Icom ID-52A

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BATTERY CHARGING
3-5
Charging with the BC-202IP2 optional rapid charger
The optional BC-202IP2 rapidly charges a battery
pack�
L When about 90% of the battery capacity is charged,
the BC-202IP2 stops charging and the charging
indicator lights green� Therefore, the battery life
will be a little shorter than when charging with the
transceiver�
Approximate charging time
• BP-271: 1�5 hours
• BP-272: 2�5 hours
• BP-307: 4 hours
L These are the time when the battery is exhausted, and
charging with the transceiver power off�
The following item is required�
• BC-123S (L-shaped type plug)
( A different type, or no power adapter is supplied,
depending on the charger versions�)
Charging note
R DANGER! NEVER use a battery pack that is not
manufactured or approved by Icom�
• CAUTION: DO NOT connect anything to the
[DC IN] jack or the [USB] port on the side of the
transceiver when placing the transceiver to the
rapid charger� This may cause the charger’s
malfunction� If the charging indicator blinks
orange, disconnect the power adapter from the
charger, and then reconnect it�
• BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver� When the
transceiver power cannot be turned OFF because
of the battery exhaustion, detach the battery pack
from the transceiver� Then charge the battery pack
by itself�
• The BC-202IP2 rapid charger can only charge
the BP-271, BP-272, or BP-307 Li-ion battery
pack� Other types of rechargeable batteries, Ni-
Cd, or Ni-MH cannot be charged�
• If the charging indicator blinks orange, there may
be a problem with the battery pack or charger�
Contact your dealer if you have problems charging
a new battery pack�
Transceiver + battery pack
Battery pack
BP-271, BP-272, or BP-307
AC outlet
Tabs
Guide
rail
BC-123S
( L-shaped type plug)
Screws
(Self-tapping screws: 3�5 × at least 30 mm)
Purchase separately� Using screws is
recommended to secure the charger�
Charging indicator
• Lights orange: While charging
• Lights green: Charging is completed�
• Blinks orange: A charging error has occurred�
BC-202IP2
The CP-23L or OPC-515L
can also be used instead
of the power adapter�
Turn OFF