Icom BP-288 Li-Ion Battery 2350mAh 7.2V IP57

The Icom BP-288 is an OEM intelligent lithium-ion battery pack engineered specifically for Icom VHF air band handheld transceivers. Rated at 7.2 V nominal and 2350 mAh (typical), it delivers up to 10.5 hours of operating time when paired with the IC-A25 series — making it the standard factory-supplied power source for those platforms. Its IP57-rated construction matches the ingress-protection rating of the radios it powers, ensuring the battery does not become the weak link in dust- or water-exposed operating environments. The intelligent battery design allows the host radio to display real-time battery status on-screen, enabling optimum charge management and long-term cell health. The BC-224 rapid charger (with BC-123SA AC adapter) charges the BP-288 to full in approximately 3 hours.

Key features & benefits

• Intelligent Battery Management — The BP-288 communicates state-of-charge data to compatible host radios, allowing operators to monitor battery condition directly on the radio's battery status screen for informed charge decisions and cell longevity.
• High-Capacity 2350 mAh (Typical) Cell — At 2350 mAh typical capacity, the BP-288 supports up to 10.5 hours of typical mixed-use operation (Tx:Rx:Standby = 5:5:90) in the IC-A25 series — a critical runtime margin for extended flight operations.
• IP57-Rated Construction — The pack carries an IP57 ingress-protection rating — complete protection against dust ingress and protection against the effects of immersion in water up to 1 meter — consistent with the operational demands of aviation and field environments.
• 7.2 V Nominal Li-Ion Chemistry — Lithium-ion chemistry delivers a stable 7.2 V nominal output throughout the discharge curve, providing consistent RF output power from the host radio without the voltage sag characteristic of older NiMH packs.
• Rapid-Charge Compatible — The BP-288 is compatible with the Icom BC-224 rapid charger (requires BC-123SA AC adapter), achieving a full charge in approximately 3 hours — minimizing turnaround time between operations.
• OEM Factory-Standard Supply — The BP-288 is the factory-supplied battery included with the IC-A25N and IC-A25C VHF air band handheld transceivers, ensuring guaranteed electrical and mechanical fit without adapter modification.