Icom IC-G80 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VHF TRANSCEIVER
iG80
FOREWORD
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS
Thank you for purchasing this fine Icom product.
IC-G80
superior technology and craftsmanship. With proper care, this
product should provide you with years of trouble-free operation.
v h f tr a n s c e i v e r is designed and build with Icom’s
The
FEATURES
❍ Dust-protection/Splash-resistant construc-
tion (IP54*)
* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack cover are
attached.
❍ Built in VOX circuit enabling VOX operation*
(Voice Operated Transmission)
* To use the VOX function, an optional headset and a plug adapter
cable are required.
WORD DEFINITION
R DANGER!
R WARNING!
CAUTION Equipment damage may occur.
NOTE
Personal death, serious injury or an explosion may occur.
Personal injury, fire hazard or electric
shock may occur.
Recommended for optimum use. No risk
of personal injury, fire or electric shock.
IMPORTANT
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully and completely
before using the transceiver.
SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL— This in-
struction manual contains important operating instructions
for the IC-G80.
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PRECAUTIONS
RDANGER! NEVER short the terminals of the battery pack.
RDANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery
packs with Icom radios or Icom chargers. Only Icom battery
packs are tested and approved for use with Icom radios or
charged with Icom chargers. Using third-party or counterfeit
battery packs or chargers may cause smoke, fire, or cause
the battery to burst.
RWARNING RF EXPOSURE! This device emits
Radio Frequency (RF) energy. Caution should be observed when
operating this device. If you have any questions regarding RF exposure and safety standards, please refer to the Federal Communications Commission Office of Engineering and Technology’s
report on Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human
Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Fields (OET Bulletin 65).
RWARNING! NEVER hold the transceiver so that
the antenna is very close to, or touching exposed parts of
the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting. The
transceiver will perform best if the microphone is 5 to 10 cm
away from the lips and the transceiver is vertical.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver with
a headset or other audio accessories at high volume levels.
Hearing experts advise against continuous high volume operation. If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume level or discontinue use.
RWARNING! NEVER operate the transceiver while
driving a vehicle. Safe driving requires your full attention—
anything less may result in an accident.
RWARNING! NEVER operate or touch the trans-
ceiver with wet hands. This may result in an electric shock or
may damage the transceiver.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE the antenna and battery
pack are securely attached to the transceiver, and that the
antenna and battery pack are dry before attachment. Exposing the inside of the transceiver to water will result in serious
damage to the transceiver.
DO NOT operate the transceiver near unshielded electri-
cal blasting caps or in an explosive atmosphere.
DO NOT push [PTT] unless you actually intend to trans-
mit.
BE CAREFUL! The transceiver will become hot when
operating it continuously for long periods of time.
DO NOT use or place the transceiver in direct sunlight or
in areas with temperatures below –20°C or above +60°C.
Place the unit in a secure place to avoid inadvertent use by
children.
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PRECAUTIONS
Antenna
Battery pack*
Belt clip
Jack cover
(with screws)
Battery charger*
AC adapter*
* Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on the version.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
DO NOT use harsh solvents such as benzine or alcohol
when cleaning, as they will damage the transceiver surfaces.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the transceiver for any
reason.
KEEP the transceiver away from heavy rain, and never im-
merse it in water. The transceiver meets IP54* requirements
for dust-protection and splash resistance. However, once the
transceiver has been dropped, dust-protection and splash resistance cannot be guaranteed because of possible damage
to the transceiver’s case or the waterproof seal.
* Only when the battery pack or case, antenna and jack cover are
attached.
Even when the transceiver power is OFF, a slight current still
flows in the circuits. Remove the battery pack or batteries
from the transceiver when not using it for a long time. Otherwise, the installed battery pack or batteries will become exhausted, and will need to be recharged or replaced.
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The following accessories are supplied with the transceiver.
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom
Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Russia and/or other countries.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ..................................................................................... i
FEATURES ........................................................................................ i
EXPLICIT DEFINITIONS ................................................................... i
IMPORTANT ...................................................................................... i
PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ii–iii
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................................................ iii
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................... iv
1 ACCESSORIES ...........................................................1–2
■ Accessory attachment .............................................................1
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION ................................................3–6
■ Front, top and side panels .......................................................5
■ Function display .......................................................................6
3 BATTERY CHARGING .............................................. 7–13
■ Caution
■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery) .................................... 8
■ Battery chargers ....................................................................10
■ Battery chargers (continued) .................................................11
■ Battery case (BP-263) ...........................................................13
■ Battery information ................................................................13
4 BASIC OPERATION ................................................ 14–18
■ Power ON/OFF ...................................................................... 14
■ Adjusting the volume level ..................................................... 14
■ Adjusting the squelch level ....................................................14
■ Monitor function .....................................................................14
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■ Receiving ............................................................................... 15
■ Transmitting ............................................................................16
■ Key lock function ....................................................................16
■ [VOL] function assignment .....................................................17
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(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery) ...................................7
Selecting an operating channel ................................................... 15
Programming a channel name .................................................18
5 REPEATER OPERATION ........................................19–21
■ About Repeater......................................................................19
■ Subaudible tone encoder .......................................................20
■ Lockout function .....................................................................21
6 SCAN OPERATION ................................................. 22–23
■ Scan types ............................................................................. 22
■ Channel Scan ........................................................................22
■ Setting skip channels .............................................................22
■ Scan resume setting .............................................................. 23
■ Priority watch .........................................................................23
7 TONE SQUELCH AND POCKET BEEP ................. 24–26
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Tone/DTCS squelch and pocket beep .................................... 24
■ Tone scan...............................................................................26
8 DTMF MEMORY ......................................................27–29
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Programming a DTMF code sequence .................................. 27
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Transmitting a DTMF code sequence .................................... 28
■ Confirming a DTMF memory .................................................29
■ Setting DTMF transfer speed .................................................29
9 SET MODES ............................................................30–38
■ Set mode programming .........................................................30
■ Set mode items ......................................................................31
■
Initial Set mode programming................................................... 34
■ Initial Set mode items ............................................................35
10 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................. 39
11 OPTIONS .................................................................40–42
■ VOX function ..........................................................................41
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Belt clip
Battery pack/case
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ACCESSORIES
■ Accessory attachment
D Antenna
Insert the antenna into the antenna connector and twist the
antenna base to lock it in place.
CAUTION:
• NEVER HOLD just the antenna when carrying the trans-
ceiver.
• Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver.
D Belt clip
To attach the belt clip:
Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt
clip locks in place, and makes a ‘click’ sound.
To detach the belt clip:
q Remove the battery pack or case from the transceiver, if it
is attached. (p. 2)
w Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction
of the arrow (w).
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Latch
Battery pack/case
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D Battery pack or case
To attach the battery pack or case:
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Fit the battery pack or case in the direction of the arrow,
then close it.
w Hook the latch until it makes a ‘click’ sound.
To remove the battery pack or case:
Be careful! The latch is tightly locked, so use caution
when releasing it. DO NOT use your fingernail. Use the
edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it.
q Unhook the latch.
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Lift up the battery pack or case in the direction of the arrow.
NEVER remove or attach the battery pack or case when
the transceiver is wet or soiled. This may result in water or
dust getting into the transceiver or the battery pack/case,
and may result in them being damaged.
NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean.
D Jack cover
Attach the jack cover when optional equipment is not used.
To attach the jack cover
q Attach the jack cover to
the [SP MIC] jack.
w Tighten the screws.
To detach the jack cover
q Remove the screws with
a phillips screwdriver.
w Detach the jack cover to
connect optional equipment.
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Keypad (pp. 4, 5)
Microphone
Speaker
■ Front, top and side panels
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
q PTT SWITCH [PTT]
Hold down to transmit, release to receive. (p. 16)
w ANTENNA CONNECTOR
Connect an antenna here. (p. 1)
e CONTROL DIAL [VOL]
➥ Adjust the volume level. (p. 14)
➥ While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, rotate to
select a desired option or value. (pp. 30, 34)
r EXTERNAL SPEAKER/MICROPHONE JACKS [SP MIC]
Accepts an optional speaker-microphone, plug adapter
cable or cloning cable connector. The internal microphone
and speaker will not function when an option is connected.
See page 40 for a list of available options.
Be sure to turn OFF the transceiver power before connecting or disconnecting optional equipment to or from
the [SP/MIC] jack.
t MONITOR KEY [MONI]
➥ Hold down to temporarily open the squelch to monitor
the operating channel. (p. 14)
➥ While holding down this key, push [] or [] to adjust
the squelch level. (p. 14)
➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘A.’ (pp. 27, 28)
y POWER KEY [
Hold down for 1 second to turn the transceiver power ON
or OFF. (p. 14)
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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u UP/DOWN KEYS []/[]
➥ Push to change the operating channel. (p. 15)
➥ In the DTMF memory mode, push to select a DTMF
memory channel. (p. 25)
➥ While scanning, push to change the scanning direction.
(pp. 22, 26)
➥ While holding down [MONI], push to adjust the squelch
level. (p. 14)
➥ While in the Set mode, or Initial Set mode, push to se-
lect a setting item. (pp. 30, 34)
➥ [] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘B.’ (pp. 27, 28)
➥ [] enters or sends the DTMF code ‘C.’ (pp. 27, 28)
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➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), hold down for 1 second to
turn the Key Lock function ON or OFF. (p. 16)
➥ Enters or sends the DTMF code ‘D.’ (pp. 27, 28)
The functions of [VOL] and []/[] can be exchanged.
See page 17 for details.
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D KEYPAD
➥ Push to enter a operating channel number. (p. 15)
➥ Push to enter or send the DTMF code. (pp. 27, 28)
➥ Pushing these keys, after pushing [FUNC](M), activates
the key’s second function.
[1] • [ TONE](1)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects the Tone func-
tion. (p. 25)
[2] • [VOX](2)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), turns the VOX function
ON or OFF*. (p. 41)
* Only when an optional headset and plug adapter are
connected.
nput and DTMF code: ‘1’
nput and DTMF code: ‘2’
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D KEYPAD (Continued)
[3] • [T.SCAN](3)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a tone scan.
(p. 26)
nput and DTMF code: ‘3’
[9] • [H/M/L](9)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), selects the output
power between high, mid and low. (p. 16)
nput and DTMF code: ‘9’
[4] • [T/A](4)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), turns the Talk Around
function ON or OFF. (p. 19)
[5] • [SCAN](5)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a scan. (p. 19)
[6] • [SKIP](6)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), sets or cancels the skip
setting. (p. 22)
[7] • [PRIO](7)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), starts a priority watch.
(p. 23)
[8] • [SET](8)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the Set mode.
(p. 30)
nput and DTMF code: ‘4’
nput and DTMF code: ‘5’
nput and DTMF code: ‘6’
nput and DTMF code: ‘7’
nput and DTMF code: ‘8’
[0] • [DTMF-M](0)
➥ Numeric i
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), enters the DTMF mem-
ory mode. (p. 27)
[M] • [FUNC](M)
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DTMF code: ‘M (indication: E)’
➥ Push to access the second function of other
keys.
[# ENT] • [MN.W](# ENT)
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DTMF code: ‘# (indication: F)’
➥ After entering a channel number (0-9), push to set
the channel. (p. 15)
➥ Push to exit the Set mode or Initial Set mode.
(pp. 30, 34)
➥ After pushing [FUNC](M), hold down for 1 second
to enter the channel name programming mode.
(p. 18)
nput and DTMF code: ‘0’
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PANEL DESCRIPTION
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q BUSY ICON
➥ Appears when a signal is being received, or the squelch
is open.
➥ Blinks while the Monitor function is ON. (p. 14)
w SIGNAL ICONS
➥ Shows the strength of the received signal. (p. 15)
➥ While transmitting, shows the output power level.
(p. 16)
e TONE ICONS
➥ “
” : While the Repeater tone encoder is ON. (p. 20)
➥ “
” : While the Tone Squelch function is ON. (p. 24)
➥ “
” : While the DTCS Squelch function is ON. (p. 24)
➥ “
r MEMORY ICON
” and “ ” : While the DTCS encoder is ON. (p. 24)
➥ “
” and “ ” or “D” : While the Pocket Beep function (with
CTCSS or DTCS) is ON. (p. 24)
Blinks while scanning. (p. 22)
t ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAY
➥ Displays the operating channel, channel name, Set
modes’ contents and a variety of other information.
• The decimal point blinks during a scan.
➥ Displays the selected DTMF memory channel number. (p. 27)
y BATTERY ICONS (p. 13)
➥ “ ” appears when the battery pack/case is attached.
➥ “ ” appears when the battery is nearing exhaustion.
Charging the battery pack, or replacing the batteries in
the case is necessary.
u KEY LOCK ICON
Appears when the Key Lock function is ON. (p. 16)
i VOX ICON
Appears when the VOX function is ON. (p. 41)
o POWER ICONS (p. 16)
➥ “ H” appears when high power is selected.
➥ “ M” appears when mid power is selected.
➥ “ L” appears when low power is selected.
!0 AUTO POWER OFF ICON
Appears when the Auto Power OFF function is ON. (p. 35)
!1 TALK AROUND ICON
Appears when the Talk Around function is ON. (p. 19)
!2 SKIP ICON
Appears when the selected memory channel is set as a
skip channel. (p. 22)
!3 FUNCTION ICON
Appears when the second function can be accessed.
!4 TRANSMIT ICON
Appears while transmitting. (p. 16)
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BATTERY CHARGING
■ Caution
R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals)
of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal
objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not
only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate used battery packs. Internal
battery gas may cause an explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER immerse the battery pack in water. If
the battery pack becomes wet, be sure to wipe it dry BE-
FORE attaching it to the transceiver.
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-
perature range, –5˚C to +60˚C. Using the battery out of its
specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left
completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +55˚C) for an extended period of time. If the
battery must be left unused for a long time, it must be detached from the radio after charging. Keep it safely in a cool
dry place at the following temperature range:
–20˚C to +45˚C (up to a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (up to six months)
–20˚C to +25˚C (up to a year*)
* We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months.
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(for the BP-264 Ni-MH battery)
Clean the battery terminals to avoid rust or misscontact.
Keep battery terminals clean. It’s a good idea to clean battery terminals once a week.
If your Ni-MH battery pack seems to have no capacity, even
after being charged, completely discharge it by leaving the
power ON overnight. Then, fully charge the battery pack again.
If the battery pack still does not retain a charge (or only very little charge), a new battery pack must be purchased. (p. 39)
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
between +10°C and +40°C (rapid charge: with BC-191) or
between 0°C and +45°C (regular charge: with BC-192)
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for
rapid charging, BC-192 for regular charging) only. NEVER
use other manufacturers’ chargers.
The battery pack contains a rechargeable battery.
Charge the battery pack before first operating the transceiver,
or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to prolong the battery life, the following points
should be observed:
• Avoid over charging. The charging time period should be
less than 48 hours.
• Use the battery pack until it becomes almost completely exhausted, under normal conditions. We recommend battery
charging after transmitting becomes impossible.
BATTERY CHARGING
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■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery)
Misuse of Li-Ion batteries may result in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. Misuse can
also cause damage to the battery or degradation of battery
performance.
R DANGER! NEVER short terminals (or charging terminals)
of the battery pack. Also, current may flow into nearby metal
objects such as a necklace, so be careful when placing battery packs (or the transceiver) in handbags, etc.
Simply carrying with or placing near metal objects such as
a necklace, etc. may cause shorting. This may damage not
only the battery pack, but also the transceiver.
D Battery caution
R DANGER! DO NOT hammer or otherwise impact the bat-
tery. Do not use the battery if it has been severely impacted
or dropped, or if the battery has been subjected to heavy
pressure. Battery damage may not be visible on the outside
of the case. Even if the surface of the battery does not show
cracks or any other damage, the cells inside the battery may
rupture or catch fire.
R DANGER! NEVER use or leave battery pack in areas with
temperatures above +60˚C. High temperature buildup in the
battery, such as could occur near fires or stoves, inside a sun
heated car, or in direct sunlight may cause the battery to rupture or catch fire. Excessive temperatures may also degrade
battery performance or shorten battery life.
R DANGER! DO NOT expose the battery to rain, snow, sea-
water, or any other liquids. Do not charge or use a wet battery.
If the battery gets wet, be sure to wipe it dry before using.
R DANGER! NEVER incinerate a used battery pack since
internal battery gas may cause it to rupture, or may cause an
explosion.
R DANGER! NEVER solder the battery terminals, or NEVER
modify the battery pack. This may cause heat generation, and
the battery may burst, emit smoke or catch fire.
R DANGER! Use the battery only with the transceiver for
which it is specified. Never use a battery with any other equipment, or for any purpose that is not specified in this instruction manual.
R DANGER! If fluid from inside the battery gets in your eyes,
blindness can result. Rinse your eyes with clean water, without rubbing them, and see a doctor immediately.
R WARNING! Immediately stop using the battery if it emits an
abnormal odor, heats up, or is discolored or deformed. If any of
these conditions occur, contact your Icom dealer or distributor.
R WARNING! Immediately wash, using clean water, any part
of the body that comes into contact with fluid from inside the
battery.
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WARNING! NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven,
high-pressure container, or in an induction heating cooker.
This could cause a fire, overheating, or cause the battery to
rupture.
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■ Caution (for the BP-265 Li-Ion battery) (Continued)
CAUTION: Always use the battery within the specified tem-
perature range, –20˚C to +60˚C. Using the battery out of its
specified temperature range will reduce the battery’s performance and battery life.
CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left
fully charged, completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C) for an extended period
of time. If the battery must be left unused for a long time, it
must be detached from the radio after discharging. You may
use the battery until the battery icon shows half-capacity, and
then keep it safely in a cool dry place at the following temperature range:
–20˚C to +50˚C (up to a month)
–20˚C to +35˚C (up to three months)
–20˚C to +20˚C (up to a year)
D Charging caution
R DANGER! NEVER charge the battery pack in areas with
extremely high temperatures, such as near fires or stoves, inside a sun-heated vehicle, or in direct sunlight. In such environments, the safety/protection circuit in the battery will
activate, causing the battery to stop charging.
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WARNING! DO NOT charge or leave the battery in the
battery charger beyond the specified time for charging. If the
battery is not completely charged by the specified time, stop
charging and remove the battery from the battery charger.
Continuing to charge the battery beyond the specified time
limit may cause a fire, overheating, or the battery may rupture.
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WARNING! NEVER insert the transceiver (battery at-
tached to the transceiver) into the charger if it is wet or soiled.
This could corrode the battery charger terminals or damage
the charger. The charger is not waterproof.
CAUTION: DO NOT charge the battery outside of the speci-
fied temperature range: BC-193 (+10˚C to +40˚C
ommends charging the battery at +20˚C. The battery may
heat up or rupture if charged out of the specified temperature range. Additionally, battery performance or battery life
may be reduced.
The supplied battery pack, charger, and AC adapter differ,
or no supplied depending on the version.
Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery
pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
). Icom rec-
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BATTERY CHARGING
The optional OPC-515L
(for DC power source)
can be used instead of
the AC adapter.
Charge indicator
• Lights green while charging.
NOTE:
The charge indicator will not
go out even after a battery
pack is fully charged.
AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC
adapter is supplied with
some versions.)
Transceiver
Battery pack
Screws*
(Self tapping screw:
3.5 × at least 30 mm)
*Purchase separately.
Using screws is
recommended to
secure the charger.
Charging time period differs
depending on the input voltage.
12 V : Approx. 36 hours
13.8 V : Approx. 21 hours
16 V : Approx. 16 hours
Tu rn OFF the power
The optional OPC-515L (for DC
power source) or CP-23L (for 12 V
cigarette lighter socket) can be
used instead of the AC adapter.
Charge indicator
• Lights orange : While charging
• Lights green :
Charging is completed.
AC adapter
(A different type, or no AC
adapter is supplied with
some versions.)
Transceiver
Tu rn OFF the power
Battery pack
Screws*
(Self tapping screw:
3.5 × at least 30 mm)
*Purchase separately.
Using screws is
recommended to
secure the charger.
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■ Battery chargers
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Using the BC-191 to rapid charge the BP-264
The BC-191 rapidly charges only the BP-264 Ni-MH
pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack.
Charging time: Approximately 2 hours
The following additional item is required:
• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L
or CP-23L DC power cable.
battery
D Using the BC-192 to regular charge the BP-264
The BC-192 regularly charges only the BP-264 Ni-MH battery pack. Never use it to charge any other battery pack.
Charging time (with the 147S): Approximately 16 hours
The following additional item is required:
• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-515L
DC power cable.
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