Advanced Wireless Communications AWR2108 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 Wireless Communications product. We be- lieve this easy–to-use radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This Advanced Wireless Communications por- table two-way radio is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reli- able operation.
  • Page 3 Owner’s Manual WARNING This radio has been tested and complies with the FCC RF Exposure Limits for Occupational use and work- related 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.
  • Page 4 (or frequencies) you will operate on. Refer to the frequency chart on page 26. 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: 1-800-469-5400...
  • Page 5 ndustrial 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.
  • Page 6 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 rea- sonable protection against harmful interference in a residen- tial installation.
  • Page 7 • When using a headset, ensure that the antenna is at least 2 inches (5 cm) away from your body whenever you are transmitting. • Use only Advanced Wireless Communications genuine accessories. Unauthorized modifications, or attachments may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    ndustrial Radio CONTENTS Product Inspection ................ 1 Battery Charging Information ..........2 Accessory Information ..............3 Battery ..................3 Antenna ..................3 Belt Clip ..................4 Getting Started ................5 LCD Display ................... 8 Basic Operations ................9 Features ..................1 0 Monitor ..................
  • Page 10: Product Inspection

    Owner’s Manual Product Inspection Thank you for your purchase of Advanced Wireless Communi- cations 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.
  • Page 11: Battery Charging Information

    ndustrial 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.
  • Page 12: Accessory Information

    Owner’s Manual Accessory Information n n n n 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.
  • Page 13: Belt Clip

    ndustrial Radio n n n n 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.
  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Owner’s Manual Getting Started 1. Antenna Used to receive or transmit signals. 2. LCD Displays operation status of the radio.
  • Page 15 ndustrial 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.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17: Lcd Display

    ndustrial 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.
  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    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.
  • Page 19: Features

    ndustrial Radio Features Monitor Press the MONI button to monitor any activity on the channel. Wait for this activity to clear before transmitting. Channel Scan Channel scan is set to monitor desired activities on all channels in scan list. When channel scan is enabled, the radio will automati- cally scan all channels in scan list until activity is detected on a channel.
  • Page 20: Priority Channel Scan

    Owner’s Manual key; radio skips the current channel and scans other se- lected channels in descending order. 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 chan nels in the scan list can be scanned.
  • Page 21 ndustrial Radio CTCSS/CDCSS set mode.In this mode, press [UP] or [DOWN] to select CTCSS/CDCSS. Press [SCAN], LCD display toggles between OFF/CTCSS/ CDCSS/-CDCSS: CTCSS/CDCSS OFF: 00 CTCSS: 01— 38 CDCSS: 01— 83 -CDCSS: -01— -83 CTCSS CDCSS...
  • Page 22: Selectable Squelch Level

    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. 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.
  • Page 23: Time Out Timer(Tot)

    ndustrial 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.
  • Page 24: Low Battery Alert

    Owner’s Manual n n n n 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.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting Guide

    ndustrial 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.
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    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. •...
  • Page 27: Ctcss/Cdcss Table

    ndustrial Radio CTCSS/CDCSS Table CTCSS Freq(Hz) Freq(Hz) Freq(Hz) NO TONE 103.5 162.2 67.0 107.2 167.9 71.9 110.9 173.8 77.0 118.8 186.2 79.7 123.0 192.8 82.5 127.3 203.5 85.4 131.8 210.7 88.5 136.5 218.1 91.5 141.3 225.7 94.8 146.2 233.6 97.4 151.4 241.8 100.0...
  • Page 28 Owner’s Manual CODE CODE CODE...
  • Page 29: Frequency Chart

    ndustrial Radio Frequency chart Model: Serial Number: Channel Transmit Transmit Receive Receive Frequency Frequency CTCSS/CDCSS CTCSS/CDCSS...
  • Page 30 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.

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