The Adapter,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-104-3568, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Waveline Inc. Government technical data includes 29 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-104-3568 |
| Primary Part Number | RAM230A |
| Item Name | Adapter,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Waveline Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.510 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 1 |
| Precious Material | RHODIUM AND SILVER |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 |
| Adapter Overall Width | 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | WAVEGUIDE TO COAXIAL |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 1.020 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Operating Pressure | 30.0 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH GAUGE (PSIG) MAXIMUM LBS |
| Flange Outside Height | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Adapter Overall Height | 2.313 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adapter Length | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.020 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.638 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 1.148 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.688 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT AND FLANGE OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | RHODIUM AND SILVER SINGLE FLANGE INSIDE SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | RHODIUM SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT INSIDE SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | WAVEGUIDE BODY MATERIAL SILVER AND FLANGE INTERNAL SURFACE SILVER AND FLANGE AND WAVEGUIDE INTERNAL SURFACES RHODIUM |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.510 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adapter Height | 0.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | SILVER SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY SINGLE FLANGE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) SINGLE FLANGE SINGLE CONNECTION FACILITY |
| Flange Style | COVER TYPE SINGLE FLANGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| RAM230A | Waveline Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M203159 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Condor Systems Inc Eastern Engineering and Development Center |
NSN 5985-00-104-3568 is a Adapter,waveguide, manufactured by Waveline Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-104-3568 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RAM230A (Waveline Inc).
Key specifications for RAM230A: Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.510 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 1; Precious Material: RHODIUM AND SILVER. 29 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 5985-00-104-3568 has DEMIL Code D. 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.