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JULY 2026Technical Data Sheet

RG5UCable,radio Frequency

Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-161-0879 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-161-0879 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-161-0879. Primary manufacturer part number: RG5U.
Features
  • Cable,radio Frequency — FSC 6145
  • Electrical Resistance: 52.5 OHMS IMPEDANCE
  • Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads: 28.5 PER FOOT
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Voltage Rating: 3000.0 MAXIMUM PEAK OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 1 COAXIAL
  • Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Cable,radio Frequency, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-161-0879, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 18 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 7 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-161-0879
Primary Part NumberRG5U
Item NameCable,radio Frequency
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerJoint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Electrical Resistance52.5 OHMS IMPEDANCE
Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads28.5 PER FOOT
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM PEAK OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 COAXIAL
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.332 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity1
Electrical Resistance52.5 OHMS IMPEDANCE
Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads28.5 PER FOOT
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM PEAK OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 COAXIAL
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.332 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity1
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 7
Cable,radio Frequency
Cable,radio Frequency
5935-00-258-3023TBF22-14PS INTERCHANGEABLE
Adapter,connector
Itt Cannon Llc
6625-00-973-22969998902 INTERCHANGEABLE
Probe Subassembly
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
5325-01-197-3459CA2014 INTERCHANGEABLE
Receptacle,turnlock Fastener
Howmet Global Fastening Systems Inc. Div Tridair Products
4140-01-253-4305203-001 INTERCHANGEABLE
Fan,circulating
Honeywell International Inc. Dba Honeywell Div Aerospace -Olathe Hums Div
6685-01-592-873220-300-1 INTERCHANGEABLE
Indicator,airflow
L3 Technologies, Inc.
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
RG5U Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
20-3001 Garod Radio Corp
CA2014 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. (USA)
RG5BU Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
JANC17 Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-161-0898SUCCESSOR
CABLE,RADIO FREQUENCY
6145-00-548-0723SUCCESSOR
CABLE,RADIO FREQUENCY
5935-00-258-3023INTERCHANGEABLE
ADAPTER,CONNECTOR
TBF22-14PS
6625-00-973-2296INTERCHANGEABLE
PROBE SUBASSEMBLY
9998902
5325-01-197-3459INTERCHANGEABLE
RECEPTACLE,TURNLOCK FASTENER
CA2014
4140-01-253-4305INTERCHANGEABLE
FAN,CIRCULATING
203-001
6685-01-592-8732INTERCHANGEABLE
INDICATOR,AIRFLOW
20-300-1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-161-0879?

NSN 6145-00-161-0879 is a Cable,radio Frequency, manufactured by Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-161-0879?

NSN 6145-00-161-0879 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: RG5U (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 20-3001 (Garod Radio Corp), CA2014 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.), RG5BU (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), JANC17 (Joint Army-Navy Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-161-0879?

There are 7 known substitutes for 6145-00-161-0879: 6145-00-161-0898, 6145-00-548-0723, 5935-00-258-3023 and 4 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of RG5U?

Key specifications for RG5U: Electrical Resistance: 52.5 OHMS IMPEDANCE; Nominal Capacitance in Picofarads: 28.5 PER FOOT; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Voltage Rating: 3000.0 MAXIMUM PEAK OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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