Awr AWR-4002, AWR-4000 User Manual

AWR Advantage & AWR Advantage Plus

Advanced Wireless

User manual

Communications

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THANK YOU!

Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications’ AWR
Advantage/AWR Advantage Plus two-way radio. This portab le two-way radio is
a business grade de vice. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable
operation.

The manual is applicable to the following model:

AWR Advantage (AWR-4000)
AWR Advantage Plus (AWR-4002)

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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.

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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 using labels, or by education and
training through appropriate means such as information and instructions in user
manuals or safety booklets. Your Advanced Wireless Communications’ two-way
radio has an RF exposure information label in the battery compartment. The
training material below includes useful information about RF exposure and

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helpful instructions on how to control your RF exposure. Your Advanced
Wireless Communications 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 c om plia nce with t he
occupational/controlled environment exposure limits, always adhere to the
following procedures:

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*Transmit no more than 50% of the time. To transmit (talk), push the PushTo­Talk (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).
* 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 1.3 cm between the back of the radio and the
user’s body. AWC approved accessories, antennas, and device combinations
comply with the occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits. Using
non-AWC approved accessories may result in exposure levels which exceed
the FCC’s occupational/controlled environment RF exposure limits. AWC
approved accessories have been tested and comply with FCC RF exposure

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requirements.
*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 at a minimum of 1.0 cm from the body
when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important since RF
exposure decreases with inc reas ing distance from the antenna.
*Use only FCC-approved, supplied or replacement headsets, batteries, and
accessories intended for use with this radio. Use of non-FCC approved head­sets, batteries and accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.

FCC License Information
Your Advanced Wireless Communications radio operates on communications

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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 main form 601, and
schedules D, and H.
FAX: Forms can be obtained by fax from the FCC Fax-On-Demand system.
Call [phone] 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 (800) 418-FORM (3676).
INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC
Forms website at: http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html

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Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data section, you must
decide which frequency (or fr equencies ) you wi ll operat e on.
Questions? Call the FCC for license application questions at (888) CALL-FCC
(225-5322).
If you have any questions, call Advanced Wireless Communications at (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

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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
residential installations. 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

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the following measures:

• 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 with 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

PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR
ADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PORTABLE TWO-WAY RA­DIO.

◊ Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.
◊ To avoid electromagnetic interference, turn off your radio in places 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 traveling on
aircraft, turn off your radio when the airline crew instructs you to do so.
◊ When in vehicles equipped with an air bag, do not place a portable radio in
the airbag deployment area.

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◊ Turn off your radio prior to entering any area with a potential l y explos ive
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 expose the radio to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Do not
place the radio in direct contact with any heating source.

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CONTENTS

Thank You! ........................................................................................................... 1

FCC Declaration .................................................................................................. 3

Contents ............................................................................................................... 14

Getting Acquainted ............................................................................................ 18

Product Inspection ................................................................................................. 18

Radio View ............................................................................................................ 20

LCD Display Symbols ............................................................................................ 23

Safety and Care Instructions .............................................................................. 27

Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 27

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Caring for This Product.......................................................................................... 28

Caution ................................................................................................................ 29

Getting Started .................................................................................................... 31

Installing / Removing / Charging the Battery ......................................................... 33

Turn the Unit ON / OFF ......................................................................................... 42

Volume .................................................................................................................. 43

Talk to Another Radio ............................................................................................ 45

Keypad Lock .......................................................................................................... 47

VOX Level / Voice Delay Time / Monitoring A Channel ......................................... 48

Scan for a Channel / CTCSS / DCS ...................................................................... 53

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Wireless Cloning ................................................................................................... 58

Local Programming Mode ..................................................................................... 60

Entering Programming Mode ................................................................................. 63

Selecting a Channel .............................................................................................. 68

Programming the Frequency ................................................................................. 70

Advanced Features ............................................................................................... 75

Limited Menu Feature ........................................................................................... 78

Bluetooth (AWR Advantage Plus – Only) .............................................................. 79

Recorder Feature (AWR Advantage Plus – Only) ................................................. 81

Vibration Alert Feature (AWR Advantage Plus – Only) ......................................... 83

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DTMF Encoding / Autodialing ................................................................................ 85

Frequencies List .................................................................................................... 86

CTCSS / DCS Code List........................................................................................ 89

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 100

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GETTING ACQUAINTED

PRODUCT INSPECTION

Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications AWR
Advantage (4000) / AWR Advantage Plus (4002) Portable Two-way Radio.
Before use, please inspect the product as follows. First check the shipping carton
for any signs of damage. If any damage has occurred, please contact your dealer
or Advanced Wireless Communications immediately. Confirm the supplied
product against the packing slip to assure accuracy

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COMMON PACKAGE ITEMS (CONTENTS MAY VARY):

Part Number Item Qty.
1 106070 (kit) Radio (AWR-4000) 1

OR 106094 (kit) Radio (AWR-4002) 1
2 221051 Battery 1
3 221052 Single Charger (with adapter) 1
4 221116 Charger Power Adapter 1
5 221115 Swivel Belt Holster 1
6 221129 User Manual 1

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ADVANTAGE RADIO VIEW

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06

08

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10 11

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14 1615

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OPEN

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04

07

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1. Charger Terminal

2. Speaker

3. Microphone

4. ▼, Channel Down Key -
(Select item key in Local
setting Mode)

5. F , Programmable function

key - (Default: Key Lock

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@long press, Flashlight @short press, Exit current status key in local setting mode)

6. S/M, Programmable function key - ( Default: Menu @long press, Scan @short
press)

7. ▲, Channel Up Key - (Select item key in Local programming Mode)

8. LCD display - refer to the below symbols list.

9. SF2 , Programmable function key - (Default: Channel view @short press, Monitor
@long press)

10. SF1, Programmable function key - ( default: PTT )

11. LED Flashlight

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12. LED Indicator (Tx & Busy)

13. Power switch/ Volume Knob

14. Head set Jack /Programming Cable Jack

15. Belt clip screw hole

16. Antenna

17. Battery cover

18. Open slot for battery cover

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LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS

AWR-4000

SYMBOL FUNCTION

AWR-4000

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Power on text, it can be Channel number/Channel alias/Channel
frequency

RSSI
High Power：the current channel is high power (H/M/L)

LED flashlight function enable

Headset connected

Headset function disable

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Recorder function enable/ Flashing when no space (AWR
ADVANTAGE PLUS)

Vibration function enable (AWR ADVANTAGE PLUS)

Monitor indicator

Speaker opened

Speaker function disable

Bluetooth function enable (AWR ADVANTAGE PLUS)

Bluetooth earpiece connected (AWR ADVANTAGE PLUS)
Battery indicator

Keypad lock

DTMF signalling enable (AWR ADVANT AGE PLUS)

Scan
The current channel is in scan list
The current channel is prior channel
Compander enable
Scrambler enable
VOX enable

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Programmable Auxiliary Functions

The SF1, SF2, S/M, and F keys can be programmed for a variety of functions.
See “Local Programming Mode” menu list later in this manual. Please contact
your dealer for further details on these functions.

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SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the f ollowing safety precautions when setting up and using
this product.

·LCD panel - The LCD panel is made of glass, and may break if the unit is

dropped or impacted.

·Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators,

stoves, heaters, and other heat-generating products.

·Water and moisture - Do not use the product in or near water or in high

moisture areas such as a bathroom or outdoor s wh en rain is pres ent .

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CARING FOR THIS PRODUCT

To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product, please
observe the following guidelines.

·Cleaning - Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid cleaning agents, benzene,

thinner, or aerosols.

·Repair - Do not attempt to repair the product or modify the circuitry by yourself.

Only replacement parts that are recommended by Advanced Wireless
Communications (AWC) should be used. You can contact AWC at (800) 475-

5852.

·Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause

damage.

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CAUTION

· To avoid risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable

batteries.

· Please turn off the unit while charging.

·Only replace batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

· Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally friendly

manner in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

· Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such

waste separately for special treatment is necessary.

· Do not expose equipment and accessories to open flames, such as lighted

candles, etc.

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· To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose equipment to rain or

moisture.

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GETTING STARTED

INSTALLING THE SWIVEL BELT HOLSTER
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

1. Slide the bottom of the radio into the holster

until it snaps into place.

2. To remove, push the tab on the holster and

pull the radio away from the holster.
Note: If there is a need to replace the holster,
contact your account manager or call (800) 475­5852 to order a replacement (part number

221115).

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Figure 2

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Figure 1

INSTALLING THE BELT CLIP

1. Align the two screw holes on the metal bracket
of the belt clip with holes on the back side of the
radio. Then secure the belt clip on the back side of
the radio, as shown in Figure 2, and then secure
the screws.

2. To remove, loosen the screw to remove the

belt clip.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Your radio uses a rechargeable Lithium Ion (Li Ion) battery

1. If the battery cover is alread y in plac e , use the fingers to press down the
three circle position and in the meantime use the thumb to pull up in the
direction of arrow from the bottom side OPEN slot. Then lift the rear cover
and remove it from the radio’s body, as shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3

2. Insert the battery, printed arrows first, into the battery compartment and
press down to secure firmly in place.

Figure 4

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3. Fit the one extension at the top of the battery cover into the slot at the top

of the radio’s body, press the bottom of the battery cover towards the radio
until a click is heard, and then the battery cover is securely attached to the
radio, as shown in Figure 5.

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Figure 5

Charging the Battery

When the Battery Icon displays 0 bars, you will hear a voice prompt “please
charge”, then you need to recharge the battery.

For optimum battery life, do not charge the battery for prolonged periods after it
is fully charged.

Using the Drop-in Charger

1. Place the charger on a flat surface.

2. Insert the plug of the power cord into the jack on the charger.

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3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet.

4. Turn the radio off. If the radio is on while charging, it will not fully charge.

5. Insert the radio (with battery installed) into the front charging pocket.

Note: The radio will fit in the charger with the holster or belt clip on.
The drop-in charger will also charge a spare AWB-4000 Li Ion battery. Both
batteries will charge in approximately 3–6 hours.

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Figure 6

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Using the AWR Advantage (AWR-4000) / AWR Advantage Plus (AWR-

4002) Multi-Unit Charger

The Multi-Unit Charger (MUC) allows drop-in charging of up to 6 radios or
batteries.
Batteries can be charged inside the radios or removed and placed in the MUC
Separately. Each of the 6 charging pockets can hold a radio or battery, but not
both.

1. Place the charger on a flat surface.

2. Insert the power cord plug into the jack on the MUC.

3. Plug the cord into an AC outlet.

4. Turn the radio off.

5. Insert the radio or battery into the charging pock et.

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Radio charging pocket

Battery charging pocket

Figure 7

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Charging Status LEDs

On the drop-in charger, the radio and battery charging pockets have their own
LEDs.
On the MUC, each of the 6 charging pockets has an LED. The LED is solid red
when the battery is charging and solid gr een when cha r ging is complete. See
label at the bottom of the charger for other LED conditions.

Battery Meter

The battery meter in the upper right corner of the display (see page 41)
indicates how much battery power is remaining.

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3 Bars 2 Bars 1 Bar 0 Bar

100%-85% 85%-25% 25%-10% Final 10%

Voice
charging
prompt

TURN THE UNIT ON/OFF

Turn clockwise to turn the radio on, and counterclockwise to turn the radio
off.

When you turn the radio on, the radio will chirp and if enabled, speak the

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channel number. The display briefly shows all features and display segments.

ADJUSTING THE VO L UME

Turn clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease
the volume.

Note: Do not hold the radio too close to your ear when adjusting the volume.

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SELECT A CHANNEL

The transmitting and receiving radios must be on the same channel using the
same CTCSS code or DCS code in order for you to communicate with another
party.

To select between channels (maximum 16):

1. Press to increase channel number.

2. Press to decrease channel number.

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TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVI NG

For best transmission, speak about 1.5” away from the radio and leave a short
pause before speaking once you have pressed the PTT button.

To talk to another radio:

1. Press and hold “SF2” ( this butt o n is set to the Monitor func tion) to check for

channel activity. Do not transmit if someone is speaking on the channel.

2. Press and hold PTT button (SF1) and speak into the microphone to transmit.

3. Release the PTT button once you have finished speaking to allow other

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radios to respond. The radio will automatically hear received transmissions.

The transmit LED on the top of the radio is red when transmitting and is green
when receiving.

Signal Strength and Channel Busy Indicators

When there is activity on a frequency, the radio LCD displays and the
green LED lights steady.
When there is activity on the same frequency and code as your radio (your
radio is receiving), the radio displays and a signal strength from 1
(weakest) to 4 (strongest). This can help determine when a radio is moving out

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of range.

Note: Obstacles that block the signal path may affect the strength of the
incoming signal.

KEYPAD L OCK

To avoid accidentally changing the channel and the unit’s preferred settings, you
can lock the keypad.

To lock or unlock the keypad: Press and hold the F button for 2.0 seconds.

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appears on the LCD when the keypad is locked.

NOTE: 1. The F button Long Press is programmed for keylock (default).

2. While key lock is “on” you can still use the PTT button.

VOX OPERATION

The Voice Activated Transmission (VOX) function allows your voice to activate

transmission automatic al ly when the trans cei ver is use d with an optional hands-

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free microphone / headset. If the unit is set to VOX level 1, 2, .....6, it will

automatically detect and transmit your voice through to the selected channel.
Note: The VOX level and transmission delay time should be set according to
your voice loudness and personal preference.

To set up a VOX headset:

1. Turn the radio off.

2. Open the accessory cover

3. Plug the headset into the accessory jack.

4. Turn the radio back on again. The radio displays .

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5. Lower the radio volume BEFORE placing

the headset in or near your ear.

6. To transmit, speak into the accessory

microphone. To receive, stop talking.
NOTE: This product is compatible with Motorola
headsets, please ask your local Acc ount Man ager
for further information. Pressing the PTT button
disables VOX.

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Monitoring a Channel

Monitoring allows you to check for activity on a channel. The AWR Advantage /
AWR Advantage Plus has three monitor modes. You can choose a mode
according to your preference.

● Squelch Off (Default): In this mode, the speaker is unmuted in any

condition so as to receive any sound on the current channel. When audio signal
is received on the channel, audio will be heard. Otherwise, background noise
will be heard.
Operation: Press and hold the Monitor (Default SF2) key to enter this mode,
and release the key to exit.

● Monitor toggle: In this mode, the receiving party can receive incoming

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calls from the transmitting party regardless of CTCSS/CDCSS condition. If the
channel frequency is not the same, the receiving party will not receive any
incoming

calls.

Operation: Press the Monitor key to enter this mode, and pr ess it again to
exit.

● Monitor Momentary: Refer to Monitor toggle.

Operation: Hold down the programmed monitor key continuously to enter this
mode, and release the key to exit.

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Scanning

You can scan up to 16 channels and frequencies. When the radio detects
activity, it stops scanning and locks in on the active channel. If programmed for
talkback, you can talk and listen to the person transmitting without changing
channels.

Note: The icon will appear on the display when the current channel is
added to the scan list. The icon will appear on the display when the current

channel is a priority channel.

1. To start scanning, press the key programmed as “Scan” ( S/M def aul t). The
scan icon displays and the radio begins to scan the channels. When the

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radio detects activity, it stops on that channel and displays and the
channel number.

2. To talk to the person transmitting without switching channels, press the PTT
button before scan resumes. If no transmission occurs, scanning resumes.
Note: these timers can be changed by the programming software.

3. To stop scanning, press the “Scan” Key. If you press PTT while the radio is
scanning, the radio transmits on the channel you were on before you activated
scan.

Skipping and Removing Channels While Scanning

Scan has two temporary features to make it easier to use.

• Scan advance

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If the radio stops scanning on a channel you do not want to listen to, press
to resume scanning for the next active channel.

• Nuisance delete

Press and hold to temporarily remove a channel from the scan list. The
channel returns to the scan list when the radio is turned off & then on again.

Without Priority Channel

Providing that there is a scan list with 6 channels and all channels are non­prioritized, the normal scan operation would proceed in the following sequence,
as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1 Normal Scan Sequence Figure 2 Priority Scan Sequence

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With Priority Channel

If you prioritize Channel 2 as Priority, the scan operation would proceed in the
following sequence, as shown in Figure 2.
This function enables users to scan the most frequently used channel so that
messages will not be missed. The priority channel is programmed by the dealer
via programming software or by the radio’s keypad if full radio programming is
activated.

Note: If the radios receiving on a non-priority channel, the priority channel is
still scanned. The radio will switch to the priority channel once any activity is
detected.

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Power-on Scan

If Power-on Scan is enabled by your dealer, the radio will automatically enter
scan mode when it is turned on.
The radio is always in scan mode. Scan c an not be turned off.

WIRELESS CLONING

The AWR-4000 is capable of Wireless Cloning.

NOTE: It is VERY important to kno w the Sour ce rad io. If a Target radio’s PTT
is pressed, it will overwrite the intended Source unit.

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1. When cloning a radio(s), they should be in the same area as the
Source radio (radio containing the desired configuration).

2. To put the A WR Advantage / AWR Advantage Plus in clone mode, press
and hold the S/M key and PTT key while turning the radio
on. “CLONE” will be displayed on the LCD.

3. To start the cloning process, press the PTT button of the Source radio.

4. The Source radio LED will light steady red. The Target radio will toggle
from red to green. There can be any number of Target radios.

5. When complete, the Source radio will display “Clone”, the Target radio
will Display “OK”. If “ERROR” is displayed on the Target radio, perform
the clone process again.

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6. When finished, turn the Source radio and all Target radios off, then on
to use.

Local Programming Mode

Local programming mode allows you to configure your radio by manual
operation.

Note: Local programming mode can be disabled by the programming software.
Local programming mode menu is as below.

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Entering Programming Mode

Press and hold PTT and F key while turning the radio on. The radio beeps and
displays RADIO SET TING. The radio enters Radio setting programming mode.
Note: If you press and hold the PTT button for 3 seconds when the radio is in
local programming mode, you will exit from the Programming Mode.

Key operation definition

When you enter the local programming mode, the key function is as below:

Select the main menu/function.

Select the main menu/function.

Enter sub-menu or confirm the selected

value/function.

Exit the sub-menu status and return to front of the menu.

Selecting Radio setting, CH. setting, Key setting Main Menu

1. When the radio is in the ‘radio setting’
programming mode, the “RADIO SETTING” will
appear on the bottom of the screen.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the main menu that you want to program.

or

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3. Press S/M to enter the main menu setting status.

Programming channel display mode (C H. Mode)

1. When the radio is in RADIO setting status,
press ▲ or ▼ until “CH MODE” displays on the
bottom of the screen. In the meantime the
current display mode will appear in the middle of
the screen.

2. Press S/M and the current display mode will flash.

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3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the channel display mode you want to set.

NOTE: there are three modes that can be selected: Channel number (CH
NO), Alias, Frequency.

4. Press S/M to confirm your selection.

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5. Press ▲ or ▼ to set another function, or Press F to exit CH MODE
status, or Press and hold PTT to exit Local programming mode.

NOTE: To set MIC Sensitivity, VOX parameter, TOT, Speaker, Headset ,
Priority Scan , Vibration, Battery saver, Key tone, PTT tone, Backlight,
Channel Voice, the process is similar with channel display mode.

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Selecting a channel

1. When the radio is in CHANNEL setting status,

Press ▲ or ▼ until the “CH. NO” appears in
the bottom of the screen. (This is the first
setting item after you enter channel
programming mode).

2. Press S/M and the “CH-01” will flash.

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3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a channel number.

Note: there are 16 channels that can be selected.

4. Press S/M to confirm the selecting channel.

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to set another function, or Press F to exit channel setting

menu, or Press and hold PTT to exit Local programming mode.

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Programming the Frequency

1. When the radio is in channel setting status, press ▲ or ▼ until the “CH.

FREQ” appears on the bottom of the screen.

2. Press S/M and the “08” w il l f la s h.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a channel.

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Note: See page 76-79 for information on frequencies for communicating
with other business radios. There are 64 available frequencies.

4. Press S/M to confirm the selecting frequency number.

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to set another function, or Press F to exit channel setting

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status, or Press and hold PTT to exit Local programming mode.

Note: For Code, TX PWR (transmit power), BCL, Call Tone, Scan List, Priority
scan, Compander, Scrambler setting, the process is similar with programming
frequency.

Programming SF1 key short press function

1. When the radio is in key setting programming status, press ▲ or ▼ until the

SF1 short appears on the bottom of the screen.

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NOTE: when SF1 function is set to none, “NONE” will appear on the screen.

2. Press S/M to set SF1 key short press function. The “NONE” flashes.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the key function.

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Note: When you set SF1 short press as a PTT function, then SF1 long press

will not be set to another function.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to confirm the key function.

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to set another function, or Press F to exit ‘KEY SETTIN G’
status, or Press and hold PTT to exit Local programming mode.

NOTE: For SF1 long, SF2 short, SF2 long, S/M short, S/M long, F short
and F long key setting, the process is similar with SF1 short.

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Advanced Features
Busy Channel Lockout (BCL)

When the BCL feature is enabled, you are prevented from transmitting on a
channel that is already in use by fellow radio users. Press the PTT on a channel
that is already in use by fellow radio users, the radio will sound an alert tone
and turn back to the receive mode.

Time-Out-Timer (TOT)

The Time-Out-Timer(TOT) is used to prevent someone from using the same
channel for a long time and to prevent the radio from damage due to continuous
transmission.
If the transmission exceeds the preset time, transmission will be inhibited and a

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beep tone will sound. To stop the beep tone, release the [PTT] key. Press the
[PTT] key again to resume transmitting.

Battery Save

When enabled, the Battery Save feature is automatically activated once the
radio has no activity on the channel and no operation performed for 10-12
seconds. This will extend battery life.
Pressing any key or receiving a signal will restore the radio to normal operation
and exit from Battery Save.

Low Battery Alert

When the battery voltage goes below a preset value, a “please charge” voice
prompt will sound and then the radio stops transmitting.

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This feature is des igned t o autom atical ly rem ind you of rechar ging or to replace
the battery.

Scrambler

If enabled, transmit audio will not be heard clearly unless the receiving radio
also has scramble enabled.

Compander

Companding is a feature that allows improved voice quality in weak signal
areas. It compresses your voice at transmission, and expands it when receiving
while simultaneously reducing static noise. However, to enjoy this benefit, all
transmitting and receiving radios must have this feature activated.

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Limited Menu Feature (Default S/M Long Press)

The AWR Advantage / AWR Advantage Plus has a limited menu feature. If
enabled, this feature allows the user to access commonly altered settings.
These settings include:
Battery Save on/off
PTT Tone on/off
TX Power H/M/L
Scan List on/off
Power On Scan Channel Selection (if enabled by programming software).
Note: Scan List on/off determines if the selected channel will be part of the
scan list.

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Bluetooth (AWR Advantage Plus – Only)

The “Bluetooth” feature is enabled or disabled via programming software only.

To ‘Pair’ or Link the radio to a Bluetooth headset for the first time, press and
hold the SF2 button on the side of the radio while turning the unit on. The
radio LCD will display “Link ---“. Release the side key and the LED will flash
blue. Follow the pairing instructions for the Bluetooth headset being used.
The ‘Pairing’ process will take approximately 35 seconds. The headset will
speak “device is connected” when the radio and headset are Paired.

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Once a Bluetooth headset has been ‘Paired’ to a radio, the ‘Connect’ mode can
be used for subsequent ‘linking’ of the radio and headset. This is typically a
much faster process then ‘Pairing’. With the radio powered on, access the
short menu by long pressing the ‘Menu’ function key. When the short menu is
accessed, using the up/down arrows, select “Bluetooth”. Press the S/M key to
access the Bluetooth menu. Use the up/down arrow to select “LINK” then
press the S/M key. “LINK …” will be displayed on the LCD and the radio LED
will flash blue while ‘Connecting’. The headset will speak “device is
connected” when the radio and headset are Paired. This process typically
takes less than 10 seconds to link the radio and headset.

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Recorder (AWR Advantage Plus – Only)

The “Recorder” feature is enabled or disabled via programming software only.

o If enabled, the AWR ADVANTAGE PLUS will record the audio of all

received radio receptions. The limitation for this feature is 128 total
messages or approximately 10 minutes of recording time.

o Available Recorder options are:

 Off – Recorder is disabled.
 Normal – Will record all received messages.
 Signaling – Not used at this time.

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o When enabled, the Recorder menu is accessed via the AWR ADVANTAGE

PLUS short menu. From the short menu, the user can play previously
recorded messages, delete the last received message one by one, or
delete all recorded messages. Use the up/down arrow keys to navigate
the short menu options. Use the S/M key as an enter key and the F key
as the escape key.

o If full, the AWR ADVANTAGE PLUS will provide a warning tone every 15

seconds indicating that the recording capacity is full. No new radio
receptions will be recorded.

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Note: recording capacity can reach a ‘Full’ status in two ways, 128

total messages or approximately 10 minutes of recorded time.

Vibration Alert (AWR Adv antage Plus – Only)

The “Vibration” feature is enabled or disabled via programming software only.

If enabled the radio will vibrate upon receiving a transmission under the
following conditions:

o Hold timer [S] – determines the duration of a vibration.

Available duration selections are from 1 to 10 seconds.

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o Dropout Delay Timer [S] – After an idle period, the radio will vibrate

when a transmission is received. After that vibration, the ‘Dropout
Delay Timer’ must expire before another vibration will take place
(no received messages for the selected time period).

Available Dropout Delay Timer selections are 10 to 200 seconds
in 10 second increments.

Note: Default is disabled.

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DTMF Encoding (AWR Advantage Plus – Only)

The “DTMF Encoding” feature is enabled or disabled via programming software
only.

• DTMF Autodial (AWR-4002 Only) – Function key will allow access to the

pre-programmed Autodial List. Use the up/down arrow to select the

desired Autodial list name. Press the PTT button to initiate the DTMF

string transmission.

• DTMF Store and Send – Function key will allow the selection of individual

DTMF digits to create a DTMF string. Pressing the PTT button will initiate

the DTMF string transmission.

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Frequencies list

Display Number Frequency (MHz)
1 464.5000
2 464.5500
3 467.7625
4 467.8125
5 467.8500
6 467.8750
7 467.9000
8 467.9250
9 461.0375

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Display Number Frequency (MHz)
10 461.0625
11 461.0875
12 461.1125
13 461.1375
14 461.1625
15 461.1875
16 461.2125
17 461.2375
18 461.2625

Display Number Frequency (MHz)

23

462.7625

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464.5625

19 461.2875
20 461.3125
21 461.3375
22 461.3625

Display Number Frequency (MHz)
29 462.9125
30 464.4875
31 464.5125
32 464.5375

24 462.7875
25 462.8125
26 462.8375
27 462.8625
28 462.8875

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34 466.0375
35 466.0625
36 466.0875
37 466.1125
38 466.1375

Display Number Frequency (MHz)

43

466.2625

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469.4875

39 466.1625
40 466.1875
41 466.2125
42 466.2375

Display Number Frequency (MHz)
49 467.8375
50 467.8625
51 467.8875
52 467.9125

44 466.2875
45 466.3125
46 466.3375
47 466.3625
48 467.7875

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54 469.5125
55 469.5375
56 469.5625
57 462.1875
58 462.4625

Display Number Frequency (MHz)
59 462.4875
60 462.5125
61 467.1875

CTCSS / DCS Code List

Display Number Code (Hz)
OFF OFF
001 67.0
693 69.3
002 71.9

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Display Number Frequency (MHz)
62 467.4625
63 467.4875
64 467.5125

Display Number Code (Hz)
003 74.4
004 77.0
005 79.7
006 82.5

Display Number Code (Hz)

011

97.4

021

136.5

007 85.4
008 88.5
009 91.5
010 94.8

Display Number Code (Hz)
017 118.8
018 123.0
019 127.3
020 131.8

012 100.0
013 103.5
014 107.2
015 110.9
016 114.8

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022 141.3
023 146.2
024 151.4
025 156.7
026 162.2

Display Number Code (Hz)

031

192.8

040

025N

027 167.9
028 173.8
029 179.9
030 186.2

Display Number Code (Hz)
037 241.8
038 250.3
Display Number Digital Code
039 023N

032 203.5
033 210.7
034 218.1
035 225.7
036 233.6

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041 026N
042 031N
043 032N
044 043N
045 047N

Display Number Digital Code

050

072N

060

143N

046 051N
047 054N
048 065N
049 071N

Display Number Digital Code
056 125N
057 131N
058 132N
059 134N

051 073N
052 074N
053 114N
054 115N
055 116N

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061 152N
062 155N
063 156N
064 162N
065 165N

Display Number Digital Code

070

226N

080

311N

066 172N
067 174N
068 205N
069 223N

Display Number Digital Code
076 263N
077 265N
078 271N
079 306N

071 243N
072 244N
073 245N
074 251N
075 261N

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081 315N
082 331N
083 343N
084 346N
085 351N

Display Number Digital Code

090

412N

100

506N

086 364N
087 365N
088 371N
089 411N

Display Number Digital Code
096 464N
097 465N
098 466N
099 503N

091 413N
092 423N
093 431N
094 432N
095 445N

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101 516N
102 532N
103 546N
104 565N
105 606N

Display Number Digital Code

110

632N

120

743N

106 612N
107 624N
108 627N
109 631N

Display Number Digital Code
116 723N
117 731N
118 732N
119 734N

111 654N
112 662N
113 664N
114 703N
115 712N

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121 754N
122 023I
123 025I
124 026I
125 031I

Display Number Digital Code

130

054I

140

131I

126 032I
127 043I
128 047I
129 051I

Display Number Digital Code
136 114I
137 115I
138 116I
139 125I

131 065I
132 071I
133 072I
134 073I
135 074I

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141 132I
142 134I
143 143I
144 152I
145 155I

Display Number Digital Code

150

174I

160

265I

146 156I
147 162I
148 165I
149 172I

Display Number Digital Code
156 245I
157 251I
158 261I
159 263I

151 205I
152 223I
153 226I
154 243I
155 244I

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161 271I
162 306I
163 311I
164 315I
165 331I

Display Number Digital Code

170

365I

180

465I

166 343I
167 346I
168 351I
169 364I

Display Number Digital Code
176 431I
177 432I
178 445I
179 464I

171 371I
172 411I
173 412I
174 413I
175 423I

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181 466I
182 503I
183 506I
184 516I
185 532I

Display Number Digital Code

190

624I

200

731I

186 546I
187 565I
188 606I
189 612I

Display Number Digital Code
196 664I
197 703I
198 712I
199 723I

191 627I
192 631I
193 632I
194 654I
195 662I

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201 732I
202 734I
203 743I
204 754I