Busy Station Signalling (Bss) - Panasonic KX-TD816NE Features Manual

1.1 General Features

Busy Station Signalling (BSS)

Description
When attempting to call a busy extension, Busy Station Signalling allows you to signal the user
on the phone to answer your call. The called extension user hears a Call Waiting tone and is
able to answer the call.
Conditions
• This feature only works if the called extension has activated Call Waiting. If it is activated,
the caller will hear ringback tone.
• If the called party has been set to activate the Off-Hook Call Announcement (OHCA) or
Whisper OHCA function, the caller can announce the call through the speaker or the
handset.
• If none of three features, Call Waiting, OHCA or Whisper OHCA is set at the called party,
the caller will hear a reorder tone.
Programming Guide References
System programming is not required.
Features Guide References
• Call Waiting
• Off-Hook Call Announcement (OHCA)
• Whisper OHCA
User Manual References
• 2.2.4 When the Dialled Line is Busy or There is No Answer
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