The Radio Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-644-4994, 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 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-00-644-4994 |
| Item Name | Radio Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUPMENT EXCEPT AIRBORNE |
| Document Type | TECHNICAL MANUAL |
| DC Voltage Rating | 12.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST ALTERNATE OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 24.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND ALTERNATE OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Emission Type | F3 RECEIVING AND F3 TRANSMITTING |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | TYPE AN/VRC-17 |
| Component Document Origin | GOVERNMENT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADIO SET |
| Receiver Frequency Rating | 27.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 38.9 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Band Type and Quantity | 1 RECEIVING AND 1 TRANSMITTING |
| Document Identification | TM-11-611 |
| Document Source | 80058 |
| Frequency Channel Type and Quantity | 120 RECEIVING AND 120 TRANSMITTING |
| Transmitter Frequency Rating | 27.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 38.9 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Maximum Power Dissipation Rating | 16.0 WATTS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| ANVRC17 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-00-644-4994 is a Radio Set, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5820-00-644-4994: FSC Application Data: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUPMENT EXCEPT AIRBORNE; Document Type: TECHNICAL MANUAL; DC Voltage Rating: 12.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST ALTERNATE OPERATING POWER RQMT; DC Voltage Rating: 24.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND ALTERNATE OPERATING POWER RQMT. 15 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 5820-00-644-4994 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.