Is there a setting on the APX software where when you turn the radio on it is essentially locked, none of the buttons work and the keypad, switches and dials are all locked out until you hit the PTT. Once you hit the PTT it opens the radio up and you can change channels and change inputs. Has anyone experienced this? I couldn’t find a systemwide setting that indicates a radio lock out. Also be advised that none of my programmable switches are assigned any type of lock.
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APX8000 Keys Locked
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bk117
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Sounds like it is encrypted with a CCI algorithm. Do you work for the NSA?
I was't referring to any encryption keys. I was referring to tactile keys (key pad, switches, other buttons)
wardaddy
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The issue with not being able to use to radio without first clicking the PTT is indicative of a Controlled Cryptographic Item.
bk117
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Where did you acquire this radio?
SimpleSkye
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Does it say anything on the screen before the PTT is pressed?
+1.
radioman2001
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The radio may also be programmed to "log on" to the system before it is allowed to power up. I seen a bunch of XTS5000 that I bought at a Fed auction that required that, and out of the dozen 4 were stunned and would not power up until I reprogrammed them with D.
We have had three APX8000's do that out of the box. Dumped our codeplug into the radio and none of the front panel keys work. Repaired under warranty.
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