The Radio Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-079-9260, 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 Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 15 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-01-079-9260 |
| Primary Part Number | 705956-803 |
| Item Name | Radio Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Document Type | NOMENCLATURE CARD |
| DC Voltage Rating | 12.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 16.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Emission Type | F3 RECEIVING AND F3 TRANSMITTING |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/PRC-68 |
| Component Document Origin | GOVERNMENT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADIO SET |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Receiver Frequency Rating | 30.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL AND 80.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Frequency Band Type and Quantity | 1 RECEIVING AND 1 TRANSMITTING |
| Accessory Controlling Agency | MARINE CORPS |
| Document Source | 80058 |
| Transmitter Frequency Rating | 30.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 80.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Accessory Component Quantity | 2 |
| Maximum Power Dissipation Rating | 1.0 WATTS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 705956-803 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/PRC68 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AN/PRC68 | 5/9 Secondary reference Leica Geosystems Inc. |
NSN 5820-01-079-9260 is a Radio Set, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5820-01-079-9260 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 705956-803 (Raytheon Company).
Key specifications for 705956-803: Document Type: NOMENCLATURE CARD; DC Voltage Rating: 12.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 16.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Emission Type: F3 RECEIVING AND F3 TRANSMITTING; Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number: AN/PRC-68. 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 5820-01-079-9260 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.