The Radio Relay System, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-596-5142, 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 U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5820-01-596-5142 |
| Primary Part Number | MDS 960A |
| Item Name | Radio Relay System |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| MDS 960A PRIMARY | U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (USA) |
NSN 5820-01-596-5142 is a Radio Relay System, manufactured by U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5820-01-596-5142 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: MDS 960A (U S Dept of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration).
Key specifications for MDS 960A: Special Features: MDS 960A POINT-TO-POINT ANALOG RADIOS, MANUFACTURED BY MICROWAVE DATA SYSTEMS A; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: ANALOG RADIOS; UHF MICROWAVE RADIO; End Item Identification: LOW DENSITY RADIO COMMUNICATION LINK (LDRCL). 0 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 5820-01-596-5142 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.