The Radio Set, cataloged under National Stock Number 5821-01-596-0160, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5821 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Telephonics Corp. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Item Name | Radio Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5821 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne (FSG 58) |
| Manufacturers | Telephonics Corp (CAGE 78711) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5821-01-596-0160 |
| Primary Part Number | JB6881-M1 |
| Item Name | Radio Set |
| FSC / FSG | 5821 / 58 — Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne |
| Manufacturer | Telephonics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| JB6881-M1 PRIMARY | Telephonics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 780-1500-001 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Telephonics Corp |
NSN 5821-01-596-0160 is a Radio Set, manufactured by Telephonics Corp, classified under FSC 5821, Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne. Status: active.
NSN 5821-01-596-0160 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: JB6881-M1 (Telephonics Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5821-01-603-0004. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
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 5821-01-596-0160 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.