The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-017-1282, 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 Dba Raytheon. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-017-1282 |
| Primary Part Number | 918337-801 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 4.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 150.001 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM AND 400.001 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +1.0 TO 63.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.20 TO 0.20 |
| Scale Linearity | LINEAR |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Scale Division Quantity | 63 |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 70.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, PLUG |
| Step Position Quantity | 63 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 918337-801 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-017-1282 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-017-1282 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 918337-801 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon).
Key specifications for 918337-801: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 4.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Frequency Range: 150.001 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM AND 400.001 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 16 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 5985-01-017-1282 has DEMIL Code B. 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.