Zartek
COM8
USERS MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations! You have just purchased a new remarkable
product in communications. The Zartek COM8 is one of the
smallest and lightest two-way radios in the world. With this radio
you can talk instantly to as large a group as required and as often
as you like without airtime charges, giving you, family, friends,
commercial and industrial colleagues many years of free quality
communications. The Zartek COM8 uses a Lithium Polymer
battery (Li-Po), the most advanced and ecologically friendly
rechargeable battery available.
Legislation allows you now to own and use this relatively
powerful equipment without an operator’s annual license from
ICASA. This applies in most European countries as well as in all
SADC (Southern African Development Community) countries.
To obtain maximum performance from your personal
two-way radio, please take a few minutes to carefully read this
user’s manual. The Zartek COM8 is a lightweight, palm-sized
wonder communication device, so small you can carry anywhere
and talk to any person who is set on the same channel, as long as
they are within range. The range of the Zartek COM8 is
anything from 500m indoors to 15kms outdoors, depending on
terrain and environment. The signal will bounce around and
penetrate materials at the speed of light, bearing in mind the
greater the barriers the more attenuation i.e. weakening of the
signal.
The Zartek COM8 is our exciting new generation series
and uses the 446MHz band of frequencies often called the PMR
(Public Mobile Radio) band. It is pre-programmed with 8
frequencies and is therefore channel compatible to the Zartek
Pro8, ZA708 and ZA705.
For further information contact us via email: info@zartek.co.za
or visit our website www.zartek.co.za/
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
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Read this manual before using the radio.
Avoid prolonged direct exposure to sunlight and heat.
Do not use adaptors and/or batteries different from those
specified in the instructions manual. Only use approved
adaptors and batteries.
Do not operate the radio in hazardous environments,
explosion or fire may result.
Do not operate the radio near unshielded electrical blasting
caps. Under certain conditions, radio can interfere with
blasting operations and may cause an explosion. Turn your
radio OFF to prevent accidental transmission when in a
“blasting area” or in areas posted “Turn your radio off”.
Construction crews often use remote controlled RF devices to
set off explosives
Do not operate the radio in high humidity, dusty or very wet
environment. If the device gets wet, immediately remove the
battery and leave to dry fully for a few days. Water damage is
usually irreparable.
Do not attempt to modify the radio. The radio is designed to
comply with CE and R&TTE.
The LCD display is made of glass and maybe damaged if
dropped or impacted.
WARRANTY
This product is warranted by Zartek against manufacturing defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use for a 12 month
period from date of purchase via our authorized appointed dealers.
CARE & SAFETY
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To clean the radio, wipe with a soft cloth dampened with water.
Never use solvents or cleaners on the radio, they can harm the body
and leak inside, causing permanent damage. Your radio is not
splash proof or waterproof. If the radio gets wet, turn it OFF and
remove battery immediately. Dry the battery compartment to
minimize potential water damage. Leave cover off battery
compartment and do not use until completely dry.
MAIN FEATURES
PLL (Phase Lock Loop) Controlled Circuitry
Ultra Slim size (22mm)
Ultra light weight
Li-Po rechargeable battery
8 UHF (Ultra High Frequencies) Frequencies
38 Quiet (CTCSS-Continuous Tone Coded Sub-audible
Squelch) Codes
304 channels (PRO-8)
Digital Volume Control (8 levels)
Channel Scanning
VOX (Voice Operated Transmit) Function (3 levels of
sensitivity)
Baby Monitor (3 levels of sensitivity)
Stop Watch with Lap Time
Roger Beep On/Off
Call Function (10 different tones)
Auto Squelch Control
Back lighted LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Keypad Lock
Memory Retention Function
Auto Power Off (APO)
Power Saving Circuitry
Battery Charge/Drain Indication
External Mic/Headset (PTT or VOX) socket
Transmit indicator icon and light
INSTALLING BATTERIES
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Use the Li-Po rechargeable battery provided.
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WARNING
Make sure the polarity of battery is correct.
When the battery is damaged or not working, dispose of it
safely. Never discard them or place them close to heat,
otherwise, they may explode.
This radio is designed to use a 3.7v Li-Po rechargeable battery.
The battery included is well designed to function with this
equipment and has built-in protection circuitry for internal short
circuit and overcharge.
Check the included items list on the outer packaging to see what
chargers are included as charger types may differ per pack.
RECHARGING BATTERIES
A fully charged battery will give 24 hours of average use on duty
cycle 5% transmit, 5% receive, 90% standby. Operating time is
reduced with more activity. When the “Battery Level” icon is low,
you need to charge the battery with the enclosed AC/DC, Vehicle
(optional) or USB adaptor (optional) or Desktop Charger
(optional). The battery has a built-in charging current limiting
circuit and when the battery is fully charged, the circuit will
automatically cut the charge current to protect the battery.
The charging cycle rate is about 750 times. Li-Po batteries do
have a shelf life and should be stored with charge and in a
cool environment to extend their life. Storing a flat battery
for more than a few months will damage the battery and will
need to be replaced.
Charging with AC/DC Adaptor, vehicle cigarette lighter
Adaptor or USB cable:
Plug the adaptor into the wall or vehicle cigarette lighter
socket and the other end into the earphone jack on the top of
the radio.
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