The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-080-5957, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 4 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 5 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5996-01-080-5957 |
| Primary Part Number | 898847 |
| Item Name | Amplifier,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Impedance Rating Per Channel | 50.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Control Type | REMOTE |
| Frequency Per Channel | 2.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM INPUT CHANNEL AND 500.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM INPUT CHANNEL |
| Connection Type | POWER RECEPTACLE REAR |
| Connection Type | POWER RECEPTACLE FRONT |
| Connection Contact Type and Quantity | 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL INTERNAL |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Features Provided | AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Overall Gain | 34.0 DECIBELS |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Installation Design | MECHANICAL |
| External DC Operating Voltage in Volts | 15.0 MINIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE AND 24.0 MAXIMUM SINGLE VOLTAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 898847 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 898847-1 | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 898847-1 | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| 898847 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 898847-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
| QB538 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Microwave, Inc. Dba Api Technologies Div Api Technologies - Spectrum Microwave |
| QB-538-SMA | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Microwave, Inc. Dba Api Technologies Div Api Technologies - Spectrum Microwave |
| 146459-002 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 898847 | 5/9 Secondary reference Raytheon Company Div Corp |
NSN 5996-01-080-5957 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
NSN 5996-01-080-5957 has 4 manufacturer part numbers on file: 898847 (Raytheon Company), 898847-1 (Raytheon Company), 898847-1 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co), 898847 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for 898847: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating Per Channel: 50.000 OHMS INPUT CHANNEL AND 50.000 OHMS OUTPUT CHANNEL; Inclosure Type: ENCASED. 16 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5996-01-080-5957 has DEMIL Code C. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
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.