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H161 D/UHeadset-Microphone

Arnold a Semler Inc · NSN 5965-01-148-3396 · FSC 5965 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5965-01-148-3396 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5965-01-148-3396. Primary manufacturer part number: H161 D/U.
Features
  • Headset-Microphone — FSC 5965
  • Connector Identifying Number: U-182/U TYPE NO.
  • Mounting Method: SUSPENDED ON HEADBAND EARPHONE
  • Microphone Element Type: DYNAMIC
  • Earphone Identifying Number: SM-B-933877 PART NO.
  • Earphone Impedance Rating: 1.0 KILOHMS NOMINAL
  • Output Level Rating: MINUS 56 DB AT 1 KHZ OUTPUT LEVEL KHz
  • Connector to Junction Cord Length: 12.763 FEET FT
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Headset-Microphone, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-148-3396, 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 Arnold a Semler Inc. Government technical data includes 19 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 14 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: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5965-01-148-3396
Primary Part NumberH161 D/U
Item NameHeadset-Microphone
FSC / FSG5965 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerArnold a Semler Inc
StatusACTIVE
Connector Identifying NumberU-182/U TYPE NO.
Mounting MethodSUSPENDED ON HEADBAND EARPHONE
Microphone Element TypeDYNAMIC
Earphone Identifying NumberSM-B-933877 PART NO.
Earphone Impedance Rating1.0 KILOHMS NOMINAL
Output Level RatingMINUS 56 DB AT 1 KHZ OUTPUT LEVEL KHz
Connector to Junction Cord Length12.763 FEET FT
DC Resistance Rating in Ohms24.0 NOMINAL
Controlling AgencyUS ARMY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND
Earphone Quantity2
Identifying NumberSE-C-889810 PART NO.
Impedance Rating150.0 OHMS NOMINAL
Earphone Element TypeDYNAMIC
Connector NamePLUG
Connector Controlling AgencyJETDS
Frequency Rating0.3 KILOHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.5 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM
Earphone Controlling AgencyUS ARMY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS MATERIEL READINESS COMMAND
Test Data Document81349-MIL-H-83511 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Microphone Mounting FacilityADAPTER FASTENED TO LEFT EARPHONE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
5965-00-082-4037 INTERCHANGEABLE
Headset-Microphone
5965-00-179-3789 INTERCHANGEABLE
Headset-Microphone
5965-00-179-7762 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microphone,dynamic
5965-00-226-2915 INTERCHANGEABLE
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2520-00-311-523710952 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Sachs-Boge of America
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5306-00-569-89127521736 INTERCHANGEABLE
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U S Army Tank Automotive Command Amsta-Im-Mm
6640-00-657-992010952 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Sp Industries, Inc. Dba Hotpack Div Hull Division
5950-00-734-595610952 INTERCHANGEABLE
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5965-00-825-4871 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
H161 D/U Arnold a Semler Inc (USA)
H-161F/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H161C/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-E-55119 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H-161F/GR Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H161D/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-83511/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-H-83511/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
H161BGR Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
10952 Astrocom Electronics Inc (USA)
H161E/U Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
495-219-007-604 Roanwell, Llc (USA)
495-219-007 Roanwell, Llc (USA)
H-161E/GR Astrocom Electronics Inc (USA)
Related Parts
5965-00-082-4037INTERCHANGEABLE
HEADSET-MICROPHONE
5965-00-179-3789INTERCHANGEABLE
HEADSET-MICROPHONE
5965-00-179-7762INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROPHONE,DYNAMIC
5965-00-226-2915INTERCHANGEABLE
HEADSET,ELECTRICAL
2520-00-311-5237INTERCHANGEABLE
DISC,CLUTCH
10952
5365-00-529-8448INTERCHANGEABLE
SPACER,SLEEVE
10952
5306-00-569-8912INTERCHANGEABLE
BOLT,MACHINE
7521736
6640-00-657-9920INTERCHANGEABLE
CONTAINER,BALLOON
10952
5950-00-734-5956INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSFORMER,POWER
10952
5965-00-825-4871INTERCHANGEABLE
HEADSET-MICROPHONE
5965-00-892-0972INTERCHANGEABLE
HANDSET
H138U
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HEADSET,ELECTRICAL
SM-D-436201

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5965-01-148-3396?

NSN 5965-01-148-3396 is a Headset-Microphone, manufactured by Arnold a Semler Inc, classified under FSC 5965 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5965-01-148-3396?

NSN 5965-01-148-3396 has 14 cross-referenced part numbers: H161 D/U (Arnold a Semler Inc), H-161F/U (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), H161C/U (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-E-55119 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), H-161F/GR (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 9 more.

What NSN replaces 5965-01-148-3396?

There are 12 known substitutes for 5965-01-148-3396: 5965-00-082-4037, 5965-00-179-3789, 5965-00-179-7762 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of H161 D/U?

Key specifications for H161 D/U: Connector Identifying Number: U-182/U TYPE NO.; Mounting Method: SUSPENDED ON HEADBAND EARPHONE; Microphone Element Type: DYNAMIC; Earphone Identifying Number: SM-B-933877 PART NO.. 20 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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