996T "DATA" question

[kc8qln]

While tracking a digital tower, my 996T shows full bars, but shows DATA instead of a voice.

Is there any way to lockout receiving DATA which seems to keep my scanner busy doing noting?

 

[troymail]

What system are you monitoring? P25 systems show DAT while locked into a control channel with no active (or unlocked) talkgroups. Is that what you are seeing? If so, this may be normal. If not, you may need to restate your question.