The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-115-9271, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 6 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-115-9271 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| FSC Application Data | TEST HARNESS,RADAR BEACON |
| Frequency Range | 8500.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9600.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +2.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 70B273 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference United Telecontrol Electronics Inc |
NSN 5985-00-115-9271 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-115-9271: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); FSC Application Data: TEST HARNESS,RADAR BEACON; Frequency Range: 8500.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9600.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +2.0 TO 20.0. 6 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 5985-00-115-9271 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.