The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-152-7396, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division. Government technical data includes 11 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5996-01-152-7396 |
| Primary Part Number | CA59-1 |
| Item Name | Amplifier,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Manufacturer | Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Frequency Per Channel | 10.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 700.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL |
| Connection Type | PIN RIGHT SIDE |
| Connection Type | GROUND TERMINAL LEFT SIDE |
| Connection Contact Type and Quantity | 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL EXTERNAL |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Overall Gain | 9.5 DECIBELS |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 50.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Installation Design | MODULE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| CA59-1 PRIMARY | Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| CA59-1 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Watkins-Johnson Co |
NSN 5996-01-152-7396 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, manufactured by Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
NSN 5996-01-152-7396 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: CA59-1 (Caes Systems Llc Div Missile Systems Division).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-376-1376. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for CA59-1: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Frequency Per Channel: 10.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 700.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL. 11 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 5996-01-152-7396 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.