The Receiver-Transmitter,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-231-7720, 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 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 7 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5820-00-231-7720 |
| Item Name | Receiver-Transmitter,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | RADIO COMMUNICATION,EXCEPT AIRBORNE |
| Receiver Emission Type | F3 |
| Output Frequency Rating | 27.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 29.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| DC Voltage Rating | 130.0 VOLTS NOMINAL THIRD OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 1.4 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 5.6 VOLTS NOMINAL FOURTH OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 65.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION THIRD OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION FOURTH OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | RT-175/PRC-9 TYPE |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Transmitter Emission Type | F3 |
| Input Frequency Rating | 27.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 39.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Transmitter Band Quantity | 1 |
| Receiver Band Quantity | 1 |
| Power Output | 1.000 WATTS MAXIMUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MIL-R-10273 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MI16299B | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
| R175PRC9 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RT175PRC9 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| SCDL91300 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RT175PRC9 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| RT175PRC9 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-00-231-7720 is a Receiver-Transmitter,radio, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5999-00-502-1136, 5820-00-519-6375, 5820-00-669-7018. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5820-00-231-7720: Overall Height: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: RADIO COMMUNICATION,EXCEPT AIRBORNE; Receiver Emission Type: F3; Output Frequency Rating: 27.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 29.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 18 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 5820-00-231-7720 has DEMIL Code C. 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.