The Headset,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-01-517-7839, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-01-517-7839 |
| Item Name | Headset,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | HEADSET, COVERED |
| Microphone Mounting Facility | BRACKET FOR MOUNTING BOOM MICROPHONE EITHER SIDE |
| Frequency Response Range in Hertz | +300.0 TO 5000.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 MINIMUM AND 600.0 MAXIMUM |
| Covering Material | PLASTIC HEADBAND |
| Terminal Location | EXTERNAL |
| Earphone Quantity | 2 |
| Headset Connecting Cord Termination Location | AT WEARERS LEFT |
| Reference Frequency in Hertz | 5000.0 |
| Channel Monitor Capability | SINGLE CHANNEL OR DUAL CHANNEL |
| Headset Cord Length | 72.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -50.0 |
| Earphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Earphone Interconnection Arrangement | PARALLEL |
| Headband Type | ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE BAND |
| Shell Material | PLASTIC EARPHONE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 64300-100 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Telex Communications Inc Sub of Telex Corp |
| 64300-100 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5965-01-517-7839 is a Headset,electrical, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-01-517-7839: Body Style: HEADSET, COVERED; Microphone Mounting Facility: BRACKET FOR MOUNTING BOOM MICROPHONE EITHER SIDE; Frequency Response Range in Hertz: +300.0 TO 5000.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 MINIMUM AND 600.0 MAXIMUM. 16 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.