User Manual AWR-DM7700 DMR Digital Two-Way Radio
Thank you! Thank you for purchasing this AWR-DM7700 DMR Digital twoway radio by Advanced Wireless Communications (AWC). The AWR-DM7700 delivers the latest technology, has the most stable components, and has the most advanced production technology. The AWR-DM7700 mobile radio will provide you with the reliable performance and high quality you demand. This manual should be read to ensure that the user understands the operation of the AWR-DM7700. Please read the Safety Instructions before use.
Hazards and Hazardous Environments (continued) • The radio shall not be operated in or around locations that are using blasting devices or detonators. The radio shall be turned off in the area where blasting is in progress and in areas with signage stating that blasting is occurring. If transporting such materials, they shall be secured in an approved container to prevent inadvertent detonation from the radio.
WARNING As the qualified end-user of this radio device you must control the exposure conditions in the area to ensure the minimum separation distance is maintained between the antenna and nearby persons for satisfying RF Exposure compliance. The operation of this transmitter must satisfy the requirements of Occupational/Controlled Use Only, for work-related use, transmit only when person(s) are at least the minimum distance from the properly installed, externally mounted antenna.
CONTENTS Unpacking and device check............................................................... 1 Packing list...................................................................................... 1 Product images................................................................................... 1 Front panel...................................................................................... 1 Front panel functions....................................................................... 1 Back panel.....
Unpacking and Device Check Please carefully remove the radio from its packaging and before disposing of the packing materials, ensure that all the items noted below have been included. If any item has been lost or damaged, please submit a claim with the carrier or deliverer. Items Quantity AWR-DM7700 Mobile Radio 1 Microphone 1 Microphone Hanger w/Hardware 1 Power Cable w/Fuse 1 Mounting Bracket w/Hardware 1 User Manual Available at www.advancedwireless.com Warranty Card Available at www.
Back Panel Programmable Key Functions There are four programmable soft keys, P1, P2, P3, and Call. The following table shows the programmable functions available. Each key can be programmed for a short and long press function as noted in the programming software.
Installation Before installing the mobile radio, please read the following precautions carefully. These precautions are applicable to both vehicular or fixed station installations. Precautions • This mobile only operates off a 13.6VDC, ±15% negative ground power system. Please verify the power system and its operational capability before installation.
Preparation Steps Install the u-bracket to the desired position Put the platform on the u-frame and secure it with screws Connect the speaker microphone 4
Status Indication LCD Icon Icon Name Icon Status Description Emergency Alarm Radio is in an emergency alarm state or has received an emergency alarm Transmitting Indicator The radio is transmitting Signal Indicator Receiving signal No signal Transmit Power Current channel power is low-power Current channel power is high-power Speaker Squelch and speaker turned on Monitor Monitor enabled Scan Scan-on Lock Icon Keyboard locked Signaling (analog) CT CT has been set to transmit or receive
Product Operation User Mode Power on / Power off Press the power button and the prompt tone ‘Du’ should be heard, the green light will flash, the mobile radio is turned on. A long press of the power button turns off the mobile radio. Volume Control Rotate the [Power/Volume] knob to adjust the volume, clockwise to increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease the volume. Switching Channels The user can press the up and down keys to switch channels.
Product Operation (continued) Note: Other users must share the same programming to be able to receive a call from the contact list. Once a user exits the contact list selection, the radio reverts to the channel preset. It does require knowledge of the talk groups and users when using the contact list method. Private / Individual Call – The private or individual call allows a user to call another user without other users hearing their radio traffic.
Analog Operation Analog Call – Analog calling has no special calling methods. To make a call on an analog channel, the user selects the channel, presses the PTT button, speaks in the microphone and releases it to listen to the other party’s reply. Call Operation Group Call Digital Transmit: Select a preset digital channel or use the menu to select a group on which to make a call. Press and hold the PTT with the microphone 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in.) away from microphone. The screen will show the following.
Call Operation (continued) Private Call Digital Receive: Upon receiving a private call on a digital channel the radio’s screen will show the following. All Call Digital Transmit: Select the all call preset channel or use the menu to select all call. Press and hold the PTT to send the all call. The screen in transmit will show the following. All Call Digital Receive: Upon receiving an all call on a digital channel the radio’s screen will show the following.
Call Operation (continued) Analog Transmit: Select an analog channel on which to make a call. Press and hold the PTT with the microphone 3 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in.) away from mouth. The screen will show the following. Analog Receive: Upon receiving a call on an analog channel with matched digital signaling, the radio’s screen will show the following. Menu The Menu that is accessible from the radio front panel is controlled by the programming software.
There are sub-menus under each of the categories. Like the menu items, they may or not be available to the end-user based on programming. In most use cases only, a few items will be enabled. To access the Menu, press the menu button. The Up / Down keys are used to navigate to the selected menu item, and a button press will access the available sub-menus. Pressing the cancel or back button returns the user to the previous screen. The following figure is from the programming software.
Contact (continued) New Contact Allows entry of new contact ID and alias that may be accessed via the Contact List. When the selection has been created, enter the contact list and select New Contact. Manual Dialing Allows the user to enter the ID of the targeted user from a front panel key to make a call. Phone (Digital Only) The Phone menu allows the selection of the sub-menus for the contact phone number or access manual dialing from the front panel or optional DTMF microphone.
Call Record (Digital Only) The Call Record allows the user to view received calls, dialed calls and missed calls. There are additional selections under each of these items. Common Function (Digital / Analog) The Common Function provides the ability to select Scan On/Off and Squelch On/Off. Squelch control is available only in analog mode. Zone (Analog / Digital) This screen allows the user to change between Zones.
Service (Digital Only) Service allows access to special supplementary services defined by the DMR standard. They may or may not be activated in programming. They will mainly be used only in supervisor or management radios for transmission. These selectable items are Call Prompt, Remote Monitor, Radio Check, Radio Kill, and Active. Call Prompt – This allows a user to ping another user over the air. Remote Monitor – Provides the ability to remotely activate a targeted radio’s transmitter.
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