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H-165/UHandset

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5965-00-543-1837 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-543-1837 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-543-1837. Primary manufacturer part number: H-165/U.
Features
  • Handset — FSC 5965
  • Operating Current Rating: 125.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
  • Individual Connector Termination Type: LUG
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-H-11996 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Earphone Impedance Rating: 150.0 OHMS NOMINAL
  • Microphone Element Type: CARBON
  • Power Source: BATTERY
  • Impedance Rating: 45.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Handset, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-543-1837, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 4 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-543-1837
Primary Part NumberH-165/U
Item NameHandset
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Operating Current Rating125.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
Individual Connector Termination TypeLUG
Test Data Document81349-MIL-H-11996 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Earphone Impedance Rating150.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Microphone Element TypeCARBON
Power SourceBATTERY
Impedance Rating45.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Conductor Quantity4
Earphone Element TypeMAGNETIC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5965-00-549-0220 INTERCHANGEABLE
Earphone Element
5965-00-669-9145 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handset
5965-00-892-3850 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handset
5965-00-925-5112 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone Element
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
H-165/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H-165/U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
MIL-H-11996 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
SCDL55379 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
Related Parts
5965-00-549-0220INTERCHANGEABLE
EARPHONE ELEMENT
5965-00-669-9145INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDSET
5965-00-892-3850INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDSET
5965-00-925-5112INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE ELEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-543-1837?

NSN 5965-00-543-1837 is a Handset, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-543-1837?

NSN 5965-00-543-1837 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: H-165/U (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), H-165/U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), MIL-H-11996 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), SCDL55379 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir).

What NSN replaces 5965-00-543-1837?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5965-00-543-1837: 5965-00-549-0220, 5965-00-669-9145, 5965-00-892-3850 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of H-165/U?

Key specifications for H-165/U: Operating Current Rating: 125.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL; Individual Connector Termination Type: LUG; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-H-11996 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; Earphone Impedance Rating: 150.0 OHMS NOMINAL. 9 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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