ICOM 369401 User Manual

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Turning power ON
 
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  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.
Receiving and Transmitting
 
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CAUTION:
 Attach an antenna before transmitting. 
  Transmitting without an antenna may damage the 
transceiver. 
Receiving:
Rotate [ROTARY SELECTOR] to select a channel.
 
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 Or, push one of [MR-CH 1], [MR-CH 2], [MR-CH 3], or 
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[MR-CH 4], if assigned to [Upper] or [Lower].
 When receiving a call, adjust the audio output level 
 
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to a comfortable listening level.
Transmitting:
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
 While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice 
 
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level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
 
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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.
[VOL]
BASIC OPERATION
Rapid charging the supplied BC-213
 
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The BC-213 
desktop
 
charger
 rapidly charges the Li-
ion battery pack.
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-
23L 
cigarette
 
lighter
 
cable
 (purchase separately).
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.
Rapid charging the BC-214
 
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The BC-214 
multi
 
charger
 (purchase separately) 
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
 
cable
 (purchase separately).
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
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery pack
Transceiver
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
  while charging.
• Lights green when
  charging is completed.
 BC-213*
* Not supplied, or the shape is different, 
depending on the transceiver version.
 Power adapter*
CP-23L 
(for  12  V  cigarette 
lighter  socket)  can 
be  used  instead  of 
the power adapter.
Turn 
OFF the Power
Transceiver
OPC-656
 Connect to a DC 
power supply: 
12 to 16 V, at least 7 A
 Red line:   +  
 Black line: _
BC-214
BC-157S
Turn 
OFF 
the power 
Battery
pack
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