Managing Encryption; Loading An Encryption Key; Using The Multikey Feature - Motorola APX 7000XE 1 User Manual



Managing Encryption



Loading an Encryption Key

Note: Refer to the key-variable loader (KVL) manual for
equipment connections and setup.
Procedure:
1
Attach the KVL to your radio.
The display shows KEYLOAD, and all other radio functions,
2
except for power down, backlight, and volume, are locked
out.
3
Select the required keys and press the Menu Select button
directly below LOAD on the KVL. This loads the encryption
keys into your radio.
4
When the key has been loaded successfully, the radio
sounds a short tone for single-key radios.
OR
When the key has been loaded successfully, the radio
sounds an alternating tone for multikey radios.
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Using the Multikey Feature

This feature allows the radio to be equipped with 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 Customer
Programming 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.