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Detachable
Antenna
Side Key 1
Monitor /
Call Ring
Durable
PTT Button
Side Key 2
Battery Level /
Power Select
High Impact
Casing
Battery Contact
for Desktop
Charger
VHF Frequency Band 136 - 174 MHz
ICASA frequency or dealer license required
For programming software, email a copy of
your license to: info@zartek.co.za
Programmable Functions:
TX / RX Frequencies
TX / RX CTCSS DCS Tones
Time Out Timer
Scan / Priority Scan
VOX Level (0-9) & Delay (0.5-3s)
Battery Level Indicator
Emergency Alarm Siren
Announce Channel
PTT ID DTMF on RX / TX
Squelch Level & Indicator
Scrambler / Descrambler
Compander Noise Reduction
Busy Lock
Read Password
Channel
Selector
On/Off
Volume
TX/RX
Indicator
Speaker
External
Headset /
Programming
Jack
Microphone
TA-2015/2444
USER'S MANUAL
VHF HANDHELD
FM TRANSCEIVER
Operates on:
VHF 136 - 174 MHz
licensed band (5W)
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Summary of Contents for Zartek ZA-711
- Page 1 Battery Contact for Desktop Charger Operates on: VHF Frequency Band 136 - 174 MHz TA-2015/2444 VHF 136 - 174 MHz ICASA frequency or dealer license required For programming software, email a copy of licensed band (5W) your license to: info@zartek.co.za...
- Page 2 Preface Thank you for purchasing The Zartek ZA-711 VHF Portable Two Way Radio. This radio is easy to use and gives you reliable and clear communication. The ZA-711 transceiver is approved by ICASA to operate on licensed bands from 136 –...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Battery Capacity Indication Call Ring SAFETY INFORMATION Emergency Alert PROGRAMMING NOTICE Voice Announcement BATTERY INFORMATION PTT ID STANDARD ACCESSORIES Scramble RADIO OVERVIEW Compander GETTING STARTED Busy Channel lock out Install & Remove the Battery Install & Remove the Antenna Power Selection OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Install &... -
Page 4: Safety Information
An optional USB programming cable, GE-254, To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never is available. Email a copy of your valid license info@zartek.co.za to use solvents or cleaners on the radio, they can harm the body and leak request a copy of the programming software. -
Page 5: Battery Information
BATTERY INFORMATION To Prolong Battery Life Initial Use 1)Battery performance will degrade when the current temperature is below 0℃. A spare battery may be necessary in cold weather. Please New batteries are not charged fully in the factory. Please charge the keep the cold batteries, as these batteries will work under room battery for 5 hours at least before first use. -
Page 6: Standard Accessories
Carefully unpack the transceiver. We recommend that you identify the items listed below before discarding the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during shipment, contact the supplier immediately. For optional accessories, please visit our website www.zartek.co.za Radio Unit Antenna Battery... -
Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Unit Remarks Install & Remove the Battery SK2 is factory set on Battery level indicator Installing Battery Pack Side Key 2 (SK2) (short press) & High / Low Power adjust (long press) Align the battery pack with the grooves on the back SP/MIC Jack chassis of the radio. -
Page 8: Install & Remove The Headset / Programming Cable
Please follow these steps: Remove the Belt Clip Unscrew both screws from the holes and 1.If the battery is to be charged whilst fitted to the radio, please ensure remove belt clip. that the radio is switched off. 2.Connect the adaptor cable to the back of the desktop cradle. Install &... -
Page 9: Basic Operation
CHARGE TIME is approximately 5 hours from flat to full. BASIC OPERATION OPERATING TIME is approximately 17 hours on 1W power setting or 10 Power On/Off Hours on 5W power with a fully charged battery if used typically on a Turn the Power Knob (also called Volume Knob) 5:5:90 duty cycle. -
Page 10: Communication Range
(power lines or factories) or natural causes across. (moisture in the air or storms) that may vary depending on the location The ZA-711 uses the VHF (Very High Frequency) band and will be and the weather. subject to similar obstacle interference as cellular phones. The radio works indoors as well as outdoors. -
Page 11: Programming
PROGRAMMING (OPTIONAL) A programming cable is needed to program different channels or functions on the ZA-711. The programming cable links the radio to USB port on a PC or laptop. USB installation: USB cable driver software for your computer operating system is available for free downloading from www.zartek.co.za or from the cable... -
Page 12: Programmable Side Keys
Frequencies & Sub-tones: Items Remarks Both the receive (RX) and transmit (TX) frequencies must be entered into Sends a very loud continuous emergency siren Emergency Alert the appropriate channels columns. The RX and TX frequencies must be to alert other radios. the same for simplex use between radios but will be different if linking Channel Announces the channel number. -
Page 13: Auxiliary Functions
AUXILIARY FUNCTIONS Level 0 will disable the squelch function and the radio will receive all background noise on that frequency at all times. You can set up the The functions below can be programmed in software. Some of the appropriate squelch level via software according to the current functions have been switched off before leaving the factory and may need communication environment and requirements. -
Page 14: Scan
There are two modes of scanning depending on the user’s type of communication. The ZA-711 has innovative state-of-the-art technology not seen in other Carrier: Scan will stop and lock when a signal is received and continue two-way radios with its multi-level sensitivity built-in VOX function. You scanning after the signal has gone for 5 seconds. -
Page 15: Battery Capacity Indication
The radio will begin transmitting when a noise or voice is heard. Ensure Low Battery Alert that you speak directly into the microphone of the radio at a distance of When the battery capacity is getting low and indicates a level of “1”, the less than 5cm. -
Page 16: Scramble
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES other radios equipped with a DTMF Decode function. Begin of Tx: The radio will send out the ID first before allowing voice communication once the PTT key is pressed. HEADSETS (use with PTT or VOX) End of Tx: The radio will send out the ID at the end of a communication GE-252 Earphone speaker with in-line PTT microphone once the PTT key is released. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Specification Problem Solution GENERAL The battery pack may be dead. Frequency Range 136 – 174 MHz Recharge or replace the battery pack Channel Capacity The battery pack may not be installed No power. Frequency Spacing 25kHz/12.5kHz correctly. Remove the battery pack and Working Voltage 7.4V install it again.
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