Legacy 5100, adding features.

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kd7dey
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Legacy 5100, adding features.

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Hey, I have the following radio and I would like to add DES and DES-XL features to my radio. Is this something I can still get from EFJ or am I SOL. I do have PCC, but I'm not near my programming computer right now so I can say what version I have. It does read and write to the radio though. Once I have the features activated, what all do I need to load keys into the radio using a Motorola T3011DX KVL?

EFJ 5100 VHF
Model 242-5113-622-BA
Firmware 1.14.3

Thanks for any help that you guys can provide.
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Intrinsically Safe
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Re: Legacy 5100, adding features.

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The 1.x.x radios do not support DES-XL. Only the 3.x.x series supported that.
You can get DES (which of course will be DES-OFB on a digital channel) but it will be the software based and not FIPS certified.
As for loading keys, you can use the EFJ SMA, the MOT KVL-3000/3000+ or your T3011DX. For your T3011DX the radio will HAVE to be programmed in ASN mode since the T3011DX does not support CKR (or as MOT calls it ASTRO) mode.

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kd7dey
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Re: Legacy 5100, adding features.

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Ok, sounds good. So for doing the upgrade, do I just call EFJ and pay for an upgrade file to be sent to me for loading up with PCC?

For loading the keys, do I just get a jedi KVL cable or do I need a special one of the 5100?
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Intrinsically Safe
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Re: Legacy 5100, adding features.

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Yeah, EFJ can send you the upgrade file. THey will just need the ESN of your radio(s).
As for the the Keys, you will need and EFJ keyloading cable.
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Re: Legacy 5100, adding features.

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With a 242-5113-210-DB, Ver 1.8.0, Type III, what if anything can/need I do for CAP use?
I know that currently DES is required and P-25 is coming.
Narrow Band is used.
My radio looks like it was in a Railroad fleet, but excellent shape.
Any help would be appreciated.
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