The Adapter,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-236-5688, 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 25 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-236-5688 |
| Primary Part Number | 601-NF |
| Item Name | Adapter,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Waveline Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| FSC Application Data | ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT |
| Tubing Wall Construction Style | SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Inside Height | 0.505 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.508 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Flange Quantity | 1 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 |
| Adapter Overall Width | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Style Designator | WAVEGUIDE TO COAXIAL |
| Waveguide Inside Width | 0.896 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.904 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Cross-Sectional Shape Style | INTERNAL, RECTANGULAR EXTERNAL, RECTANGULAR |
| Flange Outside Height | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Adapter Overall Height | 2.290 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Adapter Length | 1.485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Connecting Hole Diameter | 0.169 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.172 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE ALL CONNECTION FACILITIES IN |
| Flange Inside Width | 1.003 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.006 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Outside Height | 0.496 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.504 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Waveguide Outside Width | 0.996 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.004 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Flange Depth | 0.423 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.453 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Flange Outside Width | 1.610 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.640 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN |
| Waveguide Inside Height | 0.396 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.404 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Adapter Height | 1.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Material | ALUMINUM SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED 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 |
|---|---|
| 601-NF PRIMARY | Waveline Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 601NG | C/1 Advisory reference — outside the item-of-supply concept Waveline Inc |
NSN 5985-00-236-5688 is a Adapter,waveguide, manufactured by Waveline Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-236-5688 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 601-NF (Waveline Inc).
Key specifications for 601-NF: FSC Application Data: ANTENNAS,WAVEGUIDES,AND RELATED EQUIPMENT; Tubing Wall Construction Style: SEAMLESS SINGLE TUBING SEGMENT; Flange Inside Height: 0.505 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.508 INCHES MAXIMUM SINGLE FLANGE IN; Flange Quantity: 1. 25 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 5985-00-236-5688 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.