Becker Avionics has announced several pending additional capabilities for its next-generation digital intercom system, the AMU 6500. 

The AMU 6500 is offered  in parallel with Becker’s DVCS 6100 intercom system. 

The AMU 6500 offers several new features such as 3d audio and Bluetooth  compatibility. But this was only the beginning of the product plan for the AMU6500.  

The AMU 6500’s native Bluetooth capabilities include integrating any of today’s  advanced tactical handsets, cellphones, or MP3 players onto a switched position on  the AMU6500’s control panel. These capabilities will be expanded to include a  Bluetooth-capable headset. This function will allow non-flight deck crewmembers to  operate in the back of the aircraft without a communications cord.  

Becker Avionics’ recent enhancements to its DVCS 6100 and AMU 6500 digital  intercom systems allow the two systems to be utilized together in a hybrid system.  

As an example, pairing the two systems into one aircraft would allow DVCS 6100  controls in the cockpit for the pilots. The pilots would then have the advantage of  the DVCS 6100 unsurpassed Human Machine Interface (HMI). 

The DVCS 6100S  initial design HMI specification included the ability of a single pilot at night with a gloved hand to operate this system with the least amount of distraction.  

The passengers utilizing the AMU 6500 control heads could connect via the 6500s  Bluetooth function to their favorite music source and enjoy stereo sound. Passengers could also have access to satellite communications on a two-way line,  operating as if it was a normal phone conversation. 

Each position can select either push-to-talk or voice activation for internal aircraft  communication. Additionally, in the future, the rear cabin crew could take advantage  of the new wireless headset function.  

Another recent expansion of the AMU 6500 Digital intercom is the addition of the  ARU 6510. The 6510 allows for the current AMU 6500 to be expanded from its  current three intercom positions with a total of 12 transceivers to 15 intercom positions  with a total of 12 transceivers.