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Software Key Entry
Menu
From the MAIN MENU, press F4, F3, F2, F6 and F5 to access this
screen.
This screen allows you to enter Software Key Logical IDs (LIDS) as well
as software encryption keys. Press Tab to select the desired field, or
press the desired function key (F1 - F10). If a field is highlighted, use
the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired choice or value.
Field Definitions
User Selectable Software Key
Erase Allowed
Enter [Y]es to enable User Selectable Software Key Erase feature or [N]o
to disabled the User Selectable Software Key Erase feature from the
keyboard. If this field is set to Yes, the user will be able to erase Software
Encryption keys from the radio’s key selection menu.
Software Slot This is a view-only field. It shows the number assigned by the system to
this software slot.
Key LIDs Enter the Logical ID of up to four hexadecimal digits. This field allows
you to enter a Software Encryption Key Logical ID (LID). The LID is a
16-bit key variable identifier. The LID of the key variable being used is
sent out with the encrypted message so that the receiver can
determine which key to use when decoding that message.
Note: All LIDs must be unique. The only exception is LID =
$0000.
Key Variables Enter a Key Variable of up to six hexadecimal digits. This field allows
you to enter a Software Encryption Key variable. The Software
Encryption Key Variable is a 24-bit key variable used in encrypting
voice traffic between software encryption-equipped radios.
Note: For security purposes, a key variable CANNOT be recalled
to the display once it has been entered.
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...SECURE OPTIONS:KEY ENTRY
SOFTWARE KEY ENTRY MENU
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User Selectable Software Key Erase Allowed.........Y
SW Slot Key LIDs Key Variables SW Slot Key LIDs Key Variables
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