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BATTERY CHARGING

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

 

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You can rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack with the 
optional BC-119N.
Charging time: Approximately 3 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

 

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Battery
pack

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

Transceiver

Turn OFF
the power

Charging with the BC-160

 

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You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the  
BC-160.

 Charging time

Approximately 3 hours for the BP-232WP

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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AD-106 installation

 

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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.
 Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/

 

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BC-121N with the supplied screws.

Screws supplied 
with the charger 
adapter

AD-106

Plugs

Sockets

This illustration shows 
the BC-119N.

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

 

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You can charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional  
BC-121N.
Charging time: Approximately 3 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.

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

Red line:      Black line:

Power adapter

BATTERY PACKS

 

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•  BP-232WP 

l

i-ion

 

battery

 

pack

   Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity: 

2250 mAh (min.) 2300 mAh (typical)

  Battery life:  (Digital mode) Approximately 14.5 hours
   

 

(Analog mode) Approximately 13 hours

   When the power save function is set to “Short,” 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.

DC CABLES

 

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• 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 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
  OPC-656: For the BC-121N

CHARGERS

 

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•  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-232WP.
•  BC-121N 

multi

-

charger

 + AD-106 

charger

 

adapter

 (6 pcs.)

  + BC-157S 

power

 

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-232WP.
•  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-232WP.

BELT CLIPS

 

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• MB-93 

swivel

 

belt

 

clip

• MB-94/MB-94R 

belt

 

clip

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

leather

 

belt

 

hanger

ANTENNAS

 

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• 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-SC03U 

FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U/FA-SC72U 

flexible

 

antennas

  VHF or UHF antennas.
  FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz 

FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz

  FA-SC03U: 380–430 MHz 

FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz

  FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz 

FA-SC72U: 470–520 MHz

• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC 

cut

 

antennas

  FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz 

FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz

• FA-SC62V/FA-SC63V 

high

 

gain

 

antennas

  FA-SC62V: 150–160 MHz 

FA-SC63V: 155–165 MHz

OTHERS

 

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• AD-118 

acc

 

adapter

   Allows you to connect an accessory which uses a HIROSE 

plug. See the instruction sheet of the AD-118 for details of the 
recommended accessories.

 

CAUTION: The AD-118 does not have any waterproof 
protection. When it is connected, NEVER expose the adaptor 
and the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.

• HM-184/HM-184H 

speaker

 

microphone

   Rugged type speaker microphone.
   The HM-184 and HM-184H meet IP67 requirements for 

waterproof protection.

• MB-130 

vehicle

 

charger

 

bracket

  Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC-160 battery charger.

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: 

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Approved Icom optional equipment is designed for optimal performance when 
used with an Icom transceiver.
Icom is not responsible for the destruction or damage to an Icom transceiver in 
the event the Icom transceiver is used with equipment that is not manufactured 
or approved by Icom.

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

Tabs

Guide rail

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