP-261 b at t e r y c a s e
BP-240: For AAA (LR03) ×6 alkaline
BP-261: For AA (LR6) ×6 alkaline
BP-240andBP-261haveIPX4waterproofprotection.Whenin
use, the transceiver’s waterproof rating meets IPX4.
DC CABLESD
• CP-23L c i g a r e t t e l i g h t e r c a b l e
Used when charging battery packs through a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket. For use with the BC-119N/BC-160 chargers.
• OPC-515L/OPC-656 d c p o w e r c a b l e s
Used when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DC power
source instead of the power adapter.
OPC-515L: For the BC-119N/BC-160
OPC-656: For the BC-121N
CHARGERSD
• BC-119N d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r
+ BC-145S p o w e r a d a p t e r
For rapidly charging of battery packs.
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.
Charging time: Approximately3.5hoursfortheBP-232WP.
• BC-121N m u l t i -c h a r g e r + AD-106 c h a r g e r a d a p t e r (6 pcs.)
+ BC-157S p o w e r a d a p t e r
For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.
Six AD-106s are required.
A power adapter or a DC power source must be purchased separately.
Charging time: Approximately3.5hoursfortheBP-232WP.
• BC-160 d e s k t o p c h a r g e r + BC-145S p o w e r a d a p t e r
For rapidly charging of battery packs.
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.
Charging time: Approximately3.5hoursfortheBP-232WP.
BELT CLIPSD
• MB-93 s w i v e l b e l t c l i p
• MB-94/MB-94R b e l t c l i p
Alligator-type belt clip.
• MB-96N/MB-96F l e a t h e r b e l t h a n g e r
ANTENNASD
• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US s t u b b y a n t e n n a s
Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz
FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz
• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC03U
FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U f l e x i b l e a n t e n n a s
VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC03U: 380–430 MHz FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz
• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC c u t a n t e n n a s
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz
• FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V h i g h g a i n a n t e n n a s
FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz
OTHERSD
• AD-118 a c c a d a p t e r
Allows you to connect an accessory which uses a HIROSE
plug. See the instruction sheet of the AD-118 for details of the
recommended accessories.
CAUTION: The AD-118 does not have any waterproof
protection.Whenitisconnected,NEVERexposetheadaptor
and the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
• HM-184/HM-184H s p e a k e r m i c r o p h o n e
Rugged type speaker microphone.
The HM-184 and HM-184H meet IP67 requirements for
waterproof protection.
• MB-130 v e h i c l e c h a r g e r b r a c k e t
Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC-160 battery charger.
OPTIONS
BATTERY CHARGING (Continued)
IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution
Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly
aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.
This illustration is for the BC-160.
CAUTION:
When using the OPC-656 DC power cable
NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the
OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery
charger.
OPC-656: Red line: +,Black line: _
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when
used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in
the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured
or approved by Icom.
Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer
for details.
Tabs
Guide rail