The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-764-0833, 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 17 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-764-0833 |
| Primary Part Number | 238050 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Frequency Range | 108.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 112.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 8 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 101.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.15 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.00 TO 1.00 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 AND 2.0 AND 3.0 AND 5.0 AND 10.0 AND 20.0 AND 30.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Operating Temp Range | -20.0 TO 71.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 100.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 8 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 238050 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company (USA) |
| 50STA101-216 | Alan Industries Inc (USA) |
| A2177A | Rlc Electronics, Inc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ZZ-340 | 5/9 Secondary reference Alan Industries Inc |
| B9731A | 5/1 Secondary reference Rlc Electronics, Inc |
NSN 5985-00-764-0833 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Raytheon Company, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-764-0833 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: 238050 (Raytheon Company), 50STA101-216 (Alan Industries Inc), A2177A (Rlc Electronics, Inc).
Key specifications for 238050: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 CONNECTOR; Overall Height: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 17 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.