The Mixer Stage,frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5895-01-273-8031, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5895 (Miscellaneous Communication Equipment) of the Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Richardson Electronics, Ltd.. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: EA.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5895-01-273-8031 |
| Primary Part Number | M2BC |
| Item Name | Mixer Stage,frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5895 / 58 — Miscellaneous Communication Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Richardson Electronics, Ltd. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | HERMETICALLY SEALED |
| Control Type | REMOTE |
| Frequency Per Channel | 10.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 1600.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Storage Temp Range | -65.0 TO 100.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Environmental Protection | MOISTURE PROOF |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 100.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Installation Design | MECHANICAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Shelf Life Code | 0 |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Unit of Issue | EA |
| Acquisition advice code | JN |
| Weight | 0.1200 lbs |
| Cube | 0.0444 cu ft |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| M2BC | Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| WJ-M2BC | 5/9 Secondary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
| M2BC | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
NSN 5895-01-273-8031 is a Mixer Stage,frequency, manufactured by Richardson Electronics, Ltd., classified under FSC 5895, Miscellaneous Communication Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5895-01-273-8031 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: M2BC (Richardson Electronics, Ltd.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6240-01-702-4231. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for M2BC: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 0.550 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: HERMETICALLY SEALED; Control Type: REMOTE. 11 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 5895-01-273-8031 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.