The Receiving Set,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-642-6423, 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 L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East. Government technical data includes 16 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-00-642-6423 |
| Primary Part Number | 720596-506 |
| Item Name | Receiving Set,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Indicator Type | AUDIO |
| Frequency Band Quantity | 4 |
| Document Type | INSTRUCTION BOOK |
| AC Voltage Rating | 110.000 VOLTS MINIMUM FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| AC Voltage Rating | 120.000 VOLTS MAXIMUM SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Accessory Identifying Number | 46148-D TYPE NO. AND 20130-B TYPE NO. |
| Accessory Component Name | RADIO RECEIVER; RECTIFIER POWER UNITS |
| Emission Type | A1 AND A2 AND A3 |
| Operating Frequency | 4.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 27.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Accessory Controlling Agency | BUSHIPS |
| Frequency Rating | 55.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Frequency Rating | 65.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Accessory Component Quantity | 2 |
| Document Controlling Agency | BUSHIPS |
| Installation Design | FIXED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 720596-506 PRIMARY | L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 720596-506 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Lockheed Martin |
NSN 5820-00-642-6423 is a Receiving Set,radio, manufactured by L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5820-00-642-6423 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 720596-506 (L3 Technologies, Inc. Div Communication Systems-East).
Key specifications for 720596-506: Phase: SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; Indicator Type: AUDIO; Frequency Band Quantity: 4; Document Type: INSTRUCTION BOOK. 16 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 5820-00-642-6423 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.