The Receiver-Transmitter,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-071-6540, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-00-071-6540 |
| Item Name | Receiver-Transmitter,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| AC Voltage Rating | 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Receiver Emission Type | P1 |
| Output Frequency Rating | 1.080 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.100 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| DC Voltage Rating | 18.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | RT-557/APX-46 |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,RADIO |
| Transmitter Emission Type | P1 |
| Receiver Channel Quantity | 9 |
| Input Frequency Rating | 1.020 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.040 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Rating | 400.0 HERTZ NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Transmitter Band Quantity | 1 |
| Receiver Band Quantity | 1 |
| Power Output | 500.000 WATTS MAXIMUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 616278-1 | 7/2 Vendor item drawing reference U.S. Government activity |
| 110528-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-00-071-6540 is a Receiver-Transmitter,radio, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3040-00-461-4751, 5998-01-134-5059. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5820-00-071-6540: Overall Height: 12.680 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Phase: SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; AC Voltage Rating: 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; Receiver Emission Type: P1. 14 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5820-00-071-6540 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.