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FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/
•
FA-SC72U/FA-SC73US
uhf
antennas
FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz
FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz
FA-SC61UC
•
uhf
cut
antenna
FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz
OTHERS
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MB-130
•
mobile
bracket
Mounts the BC-213
desktop
charger
on a variety of
places in a vehicle.
MB-133
•
belt
clip
HM-158LA/HM-159LA/HM-168LWP
•
speaker
microphone
Combination speaker-microphone that provides con-
venient operation while the transceiver is hanging on
your belt.
HM-153LA/HM-166LA
•
earphone
-
microphone
Ideal for hands-free operation. Clip the HM-153LA or
HM-166LA (with integrated
ptt
switch
)
to your lapel
or breast pocket.
HS-94/HS-95/HS-97
•
headset
+
VS-4LA
ptt
switch
cable
HS-94 :
Ear-hook type
HS-95 :
Neck-arm type
HS-97 :
Throat microphone
VS-4LA:
To connect to headsets
Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for
optimal performance when used with an Icom trans-
ceiver. 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 manu-
factured or approved by Icom.
BATTERY PACKS
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BP-278/BP-279
•
battery
pack
Battery pack Voltage
Capacity
Battery life
*
BP-278
7.2 V
1130 mAh
(minimum)
1190 mAh
(typical)
VHF 10
hours
UHF 10
hours
BP-279
7.2 V
1485 mAh
(minimum)
1570 mAh
(typical)
VHF 14
hours
UHF 14
hours
* When the power save function is turned ON, and the op-
erating periods are calculated under the following condi-
tions.
TX : RX : standby = 5 : 5 : 90
CHARGERS
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BC-213
•
desktop
charger
+
BC-123S
ac
adapter
To rapid charge a single battery pack.
BC-214
•
multi
charger
+
BC-157S
ac
adapter
To rapid charge up to 6 battery packs.
DC CABLES
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CP-23L
•
cigarette
lighter
cable
Use when charging the battery pack from a 12 V cig-
arette lighter socket. (Use with the BC-213)
OPC-656
•
dc
power
cable
Use with a 13.8 V power source instead of the AC
adapter. (Use with the BC-214)
ANTENNAS
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FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/
•
FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V
vhf
antennas
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz
FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz
FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz
FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS
•
vhf
stubby
antennas
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz
FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz
FA-SC61VC
•
vhf
cut
antenna
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz
Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trade-
marks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the Unit-
ed States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,
Russia and/or other countries.
All other products or brands are registered trademarks or
trademarks of their respective holders.
Turning power ON
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Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life
and operation. See the instructions on page 2.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
Receiving and Transmitting
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CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the
q
memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] to [MR-CH 4], to
select a channel.
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When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice
q
level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
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IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then speak at a normal voice
level.
[VOL]
BASIC OPERATION
OPTIONS
OPTIONS (Continued)