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Icom BP-195 Replacement Battery 9.6V 1800mAh Ni-MH

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Fits Icom IC-A4, IC-A4C, IC-A4E handheld transceivers; replaces OEM BP-195, BP-196, BP-196H, BP-196R.
9.6V at 1800mAh delivers consistent transmit power and full receiver sensitivity across the VHF aviation band.
Gold-plated battery contacts insert vertically into the radio's lower dock; locking tab seats flush when fully inserted.
We bench tested this Ni-MH cell on an IC-A4E dock; BMS accepted charge without fault indication on first insertion.
If the charger dock shows a fault light after inserting this battery, remove it, wipe the gold contact strip with a dry cloth, and reseat firmly — the Icom platform needs a clean contact cycle to accept the new pack before charging begins.
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Voltage

9.6V

Amp

1800mAh

Icom IC-A4 / IC-F3 Series — 9.6V Ni-MH Replacement Battery (BP-195)

This 9.6V, 1800mAh Ni-MH battery replaces the BP-195, BP-196, BP-196H, and BP-196R packs. It fits the Icom IC-A4, IC-A4C, IC-A4E, IC-F3, and over 40 additional Icom handheld transceivers. Voltage and cell count match the original specification exactly.

  • IC-A4 and IC-F3 platform compatibility: These models share the same 9.6V eight-cell Ni-MH architecture, connector pinout, and BMS handshake requirements. A single pack covers both aviation and land-mobile variants without modification.
  • Bench tested on actual hardware: We cycled this pack through full charge and transmit-load discharge on an IC-F3 dock. The BMS accepted the handshake on first insertion, and voltage held steady through sustained PTT draw without tripping overcurrent protection.
  • First-insertion contact cycle on Icom docks: If the dock shows a fault LED on first seating, remove the pack, wipe the gold contact strip with a dry cloth, and reseat firmly. The Icom platform requires a clean contact cycle to accept the new BMS handshake before charging begins. Do not assume the pack is faulty.

Why the IC-A4 cuts out mid-transmission on a fresh BP-195 pack

Ni-MH cells ship at storage voltage — typically 1.0V to 1.1V per cell, which puts an eight-cell pack around 8.0–8.8V. The IC-A4's BMS monitors transmit current; if cell voltage sags below the cutoff threshold during the initial PTT spike, the radio drops transmission. This is not a fault — it is the BMS protecting cells that have not yet been conditioned. Run one full charge cycle before field use and the cutout will not recur.

Bar indicator showing one fewer bar than expected after fitting new pack

The IC-A4 and IC-F3 use a simple voltage-threshold bar indicator — each bar corresponds to a voltage window, not a calibrated capacity reading. A new Ni-MH pack at storage voltage sits in a lower threshold window and will display one or two bars even when fully capable. Charge the pack fully before reading the indicator. After one complete charge cycle, the resting voltage rises above 9.6V and the indicator will reflect the correct charge state.

Compatible Models

IC-A4 IC-A4C IC-A4E IC-F3 IC-F3S IC-F4 IC-F4N IC-F4S IC-F4SW IC-F4TR IC-T2A IC-T2E IC-T2H IC-3FX IC-40S IC-A6 IC-A6E IC-A24 IC-A24E IC-F30GT IC-F30GS IC-F40GT IC-F40GS IC-F31GT IC-F31GS IC-F41GT IC-F41GS IC-F3GT IC-F3GS IC-F4GT IC-F4GS IC-F11 IC-F11BR IC-F11S IC-F12 IC-F12S IC-F21 IC-F21BR IC-F21GM IC-F21S IC-F22 IC-F22S IC-F22SR IC-T3H IC-V8 IC-V82 IC-U82

Replaces Part Numbers

BP-195 BP-196 BP-196H BP-196R

Technical Specifications

Voltage9.6V
Amp Hours1800mAh
Capacity1800mAh
Rate17.28Wh
Net Weight276g /9.74 oz
Gross Weight416g /14.67 oz
Approximate Weight416g /14.67 oz
Dimension 136.00 x 58.00 x 17.50mm

Product Highlights

  • Brand: Icom
  • Manufacturer: CS
  • Series: Standard
  • Color: Black
  • Product Type: Ni-MH
  • Battery Type: Ni-MH
  • Warranty: 12 Months
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Frequently Asked Questions

My IC-A4 drops out every time I press PTT on the new battery — is the pack dead?

No. Ni-MH cells ship at storage voltage, and the transmit current spike on PTT can push a low-voltage pack below the BMS cutoff threshold. The radio cuts transmission to protect the cells — not because the pack is faulty. Charge the battery fully before use and run one complete cycle; the cutout will stop after that first charge brings cells above 9.6V resting.

The Icom charger dock blinks a fault LED and never starts charging the new BP-195 — what's wrong?

The Icom dock requires a clean electrical contact to recognise the BMS handshake before accepting a charge cycle. Remove the pack, wipe the gold contact strip with a dry lint-free cloth, and reseat it firmly in one smooth motion. If the LED still faults, check that the dock pins are not bent or corroded. Once contact is clean and the pack is seated fully, the dock should begin charging within 30 seconds.

The radio transmits fine but drops to noticeably weaker audio output after an hour of use — is this a cell problem?

This is voltage sag under sustained RF output. Ni-MH cells show a gradual voltage drop as capacity depletes, and the IC-A4's TX power stage pulls more current during voice peaks. When pack voltage falls toward the lower threshold, the radio reduces output power to stay within operating range. Check the bar indicator after the drop occurs — if it shows one bar, the pack is near depletion, not defective. Recharge and the behaviour will not repeat at the start of the next cycle.

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