ok here’s my dumb question for the day…..!! Is Feature 37 multi key.? And if you have this enabled on feature list does it require an internal chip or is it built in?
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Feature 37 on XG radios
- Thread starter LowderK
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Yes, 37 is multikey. It is built into the code however you do have to have the software code module loaded for it to work otherwise it will show AES: NONE regardless of whether or not you have 37.
ok I’m dumb to Harris …. Software Code Module .? As in the KEY.? With Keyloader or is it something different ?
It’s a .ess file that enables encrypted operation. Separate file for AES and DES.
Keys obviously would have to be loaded with either Harris Key Admin software or a Motorola KVL.
Look in your radio’s revision menu and it should list the AES/DES version if loaded.
Keys obviously would have to be loaded with either Harris Key Admin software or a Motorola KVL.
Look in your radio’s revision menu and it should list the AES/DES version if loaded.
ok i have 37 in my feature list….. how do I get that?
Menu > Revision
Have you tried loading keys?
Have you tried loading keys?
No sir….. just feature menu says 37
prcguy
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When you read the radio the software should report if you have AES or DES files loaded and their rev #s. Take a look at that before going any further.
ok thanks
If not where can I get the files.? Or is that a harris only deal?
As @prcguy stated you generate your keys and then load them in via Harris Key Admin which is software you acquire from a Harris dealer or you load the keys in via a KVL, but you place the radio into key load mode when you use a KVL. I primarily use Key Admin for any keys I load into radios, but you basically generate the key you want using either one of those methods and then dump them into the radio.
prcguy
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I didn’t say that, I was talking about loading in the .ess files that are part of the “encryption engine” and if those files don't exist the radio will not be able to do the related encryption. Loading an encryption key via key admin or a KVL is a separate task.
No I misread OP's question I understand .ess, but I thought the reference was just in how to load keys so I apologize for that @prcguy yes @LowderK you'll need to contact your harris dealer, you send them your .fss and they'll send you a new .ess and then you load it into the radio which in turn will allow you to load keys there after with either Key Admin or KVL. But you do need to make sure that you verify AES or DES because they are separate files that you would have to load.
Think of the .ess files as modules that plug in to the radios firmware. You can have options 14 and 37 enabled, but DES and AES still won't work without those files. If you need them there are lots of us around that can send them over to you.
