FUNCTION DISPLAY
NOTE:
The screen is an example.
The displayed position of each icon may differ, depending
on the function being used.
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Icon Area
Indicators
1
SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
Displays the relative receive signal strength level.
2
BATTERY INDICATOR
Displayed or blinks to indicate the battery status.
Indication
Battery
status
Full
Mid
Charging
required
Battery
exhausted
blinks when the battery is exhausted.
Icons
The following icons are displayed in the Icon Area.
SHIFT ICON
Displayed when the Shift function is ON.
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A user can use a Software key’s secondary function in
the Shift mode. Ask your dealer for details.
POWER ICON
Displays the output power level.
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“L1” is displayed when the output power is set to Low.
•
“L2” is displayed when the output power is set to Mid.
•
“H” is displayed when the output power is set to High.
AUDIBLE ICON
Displayed when the channel is in the ‘audible’ (unmute)
mode.
MESSAGE ICON
•
Blinks after messages (Message or Status Message)
have been received.
• Stops blinking when the screen is changed, or any key is
pushed, but is displayed if unread messages are still in
the Message memory.
• Disappears when all messages in the Message memory
have been read.
BELL ICON
Displayed when a matching signal is received, depending
on the presetting.
SCAN ICON
• Displayed when a scan is paused.
•
Blinks while scanning.
Individual-3
Call
High/Low
1
2
Icon Area
Text Area
Key Display
Area
SCAN TARGET CHANNEL ICON
Displayed when the channel is selected as a scan target
channel.
SCRAMBLER/ENCRYPTION ICON
In the Analog mode:
• Displayed when the Voice Scrambler function is ON.
In the Digital mode:
•Displayed when the Encryption function is ON.
•
Blinks when decoding an encrypted signal.
GPS ICON
•Displayed when valid position data is received.
•
Blinks when searching for satellites or calculating
position data.
*HM-233GP is required to use the GPS function.
RECORD ICON
•Displayed when the Record function is ON.
•
Blinks while recording audio.
TALK AROUND ICON
Displayed when the Talk Around function is ON.
PHONE ICON
• Displayed when the transceiver is connected to a
telephone network on the selected channel.
•
Blinks while receiving a phone call.
BROADCAST CALL ICON
Displayed when the Broadcast call is received.
*For only the dPMR version.
SITE LOCK ICON
Displayed when the Site Lock function is ON.
LONE WORKER ICON
Displayed when the Lone Worker function is ON.
MOTION SENSOR ICON
Displayed when the Motion Sensor function is ON.
NOISE CANCEL ICON
Displayed when the Noise Cancel function is ON.
SURVEILLANCE ICON
Displayed when the Surveillance function is ON.
VIBRATION ICON
Displayed when the Vibration function is ON.
VOX ICON *
Displayed when the VOX function is ON.
* VS-5MC,VS-3, or other Bluetooth headset is required to
use the VOX function.
Bluetooth
®
ICON
(For only the transceiver with the Bluetooth function.)
“ ” is displayed when Bluetooth is activated.
“ ” is displayed when a Bluetooth device is connected.
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Text Area
Displays the selected Zone number, Channel number, and
Channel name, if set.
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Key Display Area
Displays the names of the function assigned to [P1] and [P2].
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Ask your dealer about the assigned Software key functions.
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 BATTERY CHARGING section of this
sheet.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the transceiver.
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Receiving and Transmitting
Receiving:
1. Select a channel.
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Rotate [Rotary Encoder] or push [Up] or [Down],
depending on the presetting.
2. When receiving a call, rotate [VOL] to adjust the audio
output level to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
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 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) from
your mouth, then speak at your normal voice level.
BATTERY CHARGING
NOTE:
Before detaching or attaching a battery pack,
BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL]
fully counter clockwise, until it makes a “click” sound.
Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur.
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Rapid charging with the BC-219N
(Except for the EUR version)
You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the
BC-219N.
Charging time:
For the BP-290
Approximately 2.5 hours
For the BP-294
Approximately 4.5 hours
Additionally needed item (purchase separately):
A power adapter (may be supplied with the charger,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/
CP-23L DC POWER CABLES.
CAUTION: NEVER
reverse the polarity when connecting
the OPC-515L to a power source. This will ruin the
battery charger.
White line:
+
, Black line:
_
To an AC outlet
Power
Adapter*
Battery
Pack
Turn OFF
* A different type, or no power adapter is
supplied, depending on the charger version.
The
OPC-515L
(For a 13.8 V DC
power source) or the
CP-23L
(for a 12 V
cigarette lighter
socket) can be used
instead of the power
adapter.
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Rapid charging with the BC-214N
You can rapidly charge up to 6 battery packs with the
optional BC-214N.
Charging time:
For the BP-290
Approximately 2.8 hours
For the BP-294
Approximately 5 hours
Additionally needed items (purchase separately):
•
The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656
DC
POWER CABLE
• The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER (may be supplied
with the charger, depending on the charger version)
CAUTION: NEVER
reverse the polarity when connecting
the OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery
charger.
White line:
+
, Black line:
_
Battery pack
+ Transceiver
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line:
+
Black line:
_
BC-214N
BC-157S
Battery pack
Turn
OFF
To an AC outlet
OPTIONS
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Some options may not be available in some countries.
Ask your dealer for details.
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BATTERY PACKS
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BP-290
Li-ion BATTERY PACK
(Except for the EUR version)
Voltage:
7.2 V
Capacity: 1910 mAh (minimum), 2010 mAh (typical)
Battery life: Approximately 13 hours
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BP-291
BATTERY CASE
Battery case for AA alkaline batteries.
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BP-294
Li-ion BATTERY PACK
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 3050 mAh (minimum), 3150 mAh (typical)
Battery life: Approximately 18.5 hours
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CHARGERS
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BC-226
DESKTOP CHARGER
+
BC-228
AC ADAPTER
For rapidly charging battery packs.
Charging time: Approximately 2.7 hours for the BP-290
Approximately 4.3 hours for the BP-294
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A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the
charger’s version.
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BC-214N
MULTI-CHARGER
+
BC-157S
AC ADAPTER
,
OPC-656
DC POWER CABLE
For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.
Charging time: Approximately 2.8 hours for the BP-290
Approximately 5 hours for the BP-294
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The AD-132N CHARGER ADAPTER adapter may be
needed, depending on the charger’s version.
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The BC-157S
AC ADAPTER
or OPC-656
DC POWER CABLE
must be purchased separately.
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BC-219N
DESKTOP CHARGER
+
BC-123S
AC ADAPTER
(Except for the EUR version)
For rapidly charging of battery packs.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-290
Approximately 4.5 hours for the BP-294
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A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the
charger’s version.
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BC-225
INTELLIGENT DESKTOP CHARGER
+
BC-123S
AC ADAPTER
+
RS-BC225
READER SOFTWARE
(Except for the EUR version)
For rapidly charging battery packs.
You can check the charging status using the RS-BC225.
Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-290
Approximately 4 hours for the BP-294
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A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the
charger’s version.
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An USB (Micro-B) cable is required to connect the BC-225
and a PC with the RS-BC225 installed.
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BC-227
DESKTOP
CHARGER
+
BC-123S
AC ADAPTER,
OPC-515L
DC POWER CABLE
For rapidly charging battery packs.
Charging time: Approximately 2.7 hours for the BP-290
Approximately 4.5 hours for the BP-294
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The OPC-515L DC POWER CABLE must be purchased
separately.
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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-219N, the BC-225 or the BC-227
.
•
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 use with
the BC-219N, the BC-225 or the
BC-227.
OPC-656: For use with the BC-214N.
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ANTENNAS
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FA-SC26VS, FA-SC27VS, FA-SC56VS, FA-SC57VS
FA-SC26US, FA-SC73US
STUBBY ANTENNAS
Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC26VS: 136 ~ 144 MHz FA-SC27VS: 142 ~ 150 MHz
FA-SC56VS: 150 ~ 162 MHz FA-SC57VS: 160 ~ 174 MHz
FA-SC26US: 400 ~ 450 MHz FA-SC73US: 450 ~ 490 MHz
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FA-SC25V, FA-SC28V, FA-SC29V, FA-SC01U,
FA-SC25U, FA-SC57U, FA-SC72U
FLEXIBLE ANTENNAS
VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC25V: 136 ~ 150 MHz FA-SC28V: 148 ~ 162 MHz
FA-SC29V: 160 ~ 174 MHz FA-SC01U: 350 ~ 400 MHz
FA-SC25U: 400 ~ 430 MHz FA-SC57U: 430 ~ 470 MHz
FA-SC72U: 470 ~ 520 MHz
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FA-SC61VC, FA-SC61UC
CUT ANTENNAS
•
FA-SC62V, FA-SC63V
HIGH GAIN ANTENNAS
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BELT CLIPS and BELT HANGERS
•
MB-136, MBB-3
BELT CLIP
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MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N
BELT HANGERS
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OTHERS
•
HM-222, HM-222H*
SPEAKER MICROPHONE
With an Emergency key.
These microphone meet IP68 requirements for
waterproof protection.
* High audio output is only usable with transceivers that
support the function. (With a “U” mark on the serial
number label)
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HM-233GP
GPS SPEAKER MICROPHONE
The microphone with high-performance GPS receiver.
•
HM-163MC
TIEPIN TYPE MICROPHONE
+
EH-15B
EARPHONE
,
SP-26
TUBE EARPHONE
,
SP-28
EAR
HOOK TYPE EARPHONE
•
SP-32
TUBE TYPE EARPHONE ADAPTER
For use with EH-15B.
•
SP-27
TUBE EARPHONE
,
SP-29
EAR HOOK
TYPE EARPHONE
,
SP-40
EARPHONE
+
AD-135
EARPHONE ADAPTER
AD-135: Used to connect an earphone to the
transceiver’s multi-connector.
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AD-118
ACC ADAPTER
To connect an accessory. See the AD-118 instruction
sheet for details on recommended accessories.
CAUTION:
The AD-118 does not have waterproof
protection. When it is connected,
NEVER
expose the
adaptor and the transceiver to rain, snow or any liquids.
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LC-187, LC-188*
CARRYING CASE
For use with the BP-290.
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LC-190*
CARRYING CASE
For use with the BP-294.
* Remove the carrying case from the transceiver before
charging.
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VS-5MC*
PTT SWITCH CABLE
+
HS-94
,
HS-95
,
HS-97
HEADSET
VS-5MC: Used to connect a headset to a transceiver.
HS-94: Ear-hook type
HS-95: Neck-arm type
HS-97: Throat microphone
* Non-waterproof.
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VS-3
Bluetooth
®
HEADSET
The Bluetooth headset with a [PTT] switch.
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About the third party Bluetooth headsets:
Icom has checked the PTT operation with some 3M
Peltor headsets such as the WS Headset XP, WS ProTac
XP and WS Alert XP. (Compatibility not guaranteed.)
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The VS-3 and the third-party Bluetooth headsets are
usable only by the transceiver with the Bluetooth function.
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Rapid charging with the BC-226
Charging time:
For the BP-290
Approximately 2.7 hours
For the BP-294
Approximately 4.3 hours
Battery Pack
Turn OFF
Power
Adapter*
* A different type, or no
power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger
version.
Status
indicator
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To connect the power
adapter to the charger,
remove the charger’s left
cover.
Status indicator
Light color
Status
Orange
Charging
Green
Charging is completed.
Blinks orange and
green
Charging failed. It may have some
problems.
Connecting BC-226 together
You can connect up to 6 BC-226 together.
Remove the charger’s right cover. (
1
)
Snap the DC power plug to the other charger’s DC power
jack. (
2
)
WARNING: DO NOT
connect more than 6 chargers
together. It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire,
overheating, or damage chargers.
NOTE:
•The transceiver MUST be turned OFF while charging.
•
DO NOT
transmit while charging. When you need to
transmit, remove the transceiver from the charger, and
then turn ON the power.
• If the battery pack does not properly charge when it is
attached to the transceiver, remove it from the transceiver
and insert only the battery pack into the charger.
BC-226 Fuse replacement
If a fuse blows, find and repair
the cause of the problem. Then
replace the damaged fuse with a
new, adequately rated fuse.
Fuse type: 5 A/58 V (low profile
mini blade fuse)
NOTE:
Remove the fuse using the needle-nose pliers.
Fuse
Battery Pack
+Transceiver
Battery Pack
+Transceiver
