The Receiver-Transmitter,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-00-665-2161, 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15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5820-00-665-2161 |
| Item Name | Receiver-Transmitter,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | NONAIRBORNE |
| Receiver Emission Type | F3 |
| Output Frequency Rating | 47.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 55.400 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Transmitter Channel Quantity | 43 |
| DC Voltage Rating | -4.5 VOLTS NOMINAL FOURTH OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 1.50 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 45.0 VOLTS NOMINAL SECOND OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 90.0 VOLTS NOMINAL THIRD OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | TYPE RT-196A/PRC-6 A |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,RADIO |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Transmitter Emission Type | F3 |
| Receiver Channel Quantity | 43 |
| Input Frequency Rating | 47.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 55.400 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Power Output | 250.000 MILLIWATTS 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 |
|---|---|
| RT196APRC6 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-00-665-2161 is a Receiver-Transmitter,radio, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5820-00-665-2161: Overall Height: 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: NONAIRBORNE; Receiver Emission Type: F3; Output Frequency Rating: 47.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 55.400 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 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 5820-00-665-2161 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.