Advanced Wireless 02041688 Users Manual
THANK YOU!
We are grateful for your purchase of AWC product. We believe this easy–to-use
radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This AWC
portable two-way radio is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy
years of reliable operation.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL
AWR1688: 461.0375-469.5625MHz
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User Safety Information
Product Inspection
Battery Information
Accessory Installation
Getting Started
LCD Display
Features and Operations
Turning On/Off the Radio
Setting the Clock
Setting the Alarm
Setting Channels
Operations In Standby Mode
Entering Menu Mode
Troubleshooting Guide
Care and Cleaning
Contents
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Product Safety and RF Exposure for Portable Two-Way Radios
Compliance with RF Energy Exposure Standards
NOTICE: This radio is intended for use in occupational/controlled applications where users
have been made aware of the potential for exposure and can exercise control over their
exposure. This radio device is NOT authorized for general population, consumer or similar
use.
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THE TRAINING MATERIAL BELOW WHICH CONTAINS
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF ENERGY AWARENESS
AND CONTROL INFORMATION FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE LIMITS IN
APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Regulations
The FCC has established limits for safe exposure to radio frequency (RF) emissions from portable
two-way radios. The FCC requires manufacturers to demonstrate compliance with RF exposure limits
before portable two-way radios can be marketed in the U.S. When two-way radios are approved for
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, the FCC requires users to be fully aware of, and
exercise control over, their exposure. Awareness and control of RF exposure can be accomplished by
the use of labels, or by education and training through appropriate means, such as information and
instructions in user manuals or safety booklets. Your Advanced Wireless two-way radio has an RF
exposure information label in the battery compartment. The training material below includes useful
information about RF exposure and helpful instructions on how to control your RF exposure.
Your Advanced Wireless two-way radio is designed and tested to comply with a number of national
and international standards and guidelines (listed below) regarding human exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy. In terms of measuring RF energy for compliance with FCC exposure
guidelines, your radio radiates measurable RF energy only while it is transmitting (during talking), not
when it is receiving (listening) or in standby mode.
Compliance and Control Guidelines and Operating Instructions for Portable Two-Way Radios
To control your exposure and ensure compliance with the occupational/controlled environment
exposure limits, always adhere to the following procedures:
* Transmit no more than 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To
receive calls, release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time or less is important since the radio
generates measurable RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of measuring standards
compliance).
*Hold the radio in a vertical position in front of the face with the microphone positioned at least one
inch (2.5 cm) away from the lips. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important since RF
exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
* For body-worn operation, always place the radio in an AWC approved belt-clip or similar accessory
that contains no metallic components and provides a minimum separation distance of 0.7 cm between
the back of the radio and the user’s body. AWC-approved accessories, antennas, and device
combinations have been tested and comply with the occupational/controlled environment RF
exposure limits. The use of non–AWC approved accessories may result in exposure levels which may
exceed the FCC’s occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits.
* If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio held in front of the face,
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ensure the radio is kept a minimum of 0.7 cm from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a
proper distance is important since RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna.
FCC license Information
Your Advanced Wireless Communications radio operates on communications frequencies which are
subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules & Regulations. FCC Rules require that
all operators using Private Land Mobile radio frequencies obtain a radio license before operating their
equipment. Application for license must be made on FCC form 601, and schedules D, E, and G.
FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-Demand system. Call 1-202-418-0177 from
your fax machine and request document number 000600 for the form, schedules, and instructions.
Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to you by first class mail. Call the FCC
MAIL:
Forms Hotline at 1-800-418-FORM (1-800-418-3676).
INTERNET:
Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at:
http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html
Questions? Call the FCC for license application questions at
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322).
If you have any questions, call Advanced Wireless Communications:
1-800-475-5852
Notices to The User
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
One or more of the following statements may be applicable:
FCC WARNING
This equipment generates or uses radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this
equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in
the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
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INFORMATION TO THE DIGITAL DEVICE USER REQUIRED BY THE FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment of
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer for technical assistance.
SAFETY INFORMATION:
Your wireless portable two-way radio has been designed using a low power transmitter.
When the PTT switch is pressed, the radio generates radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
(EME). This radio is designed to comply with the FCC Report and Order
FCC 96-326 (August, 1996).
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User Safety Information
READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR AWC PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO.
Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
radio in any place where posted notices instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health
care facilities may be using equipment that is sensitive to external RF energy.
When on aircraft, turn off your radio when airline crew instruct you to do so.
When in vehicles with an airbag, do not place a portable radio in the area over an
airbag or in the airbag deployment area.
Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere. Do not remove, install, or charge batteries in such areas.
To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when
you are near electrical blasting caps.
Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna
comes into contact with your skin, a minor burn may result.
Do not expose the radio in direct sunlight for a long time or place it close to a
heating source.
Product Inspection
Thank you for your use of AWC portable two-way radio AWR1688. Before use, you are
recommended to inspect the product as follows.
First check the shipping carton for any signs of damage. If any damage has occurred,
please contact your dealer immediately. Confirm the supplied product against the packing
slip to assure accuracy.
Available Accessories for Standard Packing
Item Qty. (pcs)
Adaptor 1
Desktop Charger 1
NI-Cd Battery Pack 1
Belt Clip 1
Owner’s Manual 1
Strap 1
* The accessories should be purchased separately when simple packing is used. (Refer to
the optional accessories in Page 19.)
Battery Information
Battery Charging Information
The battery is not charged by the manufacture. Charge the newly purchased battery or out
of use for more than 2 months one before use. The battery capacity will be optimum only
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after being charged/discharged for two or three times. When the battery power is lower,
please charge it or replace it with a new one.
Notices:
Do not short out the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire.
Turn off the radio when charging the battery inside the radio.
Remove the radio and the battery from the charger when charging cycle is over.
Overcharging will shorten the battery life.
Do not continue charging the battery if it is already fully charged. Or the battery life will
be shortened.
Store the battery in a 25 place. Charging the battery in less than 10 temperature
will cause the electrolyte leakage and damage the battery.
Charging the battery in over 35 temperature will affect the battery capacity.
Charging Batteries
1. Charge the battery inside the radio
Insert the radio with battery vertically into the charging cup. Charging begins.
2. Charge the battery pack
Place the battery pack in the desktop charger. Make sure the “+” and “–“ markings of
the batteries match the ones in the charger. Charging begins.
Note: * Make sure the radio or the battery connects well with the charger before charging.
* The LED on the charger will glow red continuously while charging. LED glows
green when charging is complete.
* The desktop charger used to charge the AA rechargeable batteries should be
purchased separately. Or you can insert the radio with AA rechargeable batteries into the
charger to charge the batteries.
Installing Batteries
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