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PROGRAMMING (OPTIONAL)
A programming cable is needed to program different channels or functions
on the ZA-720. 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 manufactur-
er website Prolific (driver for PL2303 USB-Serial cable). Install the correct
software and plug-in the cable to the PC. The computer should locate the
cable and configure it automatically. You can check that the cable is working
by locating it in DEVICE MANGER > PORTS > PROLIFIC USB – SERIAL
COMM PORT
Software installation
Programming software for the ZA-720 is available for free download from
www.zartek.co.za. Install the software on to a PC by following the instal-
lation steps. Once installation is finished, an icon called “ZA-720 User PC
Software” will appear on the screen.
Connect the USB cable to the PC and plug-in the twin connector into the
speaker/microphone jack on the side of the radio. Ensure that there is a
charged battery connected to the radio and switch the radio on. Start the
program and a window will appear. The software may automatically find the
correct port of the programming cable. Check the Settings > Communication
Port to select the correct COM port.
Reading data
Click on the “READ” icon and press “OK” to begin reading the data from
the radio. Once loaded, the data can be edited to the appropriate channels
and settings and then saved or printed for future reference. See below for
instructions on each function.
Writing data
After channel and optional feature data is entered, click the “WRITE” icon to
program the radio. Press “OK” to begin writing the data to the radio. Once
finished, switch the radio off and unplug the cable from the radio. Additional
radios can be programmed by plugging in the cable to the radio, switching it
on and following the “WRITE” procedure.
To change settings select Edit > Channel Info or > Optional Features
Licence-free bands
The Frequency column refers to the frequencies that can be selected on
the radio. The 8 frequencies in the 446MHz band are represented by the 8
channel numbers, 1-8, in the table. These channels correspond to the chan-
nels on other 446MHz license free radios. The 5 frequencies in the 464MHz
band are represented by the 5 channel numbers, 1a - 5a, in the second
table. These channels correspond to the channels on other 464MHz license
free radios.
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Default Channel Programming
Channel Frequency Tone Channel Frequency Tone
1
1 10
9
1 OFF
2 2 10 10 2 OFF
3
3 10
11
3 OFF
4 4 10 12 1a 15
5 5 10 13 2a 20
6 6 10 14 3a 20
7 7 10 15 4a 20
8 8 10 16 5a 20