What is Federal Supply Class 5821?

FSC 5821 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5821) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5821?

NSC 5821 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5821 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5821 in?

FSC 5821 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5821 in?

NSC 5821is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 58 which contains Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

What is a Television Camera?

A Television Camera (CAMERA,TELEVISION) is a single component specifically designed to convert visual images (either still or in motion), utilizing an optical system and a light sensitive electron tube or light sensitive semiconductor elements, into electrical impulses. Control equipment may be included, For items with integral recording or integral recording and reproducing equipment, see CAMERA-RECORDING, VIDEO.

What is a Radio Frequency Tuner?

A Radio Frequency Tuner (TUNER,RADIO FREQUENCY) is an electronic device consisting of the necessary elements to establish the upper and lower limits and to effect the variation (continuous or in steps) of the frequency of a tuned circuit by means of an integral variable capacitor, inductor, cavity or line. It is generally used for tuning radio receivers, transmitters, amplifiers, or similar items. It does not include electron tubes. See also TUNING UNIT, RADIO FREQUENCY.

What is a Radio Set Control?

A Radio Set Control (CONTROL,RADIO SET) is a single component that determines the mode of operation of a radio set.

What is a Radio Transmitter?

A Radio Transmitter (TRANSMITTER,RADIO) is a single component specifically designed to generate electrical signals of specific frequency and form, which, when fed to an antenna, will propagate radio frequency electromagnetic waves in space. May include facilities for amplification and/or integral modulator. See also TRANSMITTER, RADAR.

What is a Radio Receiver?

A Radio Receiver (RECEIVER,RADIO) is a receiver used for reception of radio frequency electromagnetic waves transmitted through space exclusive of countermeasure, facsimile, loran, radar, television, and other specialized systems.

What is a Radio Receiver-Transmitter?

A Radio Receiver-Transmitter (RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,RADIO) is a single component capable of performing the functions of a RECEIVER, RADIO; and TRANSMITTER, RADIO.

What is an Audio-Video Switching Unit?

An Audio-Video Switching Unit (SWITCHING UNIT,AUDIO-VIDEO) is an item that electrically and/or mechanically switches audio and/or video signals. It is designed to select audio/video inputs to be applied to specific outputs via manual control or remote control units. It allows signals to be switched to specific equipment such as monitors, recorders, editors and the like. It may be rack mounted or a stand alone unit.

What is a Signal Data Processor?

A Signal Data Processor (PROCESSOR,SIGNAL DATA) is an item that contains circuitry which receives digital and analog drive signals from external equipment or from radio frequency electromagnetic waves. The data is then processed and applied to supporting equipment. Excludes PROCESSOR, RADAR DATA and radio navigation data.

What is a Radio Equipment Modification Kit?

A Radio Equipment Modification Kit (MODIFICATION KIT,RADIO EQUIPMENT) is an item or items employed to modify radio equipment.

What is a Distress Beacon?

A Distress Beacon (BEACON,DISTRESS) is a manually or automatically activated device which is part of a satellite system. When activated, it is designed to transmit a distress signal to locate a person, a boat or an aircraft needing rescue.

Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne - United Kingdom (UK)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5821

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5821

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 58 Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment

Items Managed by United Kingdom (UK) - NCB is 99

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NSN Format for Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne
Codified by United Kingdom

58	21	99	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 5821 refers to the category of Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne. This class is part of NATO Supply Group 58, which encompasses Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne, includes various devices and systems used for communication and broadcasting purposes in airborne platforms such as aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These equipment are specifically designed and optimized for use in airborne environments, ensuring reliable and efficient communication capabilities.

Some examples of Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne, may include:

1. Airborne Communication Systems: These systems provide voice and data communication capabilities for airborne platforms. They may include radios, transceivers, antennas, and other related components.

2. Airborne Broadcasting Systems: These systems enable the transmission and reception of television and radio signals in airborne platforms. They may include airborne television receivers, transmitters, antennas, and associated equipment.

3. Airborne Satellite Communication Systems: These systems utilize satellite technology to establish communication links between airborne platforms and ground stations or other aircraft. They enable long-range and secure communication capabilities.

4. Airborne Data Link Systems: These systems facilitate the exchange of data between airborne platforms and ground stations or other aircraft. They may include data link transceivers, routers, and related equipment.

5. Airborne Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems: These systems incorporate communication equipment to support surveillance and reconnaissance missions. They may include airborne radar systems, surveillance cameras, and associated communication devices.

It is important to note that NATO Supply Class 5821 is specifically focused on airborne applications of radio and television communication equipment. This classification system helps standardize the categorization and procurement of such equipment within NATO member countries.

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FSC 5821 Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Airborne - United Kingdom (UK)

Includes Telemetering Equipment.

Note-Excludes oscillator items which should be classified in FSC 5955 or 5963; fiber optic items which should be classified in Group 60; electronic modules as defined under Class 5963; and electrical cable, cord and wire assemblies, harnesses and sets, related to FSG 58 equipment (see FSC 5995). In Group 58, more than in any other group, it frequently happens that the same name is listed as an index entry in each of several classes. In addition, that name may also appear as an entry in groups other than 58. Each such entry refers to a distinctly different part or assembly, even though the different items have the same name. The listing of the same names in two or more classes indicates that, in one form, the part or assembly covered by the name is applicable to the equipment covered by one class, and in another form is applicable to the equipment covered by another class. For example, the item name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is applicable to two distinctly different assemblies, one of which has an application in cryptologic equipment, covered by Class 5810, and the other in radar equipment covered by Class 5840. Consequently the name CODER, AUDIO FREQUENCY is an entry under each of the two classes. When an item identification bears a name which is indexed under more than one class of Group 58, or in Group 58 and in some other group, the item will be classified in the same class as its next higher assembly in the manner described in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) Procedures Manual, DoD 4100.39-M. Also excluded from this group are data transmission and communications equipment such as terminals, sensors and other devices designed for use with a configuration of ADPE.

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Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5821

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