The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-090-7488, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-090-7488 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 12.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 26.0 NOMINAL |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 SINGLE |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 0.936 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.9 DC MAXIMUM |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 5 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.138 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 21.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.30 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL BODY OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 2.0 KILOWATTS PEAK SINGLE |
| Thread Class | 2B MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 323-11730-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc |
NSN 5985-00-090-7488 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-090-7488: Switching Time: 12.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.859 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 27 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5985-00-090-7488 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.