Enable/Disable Encryption; Transmit Enable/Disable - L3Harris XL Extreme Series Operator's Manual

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5.20 ENABLE/DISABLE ENCRYPTION

A switch or a button on the radio can be programmed to enable/disable encryption.
NOTE
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Turn encryption on or off via the SECURITY menu:
1. Press the Menu/Select button to access the menus.
2. Use the left or right navigation buttons button to highlight and select the SECURITY menu.
3. Use the up or down navigation buttons button to highlight ENCRYPTION. Toggle encryption
enabled/disabled using the Menu/Select button. This option is grayed out if any switch is
programmed for encryption, or if the Encryption Mode in the radio's personality is programmed
"Forced On."
If a channel is programmed to be encrypted, an optional key icon appears on the main display
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when encryption is enabled. The system must also be programmed for encryption.
When encryption is enabled and you use any channel not configured for encryption, the radio
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allows PTT. The signal is transmitted unencrypted.
Systems configured for Global Encryption (enabled in the SECURITY menu) can display an
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optional Global Encryption icon in addition to or instead of a key icon (Section 6.20.2).

5.21 TRANSMIT ENABLE/DISABLE

When transmit is disabled, all forms of transmission from the radio are disabled, including
Bluetooth. This is designed for use in explosive atmospheres.
If enabled via programming, use the A/B switch to enable or disable transmit.
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See Section 7.5 for the various options that can be programmed to the radio
buttons and switches.
See Section 7.5 for the various options that can be programmed to the radio
buttons and switches.