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THANK YOU!
We are grateful for your purchase of AWC product. We believe this easy–to-use
radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This AWC
portable two-way radio is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy
years of reliable operation.
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL
AWR1688: 461.0375-469.5625MHz
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  • Page 1 THANK YOU! We are grateful for your purchase of AWC product. We believe this easy–to-use radio will provide you with dependable and reliable communications. This AWC portable two-way radio is a precision device. Treat it with care, and you will enjoy years of reliable operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents User Safety Information Product Inspection Battery Information Accessory Installation Getting Started LCD Display Features and Operations Turning On/Off the Radio Setting the Clock Setting the Alarm Setting Channels Operations In Standby Mode Entering Menu Mode Troubleshooting Guide Care and Cleaning...
  • Page 3 (2.5 cm) away from the lips. Keeping the radio at the proper distance is important since RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna. 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 0.7 cm between the back of the radio and the user’s body.
  • Page 4 ensure the radio is kept a minimum of 0.7 cm from the body when transmitting. Keeping the radio at a proper distance is important since RF exposure decreases with increasing distance from the antenna. FCC license Information Your Advanced Wireless Communications radio operates on communications frequencies which are subject to FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Rules &...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: User Safety Information

    Product Inspection Thank you for your use of AWC portable two-way radio AWR1688. Before use, you are recommended to 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 7 after being charged/discharged for two or three times. When the battery power is lower, please charge it or replace it with a new one. Notices: Do not short out the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. Turn off the radio when charging the battery inside the radio. Remove the radio and the battery from the charger when charging cycle is over.

  • Page 8: Accessory Installation

    Push the battery latch upwards to loosen the battery door. (See fig.1) Fig.1 Lift battery door off. (See fig.2) Fig. 2 Insert the battery into the radio. (See fig.3) Make sure the “+” and “– “markings match the ones in the compartment.
  • Page 9 Press the tab between the battery cover and the belt clip along the indicated direction (See fig.6). Slide the belt clip upwards along the radio chassis to detach the clip from the radio. (See fig.7) Fig.5 Fig.6 Fig.7...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Antenna 2. Speaker/Mic Jack 3. Power/Volume Knob Rotate the Power/Volume Knob clockwise until a “click” is heard to turn the radio on, fully counter clockwise to turn the radio off. When the radio is on, turn the knob to adjust volume.
  • Page 11 LCD Display 1. Battery Meter, used to indicate the battery power. 2. Appears when setting the Alarm or the Alarm is on; Flashes when the Alarm rings. 3. Appears when keypad lock is on; 4. Appears when setting the call tone; 5.

  • Page 12: Features And Operations

    Features and Operations Turning On/Off the Radio Turn On: Rotate the Power/Volume Knob clockwise until a click is heard; Turn Off: Rotate the Power/Volume Knob counter clockwise until a click is heard. Setting the Clock Used to set display mode in standby or set the current time. Setting the Clock Display Press and hold ”...

  • Page 13: Setting The Alarm

    f l ashi ng 1. Press “+” /“-“ key to set the minute; 2. Press MENU key to enter Alarm setting menu; or press “ ” key to go to standby mode. Setting the Alarm When the radio is on, the alarm rings and “ ”...

  • Page 14: Setting Channels

    standby mode. Setting Alarm Minute Enter alarm minute setting menu f l ashi ng 1. Press “+”/ “-“ key to set alarm minute; 2. Press MENU key to enter clock display setting menu; or press ” ” key to go to standby mode.
  • Page 15 There are 56 frequencies available. They are indicated as frequency number from 01 to 56. (Please refer to the “frequency chart” for more details). Frequency number flashes when the radio is in channel frequency setting mode. f l ashi ng 1.

  • Page 16: Operations In Standby Mode

    f l ashi ng 1. Press “+”/”-“ key to set the number of available channels. 2. Press PTT or MENU key, the radio goes back to “select desired channel” menu. 3. Press “ ” key to go to standby mode. Notes: 1.

  • Page 17: Entering Menu Mode

    that roger tone is enabled and one beep sounds indicating disabled. Monitor This feature is used to receive weak signals, but will be interfered in by other noises and/or unwanted signals. Press MON key to enter monitor mode. Release MON key in five seconds to go to standby mode.
  • Page 18 4. Press MON during scan to monitor on the last active channel. Release MON in five seconds to receive on the same channel. Press MON key for more than five seconds, the radio will monitor automatically after a beep. Press again to receive on the same channel.
  • Page 19 f l ashi ng 1. Press”+” /“-“ key to scroll through the available call tones or disable call tones. You may choose from 1-5. The radio plays a sample of each call tone as you scroll through them. If call tone is disabled, “ ” appears. 2.
  • Page 20 f l ashi ng 1. Press “+”/ “-“ key to select squelch level. LCD displays selected level. 2. Press MENU key to enter communication range alarm setting menu or press “ ” to return to standby mode. Turning the Communication Range Alarm On/Off When the Communication Range Alarm is enabled, the Communication Range Alarm icon ”...
  • Page 21 means rechargeable battery and “ ” means non-rechargeable one. 2. Press MENU or ” ” key to return to standby mode. Frequency Chart: Frequency No. Frequency (MHz) Frequency No. Frequency (MHz) 464.5000 462.9125 464.5500 464.4875 467.7625 464.5125 467.8125 464.5375 467.8500 464.5625 467.8750 466.0375...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Solution Battery may be used up. Please replace or recharge the battery. No power Battery may not be attached properly. Remove the battery and attach again. Power doesn’t last long even if fully Battery life cycle is over. Please replace it with a charged.

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