What are the function knob options on the PRC-160?

What are the function knob options on the PRC-160?

• A. Cipher Text (CT), Plain Text (PT), Coalition Compatible (CC), Load (LD)
• B. Cipher Text (CT), Plain Text (PT), Coalition Compatible (CC), Delete (DL)
• C. Cipher Text (CT), Plain Text (PT), Clear (CL), Load (LD)
• D. Cipher Text (CT), Plain Text (PT), Coalitions (CW), Load (LD)

Answer: (A)

The function knob in question controls how the PRC-160 handles security and interoperability for your transmission. Cipher Text means the signal is encrypted, so anyone without the proper crypto key can’t read it; Plain Text means the signal is unencrypted and can be read directly. Coalition Compatible is used to ensure your radio interoperates with allied forces, applying the coalition-standard settings so you can talk with coalition systems. Load is the option you use to bring in cryptographic keys or a new configuration into the radio so encryption and related settings are active. These four settings together cover encryption state, interoperability with allies, and the process to load necessary cryptographic material, which is why this combination is the correct one. The other labels listed are not how the PRC-160’s function knob is defined, so they don’t match the actual options.

The function knob in question controls how the PRC-160 handles security and interoperability for your transmission. Cipher Text means the signal is encrypted, so anyone without the proper crypto key can’t read it; Plain Text means the signal is unencrypted and can be read directly. Coalition Compatible is used to ensure your radio interoperates with allied forces, applying the coalition-standard settings so you can talk with coalition systems. Load is the option you use to bring in cryptographic keys or a new configuration into the radio so encryption and related settings are active. These four settings together cover encryption state, interoperability with allies, and the process to load necessary cryptographic material, which is why this combination is the correct one. The other labels listed are not how the PRC-160’s function knob is defined, so they don’t match the actual options.