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SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
2
LOW POWER ICON
Displayed when low output power is selected.
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When the battery charge decreases to a set level, low power
is automatically selected.
3
AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed when the channel is in the Audible (unmuted)
mode.
Displayed when a matching 2-Tone or 5-Tone is received.
4
COMPANDER ICON
Displayed when the Compander function is ON.
5
SCRAMBLER ICON
Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
6
BELL ICON
Displayed or blinks when a matching 2-Tone or 5-Tone is
received, depending on the presetting.
7
SCAN ICON
Displayed or blinks while scanning.
8
KEY LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Key Lock function is ON.
9
BATTERY INDICATOR
Displays the remaining battery charge.
Blinks when the battery charge decreases to a set level.
10
ALPHANUMERIC READOUT
Displays messages such as channel text.
BATTERY CHARGING
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Rapid charging the supplied BC-213
The BC-213
desktop
charger
rapidly charges the Li-ion
battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-23L
cigarette
lighter
cable
(
purchase separately
)
.
•
Charging time of the BP-279
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
CAUTION: STOP
charging, if the charge indicator lights
orange and green alternately.
NOTE:
Charge the battery within the specified
temperature range of +10°C ~ +40°C (+50°F ~ +104°F).
Otherwise, the charging time will be longer, but the
battery will not reach a full charge. While charging, at
a point after the temperature goes out of the specified
range, the charging will automatically stop.
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Rapid charging the BC-214
The BC-214
multi
charger
(
purchase separately
)
can
simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery packs.
The BC-214 is used with BC-157S
ac
adapter
(
purchase
separately
)
or the OPC-656
dc
power
cable
(
purchase
separately
)
.
•
Charging time of the BP-279
Approximately 2 to 3 hours
TIP:
For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the “OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
BASIC OPERATION
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Turning ON the transceiver
NOTE:
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 transceiver.
[VOL]
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Receiving and Transmitting
CAUTION:
DO NOT
transmit before attaching an antenna.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
1. Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR], or push one of the
memory channel keys, [MR-CH 1] ~ [MR-CH 4], to
select a channel.
2. When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level to a
comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
1. Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
2. While holding down [PTT], speak at your normal voice
level.
3. Release [PTT] to receive.
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you start
speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 ~ 10 cm (2 ~ 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
Battery pack
Transceiver
+ Battery pack
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
while charging.
• Lights green when
charging is completed.
BC-213
*
*
Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.
Power adapter*
CP-23L
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
be used instead of
the power adapter.
Turn OFF
BC-214
Battery pack
Turn
OFF
Transceiver
+ Battery pack
OPC-656
Connect to a
DC power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line:
+
Black line:
_
BC-157S
