The Amplifier,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 5996-01-320-8743, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5996 (Amplifiers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5996-01-320-8743 |
| Item Name | Amplifier,radio Frequency |
| FSC / FSG | 5996 / 59 — Amplifiers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Circuit Construction Type | SOLID STATE |
| Inclosure Type | ENCASED |
| Control Type | REMOTE |
| Frequency Per Channel | 2.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL AND 500.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM OPERATING CHANNEL |
| Connection Type | COAXIAL RECEPTACLE TOP |
| Connection Type | COAXIAL RECEPTACLE BOTTOM |
| Connection Contact Type and Quantity | 1 GROUND TERMINAL EXTERNAL AND 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL EXTERNAL |
| Operating Control Method | AUTOMATIC |
| Basic Shape Style | RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE |
| Average Life Measurement | NOT RATED |
| Overall Gain | 21.5 DECIBELS |
| Environmental Protection | MOISTURE PROOF |
| Installation Design | MECHANICAL |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL C — Remove/Demil Key Points |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| QB-500-182 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Microwave, Inc. Dba Api Technologies Div Api Technologies - Spectrum Microwave |
| QB-500SMA | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5996-01-320-8743 is a Amplifier,radio Frequency, classified under FSC 5996, Amplifiers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5996-01-320-8743: Circuit Construction Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Height: 0.830 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Inclosure Type: ENCASED; Control Type: REMOTE. 13 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 5996-01-320-8743 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.