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INSTRUCTIONS

A7397H-1EX-2 

Printed in Japan

 

© 2017–2018  Icom Inc.

1-1-32 Kamiminami, Hirano-ku, Osaka 547-0003, Japan

VHF/UHF DIGITAL TRANSCEIVERS

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Thank you for choosing this Icom product. 

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 carefully and completely 

before using this product.

This instruction sheet includes some functions that are 

usable only when they are preset by your dealer. The 

transceiver may have other functions and operations that 

are not described in this instruction sheet. Ask your dealer 

for preset function details.

IMPORTANT

Battery pack

Belt clip

Connector cover
(with a screw)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

 

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About the Status indicator

 • Lights white, then blinks red, yellow, and green when 

turning ON the transceiver.

 •Lights red while transmitting.

 • Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch 

is open.

 

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About the Multi-connector

Connects to an optional speaker microphone or headset.

CAUTION:

 

DO NOT

 use the transceiver without the 

connector cover or the optional microphone attached.

The transceiver meets IP67 requirements for dust-tight and 

waterproof protection only when the connector cover or the 

optional microphone is attached.

 

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About the Software key functions

NOTE: 

Your dealers can assign the Software key 

functions to the keys.

PANEL DESCRIPTION

 

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BATTERY PACKS

 

 BP-290 

l

i-ion

 

battery

 

pack

   Voltage: 

7.2  V

 Capacity:  1910 mAh (minimum), 2010 mAh (typical)

  Battery life: Approximately 13 hours

 

 BP-291 

battery

 

case

   Battery case for AA alkaline batteries.

 

 BP-294 

l

i-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

 

 BC-226 

desktop

 

charger

 + BC-228 

ac

 

adapter

   For rapidly charging battery packs.

  Charging time: Approximately 2.7 hours

L

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

version. 

 

 BC-214 

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

L

   The  AD-132N 

charger

 

adapter

 may be needed, depending 

on the charger's version.

L

   The  BC-157S

 

ac

 

adapter

 or OPC-656 

dc

 

power

 

cable

 must 

be purchased separately.

 

BC-219N

 

desktop

 

charger

 + 

BC-123S

 

ac

 

adapter

  For rapidly charging of battery packs.

  Charging time: Approximately 2.5 hours for the BP-290

L

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

version.

 

 BC-225 

intelligent

 

desktop

 

charger

 

+ BC-123S 

ac

 

adapter

 

+ RS-BC225 

reader

 

software

   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

L

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

version.

L

  An USB (Micro-B) cable is required to connect the BC-225 and 

a PC with the RS-BC225 installed.

 

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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.

 

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-219N

  OPC-656:  For the BC-214

 

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ANTENNAS

 

 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

 

 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

 •

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

 

MB-96F, MB-96FL, MB-96N

 

belt

 

hangers

 

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OTHERS

 

HM-222 

speaker

 

microphone

  With an Emergency key.

   The HM-222 meets IP68 requirements for waterproof 

protection.

 

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

multi-connector.

 •

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.

 •

LC-187, LC-188* 

carrying

 

case

  For use with the BP-290.

 •

LC-190* 

carrying

 

case

  For use with the BP-294.

* Remove the carrying case from the transceiver before 

charging.

 

 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.

 

VS-3 

Bluetooth

®

 

headset

   The  Bluetooth

 

headset with a [PTT] switch.

 

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.)

OPTIONS

Some options may not be available in some countries. 

Ask your dealer for details.

Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, 

Spain, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Icom Inc. is under license. Other 
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

All other products or brands are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.

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[Rotary Encoder]

Antenna  

Connector

[Emer]*

[PTT]

[Back]*

[OK]*

[F1]*

[F2]*

Speaker

[P1 (Down)]*

[P2 (Up)]*

[VOL]
Status 

indicator

Micro-

phone

Multi- 

connector

*Dealer assignable

NOTE:

 • Some accessories are not supplied, or the shape is 

different, depending on the transceiver version.

 •

Confirmbothbatteryslidinglocksarelockedinplace,

when attaching the battery to the transceiver. Both sliding 

locks make a ‘click’ sound when locked.

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