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Using the BK function
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Previous view 9 D-STAR OPERATION ■■Using the BK function The BK (Break-in) function allows you to break into a conversation where the two other stations are communicating with call sign squelch enabled. (Default: OFF) NOTE: The BK function is automatically turned OFF when the transceiver is turned OFF. qqAfter receiving a DV signal, hold down for 1 second. • After releasing , beeps sound, and the calling sta- tion's call sign is announced. (RX>CS Speech function) • The call sign of the calling station or the repeater used is automatically set. • When a call sign is not received correctly, error beeps sound, and no call sign is set. wwPush [MENU] . eeP ush D-pad() to select the root item ("DV Set"), and then push D-pad(Ent). D-pad (Ent) () rrPush D-pad() to select "BK," and then push D- pad(Ent). ttP ush D-pad() to select "ON." yyPush [MENU] to exit the MENU screen. • "BK" appears. uuWhen both stations are in standby, push [PTT] to transmit. • The TX/RX indicator lights red. • "BK" blinks on the station that receives the break-in call. iiRelease [PTT] to receive. Wait for a reply call from the station. ooAfter receiving the reply call, communicate normally. !0 T o cancel the BK function, select "OFF" in "BK," as in step t, or turn OFF the power. Appears How to use Break-in? While using digital call sign squelch, the squelch never opens (no audio is heard) even if a call is received, unless your own call sign is specified. However, when a call including the "BK ON" signal (break-in call) is received, the squelch will open and audio is heard, even if the call is intended for another station. • Station C calls to Station A with "BK OFF" • Station C calls to Station A with "BK ON" Station A and B are communicating using digital call sign squelch. Station A Station B Station A and B are communicating using digital call sign squelch. Station A Station B Station C Station C Station B never hears that Station C is calling Station A. 9-7 Station B also hears that Station C is calling Station A.