The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-959-2072, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-00-959-2072 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency | MIL |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Identifying Number | TERMINAL FITTING TY NO. UG21B/U; TY NO. UG570/U |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 0.6 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Usage Design | FOR WAVEGUIDE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| SM-C-424098 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| BC1165-2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Lexan Industries, Inc Dba Struthers Electronics Div Struthers Electronics |
NSN 5985-00-959-2072 is a Coupler,directional, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-959-2072: Overall Height: 2.625 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency: MIL; Usage Design: MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Identifying Number: TERMINAL FITTING TY NO. UG21B/U; TY NO. UG570/U. 7 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.