Icom BP-279 Li-Ion Battery 7.4v 1485 mAh (IP67) Waterproof Radios IC-F1000/2000

The Icom BP-279 is the genuine OEM Li-Ion battery pack engineered for the IC-F1000 and IC-F2000 series of IP67-rated professional portable radios. Delivering 7.4 V nominal at 1485 mAh, the BP-279 keeps field-deployed radios running through demanding shifts without the weight penalty of extended-capacity packs — the IC-F1000/F2000 combination with the BP-279 weighs just 240 g (8.5 oz), making it one of the lightest professional LMR packages in its class. The battery itself carries an IP67 environmental rating, meaning it is dust-tight and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes — matching the waterproof performance of the host radio so the entire assembly maintains a consistent protection envelope in wet or dusty environments. When paired with the optional BC-213 rapid desk charger, the BP-279 returns to full charge in approximately 2.5 hours, minimising turnaround time during shift changes. As a Genuine Icom accessory, the BP-279 is verified through Icom's QR-code authentication program and is the correct factory replacement or spare for any IC-F1000/F2000 series radio.

Key features & benefits

• Genuine Icom OEM Quality — Factory-original battery pack — not an aftermarket alternative — ensuring full compatibility, rated performance, and eligibility for Icom's QR-code product authentication verification.
• IP67 Waterproof & Dustproof Rating — Rated IP67: dust-tight and capable of withstanding immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, matching the environmental protection class of the host IC-F1000/F2000 radio body.
• Lightweight Field Profile — The IC-F1000/F2000 radio fitted with the BP-279 weighs just 240 g (8.5 oz), reducing operator fatigue during long shifts in hospitality, education, retail, or security deployments.
• Fast Recharge — ~2.5 Hours — Compatible with the Icom BC-213 rapid desk charger, which returns the BP-279 to a full charge in approximately 2.5 hours — a critical advantage in shift-rotation environments.
• Li-Ion Chemistry for Consistent Output — Lithium-Ion chemistry delivers a stable voltage curve throughout the discharge cycle, avoiding the capacity fade associated with older NiMH or NiCd designs, and requires no conditioning or memory management.
• Broad F-Series Compatibility — A single SKU covers the full IC-F1000/F2000 family — including /S (simple keypad) and /T (ten-keypad) variants — reducing spare-parts complexity for fleet managers.