Icom IC-80AD Instruction Manual - Page 20

3 BATTERY CHARGING N Regular charging Prior to using the transceiver for the first time, the battery pack must be fully charged for optimum life and operation. D Battery indicators The indicators show " ," " " and " " in sequence and "CHARGE" appears while charging (when the transceiver's power is OFF). The indicators and "CHARGE" disappear when the battery pack is completely charged. D Charging note • Be sure to turn the transceiver power OFF. Otherwise the battery pack will not be charged completely or will take much longer to charge. • External DC power operation becomes possible when using an optional CP-12L, CP-19R or OPC-254L. The attached battery pack is also charged simultaneously, except during transmit (see p. 15 for more details). • The external DC power supply voltage must be between 10-16 V to charge the battery pack and for operation when using an optional OPC-254L. 12 • BC-167 Transceiver • CP-12L (Optional) to AC outlet The BC-167SA, BC-167SC and BC-167SV have different shapes. to [DC IN] BP-217 Turn power OFF while charging the battery pack. to cigarette lighter socket (12 V DC) • CP-19R (Optional) • Charging time period: Approx. 6 hours • OPC-254L (Optional) to 12 V DC (power supply) Black: _ White: +