The Headset,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-973-1090, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5965-00-973-1090 |
| Item Name | Headset,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating | NOT RATED |
| Body Style | HEADSET, COVERED |
| Input Terminal Type | PLUG |
| Connector Manufacturer Part Number | 810-B |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 8500.0 NOMINAL |
| Covering Material | RUBBER HEADBAND |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Manufacturer Code | 81812 |
| Headset Connecting Cord Termination Location | REVERSIBLE RIGHT-LEFT |
| Headset Cord Length | 60.0 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Earphone Element Type | MAGNETIC |
| Test Data Document | 81812-157 DRAWING (THIS IS THE BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING, SUCH AS A CONTRACTOR DRAWING, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER DRAWING, ETC.; EXCLUDES ANY SPECIFICATION, STANDARD OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT MAY BE REFERENCED IN A BASIC GOVERNING DRAWING) |
| Earphone Interconnection Arrangement | PARALLEL |
| Headband Type | ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE BAND |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 157 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Ambrose J H Co Inc |
| 157 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| CCG3-5-440 | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Ambrose J H Co Inc |
NSN 5965-00-973-1090 is a Headset,electrical, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-973-1090: Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating: NOT RATED; Body Style: HEADSET, COVERED; Input Terminal Type: PLUG; Connector Manufacturer Part Number: 810-B. 14 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.