The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-4249, 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 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-256-4249 |
| Primary Part Number | 6863685-002 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| 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 |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 10.0 |
| Design Type | BIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 1.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 6863685-002 PRIMARY | Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc (USA) |
| GC851AM1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 4202B10 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-256-4249 is a Coupler,directional, 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 5985-00-256-4249 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 6863685-002 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Div Bae Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration Inc), GC851AM1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation).
Key specifications for 6863685-002: Overall Height: 0.515 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.545 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Power Loss in Decibels: 10.0; Design Type: BIDIRECTIONAL; Radio Frequency Rating: 1.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 4 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.