The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-016-8491, 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14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 6 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-016-8491 |
| Item Name | Headset-Microphone |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Controlling Agency | TELEX |
| Microphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Mounting Method | SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE |
| Microphone Mounting Facility | BOOM ADAPTER ON LEFT SIDE OF HEADBAND |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Identifying Number | PJ-055 PART NO. AND PJ-068 PART NO. |
| Connector to Junction Cord Length | 5.500 FEET FT |
| Impedance Rating | 50.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 600.0 OHMS MAXIMUM |
| Connector Controlling Agency | TELEX |
| Earphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Frequency Rating | 100.0 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Connector Name | TELEPHONE PLUG |
| Earphone Controlling Agency | TELEX |
| Earphone Impedance Rating | 500.0 OHMS MINIMUM AND 600.0 OHMS MAXIMUM |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 62400-003 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| 63950-016 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| MRB 2400 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| D950 | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| 64437-030 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| D950A | 5/9 Secondary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
NSN 5965-01-016-8491 is a Headset-Microphone, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 3805-01-057-1864. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5965-01-016-8491: Controlling Agency: TELEX; Microphone Element Type: DYNAMIC; Mounting Method: SUSPENDED ON ADJUSTABLE HEADBAND EARPHONE; Microphone Mounting Facility: BOOM ADAPTER ON LEFT SIDE OF HEADBAND. 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.