The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-464-2441, 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 Raytheon Company. Government technical data includes 12 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-00-464-2441 |
| Primary Part Number | 168986-1 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 SINGLE |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 4 |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 50.0 SINGLE |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY CROSSTALK REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 PLUG, COAXIAL AND 4 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-00-464-2441 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-464-2441 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 168986-1 (Raytheon Company), 16530-12 (K&l Microwave Llc).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5998-01-272-9572. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 168986-1: Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.30 SINGLE; Switch Return Mechanism Type: FAIL-SAFE; Coupling Position Quantity: 4; Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels: 50.0 SINGLE. 12 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 5985-00-464-2441 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.