Kenwood TK-5710H Marine Radio User Manual


 
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SCRAMBLER (FM)/ ENCRYPTION (APCO)
Note:
The Scrambler function can be used only in Conventional FM Operation. Additionally, the Voice
Scrambler board must be installed before this function can be activated.
Ask your dealer for details concerning the Voice Scrambler board and the Encryption DES/AES
settings.
SECURE (ENCRYPTED) TRANSMISSION
Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption to switch the transceiver
to secure (encrypted) transmission.
The (KCH-14) or
OPT
(KCH-15) icon appears on the display.
Pressing the microphone PTT switch after the Scrambler or Encryption function has
been turned ON encrypts the transmitted signal.
Each group member must activate their respective Scrambler/ Encryption functions to
descramble the received signals.
SELECTING THE SCRAMBLER CODE (FM)
1 Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption Code or press and
hold the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, to enter
Code Selection mode.
2 Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to increase or
decrease the Scrambler code.
There are 16 available Scrambler codes (1 ~ 16).
Each group member must use the same code in order for the transceivers to
descramble the received signals.
3 Press the PF 1, PF 2, or PF 3 key (the first, second, or third key from the left,
after the CH control) to exit Code Selection mode.
SELECTING THE ENCRYPTION KEY (APCO)
1 Press the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption Code or press and
hold the key programmed as Scrambler/ Encryption for 1 second, to enter
Key Selection mode.
2 Press the GRP and keys or rotate the CH control to select the new
Encryption key.
There are 16 available Encryption keys (1 ~ 16).
Each group member must select a code that is in each member’s key list in order
for the transceivers to descramble the received signals.
3 Press the PF 1, PF 2, or PF 3 key (the first, second, or third key from the left,
after the CH control) to exit Key Selection mode.
Note: To return the transceiver to the default programmed Encryption key, select “PRESET”.
However, if you delete the Encryption key {page 24}, it will not be recovered.