{"product_id":"icom-bc223","title":"Icom BC-223 Rapid Desktop Charger for R30 and R15 | BC223","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIcom BC-223 Rapid Desktop Charger with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-bc123sa-bc123se\"\u003eBC-123SA\u003c\/a\u003e AC Power Adapter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenuine Icom Original single-unit rapid desktop drop-in charger with 100–240V US AC wall adapter for IC-R30 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-r15\"\u003eIC-R15\u003c\/a\u003e receivers.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eIcom BC-223\u003c\/b\u003e (Version 13 Kit with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-bc123sa-bc123se\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBC-123SA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e AC adapter) is an authentic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) single-bay rapid desktop charging station engineered specifically for Icom portable communications receivers. Designed for airband monitors, marine radio operators, amateur radio enthusiasts, and commercial security teams, this desktop cradle provides rapid, temperature-regulated charging for your monitoring gear. Sourced directly from our verified inventory of \u003cb\u003eTwo-Way Radios \u0026amp; Communication Devices\u003c\/b\u003e, the BC-223 allows operators to recharge their receiver conveniently on a desk or bench between shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered with advanced charge-control microprocessor circuitry, the \u003cb\u003eIcom BC-223\u003c\/b\u003e monitors battery voltage and ambient cell temperature to deliver an optimal 1000 mA constant-current \/ constant-voltage charging curve. It fully recharges a depleted 3120 mAh BP-287 lithium-ion battery in approximately 4 hours, switching automatically to standby trickle mode once complete to prevent overcharging. Certified for electrical safety under \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ul.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUL Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (UL 62368-1) and compliant with electromagnetic interference shielding certified under \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFCC Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (Part 15 Class B), the included \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-bc123sa-bc123se\"\u003eIcom BC-123SA\u003c\/a\u003e switching power supply accepts universal AC inputs from 100 V to 240 V with a standard US wall plug. Built to meet workplace electrical safety protocols under \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOSHA Standards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the BC-223 cradle features heavy-duty gold-plated charging contacts, self-aligning guide rails, and a multi-color LED indicator that displays charging progress at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRapid 4-Hour Charging\u003c\/b\u003e: Delivers a high-efficiency 1000 mA charge rate, replenishing a depleted BP-287 Li-Ion pack in approximately 4 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntelligent Microprocessor Control\u003c\/b\u003e: Built-in IC management monitors charge status and battery temperature, automatically throttling current to protect cell longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal 100–240V AC Power Supply\u003c\/b\u003e: Includes the genuine \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-bc123sa-bc123se\"\u003eIcom BC-123SA\u003c\/a\u003e switching wall adapter with US plug for reliable power on 50\/60 Hz circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile Drop-In Pocket\u003c\/b\u003e: Accommodates the BP-287 battery pack as a standalone spare or docked directly while attached to the receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMulti-Color LED Status Indicator\u003c\/b\u003e: Clear diagnostic LED illuminates orange\/red during active charging and transitions to solid green upon cycle completion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompact Desktop Footprint\u003c\/b\u003e: Space-saving weighted base with non-slip rubber feet prevents sliding on desks, workstations, or dispatch counters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGold-Plated Contact Terminals\u003c\/b\u003e: Corrosion-resistant spring contacts ensure consistent electrical conductivity across thousands of insertion cycles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIcom Inc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger Model \/ Base SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBC-223 (Version 13)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded AC Power Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-bc123sa-bc123se\"\u003eIcom BC-123SA\u003c\/a\u003e (US Style Plug)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Pocket Rapid Desktop Drop-In Battery Charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Batteries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIcom BP-287 Rechargeable Li-Ion (3.6V, 3120–3280 mAh)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Receivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIcom IC-R30, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-r15\"\u003eIcom IC-R15\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000 mA (1.0A Constant Current)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharging Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4 Hours (for BP-287)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply Input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 V – 240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz (Universal Wall Supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharger Base Input Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0 V – 16.1 V DC (1.0A DC Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCharge Control Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.1 V ±0.1 V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e59°F to 104°F (+15°C to +40°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatus Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Color LED (Charging \/ Standby \/ Fully Charged)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact-Resistant ABS Thermoplastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish \/ Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black Commercial Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatible Icom Receivers \u0026amp; Battery Packs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-r15\"\u003eR15\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBP287\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Accessories \u0026amp; Replacement Hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBatteries \u0026amp; Power Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIcom BP-287 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery\u003c\/b\u003e – Genuine factory 3.6V 3120 mAh lithium-ion replacement battery pack engineered for IC-R30 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-r15\"\u003eIC-R15\u003c\/a\u003e communications receivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntennas \u0026amp; Vehicular Mounting Hardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/purchase-radios-nmo-rg58-17-nc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios NMO-RG58-17-NC 3\/4\" NMO Mount\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Commercial all-brass 3\/4-inch vehicular hole mount with 17 feet of RG-58 cable for connecting mobile vehicle scanner antennas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/purchase-radios-fm2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurchase Radios FM2 Heavy-Duty Antenna Mounting Kit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Extruded aluminum dual-bracket mast mount kit for securing base station scanner antennas to outdoor masts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarrying \u0026amp; Suspension Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mb127-icom\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIcom MB-127 Alligator Belt Clip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Authentic heavy-duty replacement spring-action alligator belt clip for Icom portable receivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/motorola-hln6602\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMotorola HLN6602A Universal Radio Chest Pack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Heavy-duty multi-point adjustable nylon chest pack that secures portable receivers hands-free at chest level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/motorola-ntn5243\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMotorola NTN5243A Carry Case Shoulder Strap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – Adjustable commercial nylon shoulder carrying strap compatible with portable protective cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/two-way-radio-maintenance-tips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Essential Two-Way Radio Maintenance Tips\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-use-two-way-radio-step-by-step-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use a Two-Way Radio: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/news\/mobile-radios-essential-accessories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEssential Accessories for Vehicle \u0026amp; Base Station Mobile Radios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/two-way-radio-cables\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse Two-Way Radio Cables\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/collections\/two-way-radio-antennas-for-portables-mobiles-and-bases\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrowse All Two-Way Radio Antennas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the BC-223 charge the battery while attached to the radio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The charging pocket is molded to accommodate either a standalone BP-287 battery pack or the complete receiver (IC-R30 or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-r15\"\u003eIC-R15\u003c\/a\u003e) with the battery attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does it take to fully charge a depleted battery?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BC-223 charges a fully depleted BP-287 lithium-ion battery in approximately 4 hours under normal room temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I charge the optional BP-293 alkaline battery case in this charger?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The Icom BP-293 is a dry-cell battery case designed for standard non-rechargeable AA alkaline batteries. Attempting to charge disposable alkaline cells in the BC-223 poses a severe risk of battery rupture, acid leakage, and charger damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this charger work on international power systems?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included \u003ca href=\"\/products\/icom-bc123sa-bc123se\"\u003eBC-123SA\u003c\/a\u003e switching AC power adapter supports input voltages from 100 V to 240 V AC at 50\/60 Hz. While it comes equipped with a standard North American \/ US Type-A unpolarized plug, it can be used worldwide with a simple travel plug pin adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat do the LED indicator colors mean?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LED on the front of the BC-223 indicates charging status:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrange \/ Red\u003c\/b\u003e: The battery is inserted and actively undergoing rapid charging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGreen\u003c\/b\u003e: Charging is complete and the battery is fully charged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlashing\u003c\/b\u003e: Indicates a thermal fault (battery is too hot or too cold) or poor electrical contact between the cradle pins and battery pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-year manufacturer’s limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Icom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67997050044590,"sku":"BC223","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/0845\/4744\/files\/BC223a.png?v=1794258275","url":"https:\/\/www.atlanticradiocorp.com\/products\/icom-bc223","provider":"Atlantic Radio Communications Corp. 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