The Modulator,radio Transmitter, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-591-7898, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Continental Electronics Corp. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5820-00-591-7898 |
| Primary Part Number | 90160-1 |
| Item Name | Modulator,radio Transmitter |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Continental Electronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| FSC Application Data | RADIO TRANSMITTER,EXCEPT NAVIGATION,NONAIRBORNE |
| Impedance Rating Per Channel | 500.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL |
| Impedance Rating Per Channel | 50.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL |
| Impedance Rating Per Channel | 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Control Type | REMOTE |
| Average Power Rating Per Channel | 250.0 MILLIWATTS OUTPUT |
| Frequency Per Channel | 50.0 HERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL |
| Frequency Per Channel | 500.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Indicator Device Type and Quantity | 3 METER |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Environmental Protection | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Frequency Adjustment Type | CONTINUOUS |
| Installation Design | RACK |
| External DC Operating Voltage in Volts | 250.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 90160-1 PRIMARY | Continental Electronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MD637FRT72 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-00-591-7898 is a Modulator,radio Transmitter, manufactured by Continental Electronics Corp, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5820-00-591-7898 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 90160-1 (Continental Electronics Corp).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-526-9774, 6110-01-666-4049. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 90160-1: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 8.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: RADIO TRANSMITTER,EXCEPT NAVIGATION,NONAIRBORNE; Impedance Rating Per Channel: 500.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL. 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 5820-00-591-7898 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.