{"product_id":"icom-ic-v86-replacement-battery-74v-2600mah-li-ion","title":"Icom BP-298 Replacement Battery 7.4V 2600mAh Li-ion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"bpw-desc\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"bpw-desc-h2\"\u003eIcom IC-V86 \/ IC-T70A Series — 7.4V Li-ion Replacement Battery (BP-298)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-lead\"\u003eThe BP-298 is a 7.4V, 2600mAh lithium-ion battery for the Icom IC-V86, IC-V80, IC-T70A, and IC-T70E handheld transceivers. These are VHF and dual-band portables used across commercial, professional, and amateur radio operations. It slots into the same battery bay and uses the same connector as the original Icom pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cul class=\"bpw-desc-bullets\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIC-V86 \/ IC-V80 \/ IC-T70 platform fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    All four models share the same 7.4V two-cell Li-ion architecture, battery bay footprint, and BMS handshake protocol — one pack covers the full series without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBench tested on actual hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    We ran this pack through charge and transmit cycles on the IC-V86. The BMS handled PTT-triggered current spikes without tripping, and the charger dock accepted the pack cleanly on first insertion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst insertion on the charger dock:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    If the dock shows a fault LED on first insertion, remove the pack, wipe the gold contact strip with a dry cloth, and reseat firmly. The Icom platform requires a clean contact cycle to complete the BMS handshake before charging begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"bpw-desc-divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eWhy the IC-V86 cuts out mid-transmission on a freshly inserted BP-298\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eA new cell ships at storage voltage — typically 3.6–3.7V per cell, not the 4.2V full-charge peak. When you key up on a fresh, uncharged pack, the transmit current draw can pull cell voltage below the BMS undervoltage threshold instantly. The BMS reads this as a fault condition and cuts output to protect the cells. The fix is straightforward: charge the BP-298 fully before the first transmission. Once both cells are at or near 4.2V, the voltage headroom under TX load is sufficient and the BMS stays open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"bpw-desc-h3\"\u003eBar indicator showing one fewer bar than expected after a full charge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"bpw-desc-p\"\u003eThe IC-V86 reads battery level from a simple voltage-threshold lookup — there is no fuel gauge chip involved. A new BP-298 may sit at 4.15–4.18V per cell after a first charge cycle rather than the full 4.2V, which can land just under the top bar threshold. This is not a fault with the pack. Run one full charge-and-transmit cycle to let the cells settle, then recharge to capacity. The bar indicator should align correctly once the cells have been through a real load cycle and the charger has topped them to their rated ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BatteryWeb","offers":[{"title":"Warranty 1 Year","offer_id":43426192556122,"sku":"BWCS-ICM860TC-1","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 2 Year","offer_id":43426192588890,"sku":"BWCS-ICM860TC-2","price":71.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Warranty 3 Year","offer_id":43426192621658,"sku":"BWCS-ICM860TC-3","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/4775\/0746\/files\/BW-CS-ICM860TC-1.webp?v=1779930436","url":"https:\/\/batteryweb.com\/products\/icom-ic-v86-replacement-battery-74v-2600mah-li-ion","provider":"BatteryWeb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}