The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-481-1214, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-481-1214 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 25.0 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 | 20.0 MINIMUM AND 32.0 MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.40 SINGLE |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 0.562 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Maximum Operating Altitude Rating | 70000.0 FEET FT |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 51.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY CROSSTALK REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 500.0 WATTS AVERAGE SINGLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 SOLDER STUD AND 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TNC |
| Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers | 1.032 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| Rf Maximum Voltage Rating | 1000.0 VOLTS PEAK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 360-11892-14 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc |
NSN 5985-00-481-1214 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-481-1214: Switching Time: 25.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.938 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.
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.