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Barrett 4050 HF SDR Operating Manual

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BCM40504/04
© Barrett Communications
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Barrett Communications Pty Ltd
47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia
Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757
Email: information@barrettcommunications.com.au
www.barrettcommunications.com.au

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  • Page 1 HF Radio Digital Voice and Secure Digital Voice Operating Manual BCM40504/04 © Barrett Communications Head Office: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd 47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757 Email: information@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Products Covered in This Manual ............3 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Digital Voice Products ....... 3 2050 HF Transceiver Digital Voice Products ........3 PRC-2090 HF Transceiver Digital Voice Products ....... 4 Introduction .................... 5 Operating with Digital Voice ..............6 Encryption ....................

  • Page 3: Products Covered In This Manual

    OVERVIEW Products Covered in This Manual 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Digital Voice Products For use with the Barrett 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Digital voice module - DV P/N BCO40505 Digital Voice auto vocoder module 700/1200/2400 bps, no encryption Secure digital voice module with DES 56 encryption - SDV-56...

  • Page 4: Prc-2090 Hf Transceiver Digital Voice Products

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OVERVIEW P/N BCO20520 Secure digital voice module low rate auto vocoder 600/1200/2400 with AES 256 encryption. Australian Government export licence required. Key management software DES 56 P/N BCA20521 For use with SDV-56 - P/N BCO20521 Key management software AES 256 P/N BCA20520 For use with SDV-256 - P/N BCO20520 PRC-2090 HF Transceiver Digital Voice Products...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    SDV allows users to encrypt their communications over HF therefore providing a secure HF network. Both DV and SDV capability can be utilised in Barrett 4000 and 2000 series HF Transceivers using Barrett digital voice modules which are designated as:...

  • Page 6: Operating With Digital Voice

    DV modules have “auto baud capabilities”. In terms of baud rate levels for all Barrett digital voice modules, the baud rate of 600bps for SDV-256 and 700 bps SDV-56 and DV is the low baud rate. The baud rate of 1200 bps is the medium baud rate and the baud rate of 2400 bps is the high baud rate.
  • Page 7 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OVERVIEW The 4050 Transceiver will display the current baud rate and update the display as the baud rate changes. The 2000 series transceiver is unable to display the baud rates. However, it can be determined by the sound of the two beeps heard at the beginning of each received transmission.

  • Page 8: Encryption

    SDV modules. The Key Management software can be purchased from Barrett for Windows PCs only (for DES 56: P/N BCA40521 and for AES 256: P/N BCA40520). This is supplied on a USB and once inserted into a PC can be installed following the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 9: Barrett Communications Key Management Software Quick Start Guide (2000 & 4000 Series Transceivers)

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Barrett Communications Key Management Soft- ware Quick Start Guide (2000 & 4000 Series Trans- ceivers) Two variants of the software are available, a 56-bit version for use with DES keys and a 256-bit version for use with AES keys. These variants are the same, except for the length of the keys that are generated.

  • Page 10: Connect The Transceiver To A Pc

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 1. Connect the transceiver to a PC 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Rear of 4050 HF SDR Transceiver Serial cable (P/N SA-29109) USB to serial adaptor (P/N BCA92318) Windows PC...
  • Page 11 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 2000 Series Connection Diagrams 2050 HF Transceiver Rear of 2050 HF Transceiver Serial cable (P/N BCA90023) USB to serial adaptor (P/N BCA92318) Windows PC...
  • Page 12 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP PRC 2090/2090 HF Transceiver Front of PRC 2090/2090 HF Transceiver Serial cable to suit 2090 with DB9 adaptors (P/N SA-29109) USB to serial adaptor (P/N BCA92318) Windows PC...

  • Page 13: Install The Key Management Software (Kms)

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 2. Install the Key Management Software (KMS) Installing the KMS requires that the logged-on user has administrator privi- leges. The Installer may be run by inserting the USB device provided into an open port, navigating to the drive and running the installer file.

  • Page 14: Set Transceiver To "Sdv/Dv Programming Mode" (4000 Series)

    PLEASE NOTE: The menu options shown on the right will vary depending on the options available to you, and installed on your transceiver. Select Enabled. The transceiver is now ready to fill keys using the Barrett Communica- tions Keyfill Software.
  • Page 15 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Setting Transceiver to “Scrambler Program Mode” (2000 series) On the Barrett 2000 series transceivers, secure digital voice capabilities are assigned to Scrambler Program Mode. Press and hold for more than two seconds to enter the “Protected”...

  • Page 16: Generate The Keys

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 4. Generate the keys Key Management Software Upon start-up, three options are available: • Create a new Key Configuration File: Choose this option if a new Key Con- figuration File has to be created. •...
  • Page 17 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Creating a New Key Configuration File • Insert the random passphrase or generate one automatically. Key Generation Phrase The Strength bar shows the measured entropy of the phrase (how difficult the passphrase would be to hack). Larger entropy will ensure that the keys are not related and that they are cryptographically secure.
  • Page 18 Saving the Keys Saving the keys is required to modify or re-export the keyset at a later stage. The keyset is stored in the C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Barrett Communica- tions KMS Files folder. Where <user> is the username of the currently logged on user. This file needs to be kept secure as access to this file can compromise key security.

  • Page 19: Exporting The Keys

    During this step the keys are exported to a file that can be programmed onto a 4000 or 2000 series Barrett radio. A security code is required to keep the keys secure. This code will be required each time the exported keyset is loaded onto a radio.

  • Page 20: Loading The Keys

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 6. Loading the Keys Loading the keys generated and export by the KMS software is handled by the Configuration Load Software (CLS) for both the 2000 and 4000 series transceivers. Additionally, this can be done through the USB port on top of the transceiver head Via USB (4000 series only) Loading keys into a 4000 series transceiver involves simply inserting the USB...
  • Page 21 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Configuration Load Software (4000 and 2000 series) The CLS is compatible with both 2000 and 4000 series transceivers via the serial connection on the back of the transceivers and a Programming Cable (P/N BCA40001) The Configuration Load Software is responsible for loading keys onto 2000 and 4000 series transceivers.
  • Page 22 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Setting Up the Connection Choose the device type (Barrett 4000 or 2000 series) from the top right drop down menu. Select the interface from the left drop down menu: serial or Ethernet.
  • Page 23 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Connecting to a Transceiver Clicking on the connect button will cause the software to attempt communi- cation with the internal modem. Error Conditions If the software reports that the device is not responding, check the 4026 modem is enabled, that the cable is connected to the correct serial port and is secure.
  • Page 24 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Loading Keys Loading a keyset stores the keys on the transceiver indefinitely, those keys will be available until new keys are loaded or the keys are purged. Select the Cryptographic Configuration tab. Browse for a file with an .rtk extension that was exported previously.
  • Page 25 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP When the status is shown as Cryptographic Configuration Complete the transceiver may be replaced to load keys onto another unit or the CLS may be closed. The transceiver will need to be restarted in order to use the keys.

  • Page 26: Selecting Keys In 4000 Series Transceivers

    The secure digital voice/data key is used for secure digital voice and data. Keys need to be loaded into the SDV module first using the Barrett Communications Keyfill Software. Select from 1 to 255. PLEASE NOTE, the transmit transceiver must have the...

  • Page 27: Enable Digital And Secure Voice In 4000 Series Transceivers

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OPERATION Enable Digital and Secure Voice in 4000 Series Transceivers To enable digital voice or secure digital voice, first ensure that the transceiver is displaying the home screen. From the home screen, tap DV/SDV once for digital voice, twice for secure digital voice, tap again to switch off digital and secure dig-...

  • Page 28: Selecting Keys In The 2000 Series Transceivers

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OPERATION Selecting Keys in the 2000 Series Transceivers When using the SDV module, the encryption key is set using the “Audio Scrambler” menu from the Standard menu. Press Note: The same encryption key code must be selected in all transceivers to communicate effectively.

  • Page 29: Enabling Scrambler Mode For 2000 Series Transceivers

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OPERATION Enabling Scrambler Mode for 2000 Series Trans- ceivers On the Barrett 2000 series transceivers, secure digital voice capabilities are assigned to Scrambler Program Mode. Enabling this activates Secure Digital Voice. Press and hold for more than two seconds to display the “Scram-...
  • Page 30 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OPERATION Secure Scrambler Advanced Scrambler is automatically set when the transceiver detects a Digital Voice Module. If this is not selected i.e. if settings have been changed, Secure/ Digital Voice communications will not be completed. The following procedure details how to enable the Advanced Scrambler.

  • Page 31: Making A Digital/Secure Digital Voice Call

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OPERATION Or, select Standard Scrambler for Voice Inversion Scrambler 2000. 3. Press Making a Digital/Secure Digital Voice Call Making a Digital or Secure Digital Voice call operates the same as making a regular voice call and can be activated before or during a voice call. Note that both transmitting and receiving transceivers must be set to the same level of encryption i.e.

  • Page 32: Limited 3 Year Warranty Statement

    Should any fault due to bad design, workmanship or materials be proven at any time within the warranty period, the company will rectify such fault free of charge providing the equipment is returned freight paid to Barrett Communications Pty Ltd head office or to an authorised service centre.

  • Page 33: Contact Details

    Our customer / dealer technical support department can be contacted via land mail, email, telephone or with the support department contact form on the technical support web page. Barrett Communications Pty Ltd Head Office: PO Box 1214, Bibra Lake WA 6965 AUSTRALIA Toll Free Tel: 1800 999 580 (Within Australia)
  • Page 34 Head Office: Barrett Communications Pty Ltd 47 Discovery Drive, Bibra Lake, WA 6163 Australia Tel: +61 8 9434 1700 Fax: +61 8 9418 6757 Email: information@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au...

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