The Coupler,audio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-147-1726, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is The Captor Corporation. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-147-1726 |
| Primary Part Number | A-3858A |
| Item Name | Coupler,audio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | The Captor Corporation |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | PROVIDES INTERFACE CAPATILITY TO CONNECT THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TERMINAL TO 4-WIRE OR 2-WIRE TELEPHON LINES;8.500 IN LG;4.000 IN W;2.750 IN H IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | JZ |
| Weight | 4.6200 lbs |
| Cube | 0.1595 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| RF13704 | Ems Development Corporation Dba Ems Development Corp (USA) |
| 850531-0001 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp (USA) |
| A-3858A PRIMARY | The Captor Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| JW33-2673B | 5/9 Secondary reference Sprague Electric Co World Hqs |
| 841232-0001 | 5/9 Secondary reference Litton Systems Inc. Div Navigation Systems Division |
| 835010A0000 | D/9 Drawing number reference only Marine Corps Systems Command Div Marine Corps Systems Command Technical Data Repository Customer Service |
| CU-2337/PSC-2 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 850531-0001 | 5/9 Secondary reference Litton Systems Inc. Div Navigation Systems Division |
NSN 5895-01-147-1726 is a Coupler,audio Frequency, manufactured by The Captor Corporation, classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-147-1726 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: RF13704 (Ems Development Corporation Dba Ems Development Corp), 850531-0001 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp), A-3858A (The Captor Corporation).
Key specifications for A-3858A: General Characteristics Item Description: PROVIDES INTERFACE CAPATILITY TO CONNECT THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATION TERMINAL TO 4-WIRE OR 2-WIRE TELEPHON LINES;8.500 IN LG;4.000 IN W;2.750 IN H IN; End Item Identification: ENTRY DEVICE, PROGRAM, TAMA12757. 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 5895-01-147-1726 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.