Description
AES 256-Bit Privacy Feature License for Eligible MOTOTRBO Radios
The Motorola HKVN4244A is a digital feature license for activating the AES 256-bit privacy capability on eligible Motorola MOTOTRBO radios. It is a software entitlement, not a radio, programming cable, encryption hardware module or complete installation service. Confirm the exact radio model, regional version, firmware and existing feature entitlements before ordering.
For a fleet moving to encrypted digital voice, purchasing a feature license is only one step. The radios and any connected dispatch or system equipment must support a compatible encryption implementation, with the required keys and channel configuration. Plan activation and fleet testing before changing operational channels.
Key Features
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AES 256-bit privacy feature: Enables the licensed capability on an eligible radio, subject to platform and configuration requirements.
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Digital operation: This is not an analog voice-scrambling upgrade.
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Electronic license: No radio or programming hardware is included.
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Per-radio planning: Plan a separate entitlement for each radio requiring activation, and check whether the feature is already enabled.
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Fleet configuration required: Feature activation does not automatically configure encryption keys, channels or compatible system equipment.
Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand |
Motorola Solutions |
| Part number |
HKVN4244A |
| Product type |
Digital radio feature license |
| Feature |
MOTOTRBO AES 256-bit privacy |
| Operating mode |
Supported digital operation only |
| Delivery format |
Electronic entitlement / license activation |
| Regional reference |
North American application identified in this listing; confirm eligibility for the specific radio and region |
| Prerequisites |
Eligible radio, supported software/firmware and appropriate activation and programming arrangements |
Compatibility and Eligibility
The following radio references are retained from the original listing. They are not a guarantee that every regional model, hardware revision or firmware release can use this specific license. Confirm entitlement availability and the required activation procedure for the exact radio before purchase.
| Radio group |
Listed model references |
Requirement |
| XPR7000 portables |
XPR7350, XPR7350e, XPR7380, XPR7380e, XPR7550, XPR7550e, XPR7580, XPR7580e, XPR7550IS |
Confirm exact model, firmware and feature eligibility |
| XPR5000 mobiles |
XPR5350, XPR5350e, XPR5550, XPR5550e, XPR5380, XPR5380e, XPR5580, XPR5580e |
Confirm exact model, firmware and feature eligibility |
| SL portables |
SL7550, SL7550e, SL7580, SL7580e, SL7590, SL7590e, SL3500e |
Confirm exact model, firmware and feature eligibility |
| Other listed platforms |
R7, ION |
Confirm the platform-specific entitlement and provisioning process; do not assume the same workflow as older XPR radios |
Activation and Fleet Planning
- Check the radio's exact model, serial number, region, firmware and existing entitlements with the supplier before license generation.
- Confirm which Motorola programming or management software and connection equipment the platform requires. A universal CPS 2.0 workflow is not promised here.
- Keep the feature activation entitlement separate from the encryption keys used for communication. Buying the license does not supply a fleet's operational key plan.
- Configure compatible privacy settings and keys on participating radios and supported system equipment.
- Test required call types and system paths before deployment. Sharing the term AES does not by itself establish interoperability between products.
Legacy AES Interoperability Caution
The original listing flags a change between pre-R2.4 MOTOTRBO AES and the implementation introduced with system release R2.4. Treat an existing legacy AES fleet as requiring a release-specific compatibility review before adding or upgrading radios. Have the servicing dealer verify the applicable release notes and upgrade path; a universal minimum firmware recommendation for every listed platform is not established here.
What the License Does Not Guarantee
Do not interpret feature activation as a guarantee of complete network security, regulatory compliance or interoperability with another manufacturer's AES implementation. Protection of text, GPS or other data, and encryption across dispatch, gateways or other system paths, must be verified for the specific equipment, feature set and configuration. This listing does not promise that every part of a transmission or every end-to-end path is encrypted.
What's Included
| Item |
Details |
Status |
| HKVN4244A feature entitlement |
Electronic AES privacy feature license for an eligible radio |
Included |
| Radio, computer and programming cable |
Physical hardware shown in illustrative images |
Not included |
| Programming software access |
Required platform-specific software and access arrangements |
Not included with this feature license |
| Installation and fleet programming |
Activation assistance, key management and configuration services |
Confirm separately before ordering |
Related Radio References
Motorola XPR7350e: A radio reference from the existing application list. Confirm its specific firmware and licensed capabilities before ordering HKVN4244A.
Motorola XPR7550e: Another listed radio platform. Radio purchase and AES feature entitlement are separate selections unless a quoted package explicitly includes both.
Motorola R7 Portable Two-Way Radio Series: A radio platform referenced in the compatibility table. Confirm the exact R7 model, firmware, existing entitlements and HKVN4244A eligibility before ordering; do not assume every R7 requires or supports this specific license.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a radio or a physical encryption module?
No. It is a digital feature license. Radios, cables, computers and certificates shown in illustrative images should not be interpreted as supplied hardware or proof of an actual activation.
Does it work on every MOTOTRBO radio?
No universal compatibility is established. Confirm the exact radio, region, firmware and feature eligibility before ordering.
Do I need one for every radio?
Plan separate feature entitlement for each radio that needs activation, after checking whether AES is already enabled or included in its existing configuration.
Does it work in analog mode?
No. This listing is for AES privacy in supported digital operation, not analog scrambling.
Is the license the same as the encryption key?
No. The license enables a feature. The communication keys and privacy configuration must be managed separately through the supported tools and procedures.
Will activation automatically encrypt my whole fleet?
No. Participating devices require compatible features, privacy settings and keys, with testing across the intended system paths.
Does it guarantee encrypted text messages and GPS data?
No blanket data-protection claim is made here. Verify the exact data services and system configuration with the servicing dealer.
Can I combine it with older AES-equipped radios?
Review implementation and firmware compatibility first, especially for a fleet using pre-R2.4 MOTOTRBO AES. Do not assume automatic interoperability.
How will I receive and activate it?
It is an electronic feature entitlement. Confirm the fulfillment process, required radio details, supported tools and who will perform activation before purchase. Immediate delivery or automatic account registration is not promised.
Is programming service included?
Do not assume so. Confirm activation assistance, radio programming, key management and any service charges separately.
Existing License Order Terms
The software license is non-refundable once the key has been generated or applied to a radio serial number.
