The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-081-0163, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Kay Elemetrics Corporation. Government technical data includes 17 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-081-0163 |
| Primary Part Number | 849 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available |
| Manufacturer | Kay Elemetrics Corporation |
| Status | CANCELLED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Step Position Quantity | 9 |
| Body Material | ALUMINUM ALLOY |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 AND 2.0 AND 3.0 AND 5.0 AND 10.0 AND 20.0 |
| Power Rating | 3.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.30 AND 1.50 |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 101.0 |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.7 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 75.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 9 TOGGLE |
| Acquisition Status | CANCELLED |
| HAZMAT | No |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 849-BNC | Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA) |
| CN-1096/G | Joint Electronics Type Designation System (USA) |
| 849/BNC W/MOUNTING PLATE | Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA) |
| 31-0 | Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA) |
| 849 PRIMARY | Kay Elemetrics Corporation (USA) |
NSN 5985-00-081-0163 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Kay Elemetrics Corporation, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.
NSN 5985-00-081-0163 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 849-BNC (Kay Elemetrics Corporation), CN-1096/G (Joint Electronics Type Designation System), 849/BNC W/MOUNTING PLATE (Kay Elemetrics Corporation), 31-0 (Kay Elemetrics Corporation), 849 (Kay Elemetrics Corporation).
There are 8 known substitutes for 5985-00-081-0163: 5985-00-162-3200, 2995-00-370-8493, 5975-00-518-0689 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 849: Terminal Type and Quantity: 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE; FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Step Position Quantity: 9; Body Material: ALUMINUM ALLOY. 20 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.
NSN 5985-00-081-0163 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.