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Advanced Wireless Communications AWR-8000 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User manual AWR-8000 / AWR-8001 Advanced Wireless Communications...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    THANK YOU! Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications AWR-8000 / AWR-8001 two-way radio. This portable two-way radio is a business grade device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation. The manual is applicable to the following model:...

  • Page 3: Fcc Declaration

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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. For 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:...
  • Page 6 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 requirements.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 (or frequencies) you will operate 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...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 Order FCC 96-326 (August, 1996). User Safety Information PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USING YOUR ADVANCED WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO. ◊ 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.
  • Page 12 ◊ When in vehicles equipped with an air bag, do not place a portable radio 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. ◊...
  • Page 13 ·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 1-800-475-5852. ·Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage.

  • Page 14: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Thank You! ....................1 FCC Declaration ..................2 Contents ....................13 Getting Acquainted ................15 Product Inspection ..................15 Radio View ....................17 Getting Started ..................20 Installing / Removing / Charging the Battery ........... 21 Basic Operations ..................27 Talk to Another Radio ................
  • Page 15 Bluetooth operate ..................31 Monitoring a Channel ................32 Scanning ....................33 Wireless Cloning ..................37 Advanced Features ................38 Troubleshooting ..................41...

  • Page 16: Getting Acquainted

    GETTING ACQUAINTED PRODUCT INSPECTION Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communications AWR-8000 / AWR-8001 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.
  • Page 17 Packaging Contents: Part Number Item Qty. 106202 AWR-8000 Radio 106201 AWR-8001 Radio (with Bluetooth) 221223 Battery 221224 Single Charger (with adapter) 221254 Antenna (6 inch) 221251 Belt Clip Please Note: This user manual is available in electronic format at www.advancedwireless.com...

  • Page 18: Radio View

    Radio View...
  • Page 19 Antenna LED Indicator Channel Knob Power switch/ Volume Knob SF 1, Programmable function 1 key (default: PTT) SF 2, Programmable function key, (Default: Monitor @long press, Scan @short press) Microphone Speaker Head set Jack /Programming Cable Jack 10. Battery 11. Belt Clip 12.
  • Page 20 Programmable Auxiliary Functions The SF keys can be programmed with the functions below, please contact your dealer for further details on these functions. • None • Squelch Off • Monitor Toggle • Monitor Momentary • Scan • Call Tone •...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing the Belt Clip Align the grooves of the belt clip with those of the battery. Press the belt clip downwards until the belt clip tab locks. Note: attach the belt clip before installing the battery.

  • Page 22: Installing / Removing / Charging The Battery

    Installing the Battery Turn off the radio. Insert the tabs at the bottom of the battery into the slots at the bottom of the radio chassis. Press the top of the battery towards the radio until a click is heard.
  • Page 23 Installing the Antenna Insert the threaded end of the antenna into the connector on top of the radio. Turn the antenna clockwise to tighten.
  • Page 24 Installing the External Earpiece/Microphone Open (not remove) the accessory cover. Plug the audio accessory firmly into the accessory jack. Note: Using the radio with audio accessory may affect the water resistent performance of the radio.
  • Page 25 Charging the Battery When you hear a voice prompt “please charge”, you need to recharge the battery. For optimum battery life, do not charge the battery for prolonged periods after it is fully charged. Charger LED will indicate the charging status. Charger LED Status Flashing Red...
  • Page 27 Please turn off the unit while charging. • Only replace batteries with the same or equivalent type recommended by Advanced Wireless Communications. • Please dispose of old, defective batteries in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS Turn On/Off the Radio To turn the radio on, rotate the “Power/Volume” knob clockwise. An alert tone indicates that the self-test of the radio completed successfully. The LED flashes green during power-up. To turn the radio off, rotate the “Power/Volume” knob counterclockwise until a click is heard.

  • Page 29: Talk To Another Radio

    Select Channel The radio provides 16 conventional channels. Some of the channels may not be programmed and, therefore, not used. Please contact your dealer for more details. Rotate the “Channel Selector” knob to select the desired channel. Transmit Turn on the radio. Rotate the “Channel Selector”...
  • Page 30 Receive Turn on the radio. Rotate the “Channel Selector” knob to select the desired channel. Adjust the volume. When CTCSS/CDCSS or squelch tail elimination feature is set by your dealer: • No squelch tail will be heard at the end of a received transmission when the courtesy tone is disabled.

  • Page 31: Vox Operate

    VOX Operation When hands-free operation is desired, your radio can be activated by voice alone using the VOX feature when you speak through an accessory that is connected to your radio. • Connecting a VOX Headset Turn off your radio. connect the VOX accessory to your radio and turn the radio on.

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Operate

    Bluetooth Headset Operation- AWR-8001 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 LED will flash orange.

  • Page 33: Monitoring A Channel

    To Disable Bluetooth Headset Connection Turn off your Bluetooth headset or turn off your radio. Monitoring a Channel Monitoring allows you to check for activity on a channel. The AWR-8000 / AWR-8001 has three monitor modes: • Monitor Toggle – Function Key will toggle between monitor mode and tone/code protected mode.

  • Page 34: Scanning

    • Squelch Off – Function Key will monitor the channel for the duration of the button press. If no signal is present, squelch noise will be heard on the speaker for the duration of the button press. Note: The AWC default is Squelch off. Scanning You can scan up to 16 channels.
  • Page 35 Without Priority Channel Providing that there is a scan list with 6 channels and all channels are non-prioritized, the normal scan operation would proceed in the following sequence, as shown in Figure 1.
  • Page 36 Figure 1 Normal Scan Sequence Figure 2 Priority Scan Sequence...
  • Page 37 With Priority Channel If you prioritize Channel 2 as Priority 1, 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.

  • Page 38: Wireless Cloning

    Wireless Cloning To initiate wireless clone mode, turn the radio to channel 16 then hold the SF1 and SF2 keys while powering the radio on. The LED will turn orange. Release the SF keys and the LED will blink green. To initiate wireless clone, press the PTT button of the Master radio.

  • Page 39: Advanced Features

    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. Press the PTT on a channel that is already in use, the radio will sound an alert tone and return to the receive mode.
  • Page 40 Battery Save When enabled, the Battery Save feature is automatically activated. This will extend operation time. Pressing any key or receiving a signal will restore the radio to normal operation and exit from Battery Save for the active duration. Low Battery Alert When the battery voltage goes below a preset value, a “please charge”...
  • Page 41 Scrambler If this feature is enabled, transmit audio will not be heard clearly unless the receiving radio also has scramble enabled. Compander Companding is a feature that allows for improved voice quality in poor signal areas. It compresses your voice at transmission, and expands it when receiving while simultaneously reducing static noise.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Check that the battery is correctly installed and has been fully charged. Can’t communicate with other radios For this and all other issues contact Advanced Wireless Communications at 1-800-475-5852 or visit www.advancedwireless.com for more information. VOX function is not working Check the headset is correctly plugged in and is compatible with the radio.
  • Page 43 20809 Kensington Blvd, Lakeville, MN 55044 (800) 475-5852 www.advancedwireless.com ©2017 Advanced Wireless Communication. All rights reserved.

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