The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-830-4680, 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 Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc. Government technical data includes 13 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-830-4680 |
| Primary Part Number | A12838 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 26.0 NOMINAL |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Operating Temp Range | -40.0 TO 175.0 FAHRENHEIT DEGF |
| Frequency Rating | 40.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 80.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 40.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 80.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 40.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 80.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Switch Operation Sequence | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | TPS |
| Rf Maximum Voltage Rating | 28.0 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| A12838 PRIMARY | Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc (USA) |
| 10548195 | Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 360-11902-1002 | 5/9 Secondary reference Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc |
NSN 5985-00-830-4680 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-00-830-4680 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: A12838 (Autodyne Manufacturing Co Inc), 10548195 (Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate).
Key specifications for A12838: Overall Height: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 26.0 NOMINAL; Switch Return Mechanism Type: FAIL-SAFE. 13 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.