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MOTOROLA BASIC ENCRYPTION: Is it now affordable???

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Archie

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Read about Stamford, CT's new fully encrypted radio system that just went up on June 28th and read comments on this board regarding the now affordable price of basic encryption for new or upgraded Motorola radio systems. Does this mean we will typically see more and more encrypted radio systems in coming years??

And how much more does it cost to include encryption in a new radio system??

I once heard an unconfirmed figure of 25% more for encryption as an add on.

Thanks and Happy July 4th to all.
 

greenthumb

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Motorola's ADP encryption is rumored to be around $10/radio if purchased when the radio is brand new. It is getting used more and more here in Colorado, and I suspect that there will be a lot more of it as time goes on and agencies purchase new radios.

I think that the price you heard is for more traditional types of encryption like those which the federal government uses.
 

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Used encryption modules are fairly decent, if you have a need for them. A DES-XL/OFB module for the ever-popular Astro Saber and XTS3000 is only around $125 for recent UCM software in it. A "Tri" module for the Astro25 line (XL, OFB, AES256) runs around $250.
 

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For most encryption you'll also need a keyloader. They range from 100 to 5000 USD depending on the algo needed to load. Software ADP doesn't need a keyloader tho.......
 

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It should be noted that ADP is not interoperable with other manufactures radios - its moto only.

Also - ADP does not work across a moto network so to speak. Its radio to radio. You can not
load an ADP encryption code into the consoles or a base station and communicate to dispatch
with it.

One more item I can think of that should be mentioned. Once the ADP encryption code is
determined you had better record it and keep it in a safe place. If its forgotten or even
miss-placed your gonna be sorry if you have a lot of radios with it loaded into cause if
you get any more new radios it you will not be able to program them with it and you
will eventually have to reprogram all your other radios to a new code. I have seen an
agency do this so it can happen if the wrong person is in charge of communications.

So it does have some limitations that should be noted.
 
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