Data Lockout Mode
The data lock mode is a pre-programmed mode when the radio will not re-
spond to any data channel assignments and prevents receive data calls from
interrupting voice calls. Transmit data calls will still be initiated when
needed by the operator. After a pre-programmed time, the radio will respond
to receive data calls; however, the following conditions will clear the data
lockout mode:
•
The
c
(System Model) or
C
(Scan Model) button is pressed.
•
Transmitting a data call.
•
Changing a system.
•
An emergency.
•
Pressing PTT while in Public Address mode.
•
Turning scan on with the SCAN button.
STATUS/MESSAGE OPERATION
Status and message operation is possible with either the Scan or System ver-
sion of the ORION radio unit. The following procedure is applicable for the
System version. For operation with the Scan version the four primary key-
caps must be reconfigured and pre-programmed for status/message opera-
tion.
Status Operation
Status operation permits the transmission of a pre-programmed status condi-
tion to the EDACS site.
To send a status condition, press the
s
button (keylight comes on) then
press one of the number buttons (0-9) to select the pre-programmed status. If
no status has been programmed for the selected number button, the radio
will display
NO ENTRY
and the radio will sound a low tone. A valid selec-
tion will permit the status text to appear in the display for a pre-programmed
time. After the time-out expires or the
m
button has been pressed (the
m
button will override the time-out period), the status is selected and will be
transmitted to the site or stored in the radio memory where it can be polled
by the site at a future time. If the site receives the status properly, when
transmitted or polled by the site, a high pitched tone sounds and the keylight
associated with that status will remain lit. If the site does not receive the
status properly, a low pitched tone sounds and the keylight associated with
the status will blink.
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