Advanced Wireless 07161688P 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.

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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 use the radio with the AWC Belt-Clip Part No.:

420855203393. 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 that exceed the

RF exposure limits for the occupational/controlled environment.

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* If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are not using the radio held in front of the

face, 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.

MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to you by first class mail. Call

the FCC 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

Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data section, you must decide which

frequency (or frequencies) you will operate on. Refer to the frequency chart on page 24.

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 off 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

Product Inspection

Battery Information

Accessory Installation

Getting Started

LCD Display

Features and Operations

Basic Operation

Turning On/Off the Radio

Operations under Radio Modes

Conventional Mode

Clock and Alarm Clock Setting Mode

Channel Setting Mode

Menu Mode

PC Programming Mode

Wired Clone Mode

Default Setting Mode

Appendix 1: Channel Frequency

Appendix 2: CTCSS Table

Appendix 3: CDCSS Table

Troubleshooting Guide

Care and Cleaning

Optional Accessories

CONTENTS

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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 Accessory

Item Qty. (pcs)

Adaptor 1

Desktop Charger 1

NI-Cd Battery Pack 1

Belt-Clip 1

Owner’s Manual 1

Strap 1

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Battery Information

Battery Charging Information

The battery is not charged by the manufactory. Charge the newly purchased battery or out

of use for more than 2 months battery before use. The battery capacity will be optimum

only 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 place about 25 . 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.

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Installing Batteries

Fig.1

Push the battery latch upwards to loosen the battery

door. (See fig.1)

Lift battery door off. (See fig.2)

Fig. 2

Fig.3

Insert the battery into the radio. (See fig.3) Make

sure the “+” and “– “markings match the ones in the

compartment.

Attach battery door (see fig.4), pressing lightly

until latch clicks.

Fig.4

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Accessory Installation

Belt Clip

Push the grooves of the belt clip along those at the top of the radio chassis until they

connect well. (See fig.5)

Press the tab between the battery cover and the belt clip along the indicated direction (See

fig.6). Slide the belt clip upwards along the radio chassis to detach the clip from the radio.

(See fig.7)

Fig.5 Fig.6 Fig.7

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