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keyloader. When this mode is selected, keys are loaded 
directly into a PID of 0-15 that corresponds to the PID 
programmed for each channel (if applicable). A Keys 
Table is not programmed with this mode.
SLN Mode - The SLN mode must be selected is either 
OTAR (Over-The-Air-Rekeying) or the EFJohnson 
System Management Assistant (PDA keyloader) is 
used. It can also be used if OTAR is not used. With 
this mode, keys are loaded into a SLN (Storage Loca-
tion Number), typically from 0-4095. A Keys Table 
must then be programmed to link channel PIDs to a 
specific SLN. 
The use of this type of indirect linking allows keysets 
and key IDs to be changed via OTAR while keeping 
the mapping from the channel or talk group the same. 
For example, as shown in Figure 10-1, PID 4 selects 
SLN 24 which selects key slot 24 in both keysets. This 
slot contains Key ID 69 in Keyset 1 and Key ID 91 in 
Keyset 2. Only one keyset is active at a time. 
10.2.4  MAINTAINING KEYS IN MEMORY
The radio may need to be connected to a constant 
power source to preserve the encryption keys in 
memory. The programming of the Infinite Key Reten-
tion parameter determines if keys are permanently 
stored in memory or erased soon after power is 
removed. 
When Infinite Key Retention is enabled, keys are 
stored in memory and are not lost when power is 
removed. If it is disabled, they are maintained only 
until the storage capacitance discharges. With 4100 
models, storage capacitors maintain the supply voltage 
(and encryption keys) for approximately 30 seconds 
without power applied. Therefore, when changing the 
battery, make sure to reattach another within 30 
seconds.
With 5300 models, the keys are maintained for 
approximately 8 hours with this feature disabled. 
However, a tamper switch causes immediate key 
erasure when the radio cover over the logic board is 
removed.
10.2.5  ENCRYPTION KEY SELECT
NOTE: This feature is available on conventional 
channels only.
When multiple encryption keys are programmed 
(see preceding information), the Key Select option 
switch can be programmed to allow selection of 
another key for the current channel. This feature 
changes the PID (hardware location) of the key, and 
the change is permanent (cycling power or selecting a 
different channel does not reselect the original key). 
Therefore, to switch back to the original key, it must 
be manually reselected. Proceed as follows to select a 
key:
1. Press the Key Select switch or select that menu 
parameter and HWKEY x is displayed. The “x” 
indicates the current key PID selection. 
2. Press the Up/Down switch to display the desired key 
and then press the F2 (Select) key to select it. Press 
the F1 (Exit) or Key Select switch again to return the 
display to normal operation.
10.2.6  ENCRYPTION KEY ERASE
A Key Erase menu item can be programmed that 
allows the user to permanently erase all stored keys. If 
OTAR TEK and KEK keys are stored, all keys of both 
types are erased. This function can be used to ensure 
that unauthorized encrypted calls can no longer be 
placed or received by a radio.
10.2.7  ENCRYPTION ICON OPERATION
Basically, the encryption icon 
 is on continu-
ously whenever a secure call is received or trans-
mitted. Other operation is as follows:
When a secure call is received on a digital channel 
in either the secure or clear mode, this icon flashes. 
When a clear call is received on a digital channel in 
the secure mode, this icon is on continuously. 
There is a programmable option on the Radio Wide 
screen to sound a beep whenever a secure call is 
received on a clear channel.
10.3 CLEAR/SECURE STRAPPING
10.3.1  TRANSMIT MODE OPTIONS
The following transmit options are available 
when encryption is selected: