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User Safety Information
READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SAFE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION
BEFORE USING YOUR AWC PORTABLE TWO-WAY RADIO.
Only qualified technicians are allowed to maintain this product.
To avoid electromagnetic interference and/or compatibility conflicts, turn off your
radio in any place 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 on aircraft, turn off your radio when airline crew instruct you to do so.
When in vehicles with an airbag, do not place a portable radio in the area over an
airbag or 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 in direct sunlight for a long time or place it close to a
heating source.
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. Confirm the supplied product against the packing
slip to assure accuracy.
Available Accessories for Standard Packing
Item
Qty. (pcs)
Adaptor 1
Desktop Charger
1
NI-Cd Battery Pack
1
Belt Clip
1
Owner’s Manual
1
Strap 1
* The accessories should be purchased separately when simple packing is used. (Refer to
the optional accessories in Page 19.)
Battery Information
Battery Charging Information
The battery is not charged by the manufacture. Charge the newly purchased battery or out
of use for more than 2 months one before use. The battery capacity will be optimum only
