The Radio Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-380-8596, 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 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5820-01-380-8596 |
| Item Name | Radio Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | SINGLE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| AC Voltage Rating | 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL AND 230.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| DC Voltage Rating | 26.4 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Emission Type | A3J RECEIVING AND A3J TRANSMITTING |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN/GRC-231A(V) A |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADIO SET |
| Receiver Frequency Rating | 1.600 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 30.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Functional Description | THIS IS A DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER SYSTEM PROVIDING TACTICAL VOICE OR DATA COMMUNICATIONS, RUGGEDIZED AND SUBMERSIBLE |
| Frequency Rating | 47.0 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 63.0 HERTZ MAXIMUM LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Transmitter Frequency Rating | 1.600 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 30.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Maximum Power Dissipation Rating | 20.0 WATTS AND 125.0 WATTS AND 400.0 WATTS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AN/GRC-231A(V) | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5820-01-380-8596 is a Radio Set, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5820-01-380-8596: Phase: SINGLE LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; AC Voltage Rating: 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL AND 230.0 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; DC Voltage Rating: 26.4 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Emission Type: A3J RECEIVING AND A3J TRANSMITTING. 12 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 5820-01-380-8596 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.