Industrial Radio THANK YOU! We are grateful for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications product. We believe this easy–to-use radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This Advanced Wireless Communications portable two-way radio is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.
Owner’s Manual WARNING This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF Exposure Limits for Occupational use and workrelated operations, where the operator must have knowledge to control RF Exposure Conditions. When transmitting, hold the radio in a vertical position at a distance of 2.5 cm from the mouth and at least 1.5 cm from the head and body. Do not transmit more than 50% of the duty cycle. Transmitting for more than 50% of the duty cycle can cause the FCC RF Exposure Limits to be exceeded.
Owner’s Manual 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.
Industrial Radio 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.
Owner’s Manual 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.
Industrial Radio 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). CAUTION • Do not transmit for more than 50% of the total operating time. Transmitting for over 50% of the operating time may exceed the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements.
Owner’s Manual 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.
Industrial Radio CONTENTS 28 Product Inspection ........................................................................ 1 Battery Charging Information ................................................. 2 Accessory Information ................................................................ 3 Battery ........................................................................................ 3 Antenna ...................................................................................... 3 Belt Clip ..........
Owner’s Manual Product Inspection Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications portable two-way radio model: AWR2108. 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 immediately. Confirm the supplied product against the packing slip to assure accuracy. Available Accessories Part number Item Qty.
Industrial Radio Battery Charging Information Standard Charger 1. Insert the radio and battery or battery alone into the charging cup. Charging begins and the red LED will light continuously. When the charging cycle is complete, the red LED will change to green. Charging time is less than 2.5 hours. 2. After the battery is fully charged, the charger will shut off automatically. 3. A flashing red LED indicates a defective battery. This can be caused by an old battery or a battery defect.
Owner’s Manual Accessory Information n Battery Attaching the Battery (See figure) 1.Insert the tabs, at the bottom of the battery, into the slots at the bottom of the radio chassis. 2.Press the top of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard. Removing the Battery (See figure) 1.Turn off the radio. 2. Push the battery latch on the back panel, towards the top of the radio. 3.Pull the top of the battery away from the radio chassis, and lift the battery from the radio.
Industrial Radio n Belt Clip Attach Remove Attaching the Belt Clip (See figure) 1. Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. 2. Press the belt clip down until a click is heard. Removing the Belt Clip (See figure) 1. Pry the belt clip tab away from the battery. 4 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it.
Owner’s Manual Getting Started 5 1. Antenna Used to receive or transmit signals. 2. LCD Displays operation status of the radio.
Industrial Radio 3. LED indicator In transmit mode, the red LED will turn on. In receive mode, the green LED will turn on. A flashing red LED indicates that the battery is low. 4. POWER/VOL Knob Rotate the volume control clockwise to turn the unit on, fully counter clockwise to turn the unit off. Increase or decrease volume by adjusting the volume control accordingly. 5. Down key Adjust the channel downwards. 6. SCAN key Press the scan key to activate the scan mode.
Owner’s Manual 10. Microphone When transmitting, speak into the microphone holding the radio 2-4 inches from your mouth. 11. jack Used to connect external earphone/microphoneaccessories. 12. Speaker Listen to received audio. 13. Battery latch Used to fasten and remove the battery. 14. Belt clip Used to clip radio on your belt. 15.
Industrial Radio LCD Display 1. Appears when the transmit power of the current channel is set for low power. 2. Appears when the dealer disables the radio’s speaker. (Must use audio accessory to operate.) 3. Appears when the keys are locked. 4. Display the current channel number.
Owner’s Manual Basic Operations • To Turn On the Radio Turn the POWER/VOL knob clockwise until a click is heard. • To Receive 1. Press UP or DOWN key to select the desired channel. 2. Turn POWER/VOL knob to adjust the volume. Pressing the MONI key will provide noise so that the volume can be adjusted accordingly. Now if the radio receives a signal with CTCSS/CDCSS matching with that set in the radio, the speaker will output audio. • To Transmit 1. Press the UP or DOWN key to select the desired channel. 2.
Industrial Radio Features n Monitor Press the MONI button to monitor any activity on the channel. Wait for this activity to clear before transmitting. n Channel Scan Channel scan is set to monitor desired activities on all channels in scan list. When channel scan is enabled, the radio will automatically scan all channels in scan list until activity is detected on a channel. The scanning will then stop and the receive audio will be heard.
Owner’s Manual key; radio skips the current channel and scans other selected channels in descending order. 3. 4. Press SCAN key again, scan stops. Adding or deleting a channel in/from the scan list. The dealer can add or delete a channel in/from the scan list. Only channels in the scan list can be scanned. n Priority Channel Scan If your dealer has set a priority channel, when radio scans nonpriority channels, it will periodically sample the priority channel.
Industrial Radio CTCSS/CDCSS set mode.In this mode, press [UP] or [DOWN] to select CTCSS/CDCSS.
Owner’s Manual -CDCSS Please refer to CTCSS/CDCSS table. Press [UP] while holding down [MONI] to exit CTCSS/CDCSS mode. Note: Though CTCSS/CDCSS feature can prevent you from receiving unwanted signals, it doesn’t mean your calls are absolutely private. n Selectable squelch level If this feature is enabled by the dealer, then Press the [DOWN] key while holding down the [MONI] key to enter squelch level set mode. In this mode, press [UP]/[DOWN] to select the level 0—9.
Industrial Radio The operation procedures are as follows: 1. Press [SCAN] while holding down [MONI] to lock keys. When keys are locked, [UP],[DOWN] and [SCAN] keys are inoperable, but [PTT] and [MONI] keys will still function. 2. Press [SCAN] while holding down [MONI] to unlock keys. 3. lock symbol appears on LCD: n Time Out Timer (TOT) Time Out Timer is to prevent user from transmitting on the same channel for extended periods of time.
Owner’s Manual n Low Battery Alert When the battery voltage is lower than preset value, red LED will flash. When the battery voltage becomes too low, red LED will flash and beeps sound. When you try to transmit at this time, it is forbidden and beeps sound continuously. You need to replace or charge the battery. n Busy Channel Lockout If the selected channel is set for busy channel lock out by your dealer, you cannot transmit when there is activity on that channel.
Industrial Radio Troubleshooting Guide Please check the following items before requesting service. 1. Review operation procedures. 2. Replace or recharge the battery. 3. If reception is poor, check the antenna to make sure it is undamaged and operating in a vertical position. 4. Try another location with fewer obstructions. 5. If you cannot communicate with your group members, make sure you are using the same frequency and CTCSS/CDCSS. 6.
Owner’s Manual Care and Cleaning • • Do not carry your radio by the antenna or remote microphone. Wipe the battery contacts with a lint-free cloth to remove dirt, grease, or other material that may prevent good elec trical connection. • When not in use, keep the accessory jacks covered with the protective cap. • If cleaning the radio housing becomes necessary, use a cloth or paper towel dampened with a non-abrasive cleaner. Glass cleaner works well. Avoid using strong chemicals.
Industrial Radio CTCSS/CDCSS Table CTCSS NO Freq(Hz) NO Freq(Hz) NO Freq(Hz) 00 01 NO TONE 67.0 13 14 103.5 107.2 26 27 162.2 167.9 02 04 71.9 77.0 15 17 110.9 118.8 28 30 173.8 186.2 05 06 79.7 82.5 18 19 123.0 127.3 31 32 192.8 203.5 07 08 85.4 88.5 20 21 131.8 136.5 33 34 210.7 218.1 09 10 91.5 94.8 22 23 141.3 146.2 35 36 225.7 233.6 11 12 97.4 100.0 24 25 151.4 156.7 37 38 241.8 250.
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Industrial Radio Frequency chart Model: Serial Number: Channel Transmit Transmit Frequency CTCSS/CDCSS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20 Receive Frequency Receive CTCSS/CDCSS
Owner’s Manual AWC endeavor to achieve the accuracy and completeness of this manual, but cannot guarantee its accuracy at all times. All the above specifications and design are subject to change by AWC without notice. All the reproduction and translation of this manual without authorization of AWC is not allowed.