ICOM 369401 User Manual
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.
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
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.
Wait until the channel is clear to avoid interference.
While holding down [PTT], speak at a normal voice
q
level.
Release [PTT] to receive.
Release [PTT] to receive.
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IMPORTANT:
To maximize the readability of your signal:
1. After pushing [PTT], pause briefly before you
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.
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
The BC-213 is used with a power adapter or the CP-
23L
cigarette
lighter
cable
(purchase separately).
Charging time of the BP-280
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Approximately 3.5 hours
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.
+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
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 “
please read the “
OPTIONS” printed on the reverse
side of this instruction sheet.
Charging time of the BP-280
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Approximately 3.5 hours
Approximately 3.5 hours
BATTERY CHARGING
Battery pack
Transceiver
Charge indicator
• Lights orange
while charging.
• Lights green when
charging is completed.
• 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.
(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
pack
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