BATTERY CHARGING
D Charging with the BC-160/BC-171
You can rapidly charge the Li-ion battery pack with the
BC-160, or regularly charge the pack with the BC-171.
• Charging time
BC-160: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H
BC-171: Approximately 4 hours for the BP-230N
Approximately 11.5 hours for the BP-232H
The following items are additionally required:
• A power adapter (may be supplied with the charger,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/
CP-23L DC power cable.
Power adapter
(A different type, or no power adapter is supplied,
Transceiver
depending on the charger's version.)
Turn power
Battery
OFF
pack
Optional OPC-515L* (for a
13.8 V power source) or
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used
instead of the power adapter.
*
CAUTION: NEVER
connect the OPC-
515L to a power
source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin
the battery charger.
White line:
Black line :
D Rapid charging with the BC-119N+AD-106
You can rapidly charges the Li-ion battery pack with the
optional BC-119N.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H
The following items are additionally required.
• AD-106 charger adapter (purchase separately)
• A power adapter (may be supplied with BC-119N,
depending on the charger version) or the OPC-515L/
CP-23L DC power cable.
Power adapter
Turn OFF
(A different type, or no
Battery
the power
power adapter is sup-
pack
plied, depending on the
Transceiver
charger's version.)
AD-106
charger
adapter is installed
in the BC-119N.
Optional OPC-515L* (for a
13.8 V power source) or
CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can be used
instead of the power adapter.
*
CAUTION: NEVER connect the OPC-
515L to a power source using reverse
polarity. This will ruin the battery charger.
White line:
Black line :
D AD-106 installation
You must install the AD-106
into the
charger adapter
BC-119N
or BC-121N
-
desktop charger
multi
charger
before charging any batteries.
q Connect the AD-106 and the BC-119N/BC-121N.
w Install the AD-106 into the holder space of the BC-119N/
BC-121N with the supplied screws.
AD-106
Plugs
Screws supplied
with the charger
adapter
Sockets
This illustration shows
the BC-119N.
D Rapid charging with the BC-121N+AD-106
You can charge up to 6 battery packs with the optional
BC-121N.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H
The following items are additionally required.
(purchase separately)
• Six AD-106 charger adapters
• BC-157S power adapter or the OPC-656 DC power cable
Turn OFF the power
Transceiver
Battery
pack
AD-106 charger
adapters are installed
in each slot.
Power adapter
OPC-656* DC power cable
*Polarity of the OPC-656
Connect to a 13.8 V, 7 A (min.)
Red line:
Black line:
power supply
NOTE: For the instructions on the BC-197
multi
see the instruction manual supplied with the charger.
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IMPORTANT: Battery charging caution
Ensure the guide tabs on the battery pack are correctly
aligned with the guide rails inside the charger adapter.
This illustration is for the BC-160.
CAUTION:
When using the OPC-656 DC power cable
NEVER reverse the polarity when connecting the
OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery
charger.
OPC-656: Red line: +, Black line: _
D BATTERY PACKS
• BP-232H
l
i-ion
battery pack
Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity:
Battery life: Approximately 14 hours*
• BP-232N
i-ion
l
battery pack
Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity:
Battery life: Approximately 12 hours*
• BP-230N
i-ion
l
battery pack
Voltage: 7.4 V, Capacity:
Battery life: Approximately 7.35 hours*
* When the Power Save function is ON, and the operating periods
are calculated under the following conditions:
TX:RX:standby = 5:5:90
• BP-240/BP-261
battery case
BP-240: For AAA (LR03) × 6 alkaline
BP-261: For AA (LR6) × 6 alkaline
BP-240 and BP-261 have IPX4 waterproof protection. When in
use, the transceiver's waterproof rating meets IPX4.
D DC CABLES
• CP-23L
cigarette lighter cable
Used when charging battery packs through a 12 V cigarette lighter
socket. For use with the BC-119N/BC-160/BC-171 chargers.
• 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-119N/BC-160/BC-171
OPC-656: For the BC-121N/BC-197
D CHARGERS
• BC-119N
desktop charger
+ BC-145S
power adapter
For rapidly charging of battery packs.
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger's version.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
• BC-121N
-
multi
charger
+ BC-157S
ac adapter
For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.
Six AD-106s are required.
A power adapter or a DC power source must be purchased separately.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
• BC-197
-
multi
charger
+ BC-157S
ac adapter
For rapidly charging of up to 6 battery packs simultaneously.
Six AD-122s are required.
A power adapter or a DC power source must be purchased separately.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
• BC-160
desktop charger
For rapidly charging of battery packs.
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger's version.
Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-232H.
• BC-171
desktop charger
For regularly charging of battery packs.
A power adapter may be supplied, depending on the charger's version.
-
,
charger
Charging time: Approximately 4 hours for the BP-230N.
Approximately 11.5 hours for the BP-232H.
BATTERY CHARGING (Continued)
OPTIONS
D BELT CLIPS
• MB-93
swivel belt clip
2250 mAh (min.) 2300 mAh (typical)
• MB-94/MB-94R
Alligator-type belt clip.
• MB-96N/MB-96F
1900 mAh (min.) 2000 mAh (typical)
D ANTENNAS
• FA-SC56VS/FA-SC57VS/FA-SC73US
Shorter VHF or UHF antennas.
950 mAh (min.) 980 mAh (typical)
FA-SC56VS: 150–162 MHz
FA-SC73US: 450–490 MHz
• FA-SC25V/FA-SC55V/FA-SC25U/FA-SC57U
VHF or UHF antennas.
FA-SC25V: 136–150 MHz
FA-SC25U: 400–430 MHz
• FA-SC61VC/FA-SC61UC
FA-SC61VC: 136–174 MHz
D OTHERS
• SP-13
earphone
Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.
• AD-52
earphone adapter
Provides clear receive audio in noisy environment.
• HM-131SC/HM-159SC
Combination speaker-microphone that provides convenient
operation while hanging the transceiver from your belt.
- The HM-131SC does not have any waterproof protection.
- The HM-159SC is dust-protection and water resistance.* When it is
connected, the transceiver's waterproof rating is equivalent to IP54.
• HM-169
speaker
+ AD-106
Rugged type speaker-microphone.
charger adapter
• HM-170GP
GPS speaker-microphone for BIIS mode operation.
• VS-1SC
vox
VS-1SC : VOX/PTT switch box for hands-free operation, etc.
+ AD-106
HS-94 : Ear-hook type
(6 pcs.)
charger adapter
HS-95 : Neck-arm type
HS-97 : Throat microphone
The VS-1SC meets IPX4* requirment for splash resistance. When
it is connected, the transceiver corresponds to IPX4.
• MB-130
vehicle charger bracket
Vehicle mounting bracket for the BC-160 battery charger.
+ AD-122
(6 pcs.)
charger adapter
* Once these items have been dropped, dust-protection and water
resistance or the IP rating cannot be guaranteed because of
possible damage to these cases or the waterproof seal.
+ BC-145S
power adapter
+ BC-147S
power adapter
Some options may not be available in some countries. Please ask your dealer
for details.
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Tabs
Guide rail
belt clip
leather belt hanger
stubby antennas
FA-SC57VS: 160–174 MHz
flexible antennas
FA-SC55V: 150–174 MHz
FA-SC57U: 430–470 MHz
cut antennas
FA-SC61UC: 380–520 MHz
-
speaker
microphone
-
microphone
-
speaker
microphone
/
+ HS-94/HS-95/HS-97
ptt case
headset
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