TM 1-1520-240-10
3-2-14
3-2-19. Controls and Functions. (fig. 3-2-7)
CONTROLS/
INDICATOR
FUNCTION
ZEROIZE Switch
(under spring-
loaded cover)
Momentary contact toggle
switch used to clear (ZER-
OIZE) any crypto-net variables
stored in the TSEC/KY-58.
Delay Switch
Two position toggle switch;
DELAY position used when re-
ceived signal is to be retrans-
mitted.
PLAIN/C/RAD1
Switch
Two position rotary switch
used to select TSEC/KY-58 op-
erating mode. A third position
(C/RAD 2) is covered and
locked out.
PLAIN
Permits normal (unsecured)
communications on associated
FM radio set.
C/RAD1
Permits secured communica-
tions on associated FM radio
set.
FILL Switch
Six position, rotary switch,
used to select any of six stor-
age registers for storage of
crypto-net variable (CNV).
MODE Switch
Three position rotary switch
used to select the operating/
loading mode of the TSEC/
KY-58.
OP
Allows normal operation of
KY-58.
LD
Allows normal loading of CNV.
RV
Allows remote loading of CNV.
POWER ON Switch
Position
Two position toggle switch
used to apply power to TSEC/
KY-58.
3-2-20. Normal Operation.
a. Operating procedures for secure voice.
NOTE
To talk in secure voice, the KY-58 must be
loaded with any number of desired variables.
(1)
Set the MODE switch to OP.
(2)
Set the FILL switch to the storage register
which contains the required CNV.
Figure 3-2-7. Remote Control Unit TSEC/KY-58
(Z-AHP)
(3)
Pull out and lift up the POWER switch to ON.
A beeping tone and background noise will be heard in the
headset. Before the set can be used, the tone must be
cleared by momentarily keying the No. 1 VHF AM/FM
radio with the PTT switch.
(4)
Set the PLAIN C/RAD1 switch to C/RAD1.
(5)
If the signal is to be retransmitted, pull out
and lift up the DELAY switch to (ON).
(6)
Clear voice procedures: To operate in
clear voice (plain text) simply:
(a)
Set the PLAIN-C/RAD switch to
PLAIN.
(b)
Operate the equipment.
b. Zeroizing procedures.
NOTE
Instructions should originate from the net con-
troller or commander as to when to zeroize
the equipment.
(1)
Lift the red ZEROIZE switch cover.
(2)
Push the spring-loaded ZEROIZE switch
up. This will zeroize position 1-16.
(3)
Close the red cover. The equipment is now
zeroized and secure voice communications are no lon-
ger possible.
c. Automatic remoter keying procedures.
NOTE
Automatic remote keying (AK) causes an old
CNV to be replaced by a new CNV. Net con-
troller simply transmits the new CNV over the
air to your KY-58.
(1)
The net controller will use a secure voice
channel, with directions to stand by for an AK transmis-
sion. Calls should not be made during this stand-by ac-
tion.