The Microphone,carbon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-280-3602, 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12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5965-00-280-3602 |
| Item Name | Microphone,carbon |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | STAND TYPE W/ OR W/O STAND |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 45.0 NOMINAL |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +300.0 TO 4000.0 |
| Extended Cable Length | 6.0 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Diameter | 2.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Switch Type | PUSH |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -3.0 |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 1 MILLIWATT PER MICROBAR |
| Support Stand Height | 8.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| M-48/U | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 10013 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-00-280-3602 is a Microphone,carbon, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-280-3602: Body Style: STAND TYPE W/ OR W/O STAND; DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 45.0 NOMINAL; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL; Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +300.0 TO 4000.0. 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.