The Down Converter, cataloged under National Stock Number 5865-01-043-8429, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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.
| Item Name | Down Converter |
| FSC / FSG | 5865 — Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment (FSG 58) |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5865-01-043-8429 |
| Item Name | Down Converter |
| FSC / FSG | 5865 / 58 — Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 732-020-001 | 5/9 Secondary reference Andrew Scicomm Inc |
| 211-023-001 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Andrew Scicomm Inc |
NSN 5865-01-043-8429 is a Down Converter, classified under FSC 5865, Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5845-01-689-5045. 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 5865-01-043-8429 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.