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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

104CMicrophone,carbon

Shure Bros Inc · NSN 5965-00-973-9974 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-00-973-9974 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-00-973-9974. Primary manufacturer part number: 104C.
Features
  • Microphone,carbon — FSC 5965
  • Extended Cable Length: 5.0 FEET NOMINAL FT
  • Height: 1.672 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Cable Conductor Quantity: 1
  • Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels: -5.0
  • Polarity Connection: NOT REQUIRED
  • DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 100.0 NOMINAL
  • Electrical Connection Type: INTEGRAL CABLE
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Microphone,carbon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-973-9974, 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 Shure Bros Inc. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 6 commercial cross-references from 4 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-00-973-9974
Primary Part Number104C
Item NameMicrophone,carbon
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerShure Bros Inc
StatusCANCELLED
Extended Cable Length5.0 FEET NOMINAL FT
Height1.672 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cable Conductor Quantity1
Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels-5.0
Polarity ConnectionNOT REQUIRED
DC Resistance Rating in Ohms100.0 NOMINAL
Electrical Connection TypeINTEGRAL CABLE
Cable Shielded Conductor Quantity1
Impedance Selection MethodINTEGRAL SWITCH
Mounting MethodBRACKET(S)
Accessory ComponentsCABLE
Switch TypePUSH
Operating DC60.0 MILLIAMPERES NOMINAL
Frequency Response Range in Hertz+300.0 TO 4000.0
Sound Pickup Directional TypeOMNIDIRECTIONAL
Output Sensitivity Rating Reference1 VOLT PER 20 MICROBARS
Width2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Body StyleHAND HELD
Length3.312 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
3110-00-100-0206339 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cone and Rollers,tapered Roller
The Timken Corporation
3110-00-144-8513104A INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,ball,annular
Fag Bearings Corporation
5985-00-156-0752339 INTERCHANGEABLE
Coupler,directional
Omega Laboratories Inc
6625-00-232-108610-028 INTERCHANGEABLE
Meter,electrical Frequency
Rogerson Kratos
2640-00-242-76177744 INTERCHANGEABLE
Valve Extension,tire
Schrader-Bridgeport International Inc Dba Schrader Automotive
9390-00-250-8682 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nonmetallic Angle
7530-00-262-8627339 INTERCHANGEABLE
Paper,graph
Dietzgen Corp
4210-00-289-10318287 INTERCHANGEABLE
Nozzle Assembly,monitor Type,fir
Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company, Llc Div Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Company
5905-00-299-1750RF3233-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Resistor,current Regulating
L3harris Technologies, Inc.
5340-00-429-7230 INTERCHANGEABLE
Grip,handle
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
3-39 Itt Jabsco Products (USA)
104A Shure Bros Inc (USA)
020-0252-010 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems (USA)
98022-1130 Itt Jabsco Products (USA)
360R Turner Div of Conrac Corp (USA)
104C PRIMARY Shure Bros Inc (USA)
Related Parts
3110-00-100-0206INTERCHANGEABLE
CONE AND ROLLERS,TAPERED ROLLER
339
3110-00-144-8513INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,BALL,ANNULAR
104A
5985-00-156-0752INTERCHANGEABLE
COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
339
6625-00-232-1086INTERCHANGEABLE
METER,ELECTRICAL FREQUENCY
10-028
2640-00-242-7617INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE EXTENSION,TIRE
7744
9390-00-250-8682INTERCHANGEABLE
NONMETALLIC ANGLE
7530-00-262-8627INTERCHANGEABLE
PAPER,GRAPH
339
4210-00-289-1031INTERCHANGEABLE
NOZZLE ASSEMBLY,MONITOR TYPE,FIR
8287
5905-00-299-1750INTERCHANGEABLE
RESISTOR,CURRENT REGULATING
RF3233-1
5340-00-429-7230INTERCHANGEABLE
GRIP,HANDLE
4820-00-482-8087INTERCHANGEABLE
VALVE,EXPANSION
13216E6171
5940-00-503-6345INTERCHANGEABLE
TERMINAL,LUG
104A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-00-973-9974?

NSN 5965-00-973-9974 is a Microphone,carbon, manufactured by Shure Bros Inc, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-00-973-9974?

NSN 5965-00-973-9974 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: 3-39 (Itt Jabsco Products), 104A (Shure Bros Inc), 020-0252-010 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems), 98022-1130 (Itt Jabsco Products), 360R (Turner Div of Conrac Corp) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 5965-00-973-9974?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5965-00-973-9974: 3110-00-100-0206, 3110-00-144-8513, 5985-00-156-0752 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 104C?

Key specifications for 104C: Extended Cable Length: 5.0 FEET NOMINAL FT; Height: 1.672 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Cable Conductor Quantity: 1; Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels: -5.0. 19 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 5965-00-973-9974 still in active supply?

NSN 5965-00-973-9974 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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