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] to select a channel.
q
Or, push one of [MR-CH 1], [MR-CH 2], [MR-CH 3], or
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[MR-CH 4], if assigned to [Upper] or [Lower].
When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
w
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
Rapid charging the supplied BC-213
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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-280
•
Approximately 3.5 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 to +40°C (+50°F to
+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.
Rapid charging the BC-214
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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
)
.
For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the “
OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
Charging time of the BP-280
•
Approximately 3.5 hours
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery pack
Transceiver
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 the Power
Transceiver
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line:
+
Black line:
_
BC-214
BC-157S
Turn
OFF
the power
Battery
pack
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