The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-256-6396, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-256-6396 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Bushing Length | 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 THREADED BUSHING |
| Overall Diameter | 1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 40.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNEF |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -2.00 TO 2.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Schematic Diagram Designator | UNBALANCED "LL" |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.375 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | AUDIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TAB, SOLDER LUG |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2-25 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cts Corp of California Dba Cts Electronics Corp Paso Robles Div Electromechanical Group |
NSN 5985-00-256-6396 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-256-6396: Bushing Length: 0.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 THREADED BUSHING; Overall Diameter: 1.531 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 14 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 5985-00-256-6396 has DEMIL Code B. 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.