Advanced Features
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Using the Multikey Feature
This feature allows the radio to be equipped with as many as 48 
different encryption keys and supports the DES-OFB algorithm.
There are two types:
• Conventional Multikey – The encryption keys can be tied 
(strapped), on a one-per-channel basis, through radio service 
software. In addition, you can have operator-selectable keys, 
operator-selectable keysets, and operator-selectable key 
erasure. If talkgroups are enabled in conventional, then the 
encryption keys are strapped to the talkgroups.
• Trunked Multikey – If you use your radio for both 
conventional and trunked applications, you have to strap your 
encryption keys for trunking on a per-talkgroup or 
announcement-group basis. In addition, you may strap a 
different key to other features, such as dynamic regrouping, 
failsoft, or emergency talkgroup. You can have operator-
selectable key erasure.
Selecting an Encryption Key
Procedure:
1 < or > to Key.
2 Press the Menu Select button directly below Key. The 
display shows the last user-selected and stored encryption 
key, and the available menu selections.
3 U or D to scroll through the encryption keys.
OR
Use the keypad to enter the number of the desired key.
4 Press the Menu Select button directly below the desired 
menu selection.
OR
U or D to scroll through the menu selections.
Choose Pset or Preset to select the preset or default 
encryption key OR Sel to save the newly selected key and 
returns to the home display.
5 Press H, the PTT button, or the Abrt menu selection to 
exit.
OR
Turn the 16-Position Select knob to exit.
Note: If the selected key is erased, a momentary keyfail tone 
sounds and the display shows Key fail.
OR
If the selected key is not allowed, a momentary illegal 
key tone sounds and the display shows Illegal key.
Selecting a Keyset
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