The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-539-2071, 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11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-539-2071 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR AND 1 TERMINAL |
| Frequency Range | 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.175 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +1.0 TO 30.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 20.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Body Material | COPPER ALLOY |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 TURRET |
| Power Rating | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| AT15974 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| AT15974 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lct Electronics |
NSN 5985-00-539-2071 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-539-2071: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 CONNECTOR AND 1 TERMINAL; Overall Height: 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 1.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.175 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 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.