The Dummy Load,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-973-0177, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 14 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-973-0177 |
| Item Name | Dummy Load,electrical |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Operating Position | ALL POSITIONS |
| Termination Type | CONNECTION COAXIAL |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Style Designator | RF CONNECTOR, 4 HOLE MOUNTED |
| Cooling Method | SELF-COOLED |
| Connector End Design | MALE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 NOMINAL |
| Ambient Temp at Full Rated Power | 56.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Body Length | 6.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Frequency Range Rating | +0.600 TO 1.850 KILOHERTZ |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.600 TO 1.850 GIGAHERTZ |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Power Rating | 50.000 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | C |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| C-3948 | 5/9 Secondary reference Ra-Nav Laboratories Inc |
| K386120307 | 5/9 Secondary reference F E L Corp |
| SM-C-622903 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-973-0177 is a Dummy Load,electrical, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-00-973-0177: Operating Position: ALL POSITIONS; Termination Type: CONNECTION COAXIAL; Overall Height: 4.080 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.50. 14 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.