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RS38AMicrophone,carbon

Telephonics Corp · NSN 5965-00-842-9060 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-842-9060 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-842-9060. Primary manufacturer part number: RS38A.
Features
  • Microphone,carbon — FSC 5965
  • Operating DC: 5.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
  • Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL
  • Switch Type: PUSH
  • DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 200.0 NOMINAL
  • Electrical Connection Type: INTEGRAL CABLE
  • Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +200.0 TO 3500.0
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Microphone,carbon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-842-9060, 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 Telephonics Corp. Government technical data includes 9 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-842-9060
Primary Part NumberRS38A
Item NameMicrophone,carbon
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerTelephonics Corp
StatusACTIVE
Operating DC5.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
Length2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Sound Pickup Directional TypeUNIDIRECTIONAL
Switch TypePUSH
DC Resistance Rating in Ohms200.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Connection TypeINTEGRAL CABLE
Frequency Response Range in Hertz+200.0 TO 3500.0
Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels48.0
Diameter2.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 10
5920-00-678-01109969572 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fuseholder,block
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5305-00-781-3927AES01C375C50AW9AA1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Screw,cap,hexagon Head
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
5945-00-816-5430101-1450-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Relay,reed
Behlman Electronics, Inc
5895-00-851-4923100141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Amplifier-Power Supply
Mission Systems Davenport Inc.
5910-01-070-3664 INTERCHANGEABLE
Capacitor,fixed,metallized,paper
5950-01-155-5564 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coil,radio Frequency
4820-01-158-690510014-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Piston Cup,valve
Aerco International, Inc. Dba Aerco International Inc
5950-01-311-0468100141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transformer,current
Cpi Electron Device Business, Inc.
4810-01-420-794610014-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve,butterfly
Morpac Industries, Inc Div Actuator
5330-01-708-7504100141 INTERCHANGEABLE
Sleeve,seal,coupler
Mcnally Industries, Llc
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RS38A PRIMARY Telephonics Corp (USA)
10014-1 Telephonics Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5920-00-678-0110INTERCHANGEABLE
FUSEHOLDER,BLOCK
9969572
5305-00-781-3927INTERCHANGEABLE
SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON HEAD
AES01C375C50AW9AA1
5945-00-816-5430INTERCHANGEABLE
RELAY,REED
101-1450-2
5895-00-851-4923INTERCHANGEABLE
AMPLIFIER-POWER SUPPLY
100141
5910-01-070-3664INTERCHANGEABLE
CAPACITOR,FIXED,METALLIZED,PAPER
5950-01-155-5564INTERCHANGEABLE
COIL,RADIO FREQUENCY
4820-01-158-6905INTERCHANGEABLE
PISTON CUP,VALVE
10014-1
5950-01-311-0468INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,CURRENT
100141
4810-01-420-7946INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,BUTTERFLY
10014-1
5330-01-708-7504INTERCHANGEABLE
SLEEVE,SEAL,COUPLER
100141

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-842-9060?

NSN 5965-00-842-9060 is a Microphone,carbon, manufactured by Telephonics Corp, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-842-9060?

NSN 5965-00-842-9060 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: RS38A (Telephonics Corp), 10014-1 (Telephonics Corp).

What NSN replaces 5965-00-842-9060?

There are 10 known substitutes for 5965-00-842-9060: 5920-00-678-0110, 5305-00-781-3927, 5945-00-816-5430 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RS38A?

Key specifications for RS38A: Operating DC: 5.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL; Length: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL; Switch Type: PUSH. 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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