Icom BP-264 1420 mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack

The Icom BP-264 Ni-MH Battery Pack is for facilities, security, and operations managers who need a rechargeable power pack across a broad set of named Icom radios. It operates at 7.2 V, with a minimum capacity of 1400 mAh and a typical capacity of 1420 mAh, and has an approximate operating time of 13.7 to 14.1 hours. Its position in the BP family is defined by more than its model number: it combines Ni-MH chemistry with three clear charging paths covering rapid, regular, and multi-unit preparation. Selection should therefore follow the organisation’s exact handset list and charging workflow, without treating BP-264, BP-265, and BP-290 as automatically interchangeable accessories.

How the Icom BP-264 Ni-MH Battery Pack Supports Daily Work

BP-264 supports the IC-F3210D/IC-F4210D series, IC-T70A, IC-V86/IC-U86, IC-V80/IC-V80E, and IC-G86. Its compatibility set also includes IC-F3001/F4001, IC-F3002/F4002, IC-F3003/F4003, and IC-F3102D/F4102D, along with the stated LM and 5 W versions of IC-V86/IC-U86. An asset manager can use these exact model names as a receiving and issue control. The Icom brand on a handset is not sufficient by itself; staff should match the actual radio model to the compatible set, then confirm the 7.2 V rating and BP-264 identity before fitting the pack.

The approximate operating period of 13.7 to 14.1 hours gives a supervisor a practical reference for placing the battery within a shift plan, while actual field use still determines the site’s charging rhythm. Recording issue and return times lets the team compare observed duty patterns with that reference. For procurement checks, 1420 mAh is the typical capacity and 1400 mAh is the stated minimum. Keeping both figures on the item record prevents the two capacity labels from being mistaken for different battery variants.

Charging Choices for the Equipment Room

The BC-191 provides rapid charging in approximately 2 hours, while the BC-192 provides regular charging in approximately 16 hours. A BC-197 supports 6-way charging when paired with the AD-120 adapter. These paths let a site choose a preparation method around its operating schedule. BC-191 can serve a shorter turnaround between work periods, while BC-192 can be assigned to a longer planned cycle. Where several BP-264 packs are managed centrally, BC-197 with AD-120 creates a defined multi-battery station rather than a collection of unrelated charging points.

Saudi-Sector Deployment Scenarios

At an industrial facility or commercial complex, BP-264 can be issued with a compatible radio to security or maintenance staff and returned to the charging point assigned to the correct charger. Warehouses and logistics operations can use its broad compatibility set when several listed Icom models are present, provided each radio is checked before installation. Event and multi-shift operations can stage charged packs around scheduled handovers while keeping BP-264 under a distinct stock identity. This supports controlled preparation without mixing it with another BP-family pack during receiving, storage, issue, or return.

BP-264 Compared with BP-265 and BP-290

The useful distinction between BP-264 and siblings BP-265 and BP-290 starts with handset compatibility, battery chemistry, and charger path rather than a similar family name. BP-264 is the Ni-MH choice for its listed radios and for BC-191, BC-192, or BC-197 with AD-120. Staff should not substitute BP-265 or BP-290 simply because each carries a BP model code. Treating every model as a separate purchasing and storage line gives procurement a precise description and gives technicians a dependable fit check before installation.

Receiving and Rollout Notes

Before service entry, match the BP-264 label to the radio model, then assign the correct charger and adapter for the selected workflow. An equipment record can carry the battery model, 7.2 V rating, minimum and typical capacities, and the charger used at that location. If BC-197 is selected, AD-120 should appear in the charging-station definition so the charger base is not treated as the complete BP-264 setup. These controls make the pack traceable from receipt through charging and issue, allowing a manager to decide on a known compatibility set and an organised preparation cycle.