NX3000 AES 256 Encryption Install on Second Hand Radios?

[prettyfly4aguy]

Hello Kenwood Community,

Long story short, awhile back I purchased a few NX3320 used to tinker around with NXDN as a HAM. I would like to repurpose these radios for business use. After searching the forums, I understand that this is a factory installed option on new radios. Is it still possible to have this option installed? Or once the radio leaves the factory, is this option no longer available?

Thank you for the help. I have been lurking on this forum for quite some time now. The information from the user base has helped me out so much that I haven't needed to make an account until now.

 

[kd4efm]

The dealer or A Dealer, can send the radios in to have it installed. The ip67 rating get annulled but yes, it can still be done by Kenwood.

 

[prettyfly4aguy]

Would it be cost prohibitive to go this route? Would it be better to buy new NX-3320s, or another Kenwood model, with factory installed AES?

 

[Cognomen]

The AES-256 hardware is built-in to the NX-3000 series. Installing AES-256 is accomplished via installing the software license key via the License Management Client, which can be done at any time. No change to the IP rating as you aren't opening the radio.

 

[buddrousa]

I think the DEALER in POST #2 would know best.

 

[mmckenna]

I think the DEALER in POST #2 would know best.

The AES-256 capability already exists in the radio. It's activated by a software key, but can only be done at the factory. Per the pricing guide:

License Key for AES/DES Encryption Note: 1. Factory Installation only. Must order L-5054. 2. Requires KPG-AE1/DE1 software key loader to encrypt. 3. KWD-3503AE is an U.S. DOC/BIS Export Controlled Item (ECCN 5A002A.1) Please see descriptions at the bottom.

 

[Cognomen]

I picked up a used NX-3820. Ordered the AES-256 license and installed it.

Installing radio feature license keys requires you to have an Account Registration key (.jkefa file); your dealer can help you with this.

 

[mmckenna]

I picked up a used NX-3820. Ordered the AES-256 license and installed it.

Installing radio feature license keys requires you to have an Account Registration key (.jkefa file); your dealer can help you with this.

OK. I guess they changed it. That quote above was from the Feb 2021 price list, and that's the latest one I have.
I'm wondering if since the AES-256 is an 'export controlled' item, the ability to activate it via KPT-300 is possible if they know exactly where it's going. If they can't control where the activation code is going, maybe they require factory visitation?

 

[DeoVindice]

OK. I guess they changed it. That quote above was from the Feb 2021 price list, and that's the latest one I have.
I'm wondering if since the AES-256 is an 'export controlled' item, the ability to activate it via KPT-300 is possible if they know exactly where it's going. If they can't control where the activation code is going, maybe they require factory visitation?

That would be strange; EFJ allows AES activation via software with no factory/depot installation required. Different platform, same parent company.

 

[prettyfly4aguy]

I would like to thank you all for the help.