The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-581-2028, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 26 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-581-2028 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 18.0 NOMINAL |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 SINGLE |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | LATCHING |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.164 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 25.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Operating Temp Range | -54.0 TO 75.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 950.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1225.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY CROSSTALK REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 950.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1225.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 10.0 KILOWATTS PEAK SINGLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 7 WIRE HOOK AND 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Switch Operation Sequence | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | HN |
| Longest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers | 2.750 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| Rf Maximum Voltage Rating | 1.5 KILOVOLTS 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 |
|---|---|
| 0S16228 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lct Electronics |
| 300-11379 | 5/9 Secondary reference Tiffin Metal Products Co. |
| SW16116 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Lct Electronics |
NSN 5985-00-581-2028 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-581-2028: Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 3.500 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR; Mounting Facility Pattern: FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN. 26 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.