Radio Data Adapter (RDA) Cables

The Parraid multi-function RDA cable is designed to simplify radio operations by allowing a computer to perform up to six different radio interface tasks using a single USB connection.

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The Parraid multi-function RDA cable is designed to simplify radio operations by allowing a computer to perform up to six different radio interface tasks using a single USB connection.

The RDA is powered from the personal computer’s USB port and presents itself as a multi-port serial adapter. This simultaneously enables three data ports and up to six operational modes: asynchronous data, synchronous data, asynchronous remote, Ethernet over USB, PDA-184 and High Performance Waveform / Point-to-Point Protocol (HPW/PPP). The RDA cable solves the problem of physically having to change cables to perform different data functions, decreases equipment weight, eliminates the need to purchase multiple OEM cables and has been combat proven to work in even the harshest operating environments.

The RDA is a multi-function USB cable that provides the host computer operating system a method of connecting to a variety of military radios. The RDA has a built-in, read-only mass storage drive to hold its driver software, eliminating the need for users to carry separate CD-ROMs in the field. The RDA cable uses embedded software drivers that map radio interfaces to virtual ports in the host computer, assigning up to three serial data ports and enabling various operational modes: asynchronous data, synchronous data, asynchronous remote, and high performance waveform/point-to-point protocol (HPW/PPP).

The RDA also provides a downstream USB port for radios with internal USB mass storage devices. For newer radios supporting Ethernet data, the RDA provides a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet to USB bridge. This feature provides the added benefit of having its own MAC address, freeing up the existing LAN connection in the PC. All computer data passes through a single USB port.

This system incorporates elements of the software developed by The MITRE Corporation on behalf of the U.S. Government.

Each RDA cable is designed to operate with a specific radio model. An RDA cable is available for each of the following radios: AN/PRC-117F, AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-150, AN/PRC-152/152A, AN/ARC-231, AN/PSC-5, AN/ARC-210, AN/PRC148, SINCGARS (AN/PRC-119E and RT-1523, and Motorola/Kenwood. The RDA is available with a vehicle or aircraft mountable case and can be customized with longer cable lengths and alternative operating systems.
The RDA is self-contained with a latching USB cable that attaches to the PC. The weather sealed printed circuit board hosts a read only mass storage device to hold the necessary drivers and the other cable end has a military connector specific to the radio type. The RDA is compatible with several operating systems including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows 7, and Windows 7 x64.
The Parraid RDA is now compatible with PDA-184 software. The free PDA-184 software is government developed and government-owned by DISA. The software enables high-speed data transfer with an intuitive GUI. For details on how to obtain your copy of DISA’s PDA-184 application, please contact the PDA-184 Program Office at disa.meade.ns.mbx.pda-184@mail.mil

Models

Parraid RDA-117G is a multi-purpose USB cable that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data
Asynchronous Remote
High Performance Waveform (HPW) / Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
Ethernet (ANW2)
USB (RPA)

The Parraid USB to Ethernet Bridge enables a 10/100Mbs connection for use with the ANW2 waveform. This not only means less cabling is required but also alleviates the need to have an Ethernet port on the PC dedicated for the radio.

Additionally the RDA-117G cable has a USB pass-through for loading radio mission plans and includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-117G replaces the following Harris OEM cables:

Harris P/N	Harris Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
12043-0750-A006	USB Programming Cable	Access to radio USB for loading waveforms and mission plan data	Radio USB located under My Computer
12043-2710-A006	PPP Data Cable	PPP and HPW data interface	HPW
12043-2730-A006	Data and Remote Control Cable	Remote control and synchronous (DTE) data interface	Synch Asynch Remote
12043-2760-A006	Ethernet Cable	Ethernet data transfer for use with ANW2 waveform	Parraid USB to Ethernet Bridge

The Parraid RDA-117G can also be used as the data cable interface for the DISA PDA-184 software.

The Parraid RDA-117F is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data (IW)
Asynchronous Remote (Harris RPA)
High Performance Waveform (Harris WMT)

Additionally the RDA-117F cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-117F replaces the following Harris OEM cables:

Harris P/N	Harris Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
15013-0710-A006	High-Performance Waveform (HPW) Cable	PPP and HPW data interface	HPW
10535-0780-A006	Sync/Async Data Cable	Sync/Async data interface	Sync Async
10513-0730-A1/-A2	Data/Remote Control Cable	Sync/Async data interface and remote control interface	Synch Asynch Remote
10513-0750-A006	Remote Control and Programming Cable	Remote control and programming interface	Remote

The Parraid RDA-117F can be used as the data cable interface for the DISA PDA-184 software.

The Parraid RDA-150 is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data
Asynchronous Remote / PPP

Additionally the RDA-150 cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-150 replaces the following Harris OEM cables:

Harris P/N	Harris Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
10535-0780-A006	Sync / Async Data Cable with DB-25 Connector	Sync and async data interface	Sync Async
10518-1694-A006	Data / Remote Control Y Cable	Sync and async data interface and remote control	Sync Async Remote
10535-0775-A006	Async Data (PPP) Cable	Async data interface	Asynch

Components – Cable and RDA driver software
USB – 1.1 or 2.0
Operating Systems Supported – Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86 & x64), Windows 7 (x86 & x64)
Case – Available as Manpack or vehicle/aircraft mountable
Connections – Latching USB Type A on PC side and PRC-150 37 pin data connector (J3) on radio side

The Parraid RDA-150 can be used as the data cable interface for the DISA PDA-184 software.

The Parraid RDA-152/152A is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data
Asynchronous Remote (Harris RPA)
High Performance Waveform (Harris WMT)
USB (RPA)

Additionally the RDA-152 cable has a USB pass-through for loading radio mission plans and includes an embedded read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-152 replaces the following Harris OEM cables:

Harris P/N	Harris Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
12041-7110-A1	Data and Remote Control	Remote control and synch (DTE) data interface	Sync Async Remote
12041-7220-A1	USB Programming Cable	Access to radio USB for loading waveforms and mission plan data	Radio USB located under My Computer
12041-7180-A006	PPP Data Cable	PPP and HPW data interface	HPW

The Parraid RDA-152 can be used as the data cable interface for the DISA PDA-184 software.

A single Parraid, Inc. Radio Data Adapter (RDA) cable, RDA-152, would be an equivalent offering in terms of capability for both Cable Synchronous Side Connector: Harris P/N 12041-7110-A1 and Cable. PPP Data: Harris P/N 12041-7180-A006 as listed in Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) solicitation number F2VTJ51307AC01, TacSat Radio over Internet Protocol.

One Parraid RDA-152 cable will simultaneously do both functions, Synchronous and PPP Data, as well as that of a third cable: USB Programming Cable, Harris P/N 12041-7220-A1. Not only will you be reducing logistics needs by providing a single cable instead of two separate OEM cables, you will be offering additional capability for the same price!

The Parraid RDA-231 is a multi-purpose USB device that enables modes of operation:

Synchronous Data
Asynchronous Data
Asynchronous Remote
PDA-184

Additionally the RDA-231 cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-231 replaces the following Raytheon OEM cables:

Raytheon P/N	Raytheon Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
N/A	J1 Remote Control	Remote control of radio	Remote
N/A	J3 Data	Sync and async data interface	Sync Async

Components – Cable and RDA driver software
USB – 1.1 or 2.0
Operating Systems Supported – Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86 & x64), Windows 7 (x86 & x64)
Connections – Latching USB Type A on PC side and a bifurcated ARC-231 radios side; mil spec data connector (J3) and mil spec remote control connector (J1)
Case – Available as Manpack or vehicle/aircraft mountable
Cable Length – Standard length or customizable to meet aircraft specific installations. The RDA-231 implements balanced transceivers allowing long cable runs.

The Parraid RDA-5D is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data
Asynchronous Remote

Additionally the RDA-5D cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-5D replaces the following Raytheon OEM cables:

Raytheon P/N	Raytheon Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
423259-801	Reprogramming Cable	Radio reprogramming interface	Async
423204-801	Remote/Data User Cable	Radio remote control and async interface	Remote
423669-801	Sync Data Cable	Sync data interface	Sync

The Parraid RDA-5D can be used as the data cable interface for the DISA PDA-184 software.

The Parraid RDA-210 is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data

Additionally the RDA-210 cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-210 replaces the following Rockwell Collins OEM cables:

Rockwell Collins P/N	Rockwell Collins Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
N/A	J1 Data Connector	Sync and Async data interface	Sync Async

Components – Cable and RDA driver software
USB – 1.1 or 2.0
Operating Systems Supported – Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86 & x64), Windows 7 (x86 & x64)
Case – Available as Manpack or vehicle/aircraft mountable
Connections – Latching USB Type A (PC) side and a mil spec data connector (J1). The RDA-210 implements balanced transceivers allowing long cable runs.

The Parraid RDA-148 is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data
Asynchronous Remote

Additionally the RDA-148 cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-148 replaces the following Thales OEM cables:

Thales P/N	Thales Cable Name	Parraid Function	Parraid Dedicated Port
3500396-501	Data Mode Cable	Sync and Async data interface	Sync Async
3500393-501	PC Programmer	Function not currently compatible with RDA	Remote

Components – Cable and RDA driver software
USB – 1.1 or 2.0
Operating Systems Supported – Windows XP, Windows Vista (x86 & x64), Windows 7 (x86 & x64)
Case – Available as Manpack or vehicle/aircraft mountable
Connections – Latching USB Type A (PC) side and PRC-148 18 pin side data connector on radio side. The RDA-148 includes an integrated VOICE/DATA mode switch on its connector housing.

The Parraid RDA-148 can also be used as the data cable interface for the DISA PDA-184 software.

The Parraid RDA-SINCGARS is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation:

Synchronous Data (PDA-184)
Asynchronous Data

Additionally the RDA-SINCGARS cable includes an embedded, read-only mass storage device to hold its driver software and installation instructions.

The Parraid RDA-Motorola/Kenwood is a multi-purpose USB device that enables the following modes of operation: