The Earphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-296-3855, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-296-3855 |
| Item Name | Earphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating | NOT RATED |
| Body Style | EARPHONE ELEMENT, CIRCULAR |
| Overall Diameter | 1.940 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +300.0 TO 3000.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 26.0 NOMINAL |
| Earphone Element Depth | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Earphone Element Type | MAGNETIC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| H882447-3 | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| D51017A | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
| D5195A | 5/9 Secondary reference Gte Communication Systems Corp |
NSN 5965-00-296-3855 is a Earphone Element, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-296-3855: Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating: NOT RATED; Body Style: EARPHONE ELEMENT, CIRCULAR; Overall Diameter: 1.940 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +300.0 TO 3000.0. 7 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.