The Beacon,distress, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-573-6386, 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 2 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5820-01-573-6386 |
| Item Name | Beacon,distress |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Features Provided | INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Frequency Rating | 457.0 KILOHERTZ NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BCA TRACKER | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Backcountry Access, Inc. |
NSN 5820-01-573-6386 is a Beacon,distress, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5820-01-573-6386: Features Provided: INTERNAL BATTERY ACCOMMODATION LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED; Special Features: AVALANCE BEACON; REAL-TIME DISPLAY SHOWS DIRECTION AND DISTANCE; RED LEDS; USES 3 AAA BATTERIES; LOWEST DISTANCE READING SHOWN DIRECTLY ABOVE VICTIM; COMPRISED OF PRIMARY, SECONDARY AND PINPOINT PHASES; Frequency Rating: 457.0 KILOHERTZ NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 2 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.
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.