128 EncryptionAbout encryptionThe encryption feature is available for digital anddual-mode networks only.To make communications with other users on yoursystem completely private, your radio may be able toencrypt outgoing calls, using a confidential encryptionkey. The radio receiving your call must have the sameencryption key installed before it can hear yourencrypted call.Encrypting callsYour radio may be able to turn encryption on and off.While encryption is on, your outgoing calls areencrypted on networks programmed for encryption,and the encryption icon remains in the display.This setting only affects outgoing calls. Incoming callswill still be decoded by your radio so long as the keyrequired to decode the call is stored in your radio.To turn encryption on or off:1 Press Menu and select Security > Encryption.(Depending on how your radio is programmed, youmay be able to press a function key to turnencryption on and off.)2 Scroll to On (or Off) and press Select.The message Encryption activated(or deactivated) appears in the display.If you attempt to transmit with encryption turnedon but don’t have any keys loaded, themessage Key fail appears.EncryptionOnOff SelectBack
