User's Manual

19 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro/ADL Vantage 35
Operating the Radio
Turning the radio on and off
To turn on the radio, attach the radio to power using either the programming cable (attached
to wall/mains current) or the data/power cable (attached to the external battery of the
radio). Once the radio detects power on its data connector, it automatically turns on and
is ready for communication within 5 seconds. If the wall/mains current is interrupted, the
radio automatically turns itself on and resumes transmitting data within 5 seconds of power
restoration. If the radio is attached to an antenna when the radio is turned on, it automatically
runs an antenna test before it will communicate. Wait until this test is complete before
transmitting any data.
To turn off the ADL Vantage radio, either detach its power cable or depress the On/Off button
in the center of the front panel for 5 seconds..
To turn the radio on again, either press the On/Off button or remove and reinsert the data/
power cable.
The 35 Watt ADL Vantage Pro and ADL Vantage 35 draws enough current to damage electrical
components if it is shut off improperly. If the antenna is disconnected from the radio while it is
transmitting, the transmitted energy will reflect back into the radio and potentially damage it. If
the data/power cable is disconnected from the battery while the radio is powered on, electrical
arcing can damage the battery terminal connectors on the cable. If the data/power cable is
disconnected from the radio while it is powered on, arcing can damage the socket on the radio
and the connector on the cable and can even burn out some of the radio’s internal components.
Evidence of damage caused by improperly shutting off the ADL Vantage Pro or ADL Vantage
35 is a blown fuse in the power cable, pitting or blackening of the connectors or the inability to
turn the radio back on.
To avoid any damage, always turn the radio off by depressing the power switch on the radio’s
front panel BEFORE you remove the data/power cable from either the radio or from the battery.
CAUTION – The ADL Vantage Pro and ADL Vantage 35 enclosures/heat sinks may become very
hot during operation. The radio’s temperature depends on the ambient temperature, RF power
selection, and transmission duty cycle. Turn off the unit and allow it to cool before handling.
Always use the heat-resistant handle to hold or move the ADL Vantage Pro or ADL Vantage 35
radios.