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BATTERY CHARGING
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External DC power operation
Operating note
•
DO NOT
connect over 16 V DC directly into the
[DC IN] jack of the transceiver� The power source
voltage must be between 10�0 V ~ 16�0 V DC�
•
DO NOT
transmit at high power for a long period
of time� The transceiver becomes hot, and it may
cause a burn�
• Use the optional CP-12L or OPC-254L when using
the external DC power�
• Confirm the correct polarity of the OPC-254L
supply connection� Connect the OPC-254L to an
external power source (user supplied)�
• Use an external DC-DC converter to connect the
transceiver through the optional CP-12L or OPC-
254L to a 24 V DC power source� Ask your dealer
for details�
• When the external power is used, the Power Save
function (p� 12-18) is automatically turned OFF�
• Depending on the external power voltage,
the battery pack may be used to operate the
transceiver, and the battery pack capacity is
consumed�
TIP:
The battery pack can be charged even if the
transceiver is ON when “Charging (Power ON)” is
set to “ON” (default)�
This operation may generate certain spurious
signals, and the S-meter may appear, or noise may
be heard�
When you operate the transceiver while charging,
and if you cannot receive signals correctly, set
“Charging (Power ON)” to “OFF�”
([MENU] > SET > Function >
Charging (Power ON)
)
CP-12L
OPC-254L
To a cigarette
lighter socket
(12 V DC)
To a 12 V DC
power source
To [DC IN]
CAUTION: BE SURE
to attach the battery pack
before connecting the DC cable�
L
The BC-167S cannot be used for external DC
power operation�
Black:
White:
Connecting BC-202IP3L together
You can connect up to 6 BC-202IP3L together�
1� Remove the charger’s right cover� (
1
)
2� Snap the DC power plug to the another charger’s
DC power jack� (
2
)
R
WARNING! NEVER
connect more than 6
chargers together� It may result in an electric shock,
cause a fire, overheating, or damage the chargers�
R
WARNING! NEVER
use other than the BC-228
AC adapter when connecting multiple BC-202IP3L
units� It may result in an electric shock, cause a fire,
overheating, or damage the chargers�
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