Operator's Manual

C-5000 Operator’s Manual
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Erasing Encryption Keys
It may be desirable to erase the encryption keys contained in a RT-5000 transceiver. For example, prior to sending
the unit in for service. This can be accomplished as follows.
• Ensure you are on the HOME PAGE, and the cursor is on an encryption capable channel.
• Press the PROG button. You will be prompted to enter a password, as follows.
ENTER PASSWORD 2
#=.... <ENTER>
• Input the appropriate password using the keypad and press the ENTER button.
• Press the MODE button until the following display page appears.
PROG: 2=NEXT 3=BACK
<ENTER>= KEY ERASE
• Press the ENTER button to invoke the KEY ERASE PAGE, depicted below.
←
←←
←
START KEY ERASE
RADIO=1 ITM=VHF138
• Use the cursor/value knobs to select the radio and digital receiver module you want to erase the encryption keys
from. Press the UPPER SOFT KEY to initiate the erase process. The display will appear similar to the
following.
←
←←
←
END KEY ERASE
RADIO #1 KEYS ERASED
• Press the UPPER SOFT KEY to acknowledge the key erase is complete. The display will return to the main
KEY ERASE PAGE, allowing you to select another radio and/or digital transceiver module to erase.
• When finished erasing the keys from all desired modules, press the HOME button to return to the HOME
PAGE.