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VINSON (KY-57) Encryption
VINSON (KY-57) is 25 kHz wideband COMSEC and is the normal voice
encryption mode for all bands and modes except 5 kHz Narrowband SATCOM,
DAMA and ANW2.
Converts analog voice to encrypted data at 16 kbps using CVSD (Continuously
Variable Slope Delta) digital voice.
Supports data rate of 16 kbps
VINSON is also used for SINCGARS Standard Data Mode (SDM) Data rates
RS232, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, & 16kbps. Enhanced Data Mode (EDM) data
rates are denoted by a N; 1200N, 2400N, 4800N, & 9600N and used KYV-5.
It Supports OTAR operations.
The Radio can store 100 VINSON Traffic Encryption Keys (TEK): 25 each for
VULOS, SINCGARS, DAMA & HAVEQUICK. 2 VINSON KEKs: 1 each for
VULOS & SINCGARS.