The Microphone,capacitor, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-502-0641, 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 Clear-Com Intercom Systems. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 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 | 5965-01-502-0641 |
| Primary Part Number | GM-18 |
| Item Name | Microphone,capacitor |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Manufacturer | Clear-Com Intercom Systems |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Sound Pickup Directional Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Precious Material and Location | CONNECTORS GOLD |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| GM-18 PRIMARY | Clear-Com Intercom Systems (USA) |
NSN 5965-01-502-0641 is a Microphone,capacitor, manufactured by Clear-Com Intercom Systems, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
NSN 5965-01-502-0641 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: GM-18 (Clear-Com Intercom Systems).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5965-01-607-0632. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for GM-18: Precious Material: GOLD; Mounting Method: CONNECTOR; Sound Pickup Directional Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL; Special Features: USED WITH PARTY-LINE AND DIGITAL MATRIX INTERCOM STATIONS; ELECTRET CONDENSOR; MOUNTED ON A 18-INCH FLEXIBLE GOOSENECK; GOLD PLATED, THREADED, LOCKING 3-CONDUCTOR 1/4 IN. CONNECTOR IN. 4 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.