The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-461-1520, 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 Continental Electronics Corp. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-461-1520 |
| Primary Part Number | 160-0075 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Continental Electronics Corp |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 60.0 |
| Design Type | BIDIRECTIONAL |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 2.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 32.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Precious Material and Location | EXTERNAL SURFACES SILVER |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 160-0075 PRIMARY | Continental Electronics Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 11242119 | 5/9 Secondary reference Spx Corporation Dba Dielectric Communications Div Spx Communication Technologies |
NSN 5985-00-461-1520 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Continental Electronics Corp, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-461-1520 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 160-0075 (Continental Electronics Corp).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2920-01-244-4774, 4820-01-292-9598. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 160-0075: Usage Design: MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Power Loss in Decibels: 60.0; Design Type: BIDIRECTIONAL; Precious Material: SILVER. 7 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.