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The BC-197 rapidly charges up to six battery packs.
Charging time for BP-264: Approximately 2 hours
Charging time for BP-265: Approximately 2.5 hours
The following additional item is required:
• An AC adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC
power cable (OPC-656)
There are two types of BC-197 chargers for the IC-U80 or IC-
U80E; one is for Ni-MH batteries, and the other is for Li-ion
batteries.
Before you purchase a BC-197, check the type of battery you
are using, and then be sure to choose the suitable charger.
BC-197 Charger Type
Chargeable Battery
With AD-120*
1
charger adapters BP-264 Ni-MH battery
With AD-121*
1
charger adapters BP-265 Li-ion battery
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1
The type of the charger adapter, AD-120 or AD-121 is printed on
the inside bottom of the charger adapter, and the type of battery it
holds is printed on the top right corner of the adapter.
Transceiver
Battery
pack
Charger adapters*
2
are
installed in each slot.
Turn OFF the power
The shape of charger adapter depends
on the version of the BC-197.
*
2
(An AC adapter is
not supplied with
some versions.)
AC adapter
(Connect to a DC power supply;
12 to 16 V/at least 7 A)
Red line :
+
Black line :
_
DC power cable (OPC-656)
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Using the BC-197 to rapid charge the BP-264 or BP-265