The Chest Set,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-164-8077, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5965-00-164-8077 |
| Item Name | Chest Set,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Chest Plate Suspension Method | NECK STRAP |
| Microphone Element Type | CARBON |
| Operating Current Rating | 325.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL |
| Microphone Mounting Facility | PIVOT |
| Output Level Rating | 57 DB ABOVE 1 MV FOR 28 DYNES PER SQ CM DB |
| Nondefinitive Spec/std Data | T-26-A TYPE |
| Impedance Rating | 50.0 OHMS NOMINAL |
| Frequency Rating | 0.6 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CHEST PLATE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| T26A | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-00-164-8077 is a Chest Set,electrical, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5930-01-542-3421. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5965-00-164-8077: Chest Plate Suspension Method: NECK STRAP; Microphone Element Type: CARBON; Operating Current Rating: 325.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL; Microphone Mounting Facility: PIVOT. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
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.