DMR AWR-D6500 Series User manual

User Manual
AWR-D6500
Digital Portable Radio

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Thank you for purchasing this digital / analog two-way radio by Advanced
Wireless Communications. This product is designed and developed according to
FCC/IC/EU and advanced international technologies standards. The radio has an
ergonomic design and a comprehensive set of functions to deliver an advanced
communication solution.
Our products are tested using strict and rigorous test procedures with advanced
test instruments and equipment to internationally recognized standards.
Thank you!
This manual should be read to ensure that the user understands the operation of
the AWR-D6500. Please read the Safety Information Manual before use.

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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. This radio device is NOT authorized for
general population, consumer or similar use.
BEFORE USING THIS RADIO, READ THE TRAINING
MATERIAL BELOW WHICH CONTAINS IMPORTANT
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USAGE AND RF
ENERGY AWARENESS AND CONTROL INFORMATION
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RF ENERGY EXPOSURE
LIMITS IN APPLICABLE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
STANDARDS.
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. Awareness
and control of RF exposure can be accomplished by
the use of labels, or by education and training through
appropriate means such as information and instructions in
user manuals or safety booklets. Your Advanced Wireless
Communications’ two-way radio has an RF exposure
information label in the battery compartment. The training
material below includes useful information about RF
exposure and helpful instructions.
Your Advanced Wireless Communications two-way radio is
designed and tested to comply with a number of national
and international standards and guidelines (listed below)
regarding human 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.
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:
*Transmit no more than 50% of the time. To transmit (talk),
push the Push-To-Talk (PTT) button. To receive calls,
release the PTT button. Transmitting 50% of the time or
less is important since the radio generates measurable
RF energy exposure only when transmitting (in terms of
measuring standards compliance).
* 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 1.3 cm between the back of the radio and
the user’s body. AWC approved accessories, antennas,
and device combinations comply with the occupational/

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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.
*If you are not using a body-worn accessory and are
not using the radio held in front of the face, ensure the
radio is kept at a minimum of 1.3 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.
*Use only FCC-approved, supplied or replacement
headsets, batteries, and accessories intended for use with
this radio. Use of non-FCC approved headsets, batteries
and accessories may exceed FCC RF exposure guidelines.
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 main form 601, and schedules D, E,
and H.
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 rst class mail. Call the FCC Forms Hotline at
1-800-418-FORM (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 lling out your Form 601 application Technical Data
section, you must decide which frequency (or frequencies)
you will operate on.
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 at 1-800-475-5852
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 modications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the modications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose
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change or modication is made.
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. 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 o󰀨 and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
di󰀨erent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult with the dealer for technical assistance.
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).
User Safety Information
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BEFORE USING YOUR ADVANCED WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS PORTABLE TWO-WAY
RADIO.
◊ Only qualied technicians are allowed to maintain this
product.
◊ To avoid electromagnetic interference, turn o󰀨 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 traveling on
aircraft, turn o󰀨 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 o󰀨 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 o󰀨 your radio when you are near electrical blasting
caps.
◊ 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.

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How to use this user manual
This manual introduces the basic operation of the
AWR-D6500 Digital Portable Radio. Your dealer or
system administrator may have already programmed
features of this radio based on your operational
requirements. Please consult with your dealer or
system administrator about programming details.
The icons below are used for distinguishing between
analog and digital features.
This icon indicates the function is only
available in Analog mode.
This icon indicates the function is only
available in Digital mode.

Packing list .......................................................... 7
Radio controls...................................................... 8
Parts description.................................................. 8
Status icons......................................................... 9
LED indicator....................................................... 9
Preparation for operating the terminal................. 9
Install the antenna ............................................... 9
Install the battery pack......................................... 9
Install the belt clip................................................ 9
Install the audio accessories ............................... 9
Charge the battery pack ...................................... 10
Programmable keys............................................. 10
Programmable functions...................................... 10
Keys & ENC usage and operation....................... 11
3X4 Alphanumeric Keyboard Operation .............. 12
Recognition of transmitting & receiving ICONS... 12
Basic operations.................................................. 13
PTT call ............................................................... 13
Digital channel call............................................... 13
Analog mode initiating & receiving
calls (no signaling)............................................... 13
Access menus and operations ............................ 14
Menu items list..................................................... 14
Main function description..................................... 15
General guide for fault handling .......................... 17
Maintenance and clean ....................................... 19
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