New Battery Pack from Icom

The BP-307 is a new high capacity 7.2V/3350mAh (typ.) Li-Ion battery pack designed for Icom’s latest range of IP, LTE radio and selected amateur radio products, including the new IC-705 QRP SDR transceiver. The BP-307 is IP67 waterproof and offers considerably longer operating time.

The BP-307 is compatible with the following models: IP100H IP501H, IP503H, ID-31, ID-51 and the IC-705. It can be charged with the BC202IP2, BC-202IP3L and VE-SP1.

The BP-307 is available for purchase from your local Icom dealer. The Icom LC-192 is a new dedicated backpack specifically designed for the Icom IC-705. The multi-function backpack has many features, including space for an external antenna and cables as well as sufficient area to store your IC-705 and all your accessories.

On the top of the backpack is a separate compartment for the radio to sit securely in. Below that is a larger compartment to allow you to store accessories, including, power supply, batteries, cables, etc. An adjustable divider keeps everything well in order and secure.

The backpack is well padded with cushioning to protect the IC-705 and accessories from knocks. The back of the LC-192 is equipped with breathable padding (as well as the carrying straps) so that the LC-192 can be carried comfortably on longer outings.

A light plastic mounting plate is attached to the side, which allows the use of small portable antennas. There are also holes in the backpack to run cables. Alternatively, with the optional VS-3 Bluetooth headset you can use your IC-705 wirelessly. www.icomuk.co.uk