The Headset,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-243-9496, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 22 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-243-9496 |
| Item Name | Headset,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating | NOT RATED |
| Body Style | HEADSET, COVERED |
| Terminal Type | WIRE LEAD |
| Impedance Matching Device Type | SOLID STATE |
| Input Terminal Type | PLUG |
| Mounting Method | DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED HOLES IN OUTSIDE PERIPHERY OF CASE EARPHONE |
| Headset Overall Width | 7.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Connector Manufacturer Part Number | PJ068 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 300.0 NOMINAL |
| Covering Material | PLASTIC VINYL HEADBAND |
| Terminal Location | EXTERNAL |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Manufacturer Code | 81349 |
| Headset Connecting Cord Termination Location | REVERSIBLE RIGHT-LEFT |
| Channel Monitor Capability | DUAL CHANNEL |
| Headset Overall Depth | 4.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Headset Cord Length | 85.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Earphone Element Type | MAGNETIC |
| Earphone Interconnection Arrangement | PARALLEL |
| Headband Type | ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE BAND |
| Headset Overall Height | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SM-C-657261 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 56-14-300 | 5/1 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-00-243-9496 is a Headset,electrical, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-243-9496: Terminal Quantity: 2; Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating: NOT RATED; Body Style: HEADSET, COVERED; Terminal Type: WIRE LEAD. 22 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.