The Receiver-Transmitter,radar, cataloged under National Stock Number 5840-00-591-2958, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5840 (Radar Equipment, Except Airborne) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5840-00-591-2958 |
| Item Name | Receiver-Transmitter,radar |
| FSC / FSG | 5840 / 58 — Radar Equipment, Except Airborne |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Phase | SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| AC Voltage Rating | 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | -150.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 150.0 VOLTS NOMINAL THIRD OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| DC Voltage Rating | 22.5 VOLTS NOMINAL LOCATION NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED |
| DC Voltage Rating | 300.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FOURTH OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Type Number | TYPE NO. RT-212A/TPS-ID A |
| Component Document Origin | GOVERNMENT |
| Transmitted Signal Frequency Rating | 1.2 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.3 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Joint Electronics Type Designation System Item Name | RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,RADAR |
| Document Identification | SUPPLY MANUAL |
| Received Signal Frequency Rating | 1.2 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.3 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Frequency Rating | 400.0 HERTZ NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT |
| Transmitter Band Quantity | 1 |
| Receiver Band Quantity | 1 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| RT212ATPS1D | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| A18926 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5840-00-591-2958 is a Receiver-Transmitter,radar, classified under FSC 5840, Radar Equipment, Except Airborne. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3120-01-281-3446. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5840-00-591-2958: Overall Height: 24.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Phase: SINGLE FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; AC Voltage Rating: 115.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT; DC Voltage Rating: -150.0 VOLTS NOMINAL FIRST OPERATING POWER RQMT. 15 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 5840-00-591-2958 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.