JPS Communications recently developed a lightweight, DC-operated interoperability solution for tactical applications using the proven technology offered in its original ACU-1000 system. Designated the ACU-T (Tactical), this 8-pound, portable unit sets up in minutes, features quick-lock, tool-less connectors for each of its six interconnect modules, and provides an LED display of current connections on each of these nets for simplified communication management in the field. Much like the ACU-1000 interoperability systems, the ACU-T can be customized to include any combination of radio and phone modules and is fully compatible with the JPS ETS-1 network interface for remote operation.