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Tactical Radio Interfaces

The ACC-188 synchronous serial radio adapter is interoperable among various tactical radio brands and models in use by the defense community. The ACC-188 works with any radio that has a synchronous communication port using MIL-STD-188-184 and enables the tactical radios to send data such as GPS maps, images, coordinates, and IM-type communications. Click to download your copy of the ACC-188 Tactical Radio Adapter brochure.

ACC-188Model 9065 Tactical Radio Interface

The ACC-188 USB synchronous serial radio adapter and free software from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) upgrades tactical radios with the capability to send and receive IP data such as GPS maps, images, coordinates, and IM-type communications.

The ACC-188 operates in conjunction with standard PDA-184 software developed by and available from DISA. The PDA-184 software provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows radio users to transmit and receive a variety of data types at much higher speeds than is possible with comparable, proprietary solutions.

A key advantage of the ACC-188 is that it enables interoperability among the various radio brands and models used by the defense community. The ACC-188 is compatible with any tactical radio that has a synchronous communication port using MIL-STD-188-184. This includes the most prevalent brands and models: Raytheon AN/PSC-5D and ARC-231, Harris AN/PRC-117F and AN/PRC-150, Thales AN/PRC-148, Rockwell Collins ARC-210, Motorola LST-5B and LST-5C.

The PDA-184 software is government-developed, government-owned by DISA and includes these features:


The cable and integrated assembly consists of a printed circuit board that is tested and then encapsulated using an over-mold process, commonly called a bump in the cable. This process results in a rugged, shielded, battlefield ready product capable of withstanding harsh environments. One end of the cable includes a standard type-A USB connector, suitable for use with any USB enabled computer. The other end of the cable includes a connector (described below) specific to a brand or model of tactical radio.

The PDA-184 software is available from DISA. The 9065-PSC-5D includes a 37-pin circular military connector that is compatible with the Raytheon AN/PSC-5D. If you are using a different radio or have additional questions, contact us at sales@allieddata.com.au or +61 (0)2 9997 8844 for further assistance. Click to download your copy of the ACC-188 Tactical Radio Adapter brochure.