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Curtiss-Wright has expanded its PacStar Modular Radio Center with the introduction of the PacStar 466 and PacStar 467 Tactical Radio Gateways.
These new, highly interoperable Radio-over-IP (RoIP) modules are designed for rapid deployment at the tactical edge, integrating civilian and military radios into tactical IP networks. This provides reliable and secure communications across diverse platforms in challenging environments.
The new gateways join the company’s existing PacStar 400-Series of modular, tactical communications hardware, adding RoIP capabilities to the ecosystem.
Roark McDonald, General Manager PacStar, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions, stated, “Our customers need communications solutions that are easy to operate, highly flexible, and built for the mission. PacStar Modular Radio Center gives operators at any echelon the ability to achieve voice convergence and cross-banding across disparate radio types.
“With the addition of PacStar 466 and 467 we’re giving users additional options for integration into unified communications systems at any scale, from small covert teams to DOD-wide interoperable systems. This is essential to accelerating mission readiness and maintaining communications superiority in the field.”
The PacStar 466 incorporates Parraid’s NRG5™ technology, supporting voice and data over legacy U.S. military Combat Net Radio (CNR), Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS), and commercial Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems using a decentralized, mesh-based architecture. This module features four radio interface ports and includes remote radio control and full voice recording/playback.
The PacStar 467 leverages SyTech RADIUS software to create an all-in-one communications interface. This module is designed for connecting HF, VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz radios with IP-enabled devices such as smartphones and computers. It is powered by SyTech RADIUS software and supports federated RoIP networks with a drag-and-drop graphical user interface (GUI). It also features a standalone Linux operating system and virtual control heads for seamless operation without needing a server.
Both modules integrate with the PacStar MRC and PacStar 400-Series modules and feature touchscreen-enabled network management to simplify RoIP setup. They support SIP, multicast, unicast, and applications like WAVE, ICE, and Cisco CallManager.
The new radio gateways allow users to quickly connect legacy and modern radio systems into a cohesive network, increasing reliability and supporting real-time communications during complex tactical missions, multi-domain operations, and joint task force coordination. The user-friendly interface is intended to reduce training time and accelerate deployment.
