Bk Mode Communication - Icom ID-52A PLUS Advanced Manual

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D-STAR OPERATION (ADVANCED)

BK mode communication

The Break-in (BK) function enables you to break into a
conversation, where the 2 stations are communicating
with Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL) enabled�
L The BK function is automatically turned OFF when you
turn OFF the transceiver�
[MENU] > SET > DV Set > BK
1� While 2 stations are communicating in the DV
mode, hold down [RX→CS] for 1 second.
• After releasing [RX→CS], the calling station's
call sign or the repeater's call sign is set to "TO"
(Destination)�
• Beeps sound, and the calling station's call sign is
announced�
L When a call sign is not received correctly, error beeps
sound, and no call sign is set�
2� Push [MENU]�
3� Select "DV Set" in the SET menu�
How to use Break-in?
While using the Digital Call Sign squelch (DSQL), the squelch never opens (no audio is heard) even if a call is
received, unless the call is addressed to your call sign�
However, when a call including the "BK ON" signal (break-in call) is received, the squelch opens, and audio is
heard even if the call is addressed to another station�
Station C calling to Station A with "BK OFF"
Station A and B are communicating using the Digital
Call Sign squelch�
Station A
Station C
Station B does not hear that
Station C is calling Station A�
4� Select "BK�"
5� Select "ON�"
6� Push [MENU]�
7� When both stations are in standby, push [PTT] to
Station C calling to Station A with "BK ON"
Station A and B are communicating using the Digital
Call Sign squelch�
Station B
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• Returns to the Standby screen and "BK" is displayed�
transmit�
L "BK" blinks when receiving a Break-in call�
L To cancel the BK mode, select "OFF" in step 5, or
turn OFF the transceiver�
Station A
Station C
Station B also hears that
Station C is calling Station A�
Station B