MOBILE DATA
The ORION radios when operating in the EDACS configuration permit either voice or data calls to be transmitted or received. The radio can handle only one type of call at a time; however, selection of either data or voice is selected transparently by the operator through normal usage of the radio. Data communications is not supported in the conventional mode.
The mobile radios may be connected to Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) or to a host computer. Any
NOTE
Turn the power of the radio OFF before connecting or disconnecting any cables, including the data cable. Also, turn the power of the radio OFF when docking or undocking a connected laptop computer. Failure to turn the power of the radio OFF may damage the radio, requiring the replacement of an internal
Displays
The following will be displayed on the control unit during the various states of data mode of operation.
TX DATA Displayed on bottom line of display when the radio is transmitting a data call.
RX DATA Displayed on bottom line of display when the radio is receiving a data call.
DATA OFF Displayed on top line of display when the radio is in the data disabled state.
DATA ON Displayed for two seconds on top line of display when the radio is toggled to the data enabled state.
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