3 Press PTT button to transmit.
NOTE: If the selected channel is preprogrammed for clear-only operation – when you
press the PTT button, an invalid mode tone sounds and the display shows Clear TX
only.
The radio does not transmit until you disable the secure mode.
The radio can be configured to ignore the clear voice or unsecured transmission when
the radio is in secured transmission. Check with your agent for details.
6.16.2
Accessing the Secure Feature
Procedure:
1
or to Sec.
2 Press and hold the Menu Select button directly below Sec to display Secure feature screen.
The display shows the Secure screen.
6.16.3
Managing Encryption
This chapter explains the encryption feature on your radio.
6.16.3.1
Loading Encryption Keys
Prerequisites:
• Refer to the Key Variable Loader (KVL) manual for equipment connections and setup.
Procedure:
1 Attach the KVL to your radio.
The display shows Keyloading and all other radio functions, except for power down, backlight,
and volume, are locked out.
NOTE:
If the Multi-system Over-the-Air Rekeying feature is in use, the ASTRO profile name is
displayed below Keyloading.
2 Press Target→Load.
3 Perform one of the following actions:
• For single key, select Key.
• For multikey, select Group.
4 Select the required keys and press Load on the KVL.
The KVL indicates that keyload is successful.
6.16.3.2
Multikey Feature
This feature allows the radio to be equipped with different encryption keys and supports the DES-OFB
algorithm.
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