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H-163/UHeadset-Microphone

Joint Electronics Type Designation System · NSN 5965-00-670-2931 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-670-2931 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-670-2931. Primary manufacturer part number: H-163/U.
Features
  • Headset-Microphone — FSC 5965
  • Earphone Controlling Agency: WESTERN ELECTRIC CO
  • Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-H-9697 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.).
  • Connector to Junction Cord Length: 5.000 FEET FT
  • Earphone Identifying Number: HC-3 TYPE NO.
  • Connector Identifying Number: PJ-068 TYPE NO.
  • Connector Name: PLUG
  • Microphone Mounting Facility: BOOM ATTACHED TO HEADBAND
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-670-2931, 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 Joint Electronics Type Designation System. Government technical data includes 16 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 5 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-670-2931
Primary Part NumberH-163/U
Item NameHeadset-Microphone
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Electronics Type Designation System
StatusACTIVE
Earphone Controlling AgencyWESTERN ELECTRIC CO
Test Data Document81349-MIL-H-9697 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.).
Connector to Junction Cord Length5.000 FEET FT
Earphone Identifying NumberHC-3 TYPE NO.
Connector Identifying NumberPJ-068 TYPE NO.
Connector NamePLUG
Microphone Mounting FacilityBOOM ATTACHED TO HEADBAND
Earphone Impedance Rating300.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Output Level Rating28 DB BELOW 1 MV OUTPUT LEVEL DB
Earphone Quantity2
Impedance Rating15.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 30.0 OHMS MAXIMUM
Operating Current Rating85.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
Earphone Element TypeMAGNETIC
Frequency Rating300.0 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 4000.0 HERTZ MAXIMUM
Microphone Element TypeCARBON
Mounting MethodSUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5306-00-274-313511046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bolt,shoulder
Rexnord Industries, Llc Div Couplings Division
3110-00-554-3295 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
5815-00-703-1668 INTERCHANGEABLE
Ring,retainer
4710-00-712-0495 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tubing,nonmetallic
1420-00-919-59872543212 INTERCHANGEABLE
Tube
Navair and Navsea Managed Original Design Activity Dwg Not Material/parts Supplier
5306-01-109-0275 INTERCHANGEABLE
Eyebolt
2510-01-148-256811046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hoist and Rack Assembly
DP Manufacturing Inc.
5340-01-195-749411047 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plunger,detent
Stanadyne Corporation Dba Stanadyne Diesel Systems Div Diesel Systems
6660-01-244-304111046 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,wind Direction and Spe
Vaisala Inc.
5950-01-416-2925T235A453-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,audio Frequency
Telephonics Corp
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
H-163/U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
MIL-H-9697 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H-163/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
11046 Roanwell, Llc (USA)
226 Seaview Electric Co
1505 Audiosears Corp Dba Audiosears Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5306-00-274-3135INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,SHOULDER
11046
3110-00-554-3295INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
5815-00-703-1668INTERCHANGEABLE
RING,RETAINER
4710-00-712-0495INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBING,NONMETALLIC
1420-00-919-5987INTERCHANGEABLE
TUBE
2543212
5306-01-109-0275INTERCHANGEABLE
EYEBOLT
2510-01-148-2568INTERCHANGEABLE
HOIST AND RACK ASSEMBLY
11046
5340-01-195-7494INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUNGER,DETENT
11047
6660-01-244-3041INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,WIND DIRECTION AND SPE
11046
5950-01-416-2925INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,AUDIO FREQUENCY
T235A453-1
4820-01-503-7934INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,SAFETY RELIEF
11046
3020-01-505-9292INTERCHANGEABLE
GUARD,MECHANICAL DRIVE
11-046

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-670-2931?

NSN 5965-00-670-2931 is a Headset-Microphone, manufactured by Joint Electronics Type Designation System, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-670-2931?

NSN 5965-00-670-2931 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: H-163/U (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), MIL-H-9697 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), H-163/U (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 11046 (Roanwell, Llc), 226 (Seaview Electric Co) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5965-00-670-2931?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5965-00-670-2931: 5306-00-274-3135, 3110-00-554-3295, 5815-00-703-1668 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of H-163/U?

Key specifications for H-163/U: Earphone Controlling Agency: WESTERN ELECTRIC CO; Test Data Document: 81349-MIL-H-9697 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.).; Connector to Junction Cord Length: 5.000 FEET FT; Earphone Identifying Number: HC-3 TYPE NO.. 16 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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