The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-262-9542, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 19 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-262-9542 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.2 |
| Waveguide Flange Type | COVER |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 BRACKET(S) |
| Frequency Range | 33.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 50.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | WAVEGUIDE TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.2 TO 30.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 |
| Waveguide Flange Designation | UG-599/U |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 40 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.112 INCHES IN |
| Operating Temp Range | -50.0 TO 220.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Application Design | WAVEGUIDE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 FLANGE |
| Power Rating | 1.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | N |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| SMC730328 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-262-9542 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-262-9542: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.2; Waveguide Flange Type: COVER; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 BRACKET(S); Overall Height: 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 19 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 5985-00-262-9542 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.