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MIL-DTL-11996/2Handset

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 5965-00-892-3850 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-892-3850 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-892-3850. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-11996/2.
Features
  • Handset — FSC 5965
  • Operating Current Rating: 125.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
  • Impedance Rating: 35.0 OHMS NOMINAL
  • Connector Identification: U-161/U
  • Conductor Quantity: 4
  • Microphone Element Type: CARBON
  • Earphone DC Resistance Rating: 150.0 OHMS NOMINAL
  • DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 35.0 NOMINAL
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Handset, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-892-3850, 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 10 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 5 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
NSN5965-00-892-3850
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-11996/2
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
Impedance Rating35.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Connector IdentificationU-161/U
Conductor Quantity4
Microphone Element TypeCARBON
Earphone DC Resistance Rating150.0 OHMS NOMINAL
DC Resistance Rating in Ohms35.0 NOMINAL
Power SourceBATTERY
Earphone Impedance Rating150.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Earphone Element TypeMAGNETIC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5965-00-543-1837 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handset
5965-00-549-0220 INTERCHANGEABLE
Earphone Element
5965-00-669-9145 INTERCHANGEABLE
Handset
5965-00-925-5112 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone Element
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-11996/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
SCDL76453 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
MIL-H-11996 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-H-11996/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
SC-D-76454 Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir (USA)
H-156/U Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA)
H-156/PT Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H-156/U Star Dynamic Corporation Dba Star Dynamic Corp (USA)
H-156/U Audiosears Corp Dba Audiosears Corp (USA)
Related Parts
5965-00-543-1837INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDSET
5965-00-549-0220INTERCHANGEABLE
EARPHONE ELEMENT
5965-00-669-9145INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDSET
5965-00-925-5112INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE ELEMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-892-3850?

NSN 5965-00-892-3850 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 5965-00-892-3850?

NSN 5965-00-892-3850 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-11996/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), SCDL76453 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir), MIL-H-11996 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-H-11996/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), SC-D-76454 (Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 5965-00-892-3850?

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

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-11996/2?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-11996/2: Operating Current Rating: 125.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL; Impedance Rating: 35.0 OHMS NOMINAL; Connector Identification: U-161/U; Special Features: HANDSET INCLUDES A PRESS TO TALK SWITCH AND A COIL CORD WITH A U-161/U CONNECTOR. 11 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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