INSTRUCTIONS
DESKTOP CHARGERS
BC-143
(for IC-F3 series)
BC-144
(for IC-F3G, IC-F30G, IC-F11 series)
Thank you for purchasing the BC-
143/BC-144 DESKTOP CHARGER. The BC-
143 charges a Ni-Cd, and the BC-144 charges a Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery pack in approx. 1–2 hrs.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating the BC-143/BC-144.
CAUTION
•RUSE INDOORS ONLY! NEVER expose the charger to rain, snow or any liquids.
•NEVER let metal, wire, etc. touch any internal part of the charger.
•NEVER incinerate used batteries. This may cause an explosion.
•NEVER use the charger when it is covered by objects which impede heat dispersal.
•Place the charger in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by children.
•AVOID charging in conditions of extreme cold (under 10°C; +50°F) or extreme heat (over +40°C; +104°F). Batteries may not charge under extreme temperatures.
•Keep the charger away from TV sets or radios to prevent interference.
•RNEVER attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries. They may burst causing damage and personal injury.
Make sure battery and charger contacts 
are always clean, otherwise batteries 
may not fully charge.
Recycling information (U.S.A. only)
In order to get the maximum life out of your Ni-Cd batteries:
1.Avoid overcharging— batteries must be removed from the charger to stop charging. Batteries should not be charged for more than 15 hours after the LED indicator turns green.
2.Use the batteries until they become almost completely exhausted under normal conditions.
If your batteries seem to have no capac-
ity even after being fully charged, com-
pletely discharge them, then fully charge
them again. If they still do not retain a
charge (or very little), new batteries
must be purchased.
NOTE: The charger rapidly charges a
battery pack to a specified level, not a
completed level, to prevent over charg-
ing. Leave the battery pack in the charg-
er for a few more hours (up to 15 hours;
depending on battery condition) after the
LED indicator turns green, to charge the 
battery completely.
The battery (BP-195, BP-196, BP-209 or BP-222) that you have purchased is recyclable. At the end of its life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Call 1-800- 822-8837 for battery recycling options in your area or contact your dealer.
, Icom Inc. are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States and/or other countries.
BATTERY PACK CHARGING— BC-143
BP-195 or
BP-196 only
Check orientation.
Charging indicator
BP-195 or BP-196 attached to the transceiver.
Turn power
OFF
Check orientation.
Charging indicator
AC adapter BC-145A/E/V/UK
The adapter supplied with the BC-143.
AC adapter BC-145A/E/V/UK
• Approx. charging period
BP-195 |
: 1 hour |
BP-196 |
: 1.5 hours |
Battery pack MUST BE removed
from the charger to stop charging.
Remove battery pack after 15 hrs. 
of charging.
• LED indication
Light |
Description |
Charging current |
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color |
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Orange |
During rapid charging |
700 mA±10% |
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Rapid charging is com- |
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Green |
pleted (still charging in |
30 mA±10 mA |
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trickle charge mode) |
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*When the LED indicator does not light even after a battery pack is inserted properly, the battery pack may have a problem. However, when the LED flashes orange, it is not a malfunction.
1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003 Japan
A-5697D-1EX-w Printed in Japan
© 2001 Icom Inc.
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