The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-036-6216, 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 Wavetek Rf Products, Inc. Government technical data includes 19 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 | 5985-01-036-6216 |
| Primary Part Number | 5001 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Wavetek Rf Products, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +1.0 TO 2.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 AND 1.50 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 0.1 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 1.125 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 3.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 5001 PRIMARY | Wavetek Rf Products, Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-036-6216 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Wavetek Rf Products, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-036-6216 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 5001 (Wavetek Rf Products, Inc).
Key specifications for 5001: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.438 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.200 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 19 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 5985-01-036-6216 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.