Selecting Clear Transmissions; Managing Encryption - Motorola APX 8000 User Manual

messages in the strapped mode of
operation, regardless of the Secure/Clear
switch setting. This option must be
preprogrammed by a qualified radio
technician.
The Secure/Clear switch only applies
when the radio is transmitting.

Selecting Clear Transmissions

Turn the preprogrammed Secure/Clear switch to
the clear position.
Note
If the selected channel is preprogrammed
for secure-only operation, when you press
the PTT button, you hear an invalid mode
tone and the display shows SEC TX.
The radio does not transmit until you set
the Secure/ Clear switch to the secure
position.
You can request to configure the radio to
ignore the clear voice or insecured
transmission when the radio is in secured
transmission. Check with your agent for
details.
If the "Ignore Secure/Clear Switch when
Strapped" programming option is enabled,
the radio transmits without displaying any
messages in the strapped mode of
operation, regardless of the Secure/Clear
switch setting. This option must be
preprogrammed by a qualified radio
technician.
The Secure/Clear switch only applies
when the radio is transmitting.

Managing Encryption

Loading an Encryption Key
Note
Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manual
for equipment connections and setup.
1 Attach the KVL to your radio.
The display shows KEYLOAD, and all other radio
functions, except for power down, backlight, and
volume, are locked out.
2 Select the required keys and press the Menu
Select button directly below LOAD on the KVL.
This loads the encryption keys into your radio.
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