The Converter,frequency Shift, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-00-503-2600, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. Government technical data includes 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5895-00-503-2600 |
| Item Name | Converter,frequency Shift |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | ELECTRON TUBE |
| FSC Application Data | TELETYPEWRITER PRINTER |
| Impedance Rating Per Channel | 500.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL |
| Phase | SINGLE |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Surface Luster | MATTE |
| Average Power Rating Per Channel | 200.0 WATTS OUTPUT |
| Frequency Per Channel | 450.000 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM INPUT CHANNEL AND 510.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM INPUT CHANNEL AND 29.300 KILOHERTZ NOMINAL 1ST OUTPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 KILOHERTZ NOMINAL 2ND OUTPUT CHANNEL |
| Signal Voltage Rating Per Channel | 100.000 MICROVOLTS NOMINAL INPUT |
| Operating AC Frequency in Hertz | 50.0 MINIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE AND 60.0 MAXIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Connection Type | POWER RECEPTACLE REAR |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Indicator Device Type and Quantity | 1 LIGHT AND 4 METER |
| Color | GRAY/GREY |
| Functional Description | PROVIDES DUAL DIVERSITY CONVESION OF FREQUENCY SHIFT SIGNALS TO DC PULSES FOR OPERATING TELETYPEWRITER MACHINES |
| External AC Operating Voltage in Volts | 115.0 NOMINAL SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Installation Design | RACK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Weight | 0.0100 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0010 cu ft |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AV-42 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Navcom Defense Electronics, Inc. |
| CV-116/URR | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5895-00-503-2600 is a Converter,frequency Shift, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 4820-01-441-4509. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5895-00-503-2600: Circuit Construction Type: ELECTRON TUBE; Overall Height: 8.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: TELETYPEWRITER PRINTER; Impedance Rating Per Channel: 500.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL. 17 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 5895-00-503-2600 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.