Syn-Tech III P25 Radio Series
Syn-Tech III P25 Radio Series, from Midland Radio Corporation, holds FIPS 140-2 certificate #1186 at overall level 1. The validation is historical: agencies may keep the module in existing systems but not buy it new. Below are its validation history, algorithm certificates and security policy, drawn from the NIST CMVP entry.
Caveat: When operated in FIPS mode
Certificate
| Certificate number | 1186 |
|---|---|
| Standard | FIPS 140-2 |
| Status | historical |
| Overall level | 1 |
| Module type | Hardware |
| Embodiment | Multi-chip standalone |
| Vendor | Midland Radio Corporation · website |
| Hardware versions | STP105B, STP404A, STP404B, STM1050B, STM1055B, STM1115B, STM4040A, STM4045A, STM4040B, STM4045B, STM4085A, STM4085B, SDT1090, SDT4080A and SDT4080B |
| Firmware versions | Control Micro-Processor Boot Firmware Version: 1.00 Build:1080, Control Micro-Processor Firmware Version: MDV 1.01 Build:3320, Digital Signal Processor(DSP) Firmware Version: SPV 1.03 Build:0556 |
Module description
Quoted from the NIST CMVP entry for this certificate.
The Midland Syn-Tech III P25 radios provide Project 25 encrypted and clear voice, data and Short Message Service communications in accordance with the Project 25 Digital Land Mobile Radio standards suite. In addition, conventional analog radio voice communications are supported. It is a multi-chip standalone cryptographic module consisting of production grade components in accordance to FIPS 140-2 security level 1.
Approved algorithms (4)
Other algorithms
DES
Validation history
| Date | Type | Lab |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-21 | Initial | Leidos Accredited Testing & Evaluation (AT&E) Lab |
Status timeline
As observed by this tracker's snapshots. NIST publishes no dates for list moves; observation began 2026-08-21, so earlier changes carry no date.
- 2026-08-21: first observed by this tracker, status historical
- Validation dates on record: 2009-09-21