The Microwave Tuning Frame, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-615-2449, 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 Drs Signal Solutions, Inc.. Government technical data includes 2 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-615-2449 |
| Primary Part Number | MTF100A |
| Item Name | Microwave Tuning Frame |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Drs Signal Solutions, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General Characteristics Item Description | TUNING FRAME IS DESIGNED TO MOUNTTWO TH SERIES MICROWAVE TUNING HEADS AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INTERFACE CONNECTIONS AND POWER FOR THEIR OPERATION;WITH ADDITION OF AN MTF101 TUNING FRAME THIS CAPABILITY IS EXTENDED TO A TOTAL OF FOUR TUNING HEADS W/POWER AND INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MTF100A;FRONT PANEL SWITCH PERMITS SELECTION OF ONE OF THE FOUR TUNING HEADS FOR OPERATION;ALL OPERATING VOLTAGES ARE SUPPLIED TO THE SWITCH SELECTED TUNING HEAD;MTF100A EMPLOYS A FREQUENCY TRANSLATOR FOR DOWN CONVERTING THE 160MHZ IF OUTPUT FROM ANY OF THE TUNERS TOAN IF OF 21.4MHZ;BOTH 160MHZ AND 21.4MHZ IF OUTPUTS ARE AVAILABLE AT REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ON THE MTF100A;ALL SIGNAL AND POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE AT THE REAR PANEL OF THE UNITS;FRONT PANELCONTROLS INCLUDE POWER,FINE TUNING,TUNER SELECT AND AFC;19IN MOUNTED RACK 3.5IN VERTICAL 16IN DEEP;50WATTS APPROX 4 TUNERS INSTALLED MHz |
| Test Data Document | 14632-MTF100A SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.). |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-00-615-2449 is a Microwave Tuning Frame, manufactured by Drs Signal Solutions, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-615-2449 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MTF100A (Bertin Exensor Limited), MTF100A (Drs Signal Solutions, Inc.).
Key specifications for MTF100A: General Characteristics Item Description: TUNING FRAME IS DESIGNED TO MOUNTTWO TH SERIES MICROWAVE TUNING HEADS AND PROVIDE THE NECESSARY INTERFACE CONNECTIONS AND POWER FOR THEIR OPERATION;WITH ADDITION OF AN MTF101 TUNING FRAME THIS CAPABILITY IS EXTENDED TO A TOTAL OF FOUR TUNING HEADS W/POWER AND INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PROVIDED BY THE MTF100A;FRONT PANEL SWITCH PERMITS SELECTION OF ONE OF THE FOUR TUNING HEADS FOR OPERATION;ALL OPERATING VOLTAGES ARE SUPPLIED TO THE SWITCH SELECTED TUNING HEAD;MTF100A EMPLOYS A FREQUENCY TRANSLATOR FOR DOWN CONVERTING THE 160MHZ IF OUTPUT FROM ANY OF THE TUNERS TOAN IF OF 21.4MHZ;BOTH 160MHZ AND 21.4MHZ IF OUTPUTS ARE AVAILABLE AT REAR PANEL CONNECTORS ON THE MTF100A;ALL SIGNAL AND POWER CONNECTIONS ARE MADE AT THE REAR PANEL OF THE UNITS;FRONT PANELCONTROLS INCLUDE POWER,FINE TUNING,TUNER SELECT AND AFC;19IN MOUNTED RACK 3.5IN VERTICAL 16IN DEEP;50WATTS APPROX 4 TUNERS INSTALLED MHz; Test Data Document: 14632-MTF100A SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).; End Item Identification: GNE;MTF100A. 2 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 5985-00-615-2449 has DEMIL Code D. 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.