Document ID:	MIL-STD-188       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:	164

Overview

Title:  Interoperability of Super High Frequency (SHF) Satellite Communications Terminals Scope:  This standard establishes mandatory radio frequency (RF)/intermediate frequency (IF) and associated interface requirements applicable to SATCOM ETs operating over military X-band, military Ka-band (or both) super high frequency (SHF) channels. Equipment developers may exceed the requirements herein to satisfy specific program requirements, provided that interoperability is maintained. Thus, incorporating additional standard and nonstandard capabilities and interfaces is not precluded. Existing certified SHF SATCOM ETs that predate this revision may not need to conform to this MIL-STD unless they undergo modernization or modifications that alter performance for requirements listed herein. Status:  Active Document Date:  29-APR-2025         Next Review Due:  28-APR-2030 FSC/Area:  TCSS Doc Category:   Military Standard -Interface Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  DC1  Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)     Preparing Activity: DC1  Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center   Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  02   HQ Cyberspace Capabilities Center   Other Custodian:  NS   National Security Agency

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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