Reference Manual

Operating the transceiver
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Using the voice encryptor
The voice encryptor is an optional feature that provides high-grade security for voice
communications. This feature uses Secure Keys, Secure Modes, and PINs to provide
various levels of secure communications.
In order to communicate securely between two stations, both stations must use the same
Secure Key. The voice encryptor may be programmed with multiple Secure Keys, any
one of which may be selected. In addition to the Secure Keys, the voice encryptor
provides a PIN facility, which temporarily varies the level of security on the key for a
private session.
For secure communications within your organisation you need to set up a Corporate key
that is common to all transceivers in your organisation. If you need to have secure
communications with other organisations operating the same type of equipment as yours,
you can use the fixed Global key that is common to all voice encryptors shipped from the
factory. The Global key provides secure communications, however the security is less
than that provided by a Corporate key. The PIN facility may also be used with the Global
key to improve the level of security.
Using the voice encryptor
Using the voice encryptor
To use the voice encryptor:
1 Press SCAN to switch off scanning.
1 Press SEC.
The transceiver will respond with two high short beeps and displays Go Secure,
and the Secure Mode and Secure Key used. For example:
NOTE
To use the voice encryptor, you must have the hardware option fitted, and
special firmware programmed into the transceiver and enabled.
NOTE
In the following discussion, you will need to log in as administrator to see
the entries in the Control List (see page 110, Logging into admin level
from user level).