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Viking™ VP600 Portable Radio Operating Manual 8-1
S ECTION
Section 8Secure Communication (Encryption)
This radio may be equipped to provide secure communication on some or all channels.
This feature encrypts the voice so that it can be understood only by someone using a radio
equipped with a similar encryption device and encryption codes.
When a secure call is received, the LED flashes Red. If equipped with the Clear/Secure
option button and the current channel is programmed to allow button selection, secure
communication can be manually enabled and disabled by that button. Otherwise, channels
are strapped to Clear or Secure operation (see Section 8.3). Secure communication can be
programmed on a per channel or per talkgroup basis to operate in various ways. More
information follows.
8.1 Encryption Algorithms
This section provides information about encryption options for the Viking Portable 600
radio.
8.1.1 Encryption Available With Various Channel Types
Analog Channels - On analog conventional and SmartNet/SmartZone channels, DES
encryption provides secure communication.
Digital Channels - On conventional P25, SmartNet/Smart Zone, and P25 Trunking
channels, the DES-OFB or AES-OFB protocol is used.