6-Pin Adapter
Single-channel 19-pin ADF to NATO 6-pin (U-329/U) adapter for AN/PRC-163. L3Harris documents this path for key-fill and R/T1 audio — not as a HEARS-branded accessory. Lets a 6-pin NATO / M55116 PTT work on PRC-163.
Signal Chain
Headset
Downlead
6-Pin NATO PTT
This Adapter
AN/PRC-163
PTT Side
Input connector (from your PTT):
U-329/U (M55116 6-Pin NATO Female receptacle)
Radio Side
Output connector (to your radio):
PRC-163 (19-Pin ADF)
Compatible PTTs (6-Pin NATO)
Any PTT with a U-329/U (M55116) radio connector:
DISCO32 U-94/A NATO
Ops-Core U94 Dual Band PTT
3M Peltor FL5601-02
TEA U94 V2
Any M55116 PTT
Compatible Radios
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AN/PRC-163 (L3Harris Wideband Tactical Radio)
Single Channel Only. This adapter converts one channel from the PRC-163's 19-pin ADF connector to a standard U-329/U receptacle. For dual-channel operation, use a native PRC-163 PTT.
Primary Use Cases: Coupling a HEARS (Hearing Enhancement and Acoustic Reporting System) device or a Crypto Fill device to the PRC-163. Also supports legacy 6-pin NATO PTTs for units transitioning from PRC-152/148.
Warranty
DISCO32 limited warranty — 1 year from original purchase for defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Support starts with a troubleshooting ticket at help@disco32.com.
Full store policy.