USB to Synchronous Cable Enables IP Data Communications for Tactical Radios

LIBERTY, S.C.--(Business Wire)--Sealevel Systems announces the introduction of the ACC-188 USB
Synchronous Interface Adapter. The ACC-188 enables tactical radios
currently utilized by the US Armed Forces to interface to PCs and
transmit IP based data. "This product provides a tremendous
improvement in the speed and reliability of battlefield
communications," says Marc Foster, Director of Sales for Sealevel
Systems. "The high-data throughput of the ACC-188 allows our
warfighters to quickly transmit and receive data such as GPS maps,
images, coordinates, and IM type communications."

"Another key advantage of the ACC-188 solution is the
interoperability to allow communications among various radio brands
and models most commonly used by the defense community," says Foster.
The ACC-188 is available with a variety of radio connector options
that make it compatible with the most prevalent brands and models:
Harris PRC-117 and PRC-150, Motorola LST-5, Raytheon PSC-5D and
ARC-231, Rockwell Collins ARC-210, Thales PRC-148. Along with the
radio sets listed above the ACC-188 can be utilized by most digital
radio sets that have a synchronous serial data port.

"In addition to improving battlefield communications," continues
Foster, "it significantly reduces tax-payers costs compared to
purchasing ultra-expensive proprietary hardware and software from the
radio manufacturer. This allows our military to provide this
technology to our troops in greater numbers than ever before. The
ACC-188 is the right product at the right time to support the strategy
of enhancing the network capabilities of legacy radios rather than
moving to a new platform."

The ACC-188 was developed by Sealevel Systems to operate
seamlessly with PDA-184, a standard software product developed by the
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The PDA-184 software
(shipped by Sealevel with the ACC-188 as part of the total solution)
provides a Graphic User Interface (GUI) that allows war fighters to
transmit and receive a variety of data types, including an instant
message function and file transmission.

"Developing a synchronous interface capable of communicating to
the host PC over the USB bus presented a tremendous design challenge
due to inherent USB latency," explains Frank Phelps, Senior Design
Engineer on the project. "Despite the challenge USB was the ideal
interface for the product because it is present on every contemporary
desktop and portable PC. Our team rose to the occasion so that our
warfighters in the battlefield can have the advantages of data
communications with the ease and simplicity of USB plug-and-play."

The ACC-188 is priced at $995 (includes PDA-184 software for
qualifying customers), and is available from stock as part number
9065. The product is also available with PCMCIA connection as part
number 9064.

The product will be on display at the Sealevel booth #521 at the
AFCEA West show February 5-7, 2008 in San Diego.

Sealevel Systems, founded in 1986 and based in Liberty, SC, is an
American-owned manufacturer of serial and digital communications
products and industrial computers. Sealevel has 20 years experience
producing products in America for military, government, and commercial
customers. For more information on Sealevel Systems visit
www.sealevel.com or call 864-843-4343.

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Sealevel Systems, Inc.
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