Operation
Becker Avionics
Intercom Operation Mode
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ACU6100
DV64440.03 Issue 09 November 2019
Intercom Operation with Voice Controlled Intercom (VOX)
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VOX is for intercommunication in the connected IC circuits.
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VOX is active when no radio transmission happens.
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VOX is disabled automatically if the loudspeaker is on.
Intercom Operation with Voice Controlled Intercom (VOX)
TX-selector
VOX knob
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Turn the TX-selector to a position 1...8 or to D (D/S).
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Push and release the VOX knob.
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The knob is in the upper position, can be turned, is illuminated.
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VOX mode is on.
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Turn the VOX knob to adjusted the VOX level of the related microphones.
NOTICE:
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The function for VOX on/off can be set in the configuration.
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VOX knob released: VOX mode is on.
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VOX knob pushed: VOX mode is off.
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The transmission mode always has a higher priority than the
intercommunication mode.
If a user starts the transmission mode for any transceiver, the ACU stops
its VOX or HOT MIKE mode and changes to transmission mode. Other
devices in the circuits are not affected and their operators can continue
intercommunication.
Intercom Operation with PTT-IC Switch
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Intercom operation with PTT-IC is for intercommunication in the connected IC circuits.
Intercom Operation with PTT-IC Switch
TX-selector
(depends on variant)
PTT switch
(depends on variant)
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Turn the TX-selector to a position IC.
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Push and hold the PTT switch to IC.
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Intercom operation is on.
Notice:
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PTT switch position PTT-IC: "Hot Mike Mode" that means the mike line is
open and the signal is forwarded directly to the intercom circuits.
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PTT switch position PTT-TX: Is used to set the transmitter in transmit
mode.
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The transmission mode always has a higher priority than the
intercommunication mode.
If a user starts the transmission mode for any transceiver, the ACU stops
its VOX or HOT MIKE mode and changes to transmission mode. Other
devices in the circuits are not affected and their operators can continue
intercommunication.
