Introduction - Ericsson Voice Guard M-Pa SCAN Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION

This manual describes the opera-
tion of the M-PA™ ™ Voice Guard
model radio. This full-featured portable
radio provides Voice Guard two-way
communications using the VGE algo-
rithm. The M-PA Voice Guard radio pro-
vides full-range performance for private
(guarded) and clear communications.
The cryptographic key in the radio
provides the encryption and decryption
code necessary for private communica-
tions. Only radios with the same crypto-
graphic key
communicate. Cryptographic keys are
transferred into the radio using VGE
Keyloader, Option
equipped Voice Guard radios must also
be programmed with identical CUE
(Customer Unique Encryption) code(s)
before private communications are pos-
sible. CUE codes are programmed into
the radio along with the overall person-
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can monitor
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ality information using an IBM PC or
compatible computer.
Operating controls on the radio in-
clude a rotatable control knob, rotatable
volume control, 4-button keypad, push-
to-talk, emergency and monitor buttons.
The on/off power switch for the unit is
located on the removable battery pack.
The 8-digit alphanumeric liquid
crystal display (LCD) on the front of the
radio displays the operating status of
the radio. This backlit display also has
twelve status flags that indicate various
operating conditions such as private
and
communications enabled, transmitter
on, scanning, or emergency mode en-
abled.
The exact operation of your radio
will vary depending upon the mode of
operation, the radio's programming, and
the particular radio system. Consult
your radio system's representative for