The Receiver,radio, cataloged under National Stock Number 5821-00-243-0766, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5821 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5821-00-243-0766 |
| Item Name | Receiver,radio |
| FSC / FSG | 5821 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Receiver Emission Type | A1 AND A2 AND A3 |
| DC Voltage Rating | 28.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | AN-R23A/ARC-5 |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RADIO RECEIVER |
| Electrical Power Source Relationship | OPERATING |
| Auxiliary Bandspread Tuning Feature | NOT INCLUDED |
| Input Frequency Rating | 190.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 550.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Guard Channel | NOT INCLUDED |
| Receiver Band Quantity | 1 |
| Plug-in Tuning Unit | NOT INCLUDED |
| Reference Number Differentiating Characteristics | AS MANUFACTURED BY AIRCRAFT RADIO CORP |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| R23AARC5 | 3/1 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5821-00-243-0766 is a Receiver,radio, classified under FSC 5821, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5821-00-538-4256. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5821-00-243-0766: Overall Height: 5.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Receiver Emission Type: A1 AND A2 AND A3; DC Voltage Rating: 28.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number: AN-R23A/ARC-5. 11 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5821-00-243-0766 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.