The Microphone,carbon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-249-6980, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5965-00-249-6980 |
| Item Name | Microphone,carbon |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 30.0 NOMINAL |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Extended Cable Length | 6.0 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Operating DC | 10.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Switch Type | PUSH |
| Cable Shielded Conductor Quantity | 2 |
| Accessory Components | CONNECTOR |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -30.0 |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 1 VOLT PER MICROBAR |
| Cable Conductor Quantity | 2 |
| Electrical Connection Type | INTEGRAL CABLE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 51006A | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 51006A | 5/9 Secondary reference Electro-Voice Ltd |
NSN 5965-00-249-6980 is a Microphone,carbon, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-249-6980: DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 30.0 NOMINAL; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL; Extended Cable Length: 6.0 FEET NOMINAL FT; Operating DC: 10.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL. 12 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.