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BARRETT
HF Radio Digital Voice and
Secure Digital Voice
User Guide
BCM40504/05
© Barrett Communications

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  • Page 1 BARRETT HF Radio Digital Voice and Secure Digital Voice User Guide BCM40504/05 © Barrett Communications...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction .................... 7 Operating with Digital Voice ..............8 Encryption ..................... 11 Barrett Communications Key Management Software Quick Start Guide (2000 & 4000 Series Transceivers) ............12 1. Connect the transceiver to a PC ..........13 2. Install the Key Management Software (KMS) ......16 3.

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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. 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 7: Introduction

    SDV allows users to encrypt their com- munications 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 8: Operating With Digital Voice

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OVERVIEW Operating with Digital Voice To achieve the best results from the digital voice capabilities of Barrett transceiv- ers fitted with DV/SDV modules, it is important to understand how the system works. This section describes the system and also details operational scenarios which will assist operators in getting the most from their equipment.
  • Page 9 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 10 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OVERVIEW...

  • Page 11: Encryption

    Barrett Communications Key Management Software allows encryption keys to be loaded into Barrett Communications 4000 and 2000 series transceivers, which are fitted with SDV modules. This is supplied on a USB device and once inserted into a PC can be installed following the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14 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 15 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 16: 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 privileges. The Installer may be run by inserting the USB device provided into an available USB port on the PC, navigating to the drive and running the installer file.

  • Page 17: Set Transceiver To "Sdv/Dv Programming Mode" (4000 Series) Or "Scrambler Program Mode" (2000 Series)

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 3. Set transceiver to “SDV/DV Programming Mode” (4000 series) or “Scrambler Program Mode” (2000 series) To access this mode, tap the Set- tings menu from the Swipe menu and then select Security. Settings Security Scroll down by using the touch...
  • Page 18 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 Prg Mode. Press and hold for more than two seconds to enter the “Pro- tected”...

  • Page 19: 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 20 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 complexity of the phrase (how difficult the passphrase would be to hack). Greater complexity will ensure that the keys are not related and that they are cryptographically secure.
  • Page 21 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 22: Exporting The Keys

    During this step the keys are exported to a file that can be programmed into 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 into a radio.

  • Page 23: Loading The Keys

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP 6. Loading the Keys Loading the keys generated and export by the KMS is handled by the Configura- tion Load Software (CLS) for both the 2000 and 4000 series transceivers. Addi- tionally, this can be done through the USB port of the 4000 series transceiver. Via USB (4000 series only) Loading keys into a 4000 series transceiver involves simply inserting the USB device with the appropriate exported keys on it into the transceiver.
  • Page 24 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 into 2000 and 4000 series transceivers.
  • Page 25 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 26 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP When using an ether- net connection (4000 Series only), ensure that the correct IP address and serial port are entered. If either of these are incorrect, the software will not con- nect to the transceiver. To ensure connection, make sure the RS232 Connection is set to “Network”...
  • Page 27 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP Connecting to a Transceiver Clicking on the connect button will cause the software to attempt communica- tion with the internal modem. Error Conditions If the software reports that the device is not responding, check that the trans- ceiver is in key programming mode, that the cable is connected to the correct serial port and is secure.
  • Page 28 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 29 DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - SET-UP When the status is shown as Cryptographic Configuration Complete the trans- ceiver 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 30: Selecting Keys In 4000 Series Transceivers

    OPERATION Selecting Keys in 4000 Series Transceivers There is one key that can be chosen in the 4000 series transceivers: • Secure Digital Voice/Data Key To access the key, tap the Settings menu from the Swipe menu and then select Security. Settings Security Scroll down by using the touch...

  • Page 31: 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 From the home screen, tap Encod- ing once to toggle digital voice or secure digital voice on or off. Tap and hold the Encoding button to change between Digital and Secure Digital Voice encryptions.

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 Scram key Press and hold for more than two seconds to display the “Scram- bler Enabled”...
  • Page 34 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 35: Making A Digital/Secure Digital Voice Call

    DIGITAL VOICE AND SECURE DIGITAL VOICE - OPERATION 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 36: Warranty Statement

    Warranty Statement Barrett Communications (hereafter referred to as ‘Seller’) provides a three (3) year warranty on all Barrett products from the date of shipment from the Seller. A one (1) year warranty from the date of shipment from the Seller is provided for all batteries.

  • Page 37: Contact Details

    Barrett Communications Pty Ltd Head Office: PO Box 1214, Bibra Lake WA 6965 AUSTRALIA Toll Free Tel: 1800 999 580 (Within Australia) Tel: +618 9434 1700...
  • Page 38 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: info@barrettcommunications.com.au www.barrettcommunications.com.au Europe Barrett Communications - Europe Unit 9, Fulcrum 2, Solent Way, Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7FN United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1489 880 332 Fax: +44 (0) 1489 565 422 Email: uksales@barrettcommunications.co.uk...

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