Operator's Manual

MM101332V1, Rev. K

10.12.3 Private Mode

The Private Mode allows the radio to transmit encrypted messages and receive clear or private

transmissions. The radio transmits private if the group/channel is programmed for private operation and

forced operation is pre-programmed. If autoselect operation is pre-programmed and the radio is in the

Private Mode, the radio transmits in the mode of the received call if the hang time is active. If no hang

time is active, the radio transmits private.

Cryptographic keys are transferred to the radio using a cryptographic Keyloader. Up to seven (7) different

cryptographic keys, numbered 1-7, can be transferred from a Keyloader and stored in the radio. An

individual key is automatically selected on a per-group/channel basis according to the radio programming.

Groups and channels within the digital system can be programmed for keys 1-7 (private). Up to 8 banks

of 7 keys can be stored for private systems. The bank is specified per system.

When operating on a group or channel programmed for Private Mode, all transmissions are private

transmissions and the radio receives clear and private signals. The status icon

is displayed when the

Private Mode is enabled. If the selected group or channel is programmed for auto-select capability, the

mode may be toggled between private and clear with the

 key, then following the selection mode rules.

Radios programmed for forced private operation do not allow a change of the transmit mode.

10.12.3.1 Displaying the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number

To Display the Currently Used Cryptographic Key Number for either the system encryption key (for

special call such as individual, phone, all, agency or fleet) or the group/channel key (for group or

conventional calls), perform the following procedure:

1. Press the

 button.

2. Use the

 or  button to select "DISP KEY."

3. Then use the

 or  button to toggle between displaying the system key or the group/channel

key.

10.12.3.1.1 System Encryption Key

Figure 10-4: System Encryption Key Display

10.12.3.1.2 Group/Channel Encryption Key

Figure 10-5: Group/Channel Encryption Key Display