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I think there are 2 separate issues.

1) EVDO (Evolution Data-Only) does not implement voice, only data. That is why you drop into 1x.

2) CDMA from your carrier does not support simultaneous VOICE/DATA (irrespective of EVDO). You can choose to have DATA interrupted by incoming calls or have incoming calls get sent to voicemail if a data connection is running.