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BC458Transmitter,radio

Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir · NSN 5821-00-240-8085 · FSC 5821 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5821-00-240-8085 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5821-00-240-8085. Primary manufacturer part number: BC458.
Features
  • Transmitter,radio — FSC 5821
  • FSC Application Data: RADIO SET,EXCEPT RADIO NAVIGATION AIRBORNE
  • DC Voltage Rating: 22.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 30.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT
  • Transmitter Emission Type: A1 AND A2 AND A3
  • Output Frequency Rating: 5.300 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 7.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
  • Transmitter Band Quantity: 1
  • Power Output: 40.000 WATTS NOMINAL AND 28.000 WATTS NOMINAL AND 22.000 WATTS NOMINAL
  • Frequency Control Type: MASTER OSCILLATOR
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Transmitter,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5821-00-240-8085, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5821 (No Item Name Available) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir. Government technical data includes 7 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5821-00-240-8085
Primary Part NumberBC458
Item NameTransmitter,radio
FSC / FSG5821 / 58 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerUs Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
StatusCANCELLED
FSC Application DataRADIO SET,EXCEPT RADIO NAVIGATION AIRBORNE
DC Voltage Rating22.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 30.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT
Transmitter Emission TypeA1 AND A2 AND A3
Output Frequency Rating5.300 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 7.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM
Transmitter Band Quantity1
Power Output40.000 WATTS NOMINAL AND 28.000 WATTS NOMINAL AND 22.000 WATTS NOMINAL
Frequency Control TypeMASTER OSCILLATOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
3120-00-431-736052-210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bushing,sleeve
Pakon Inc Dba Impak Division
5950-00-493-115452210 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
Vanguard Electronics, Llc
5310-00-545-8406SMB157208 INTERCHANGEABLE
Washer,flat
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
5310-00-924-1721 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nut,plain,round
5120-01-113-7134 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wrench,box and Open End,combinat
6515-01-264-4490 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cover,electronic Thermometer Pro
6150-01-482-121152210RB INTERCHANGEABLE
Equalizer,battery
Sure Power, Inc Dba Eaton Sure Power, Inc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
5011 Cessna Aircraft Co Arc Avionics Div (USA)
52210 Naval Ship Systems Command (USA)
BC458 PRIMARY Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
BC458A Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
Related Parts
3120-00-431-7360INTERCHANGEABLE
BUSHING,SLEEVE
52-210
5950-00-493-1154INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
52210
5310-00-545-8406INTERCHANGEABLE
WASHER,FLAT
SMB157208
5310-00-924-1721INTERCHANGEABLE
NUT,PLAIN,ROUND
5120-01-113-7134INTERCHANGEABLE
WRENCH,BOX AND OPEN END,COMBINAT
6515-01-264-4490INTERCHANGEABLE
COVER,ELECTRONIC THERMOMETER PRO
6150-01-482-1211INTERCHANGEABLE
EQUALIZER,BATTERY
52210RB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5821-00-240-8085?

NSN 5821-00-240-8085 is a Transmitter,radio, manufactured by Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir, classified under FSC 5821 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5821-00-240-8085?

NSN 5821-00-240-8085 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: 5011 (Cessna Aircraft Co Arc Avionics Div), 52210 (Naval Ship Systems Command), BC458 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), BC458A (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir).

What NSN replaces 5821-00-240-8085?

There are 7 known substitutes for 5821-00-240-8085: 3120-00-431-7360, 5950-00-493-1154, 5310-00-545-8406 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of BC458?

Key specifications for BC458: FSC Application Data: RADIO SET,EXCEPT RADIO NAVIGATION AIRBORNE; DC Voltage Rating: 22.0 VOLTS MINIMUM AND 30.0 VOLTS MAXIMUM FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; Transmitter Emission Type: A1 AND A2 AND A3; Output Frequency Rating: 5.300 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 7.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 8 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5821-00-240-8085 still in active supply?

NSN 5821-00-240-8085 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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