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BATTERY CHARGING

 

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Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106

You can rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack with the 
optional BC-119N.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H

The following items are additionally required.
• AD-106 charger adapter (purchase separately)
•  A power adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N, 

depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/ 
CP-23L DC power cable.

Power adapter
(A  different  type,  or  no 

power  adapter  is  sup-
plied, depending on the 
charger’s version.)

Optional  OPC-515L*  (for  a 
13.8  V  power  source)  or 
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette 
lighter  socket)  can  be  used 
instead of the power adapter.

CAUTION:  NEVER  connect  the  OPC-
515L  to  a  power  source  using  reverse 
polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line:        Black line

 

:

*

Battery
pack

AD-106  charger 
adapter is installed 
in the BC-119N.

Transceiver

Turn OFF
the power

 

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Charging with the BC-160/BC-171

You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the  
BC-160, or regularly charge the pack with the BC-171.

 Charging time

BC-160: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H
BC-171:  Approximately 4 hours for the BP-230N 

Approximately 11.5 hours for the BP-232H

The following items are additionally required:
•  A power adapter (may be supplied with the charger, 

depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/ 
CP-23L DC power cable.

Power adapter
(A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, 

depending on the charger’s  version.)

Battery
pack

Transceiver

Turn power
OFF

Optional  OPC-515L*  (for  a 
13.8  V  power  source)  or 
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette 
lighter  socket)  can  be  used 
instead of the power adapter.

CAUTION: NEVER 
connect  the  OPC-
515L  to  a  power 
source using reverse 
polarity. This will ruin 
the battery charger.
White line:        
Black line

 

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*

 

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AD-106 installation

You must install the AD-106 

charger

 

adapter

 into the  

BC-119N 

desktop

 

charger

 or BC-121N 

multi

-

charger

 

before charging any batteries.

 

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Connect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/BC-121N.

 

w

 Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/
BC-121N with the supplied screws.

Screws supplied 
with the charger 
adapter

AD-106

Plugs

Sockets

This illustration shows 
the BC-119N.

 

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Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106

You can charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional  
BC-121N.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H

The following items are additionally required. 
(purchase separately)
• Six AD-106 charger adapters
•  BC-157S power adapter or the OPC-656 DC power cable

Transceiver

Battery
pack

AD-106 charger
adapters are installed
in each slot.

Power adapter

Turn OFF the power

 OPC-656* DC power cable
Connect to a  13.8 V, 7 A (min.)
power supply 

*Polarity of the OPC-656

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Black line: 

 

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BATTERY PACKS

•   BP-232H 

l

i-ion

 

battery

 

pack

   Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity: 

2250 mAh (min.) 2300 mAh (typical)

  Battery life:  Approximately 14 hours*
•   BP-232N 

l

i-ion

 

battery

 

pack

   Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity: 

1900 mAh (min.) 2000 mAh (typical)

  Battery life:  Approximately 12 hours*
•   BP-230N 

l

i-ion

 

battery

 

pack

   Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity: 

950 mAh (min.) 980 mAh (typical)

  Battery life:  Approximately 7.35 hours*

 When the Power Save function is ON, and the operating periods 

are calculated under the following conditions:

  TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
•   BP-240/BP-261 

battery

 

case

   BP-240:  For AAA (LR03) 

×

 6 alkaline

  

BP-261: For AA (LR6) 

×

 6 alkaline

  

BP-240 and BP-261 have IPX4 waterproof protection. When in 

use, the transceiver’s waterproof rating meets IPX4.

 

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DC CABLES

• CP-23L 

cigarette

 

lighter

 

cable

   Used when charging battery packs through a 12 V cigarette lighter 

socket. For use with the BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171 chargers.

• OPC-515L/OPC-656 

dc

 

power

 

cables

   Used when charging battery packs using a 13.8 V DC power 

source instead of the power adapter.

  OPC-515L: For the BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171
  OPC-656: For the BC-121N/BC-197

 

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CHARGERS

•   BC-119N 

desktop

 

charger

 + AD-106 

charger

 

adapter

  + BC-145S 

power

 

adapter

   For rapidly charging of battery packs.

   A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.

  Charging time:  Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
•   BC-121N 

multi

-

charger

 + AD-106 

charger

 

adapter

 (6 pcs.)

  + BC-157S 

ac

 

adapter

   For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.

  Six AD-106s are required. 

   A power adapter or a DC power source must be purchased separately.

  Charging time:  Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
•   BC-197 

multi

-

charger

 + AD-122 

charger

 

adapter

 (6 pcs.)

  + BC-157S 

ac

 

adapter

   For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.

  Six AD-122s are required. 

   A power adapter or a DC power source must be purchased separately.

  Charging time:  Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
•   BC-160 

desktop

 

charger

 + BC-145S 

power

 

adapter

   For rapidly charging of battery packs. 

   A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.

  Charging time:  Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
•   BC-171 

desktop

 

charger

 + BC-147S 

power

 

adapter

   For regularly charging of battery packs.

   A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger’s version.

  Charging time:  Approximately 4 hours for the BP-230N. 

 Approximately 11.5 hours for the BP-232H.

 

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BELT CLIPS

• MB-93 

swivel

 

belt

 

clip

• MB-94/MB-94R 

belt

 

clip

   Alligator-type belt clip.
• MB-96N/MB-96F 

leather

 

belt

 

hanger

 

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ANTENNAS

• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US 

stubby

 

antennas

   Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.

  FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz 

FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz

  FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz
•   FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U 

flexible

 

antennas

  VHF or UHF antennas.

  FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz 

FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz

  FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz 

FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz

• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC 

cut

 

antennas

  FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz 

FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz

 

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OTHERS

• SP-13 

earphone

   Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.
• AD-52 

earphone

 

adapter

   Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.
• HM-131SC/HM-159SC 

speaker

-

microphone

   Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient 

operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.

  - The HM-131SC does not have any waterproof protection.

 -  The HM-159SC is dust-protection and water resistance.* When it is 

connected, the transceiver’s waterproof rating is equivalent to IP54.

• HM-169 

speaker

-

microphone

   Rugged type speaker-microphone.
• HM-170GP 

speaker

-

microphone

   GPS speaker-microphone for BIIS mode operation.
• VS-1SC 

vox

/

ptt

 

case

 

HS-94/HS-95/HS-97 

headset

  VS-1SC  : VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc.

  HS-94 : Ear-hook type

  HS-95 : Neck-arm type

  HS-97  : Throat microphone

   The VS-1SC meets IPX4* requirment for splash resistance. When 

it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.

• MB-130 

vehicle

 

charger

 

bracket

  Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC-160 battery charger.

*  Once these items have been dropped, dust-protection and water 

resistance or the IP rating cannot be guaranteed because of 
possible damage to these cases or the waterproof seal.

OPTIONS

BATTERY CHARGING (Continued)

 

IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution

  Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly 

aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter. 
This illustration is for the BC-160.

   CAUTION:
 When using the OPC-656 DC power cable
 
  

NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the  
OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery 
charger.

  OPC-656: Red line: 

+

,

 

Black line: 

_

Tabs

Guide rail

Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer 
for details.

  

NOTE: For the instructions on the BC-197 

multi

-

charger

see the instruction manual supplied with the charger.

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