The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-250-0165, 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 Dow-Key Microwave Llc. Government technical data includes 6 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-250-0165 |
| Primary Part Number | 12820-28 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Dow-Key Microwave Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 18.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.23 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 12820-28 PRIMARY | Dow-Key Microwave Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 12820-28 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 12820-28 | 5/9 Secondary reference K&l Microwave Llc |
NSN 5985-00-250-0165 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Dow-Key Microwave Llc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-250-0165 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 12820-28 (Dow-Key Microwave Llc).
Key specifications for 12820-28: Overall Height: 2.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 18.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM; Pole Quantity: 1. 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 5985-00-250-0165 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.