Icom IC-F2000D Series Instructions page 2

BATTERY CHARGING
D Rapid charging the supplied BC-213
The BC-213 rapidly charges the Li-
desktop charger
ion battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-
23L (purchase separately).
cigarette lighter cable
• Charging time of the BP-280
Approximately 3.5 hours
CAUTION: STOP charging, if the charge indicator
lights orange and green alternately.
NOTE: Charge the battery within the specified
temperature range of +10°C to +40°C (+50°F to
+104°F). Otherwise, the charging time will be
longer, but the battery will not reach a full charge.
While charging, at a point after the temperature
goes out of the specified range, the charging will
automatically stop.
D Rapid charging the BC-214
The BC-214 (purchase separately)
multi charger
can simultaneously charge up to 6 Li-ion battery
packs.
The BC-214 is used with BC-157S
ac adapter
(purchase separately) or the OPC-656
dc power
(purchase separately).
cable
For more information about Icom accessories,
please read the "OPTIONS" printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
• Charging time of the BP-280
Approximately 3.5 hours
Turn OFF the Power
Power adapter*
Battery pack
CP-23L
Transceiver
(for 12 V cigarette
lighter socket) can
Charge indicator
be used instead of
• Lights orange
the power adapter.
while charging.
• Lights green when
BC-213*
charging is completed.
* Not supplied, or the shape is different,
depending on the transceiver version.
Battery Transceiver
pack
Turn OFF
the power
BC-157S
OPC-656
Connect to a DC
power supply:
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
Red line: +
BC-214
Black line: _
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BASIC OPERATION
D Turning power ON
Before using the transceiver for the first time, the
battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life
and operation. See the instructions on page 2.
Rotate [VOL] to turn ON the power.
[VOL]
D Receiving and Transmitting
CAUTION:
Attach an antenna before transmitting.
Transmitting without an antenna may damage the
transceiver.
Receiving:
Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.
q
• Or, push one of [MR-CH 1], [MR-CH 2], [MR-CH 3], or
[MR-CH 4], if assigned to [Upper] or [Lower].
w When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level
to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
q While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice
level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
w
IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
start speaking.
2. Hold the microphone 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches)
from your mouth, then speak at a normal voice
level.
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