The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-046-0042, 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 Rohde & Schwarz Uk Ltd. Government technical data includes 5 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-046-0042 |
| Primary Part Number | 3203-16 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Rohde & Schwarz Uk Ltd |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 16.0 |
| Design Type | BIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 2.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 3203-16 | Rohde & Schwarz Uk Ltd (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3203-16 | 5/9 Secondary reference Salies Sa |
| 3203-16 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-046-0042 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Rohde & Schwarz Uk Ltd, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-046-0042 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 3203-16 (Rohde & Schwarz Uk Ltd).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5331-01-352-8710. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 3203-16: Overall Height: 0.485 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.515 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Usage Design: MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Power Loss in Decibels: 16.0; Design Type: BIDIRECTIONAL. 5 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 5985-01-046-0042 has DEMIL Code D. 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.