The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-030-2379, 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 Rlc Electronics, Inc. Government technical data includes 7 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-030-2379 |
| Primary Part Number | S-2456 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Rlc Electronics, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 FIRST |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.80 SECOND |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 SINGLE |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.30 FIRST |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.60 SECOND |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-030-2379 is a Switch,waveguide, manufactured by Rlc Electronics, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-030-2379 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: S-2456 (Rlc Electronics, Inc), S-2456 (Illinois Tool Works Inc Dba Illinois Tool Works Inc Div Illinois Tool Works).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5945-01-467-0479. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for S-2456: Switching Time: 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Height: 1.812 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.30 FIRST; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.80 SECOND. 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.
NSN 5985-01-030-2379 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.