The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-201-8779, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-201-8779 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| FSC Application Data | PRECISION MEASURING EQUIPMENT TEST |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 200.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 110.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.55 TO 0.55 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 BINDING POST |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 110 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1450TA | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Iet Labs Inc |
| 1450TA | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Genrad Inc |
NSN 5985-00-201-8779 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-201-8779: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 5.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; FSC Application Data: PRECISION MEASURING EQUIPMENT TEST; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 200.000 KILOHERTZ MAXIMUM. 12 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.
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.