The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-926-8591, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 18 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-926-8591 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Waveguide Flange Type | CHOKE |
| Switching Time | 0.1 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 5.0 DC NOMINAL |
| Features Provided | OPEN OFF CIRCUIT TERMINATION |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 1 |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES FLANGE CONNECTION FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Nominal Thread Size | 0.250 INCHES MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 50.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Operating Temp Range | -40.0 TO 55.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 1.5 KILOWATTS AVERAGE FIRST |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 1500.0 KILOWATTS PEAK SECOND |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 24 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) MOUNTING FACILITY HOLE |
| Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) FLANGE CONNECTION FACILITY HOLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1919-284 | 5/9 Secondary reference Guide Microwave Inc |
| 583Z4340-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-926-8591 is a Switch,waveguide, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-926-8591: Waveguide Flange Type: CHOKE; Switching Time: 0.1 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Height: 5.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 28.0 NOMINAL. 18 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 5985-00-926-8591 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.