The Beacon,distress, cataloged under National Stock Number 5820-01-625-0253, 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 Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. 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 | 5820-01-625-0253 |
| Primary Part Number | CHBT |
| Item Name | Beacon,distress |
| FSC / FSG | 5820 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CHBT PRIMARY | Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (USA) |
NSN 5820-01-625-0253 is a Beacon,distress, manufactured by Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, classified under FSC 5820, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5820-01-625-0253 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CHBT (Niwc Pacific San Diego Navy Erp Dba Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Div Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific).
Key specifications for CHBT: Overall Height: 2.2 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Length: 1.75 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 3.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Special Features: COPPERHEAD BLUE FORCE TRACKER (CHBT) IS A HAND-HELD DEVICE DESIGNED FOR BLUE FORCE TRACKING AND SITUATIONAL AWARENESS APPLICATIONS AND INTERFACES WITH THE MISSION MANAGEMENT CENTER. DISTRESS BEACON TRANSMITS USER UNIQUE ID, GPS-DERIVED LOCATION, COPPERHEAD AME WAVEFORM AND A SHORT STAUS MESSAGE. WEIGHT: 0.94 LBS. LBS. 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 5820-01-625-0253 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.