The Microphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-263-6964, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc. Government technical data includes 3 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5965-01-263-6964 |
| Primary Part Number | 515-009 |
| Item Name | Microphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Polarity Connection | NOT REQUIRED |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5965-01-263-6964 is a Microphone Element, manufactured by Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-263-6964 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 515-009 (Kirby Morgan Dive Systems Inc), 515-009 (Polar Safety Oy).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-275-9246. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 515-009: Element Type: DYNAMIC; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL; Polarity Connection: NOT REQUIRED. 3 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.