Erase keys and zeroize a radio
See which keys a radio holds, erase the ones you choose, or zeroize the radio to remove every key.
Caution
Erasing a key from a radio can't be undone, and zeroizing leaves the radio with no keys at all. It won't talk on encrypted channels until keys are loaded again.
Erase selected keys
Connect the radio over three-wire or USB.
On the main menu, tap Erase keys. The app reads the radio when the screen opens; to read it again, tap Read the radio.
The keys the radio holds are listed by CKR, algorithm, key ID and keyset. Keys that match one stored on the unit show its name, marked with *.
Tap the keys to erase. The button changes from Erase selected to Erase 1, Erase 2 and so on. The screen reminds you:
This cannot be undone.
Tap it, read the
Use with caution
dialog, and swipe across Erase to confirm.
The result is Keys erased
(2 key(s) erased from the radio.
), or Erase incomplete
(1 of 2 keys erased; 1 refused.
) with each refused key's CKR and the radio's reason as Radio reported: …
.
Zeroize the radio
Connect the radio and open Erase keys.
Tap Erase all keys (zeroize).
Read the
Use with caution
dialog and swipe across Erase all keys to confirm.
The result is Radio zeroized
: The radio reported that the zeroize command was performed.
, and It now holds no keys.
once the radio confirms it.
Keys stored on the unit
Erase keys works on the radio. To delete a key stored on the KFDPro itself, use Manage keys.