Northfield Telecommunications d b a Advanced Wireless Communications 04032108 UHF Radio Transceiver User Manual Owners Manual
Northfield Telecommunications, Inc. d/b/a Advanced Wireless Communications UHF Radio Transceiver Owners Manual
Contents
- 1. Owners Manual
- 2. Revised User Manual
Owners Manual
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. * MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL AWR2108: UHF 450-470MHz 26 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. Use only Advanced Wireless Communications authorized accessories. 27 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. Call 1-202-418-0177 from your fax machine and request document number 000600 for the form, schedules, and instructions. MAIL: Forms can be ordered by telephone, and will be sent to you by first class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at 1-800-418FORM (1-800-418-3676). INTERNET: Form 601 and instructions can be downloaded from the FCC Forms website at: http://www.fcc.gov/Forms/Form601/601.html Before filling out your Form 601 application Technical Data section, you must decide which frequency (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 21 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. 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. 22 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. This equipment generates, uses and can generate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer for technical assistance. 23 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. Transmission occurs while you are pressing the PTT switch and is confirmed by the LED that lights red whil etransmitting. • To transmit, speak into the microphone in your normal voice while holding the radio upright and keep the antenna at least 2 inches (5 cm) from your head and body. • 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 24 accessories. Unauthorized modifications, or attachments may damage the transceiver and violate FCC rules and regulations. 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. When travelling on aircraft, turn off your radio when the airline crew instructs you to do so. • • 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. • To avoid possible interference with blasting operations, turn off your radio when you are near electrical blasting caps. • Do not use any portable radio that has a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with your skin, a • minor burn may result. Do not expose the radio to direct sunlight for long periods of time. Do not place the radio in direct contact with any heating source. 25 Industrial Radio CONTENTS 28 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 .................................................................................... 1 0 Channel Scan ............................................................................ 1 0 Priority Channel Scan ............................................................. 1 1 Scan Revert Channel ............................................................... 1 1 Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS ........................................................ 1 1 Selectable Squelch Level ......................................................... 1 3 High/Low Power ...................................................................... 1 3 Key Lock .................................................................................. 1 3 Time Out Timer(TOT) .......................................................... 1 4 Battery Save ............................................................................. 1 4 Low Battery Alert ................................................................... 1 5 Busy Channel Lockout ............................................................ 1 5 Backlight .................................................................................. 1 5 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................. 1 6 Optional Accessories ................................................................. 1 6 Care and Cleaning .................................................................... 1 7 CTCSS/CDCSS Table ................................................................ 1 8 Frequency Chart ......................................................................... 2 0 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.(pcs) Antenna* Adapter Li-TON Battery Belt Clip Owner’s Manual Charger cup *Notes: Antenna mark: white. 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. Contact your dealer for instructions. Notes: * Batteries should be charged in a dry environment at room temperature. If the battery cannot reach normal capacity after charging, you will need replace the battery. Do not short out the battery terminals or dispose of the battery by fire. Owner’s Manual Accessory Information 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. Antenna Attaching the Antenna (See figure) 1. Align the threaded end of the antenna with the radio’s antenna connector. 2.Turn the antenna clockwise to tighten. Removing the Antenna(See figure) Turn the antenna counter-clockwise until you can remove it. Industrial Radio 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. 2. Slide the belt clip upwards to remove it. Owner’s Manual Getting Started 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. When the radio detects properly coded activity on a channel, it will stop scanning and listen to that channel. 7. Up key Adjust the channel upwards. 8. PTT button To transmit, press and hold PTT button. To receive,release PTT button. 9. MONI button In receive mode, press the MONI key to monitor other activity on your selected channel . 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. Battery pack 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. To avoid interfering with other users, press the MONI key to monitor activities on your channel and make sure the channel is idle before transmitting. 3. To transmit, press and hold the PTT button, speak clearly into the microphone with the radio 2 to 4 inches away from your mouth. To receive, release the PTT button. When the PTT button is pressed, the red LED will ight until the PTT button is released or until the transmit time out timer expires. Industrial 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 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.When scanning stops on an active channel, it will restart in the preset restart mode that is set by the dealer. Scan restart mode can be either Time operated scan or Carrier operated scan. 1. Time Operated Scan If scanning stops on an active channel, and continues to listen for a preset period (the time is preset by the dealer), it will begin scanning other channels even if there is still activity on the channel. 2. Carrier Operated Scan Scan will lock in on the busy channel until there is no activity. Channel Scan Operations 10 1. 2. Press SCAN key Scan starts from the current channel and then scrolls all selected channels in sequence. Press UP or DOWN key to change channel scan sequence. Press the UP key; radio skips the current channel and scans other selected channels in ascending order; press the DOWN 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. Priority Channel Scan If your dealer has set a priority channel, when radio scans nonpriority channels, it will periodically sample the priority channel. If desired activity is detected on the priority channel, it will switch to the priority channel for communications. Scan Revert Channel The scan revert channel feature allows you to transmit on the proper channel while initiating a call during channel scan. Press [PTT] button, radio stops scanning and transmits on the revert channel. This feature is set by the dealer. Selectable CTCSS/CDCSS CTCSS/CDCSS feature is used to avoid receiving unwanted signals on the same channel. When CTCSS/CDCSS is enabled, the radio only allows audio with the same CTCSS/CDCSS code to activate the speaker. If CTCSS/CDCSS is disabled, the radio will hear all calls on the same channel. When the dealer allows CTCSS/CDCSS to be selectable by the end user, the operations are as follows: Press the [UP] key while holding down the [MONI] key to enter 11 Industrial 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: -CDCSS: 01— 83 -01— -83 OFF CTCSS 12 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. 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. Press [PTT] or [MONI] or [SCAN] to exit the mode. n High/Low power If this feature is enabled by the dealer, then While holding down [PTT], press [MONI] to toggle the power of the current channel between high and low. When the power is low, “Lo” will be displayed on LCD. Key lock The key lock feature is designed to avoid accidental pressing of keys. If this feature is enabled by the dealer. 13 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: Time Out Timer (TOT) Time Out Timer is to prevent user from transmitting on the same channel for extended periods of time. This also protects the radio from damage caused by accidental transmissions. If transmission exceeds the preset time, (the TOT time can be preset by the dealer), the radio will stop transmitting and return to the receive mode. Alert beeps will sound to indicate the halt in transmission. Releasing the PTT button will cause the beeps stop. 14 Battery Save While no activity is on channel and no operation is performed for 5 seconds, the Battery Save feature will automatically be switched on to reduce power consumption. When a signal is received or an operation is performed, the Battery Save feature is automatically switched off. Owner’s Manual 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. 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. Backlight This feature can be enabled by the dealer. When this feature is enabled, pressing any key except the PTT will illuminate the display. The display will stay lit for 5 seconds. 15 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. If you hear other conversations on your channel, change your CTCSS/CDCSS. Remember to change CTCSS/CDCSS of your other group members. Optional Accessories • Earphone • Leather Case • Headset (many options) • Speaker mic 16 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. DO NOT submerge in water. 17 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 38 241.8 250.3 NO CODE NO CODE CDCSS NO CODE 18 01 02 023 025 29 30 174 205 57 58 445 464 03 04 026 031 31 32 223 226 59 60 465 466 05 06 032 043 33 34 243 244 61 62 503 506 07 08 047 051 35 36 245 251 63 64 516 532 09 054 37 261 65 546 Owner’s Manual NO 10 CODE 065 NO 38 CODE 263 NO 66 CODE 565 11 12 071 072 39 40 265 271 67 68 606 612 13 14 073 074 41 42 306 311 69 70 624 627 15 16 114 115 43 44 315 331 71 72 631 632 17 18 116 125 45 46 343 346 73 74 654 662 19 20 21 131 132 134 47 48 49 351 364 365 75 76 77 664 703 712 22 23 143 152 50 51 371 411 78 79 723 731 24 25 155 156 52 53 412 413 80 81 732 734 26 27 162 165 54 55 423 431 82 83 743 754 28 172 56 432 19 Industrial Radio Frequency chart Model: Serial Number: Channel Transmit Transmit Frequency CTCSS/CDCSS 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. 29
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