Icom IC-A16 Full Manual - Page 8

3 BATTERY CHARGING Battery charger NOTE: Before attaching or detaching a battery pack, BE SURE to turn OFF the transceiver by rotating [VOL] fully counter clockwise until it makes a "click" sound. Otherwise, a transceiver malfunction could occur. DDSupplied battery charger Charging time:  Approximately 3.5 hours for the BP-280 Power adapter* Battery pack Turn OFF Battery charger DDOptional BC-214 MULTI CHARGER Charging time: Approximately 2 to 3 hours for the BP-280 Additionally needed item (purchase separately):  The BC-157S AC ADAPTER or the OPC-656 DC POWER CABLE CAUTION: DO NOT reverse the polarity when connecting the OPC-656 to a power source. This will ruin the battery charger. Red: +, Black: _ Turn OFF To an AC outlet Battery pack Power adapter* Charging indicator Lights orange: Charging Lights green: Charged The CP-23L (for a 12 V cigarette lighter socket) can be used instead of the power adapter. * May not be supplied, or the shape may be different, depending on the transceiver version. NOTE: If the charging indicator alternately blinks green and orange, remove the battery pack or the transceiver from the charger, then reinsert it. Charger adapter*2 OPC-656 Connect to a DC power supply: 12 to 16 V, at least 7 A Red: +, Black: _ *1 A different type, or no power adapter is supplied, depending on the charger version. *2 Charger adapter's shape may differ, depending on the charger version. 6