The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-279-9686, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-279-9686 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 4.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 408.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | TERMINAL |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 6.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.60 TO 0.60 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 294-891 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Federal Div of Victoreen Instrument Co Inc |
NSN 5985-00-279-9686 is a Attenuator,fixed, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5342-01-129-7678. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-279-9686: Overall Height: 0.844 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 4.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 408.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON OPPOSITE SURFACES; Input Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0. 11 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.