Zartek ZA-748 Two-Way Radio

Description

The Zartek ZA-748 UHF Handheld Transceiver is an ICASA-approved professional two-way radio that combines ultra-lightweight portability with heavy-duty power management. Designed with a hybrid dual-power configuration, it can operate completely license-free out of the box on preset public frequencies or be upgraded to a licensed 2W commercial mode for broader operational parameters. Its compact, high-impact frame makes it a reliable asset for security personnel, agricultural worksites, manufacturing factories, and large-scale event hosting

Features

Ready-to-Use Operation Supplied pre-programmed for convenient deployment on compatible public-frequency channels. Radios using matching channel and signalling settings can communicate immediately, subject to applicable local radio regulations.
Voice Scrambler Integrated voice scrambling helps provide additional communication privacy by making analogue voice transmissions less intelligible to casual listeners using standard receivers. It is intended as a privacy feature rather than high-level encryption.
Audio Compander Audio companding technology helps improve voice clarity by managing the dynamic range of transmitted and received audio, reducing background hiss and improving intelligibility.
VOX Hands-Free Operation Voice-Operated Transmission (VOX) enables compatible hands-free communication by automatically activating transmission when speech is detected, reducing the need to press the PTT button.
Emergency Alarm Supports a programmable emergency alarm function that can generate an alert across compatible radios on the configured channel, providing an additional communication option for urgent situations.
Voice Channel Annunciation Audible voice prompts announce channel selections, allowing users to confirm channel changes without needing a visual display.
Built-In LED Torch Integrated LED torch provides convenient illumination in low-light working environments and can be accessed using the configured radio controls.
PC Programmable Compatible programming software allows authorised technicians to customise supported radio parameters and operational settings to suit specific communication requirements.
Password Protection Supports configurable read/write password protection to help prevent unauthorised changes to programmed radio settings.
Priority Channel Scanning Programmable scanning allows the radio to monitor selected channels for activity, with supported priority settings helping users keep track of important communications.
Busy Channel Lockout Busy Channel Lockout can help prevent transmission while a configured channel is already in use, reducing accidental interference with ongoing communications.

Specifications

Transceiver & RF Performance
Frequency Range UHF 400–470 MHz, with pre-programmed public-frequency configurations available depending on local regulations and programming.
Pre-Programmed Frequencies Can be supplied with pre-programmed 446 MHz and 464 MHz frequency configurations, subject to applicable local radio regulations.
Channel Capacity 16 pre-programmed channels.
RF Power Output Selectable 0.5 W or up to 2 W output, depending on programmed frequency, configuration and applicable licensing requirements.
CTCSS / DCS 50 CTCSS and 104 DCS signalling codes help reduce unwanted traffic from other users sharing the same radio channel.
Estimated Communication Range
Indoors / In-Building Approximately 600 m to 1.2 km, depending on building construction, obstructions and operating conditions.
Outdoors / Flat Ground Approximately 2–6 km under suitable outdoor operating conditions.
Elevated Line-of-Sight Approximately 10–30 km under favourable elevated line-of-sight conditions. Actual range varies according to terrain, interference, antenna position and surrounding structures.
Battery & Audio
Battery 1250 mAh rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery pack.
Battery Operating Time Up to approximately 35 hours based on typical operating conditions and a standard 5:5:90 transmit / receive / standby duty cycle.
Internal Speaker Output 500 mW internal speaker designed to provide clear and intelligible voice audio.
External Audio Connection Single-pin external microphone and speaker accessory connection for compatible audio accessories.
Mechanical & Antenna
Weight Approximately 140 g.
Antenna Detachable flexible rubber antenna.

Brochure

Zartek ZA748