The Microphone,carbon, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-148-3130, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-148-3130 |
| Item Name | Microphone,carbon |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Length | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Body Style | HAND HELD |
| DC Resistance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 NOMINAL |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | NOT RATED |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +300.0 TO 3500.0 |
| Extended Cable Length | 4.0 FEET NOMINAL FT |
| Operating DC | 40.0 MILLIAMPERES MINIMUM AND 100.0 MILLIAMPERES MAXIMUM |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Switch Type | PUSH |
| Height | 1.656 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -17.0 |
| Width | 2.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating Reference | 1 MILLIWATT PER MICROBAR |
| Cable Conductor Quantity | 4 |
| Electrical Connection Type | INTEGRAL CORD |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 510-209-001-603 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-01-148-3130 is a Microphone,carbon, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-01-148-3130: Length: 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: HAND HELD; DC Resistance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 NOMINAL; Sound Pickup Directional Type: NOT RATED. 15 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.