The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-324-6402, 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 Dow-Key Microwave Llc. Government technical data includes 27 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-324-6402 |
| Primary Part Number | C14L2CA |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Dow-Key Microwave Llc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 10.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 18.0 MINIMUM AND 30.0 MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.25 SINGLE |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.189 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.199 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 1.5 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Surface Treatment | ENAMEL BODY OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 55.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 15.0 KILOWATTS PEAK SINGLE |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE AND 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Switch Operation Sequence | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | LC |
| Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers | 5.300 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 123SCSA508-1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (USA) |
| C14L2CA PRIMARY | Dow-Key Microwave Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C14L2CA | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| C14L2CA | 5/9 Secondary reference K&l Microwave Llc |
NSN 5985-00-324-6402 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Dow-Key Microwave Llc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-324-6402 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 123SCSA508-1 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation), C14L2CA (Dow-Key Microwave Llc).
Key specifications for C14L2CA: Switching Time: 10.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 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.
NSN 5985-00-324-6402 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.