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1. BATTERY CHARGING
Charging the battery pack
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DC 13.8 V/5 A or
more
Fuses
(FGB 4 A)
Black
White
Supplied DC power cable
GND
To [DC 13.8 V] jack
Transceiver
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Charging with the supplied DC power cable
You can charge the battery pack with the supplied DC power cable.
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When connecting a DC power cable, the transceiver needs:
• DC 13.8 V (Capacity: At least 5 Amps)
• A power supply with an over current protective line, and low voltage fluctuation or ripple.
NOTE:
• Confirm that the transceiver is OFF before connecting the DC power cable.
• You cannot connect the optional cigarette lighter cable (CP-22 and CP-23L) to the IC-705’s [DC 13.8 V] jack.
• If the applied voltage from the connected power source decreases, the battery pack is not charged, and the
battery pack is used as a power source while transmitting.
In this case, you cannot transmit if the battery pack is exhausted.
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Charging with a USB cable
You can charge the battery pack with a USB cable.
NOTE:
• You may not be able to charge:
- Depending on your USB cable or power adapter.
- When using a USB hub, or connected to a low output USB port.
• Charging time may differ, depending on the USB port.
• To use a mobile device or a PC as an external power source, set the following item to “ON” (default).
» SET > Function >
USB Power Input (Phone, Tablet, PC)
• The battery pack is used as a power source while transmitting, even when an external power source is connected.
Therefore, you cannot transmit if the battery pack is exhausted.
To a USB port
To the [microUSB] port
PC,
Mobile device
Power adapter or
external battery
(User supplied)
USB cable
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WARNING! NEVER
reverse the DC power
cable polarity.
Center positive