Icom BC-160 Rapid Charger

Icom BC-160 Rapid Charger: Keep Your Icom IC-F Series Radios Ready Between Shifts

Rapid charger · Icom brand · Desktop single unit · Icom IC-F series compatible

The Icom BC-160 is a rapid desktop charger built for compatible Icom IC-F series two-way radios. If you run an Icom IC-F portable on the job, the BC-160 is the matching charger for keeping your radio topped up and ready between shifts. Confirm your model number below before ordering, or contact us and we'll verify the fit. Browse more options in Power & Charging.

Who it's for

This charger suits fleet and single-radio users running Icom IC-F series portables who need a dependable desktop rapid charger at the base, dispatch, or charging bay. Managing multiple units? Compare the Icom BC-197 Multi-Charger for charging several radios from one station.

Key features

• Rapid charging: Designed to recharge quickly so your radio is ready between shifts, not waiting overnight.
• Icom IC-F series fit: Matched to a wide range of Icom IC-F portable radios (see the full compatibility list below).
• Desktop design: A single-bay base unit that lives at the charging station for grab-and-go convenience.
• Genuine Icom accessory: Icom-branded charger to pair with your Icom radio and battery.
• Fitment support: Not sure it matches your model? Contact us and we'll confirm the right charger before you order.

Specifications

Compatible Icom radios

The BC-160 is listed as compatible with the following Icom IC-F series radios:

• IC-F3261DT, IC-F3261DS, IC-F4261DT, IC-F4261DS
• IC-F3263DT, IC-F3263DS, IC-F4263DT, IC-F4263DS
• IC-F3161DT, IC-F3161DS, IC-F4161DT, IC-F4161DS
• IC-F3161T, IC-F3161S, IC-F4161T, IC-F4161S
• IC-F3230DT, IC-F3230DS, IC-F4230DT, IC-F4230DS
• IC-F3031S, IC-F4031S
• IC-F3033T, IC-F3033S, IC-F4033T, IC-F4033S
• IC-F3011, IC-F4011

If your exact model isn't on this list, contact us and we'll confirm whether the BC-160 is the right charger for your radio. Find more Icom parts in iCom Accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions

What radios does the Icom BC-160 charger work with?

The BC-160 is listed as compatible with Icom IC-F series radios including the IC-F3261, IC-F4261, IC-F3263, IC-F4263, IC-F3161, IC-F4161, IC-F3230, IC-F4230, IC-F3031S, IC-F4031S, IC-F3033, IC-F4033, IC-F3011 and IC-F4011 (including DT/DS/T/S variants). If your model isn't listed, contact us to confirm.

Is the BC-160 a rapid charger or a trickle charger?

The Icom BC-160 is a rapid charger. We don't list a published charge time here, so contact us if you need the rated charge time for your radio.

What battery does the Icom BC-160 charge?

We don't list the specific battery model for the BC-160 here. It charges the battery used by the compatible Icom IC-F series radios listed on this page. Contact us with your radio model and we'll confirm the matching battery.

Does the Icom IC-F3001 use the BC-160 charger?

The BC-160 is associated with the IC-F3001 in our catalog, but that exact model isn't on the compatibility list shown on this page. Contact us to confirm the BC-160 is the correct charger for your IC-F3001 before ordering.

How long does the Icom BC-160 take to charge a battery?

We don't list a published charge time for the BC-160 here. It's a rapid charger; contact us and we'll confirm the rated charge time for your specific Icom battery.