Charging Note - Icom IC-V8 Instruction Manual

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BATTERY PACKS
D Rapid charging with the BC-144 (#11)
The optional BC-144 (#11)
provides rapid charging of op-
tional battery packs.
The following are additionally
required:
• An AC adaptor (may be sup-
plied with the BC-144 de-
pending on version).
D Rapid charging with the BC-121+AD-94 (#11)
The optional BC-121 allows up to 6 battery packs to be charged si-
multaneously. The following
are additionally required.
• Six AD-94 (#11).
• An AC adaptor (may be
supplied with the BC-121
depending on version).
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Turn power OFF.
Check orientation
for correct charg-
ing. (Insert togeth-
er with AD-99.)
BC-144 + AD-99
Turn power OFF.
Check orientation
for correct charging.
(Insert together with
AD-99.)
Charge indicator
(each indicator functions
independently)
AC adapter
(purchased separately)

' ' Charging NOTE

Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must
be fully charged for optimum life and operation.
• Recommended temperature range for charging:
+10°C to +40°C (50°F to 140°F).
• Use the supplied charger or optional charger (BC-144/BC-121 for
rapid charging, BC-146 for regular charging) only. NEVER use
other manufacturers' chargers.
The optional BP-222, BP-209 or BP-210 battery packs include
rechargeable Ni-Cd (Ni-MH: BP-210) batteries and can be charged
approx. 300 times. Charge the battery pack before first operating
the transceiver or when the battery pack becomes exhausted.
If you want to charge the battery pack more than 300 times, the fol-
lowing points should be observed:
• Avoid over charging. The charging period should be less than
24 hours.
• Use the battery until it becomes almost completely exhausted
under normal conditions. We recommend battery charging after
transmitting becomes impossible.
D D Battery pack life
When the operating period becomes extremely short even after
charging the battery pack fully, a new battery pack is needed.
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