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1. BATTERY CHARGING
Charging the battery pack
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Charging with the optional rapid charger
The optional BC-202IP2
rapid charger
rapidly
charges the battery pack.
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The charging indicator lights orange while charging,
and lights green when charging is completed.
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When about 90% of the battery capacity is charged,
the BC-202IP2 stops charging and the charging
indicator lights green. Therefore, the battery life
will be a little shorter than when charging with the
transceiver.
Approximate charging time: 2 hours
Charging note
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DANGER! NEVER
use a battery pack that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom.
• The BC-202IP2
rapid charger
can only charge
the BP-271 or BP-272
Li-ion
battery pack
. Other
types of rechargeable batteries, Ni-Cd or Ni-MH
cannot be charged.
• If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may
be a problem with the battery pack or charger.
Contact your dealer if you have problems charging
a new battery pack.
•
NEVER
use other than specified cable.
Guide rail
Tabs
Battery pack
To an AC outlet
Power adapter
The CP-22 or CP-23L can
also be used instead of
the power adapter.
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Ensure the guide rails on the
battery pack are correctly
aligned with the tabs inside the
charger.
Screws
(Self tapping screws: 3.5 × at least 30 mm)
Purchase separately. Using screws is
recommended to secure the charger.
Charging indicator
•Lights orange: While charging
•Lights green: Charging is completed.
•Blinks orange: A charging error has occurred.