The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-159-8306, 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 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-159-8306 |
| Primary Part Number | 10688600 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 0.3 |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 10688600 PRIMARY | Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 10688600 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spectrum Microwave, Inc. |
| 10688600 | 5/1 Secondary reference Microlab/fxr Llc |
NSN 5985-00-159-8306 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Us Army Aviation and Missile Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-159-8306 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 10688600 (Us Army Aviation and Missile Command).
Key specifications for 10688600: Overall Height: 2.095 INCHES MINIMUM AND 2.155 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Power Loss in Decibels: 0.3; Overall Length: 6.594 INCHES MINIMUM AND 6.656 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Overall Width: 0.845 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.905 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 2 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 5985-00-159-8306 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.