The Tape,test and Cue Tone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5845-01-130-5578, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5845-01-130-5578 |
| Primary Part Number | G159638-1 |
| Item Name | Tape,test and Cue Tone |
| FSC / FSG | 5845 / 58 — Underwater Sound Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | RECORD LEVEL,160 NWB/M AT 1000 HZ; RECORDED SPEED,7.5 IPS; DURATION,4 MINUTES; EQUALIZATION,50 USEC NAB 75; REFERENCE LEVEL,160 NWB/M AT 1 KHZ; TAPE TYPE,1 MIL LUBRICATED POLYESTER; CARTRIDGE SIZE,NAB AA; TAPE LENGTH,150 FT. NOMINAL KHz |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| G159638-1 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| G159638-1 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| G159638-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| 89989-010 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
NSN 5845-01-130-5578 is a Tape,test and Cue Tone, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5845, Underwater Sound Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5845-01-130-5578 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: G159638-1 (Raytheon Company), G159638-1 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for G159638-1: General Characteristics Item Description: RECORD LEVEL,160 NWB/M AT 1000 HZ; RECORDED SPEED,7.5 IPS; DURATION,4 MINUTES; EQUALIZATION,50 USEC NAB 75; REFERENCE LEVEL,160 NWB/M AT 1 KHZ; TAPE TYPE,1 MIL LUBRICATED POLYESTER; CARTRIDGE SIZE,NAB AA; TAPE LENGTH,150 FT. NOMINAL KHz. 1 specification is 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 5845-01-130-5578 has DEMIL Code B. 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.