Instruction Manual
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... damage the equipment surfaces. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! R WARNING! NEVER use with Icom transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are dry before iii NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are tested and approved for use or charge Icom battery packs with a soft, dry cloth. The continuous high volume operation may...
... damage the equipment surfaces. PRECAUTIONS R DANGER! R WARNING! NEVER use with Icom transceivers or charged with Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are dry before iii NEVER hold the transceiver so that the antenna and battery pack are tested and approved for use or charge Icom battery packs with a soft, dry cloth. The continuous high volume operation may...
Instruction Manual
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...specifications may change and then the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on. * Only when the battery pack/case and jack cover are attached. This could damage the transceiver. CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to direct sunlight, such ... for a long time. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be recharged. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the transceiver while not using it becomes hot after continuously transmitting for long periods of the transceiver to dust or water will need...
...specifications may change and then the transceiver may be cracked, or the waterproof seal damaged, and so on. * Only when the battery pack/case and jack cover are attached. This could damage the transceiver. CAUTION: DO NOT expose the transceiver to direct sunlight, such ... for a long time. However, once the transceiver has been dropped, dust protection and splash resistance cannot be recharged. Remove the battery pack or batteries from the transceiver while not using it becomes hot after continuously transmitting for long periods of the transceiver to dust or water will need...
Instruction Manual
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1 2 4 BATTERY CHARGING 23-33 ■ Caution (for the BP-264 ni-mh battery 23 3 ■ Caution (for the BP-265 li-ion battery 25 4 ■ Battery chargers 28 5 BATTERY CASE 34 5 ■ Optional battery case (BP-263 34 6 6 OPTIONS 35-40 7 ■ VOX function 38 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 vi
1 2 4 BATTERY CHARGING 23-33 ■ Caution (for the BP-264 ni-mh battery 23 3 ■ Caution (for the BP-265 li-ion battery 25 4 ■ Battery chargers 28 5 BATTERY CASE 34 5 ■ Optional battery case (BP-263 34 6 6 OPTIONS 35-40 7 ■ VOX function 38 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 vi
Instruction Manual
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...) * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on page 36. • Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. 1 Battery pack* Flexible antenna (This illustration is for the VHF type.) Battery charger* Power adapter* Belt clip* Jack cover (with the transceiver. ing only the antenna. • D O NOT connect the antenna other...
...) * Not supplied, or the shape is different, depending on page 36. • Transmitting without an antenna will damage the transceiver. 1 Battery pack* Flexible antenna (This illustration is for the VHF type.) Battery charger* Power adapter* Belt clip* Jack cover (with the transceiver. ing only the antenna. • D O NOT connect the antenna other...
Instruction Manual
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1 ACCESSORIES D Belt clip 1 To attach the belt clip: ➥ Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip 2 locks in place, and makes a 'click' sound. 3 Belt clip 4 5 Battery pack 6 7 8 9 10 11 To detach the belt clip: 12 q Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. (p. 3) 13 w Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). 14 15 q w 16 17 18 Tab 19 20 2
1 ACCESSORIES D Belt clip 1 To attach the belt clip: ➥ Slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow until the belt clip 2 locks in place, and makes a 'click' sound. 3 Belt clip 4 5 Battery pack 6 7 8 9 10 11 To detach the belt clip: 12 q Remove the battery pack from the transceiver, if it is attached. (p. 3) 13 w Lift the tab up (q), and slide the belt clip in the direction of the arrow (w). 14 15 q w 16 17 18 Tab 19 20 2
Instruction Manual
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Use the edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it makes a 'click' sound (w). r e Be careful! w Hook the latch until it . 3 DO NOT use caution when releasing it. The latch is tightly locked, so use your finger nail. q Battery pack/case w Latch To remove the battery pack/case: Unhook the latch (e), and lift up the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (r). 1 ACCESSORIES D Battery pack/case To attach the battery pack/case: q Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (q), then close.
Use the edge of a coin or screwdriver tip to carefully release it makes a 'click' sound (w). r e Be careful! w Hook the latch until it . 3 DO NOT use caution when releasing it. The latch is tightly locked, so use your finger nail. q Battery pack/case w Latch To remove the battery pack/case: Unhook the latch (e), and lift up the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (r). 1 ACCESSORIES D Battery pack/case To attach the battery pack/case: q Fit the battery pack/case in the direction of the arrow (q), then close.
Instruction Manual
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...cover: e Remove the screws with a 8 [SP MIC] jack. It's a good idea to 4 occasionally clean them being damaged. 3 NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. ceiver is not used. 7 To attach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to con- phillips screwdriver. 9 w Tighten the screws.... This may result in water or dust getting into 2 the transceiver, battery pack/case, and may result in them . 5 D Jack cover 6 Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is wet or soiled. 1 ACCESSORIES...
...cover: e Remove the screws with a 8 [SP MIC] jack. It's a good idea to 4 occasionally clean them being damaged. 3 NOTE: Keep the battery terminals clean. ceiver is not used. 7 To attach the jack cover: q Attach the jack cover to con- phillips screwdriver. 9 w Tighten the screws.... This may result in water or dust getting into 2 the transceiver, battery pack/case, and may result in them . 5 D Jack cover 6 Attach the jack cover when the optional equipment is wet or soiled. 1 ACCESSORIES...
Instruction Manual
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2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 e LED INDICATOR (p. 7) 2 ➥ Lights red* while transmitting. 3 *When the optional battery case is attached, the LED indicator lights orange. 4 ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. 5 ➥ Lights/blinks orange when ...
2 PANEL DESCRIPTION 1 e LED INDICATOR (p. 7) 2 ➥ Lights red* while transmitting. 3 *When the optional battery case is attached, the LED indicator lights orange. 4 ➥ Lights green while receiving a signal, or when the squelch is open. 5 ➥ Lights/blinks orange when ...
Instruction Manual
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...Lights Red while transmitting a signal. can G G • Low Battery 1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly) B AT T1 G G • Low Battery 2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast) B AT T2 G G G G • TX low Battery 1: Low Battery was detected during TX mode. R* • RX: Lights Green ...transceiver as follows; (Ref.; R O R O R O R O R O R O R O R O * Lights (or blinks) orange when the optional battery case is activated. ED ON O • Call LED (Blink): Blinks while receiving a matched 2/5-tone. ED Blink O O • Fast/Slow scan: Blinks ...
...Lights Red while transmitting a signal. can G G • Low Battery 1: You should charge the battery. (blinks slowly) B AT T1 G G • Low Battery 2: You must charge the battery. (blinks fast) B AT T2 G G G G • TX low Battery 1: Low Battery was detected during TX mode. R* • RX: Lights Green ...transceiver as follows; (Ref.; R O R O R O R O R O R O R O R O * Lights (or blinks) orange when the optional battery case is activated. ED ON O • Call LED (Blink): Blinks while receiving a matched 2/5-tone. ED Blink O O • Fast/Slow scan: Blinks ...
Instruction Manual
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...PTT], rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiv- 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON 1 Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must 10 repeat the procedure until 1 beep is selected. 19 r After the beep sounds, release [PTT]. Ask your dealer for optimum life and...(s) sound in sequence, so you must repeat the steps until the number of beeps matches your battery type. 9 For example, if your battery type is a Li-ion battery pack, you select the attached battery type. 20 NOTE: This operation may not be fully charged for details. 12 t Repeat steps...
...PTT], rotate [VOL] to turn the transceiv- 3 BASIC OPERATION ■ Turning power ON 1 Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must 10 repeat the procedure until 1 beep is selected. 19 r After the beep sounds, release [PTT]. Ask your dealer for optimum life and...(s) sound in sequence, so you must repeat the steps until the number of beeps matches your battery type. 9 For example, if your battery type is a Li-ion battery pack, you select the attached battery type. 20 NOTE: This operation may not be fully charged for details. 12 t Repeat steps...
Instruction Manual
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... Transmitting an Emergency Call 17 The MDC 1200 system's Emergency feature can be selected, depending on the presetting. 3 When the battery case is selected as the battery type, or the bat- Ask your transceiver's capa- 14 bilities. The transceiver will send an Emergency 18 MDC 1200 system ...channel is selected each time the transceiver power is programmed. tery voltage drops to a low power level and the LED indicator sta- 4 tus is "Low Battery 2," the output power automatically switches to 5 "Low 1." (pp. 7, 12) ➥ Push [High/Low] to it receives the acknowledgement signal. 20...
... Transmitting an Emergency Call 17 The MDC 1200 system's Emergency feature can be selected, depending on the presetting. 3 When the battery case is selected as the battery type, or the bat- Ask your transceiver's capa- 14 bilities. The transceiver will send an Emergency 18 MDC 1200 system ...channel is selected each time the transceiver power is programmed. tery voltage drops to a low power level and the LED indicator sta- 4 tus is "Low Battery 2," the output power automatically switches to 5 "Low 1." (pp. 7, 12) ➥ Push [High/Low] to it receives the acknowledgement signal. 20...
Instruction Manual
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...specified temperature range, -5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to a year*) * We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left unused for a long time, it must be left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above... +55˚C; +131˚F) for the BP-264 ni-mh battery) R DANGER! Keep it to the transceiver. NEVER immerse the battery pack in a cool dry place at the following temperature range: -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to...
...specified temperature range, -5˚C to +60˚C (+23˚F to a year*) * We recommend charging the battery pack every 6 months. CAUTION: Shorter battery life could occur if the battery is left unused for a long time, it must be left completely discharged, or in an excessive temperature environment (above... +55˚C; +131˚F) for the BP-264 ni-mh battery) R DANGER! Keep it to the transceiver. NEVER immerse the battery pack in a cool dry place at the following temperature range: -20˚C to +45˚C (-4˚F to...
Instruction Manual
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...charge: with BC-192) 8 • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for rapid charging, BC-192 for the first time, the battery pack 5 must be purchased. (p. 35) Prior to have no capacity, even after transmitting becomes impossible. 17 18 19 20 24 The charging time period by... leaving the power ON 3 overnight. We recommend battery charg- 16 ing after 2 being charged, completely discharge it by the BC-192 14 should be less than 48 hours. • Use the...
...charge: with BC-192) 8 • Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-191 for rapid charging, BC-192 for the first time, the battery pack 5 must be purchased. (p. 35) Prior to have no capacity, even after transmitting becomes impossible. 17 18 19 20 24 The charging time period by... leaving the power ON 3 overnight. We recommend battery charg- 16 ing after 2 being charged, completely discharge it by the BC-192 14 should be less than 48 hours. • Use the...
Instruction Manual
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... other damage, the cells inside a sun heated car, or in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. R DANGER! R DANGER! R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the...
... other damage, the cells inside a sun heated car, or in the following hazards: smoke, fire, or the battery may rupture. R DANGER! R DANGER! R DANGER! Use and charge only specified Icom battery packs with Icom chargers. Only Icom battery packs are tested and approved for use the battery if it has been severely impacted or dropped, or if the...
Instruction Manual
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...about half, 18 then keep it safely in your Icom dealer or distributor. 8 R WARNING! Rinse your eyes with any purpose that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. R WARNING! Using the battery out of time. 16 If the battery must be de- 17 tached from the radio after... discharging. If any part of these conditions occur, contact your eyes, blind- 5 ness can result. NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high- 10 pressure container, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended ...
...about half, 18 then keep it safely in your Icom dealer or distributor. 8 R WARNING! Rinse your eyes with any purpose that comes into contact with fluid from inside the battery. R WARNING! Using the battery out of time. 16 If the battery must be de- 17 tached from the radio after... discharging. If any part of these conditions occur, contact your eyes, blind- 5 ness can result. NEVER put the battery in a microwave oven, high- 10 pressure container, or in an excessive temperature environment (above +50˚C; +122˚F) for an extended ...
Instruction Manual
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... may become weak after manufacturing, even if it is wet or soiled. Even when the battery appears to stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. D Charging caution R DANGER! R WARNING! Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The inside a sun heated car, or in areas with extremely high temperatures, such...
... may become weak after manufacturing, even if it is wet or soiled. Even when the battery appears to stop charging and remove the battery from the battery charger. D Charging caution R DANGER! R WARNING! Icom recommends charging the battery at +20˚C (+68˚F). The inside a sun heated car, or in areas with extremely high temperatures, such...
Instruction Manual
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... following item is additionally required: 5 • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). 6 Battery pack Transceiver 7 Turn OFF 8 9 10 Power adapter (A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* (...for power source) or CP-23L (for any other battery pack. 4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery chargers 1 D Using the BC-191 to secure the 18 charger. Never use for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used...
... following item is additionally required: 5 • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). 6 Battery pack Transceiver 7 Turn OFF 8 9 10 Power adapter (A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* (...for power source) or CP-23L (for any other battery pack. 4 BATTERY CHARGING ■ Battery chargers 1 D Using the BC-191 to secure the 18 charger. Never use for 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used...
Instruction Manual
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This will not go out even after a battery pack is additionally required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-...* (for power source) can be used instead of the Ni-MH battery pack (BP-264 only). NOTE: The charge indicator will ruin the battery charger. 4 BATTERY CHARGING D Using the BC-192 to secure the charger. Battery pack Transceiver Turn OFF Power adapter (A different type, or no power ... line : CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. Charging time period for any other battery pack.
This will not go out even after a battery pack is additionally required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-...* (for power source) can be used instead of the Ni-MH battery pack (BP-264 only). NOTE: The charge indicator will ruin the battery charger. 4 BATTERY CHARGING D Using the BC-192 to secure the charger. Battery pack Transceiver Turn OFF Power adapter (A different type, or no power ... line : CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-515L to a power source using reverse polarity. Charging time period for any other battery pack.
Instruction Manual
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... screw: 15 M3.5 × at least 30 mm) *Purchase separately. 16 Using screws is completed. 20 30 Never use for any other battery pack. 2 Charging time period for the BP-265: Approximately 2.5 hours 3 The following item is additionally required: 4 • A power adapter ...(not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). 5 Battery pack Transceiver 6 Turn OFF 7 8 9 Power adapter (A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* ...
... screw: 15 M3.5 × at least 30 mm) *Purchase separately. 16 Using screws is completed. 20 30 Never use for any other battery pack. 2 Charging time period for the BP-265: Approximately 2.5 hours 3 The following item is additionally required: 4 • A power adapter ...(not supplied with some versions) or the DC power cable (OPC-515L/CP-23L). 5 Battery pack Transceiver 6 Turn OFF 7 8 9 Power adapter (A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the version.) Optional OPC-515L* ...
Instruction Manual
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...197. Power adapter (No power adapter is required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-656 dc power cable Battery pack Transceiver Turn OFF the power The charger adapters are installed in each indicator independently functions) OPC-656 (DC power cable) (Connect to a DC... power supply; 12 to six battery packs. The shape of charger adapter depends on the version.) Status indicator (each slot. 4 BATTERY CHARGING D U sing the BC-197 to rapid charge the BP-264 or BP-265 The BC-197...
...197. Power adapter (No power adapter is required: • A power adapter (not supplied with some versions) or the OPC-656 dc power cable Battery pack Transceiver Turn OFF the power The charger adapters are installed in each indicator independently functions) OPC-656 (DC power cable) (Connect to a DC... power supply; 12 to six battery packs. The shape of charger adapter depends on the version.) Status indicator (each slot. 4 BATTERY CHARGING D U sing the BC-197 to rapid charge the BP-264 or BP-265 The BC-197...