The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-4242, 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 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-256-4242 |
| Primary Part Number | 6863817-001 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 25.0 NOMINAL |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 SINGLE |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.17 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 5 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.112 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.50 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL BODY OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY CROSSTALK REFERENCE |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 500.0 WATTS PEAK SINGLE |
| Thread Class | 2B MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 6863817-001 PRIMARY | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 7532-6420-00 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MA7532S003 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-256-4242 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-256-4242 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 6863817-001 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc).
Key specifications for 6863817-001: Switching Time: 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 27 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.