Zartek ZA-720 User Manual

Uhf handheld fm transceiver

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USER'S MANUAL
• Extra Long Range
• Ultra Thin & Durable
• Li-ion Battery
• Desktop Charger
• Loud Clear Audio
• 16 Channels

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL • Extra Long Range • Ultra Thin & Durable • Li-ion Battery • Desktop Charger • Loud Clear Audio • 16 Channels...
  • Page 2 It is designed for every day general use both indoors and outdoors. The ZA-720 radio is slim and lightweight for easy handling yet still durable and easy to op- erate.
  • Page 3 8 channels on the ZA-708 if they are set to factory program- tion. ming. You will need to reprogram your ZA-720 radio when there are other channels to be set. Both the frequency (1-8 or 1a-5a) and CTCSS sub tones y Do not open or modify the transceiver in any way.
  • Page 4 An optional programming cable is available to program different PMR lengthen the charge time. 446MHz and 464MHz channels and sub tones on the ZA-720 Software is 6) During charging, do not plug in/pull out the power supply or the battery available for free download from www.zartek.co.za.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS VOX (Voice-operated Transmission) ............12 VOX level ....................12 STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................1 Scan ......................12 Item List .....................1 Scan Add/Delete ..................13 RADIO OVERVIEW ..................2 Low Battery Alert ..................13 GETTING STARTED ..................3 Announce Voice Channel ................13 Install & Remove the Battery ..............3 Power Selection (only in dealer license version) ........13 Install &...
  • Page 6: Standard Accessories

    Channel Selector the packing material. If any items are missing or have been damaged during Antenna CH 1~16 shipment, contact the supplier immediately. For optional accessories, please ON/OFF Volume visit our website www.zartek.co.za. Communication/ Item List Direct Charging Indicator Item...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Only use the supplied charging adaptors to recharge the radio and battery. NOTE: That the battery can be recharged separately from the radio using Install & Remove the Battery the desktop charger. Insert the battery pack so that the two bottom protrusions fit into the holes and then close the battery so the battery clip clicks closed.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Range will depend on the type of terrain that you are communicating across. Power ON/OFF The ZA-720 uses the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band and will be subject to similar obstacle interference as cellular phones. The radio works indoors Turn the Power Knob clockwise to switch on the radio; you will hear an On as well as outdoors.
  • Page 9: Programming (Optional)

    Press “OK” to begin writing the data to the radio. Once on the ZA-720. The programming cable links the radio to USB port on a PC finished, switch the radio off and unplug the cable from the radio. Additional or laptop.
  • Page 10: Sub-Tones

    There are 38 CTCSS standard tones (1-38) plus 12 extra QT tones. The 446.08125 38 tones are common on other 446 & 464MHz radios such as the Zartek 446.09375 Pro8 or Pro5. If the tone is left “OFF”, the frequency is left “open” to receive communication from any tone, but your transmitter will not be decoded by a radio with a tone.
  • Page 11: Optional Features

    OPTIONAL FEATURES VOX (Voice-operated Transmission) The ZA-720 has a multi-level sensitivity built-in VOX function. You can enjoy Battery Save Function talking and listening without pressing PTT key as transmit is automatically activated by sound. This turns your radio into hands-free “walk & talk” when The Battery Save function decreases the amount of power used when a used with a headset.
  • Page 12: Scan Add/Delete

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES nels (1-15) and lock on to any activity. 2) Manual SCAN ON/OFF: First set the channel CH 16, then switch off the HEADSETS (use with PTT or VOX) radio. Now Hold in the PTT & Monitor Buttons together and switch radio On whilst holding them in and then release.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATION General Problem Solution Frequency range UHF 400-470MHz y The battery pack may be dead. Recharge or replace the battery pack. Memory channels No power. y The battery pack may not be installed cor- Operation voltage 3.7V DC rectly. Remove the battery pack and install Frequency stability ±2.5ppm it again.
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