Patent ID: 8121563

Claim:
A patch panel system, comprising: an interface unit that includes a plurality of ports configured to connect to a plurality of user devices, the interface unit being configured to: receive one or more analog signals output from a user device of the plurality of user devices via a port of the plurality of ports, generate a packet from the one or more analog signals, and transmit the packet; and a radio unit configured to: receive the packet, convert the packet to a depacketized radio signal representing only extracted payload bits, and transmit the depacketized radio signal representing only extracted payload bits over a radio channel; wherein said user device is selected from a group of user devices consisting of a telephone, a teletypewriter, a facsimile machine, an information exchange system, an enhanced position location and reporting system, link 16 equipment, a digitized video device, a printer, a modem, a hub a private branch exchange, a digital switch, a naval tactical data system, a miniature terminal and an airborne terminal.