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1278-2-2Antenna Element

Penn-Tech Ltd · NSN 5985-01-123-6546 · FSC 5985 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 5985-01-123-6546 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 5985-01-123-6546. Primary manufacturer part number: 1278-2-2.
Features
  • Antenna Element — FSC 5985
  • Overall Diameter: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Design Type: STRAIGHT SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT
  • Frequency Rating: 30.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 300.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT
  • 2 verified cross-references
  • Primary manufacturer: Penn-Tech Ltd
Applications
  • Industrial maintenance and repair
  • Government and military logistics
  • Equipment overhaul and refurbishment
General Description

The Antenna Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-123-6546, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (No Item Name Available) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The primary manufacturer of record is Penn-Tech Ltd. Government technical data includes 3 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN5985-01-123-6546
Primary Part Number1278-2-2
Item NameAntenna Element
FSC / FSG5985 / 59 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerPenn-Tech Ltd
StatusACTIVE
Overall Diameter1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Design TypeSTRAIGHT SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT
Frequency Rating30.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 300.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 4
5962-01-007-001712782 INTERCHANGEABLE
Microcircuit,linear
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp Dba Northrop Grumman Systems Corp
5360-01-303-106412782-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Spring,helical,compression
Breeze-Eastern Llc
1680-01-480-677612782-2 INTERCHANGEABLE
Panel,interior Lining,aircraft
Drs Signal Solutions, Inc.
4720-01-516-9509 INTERCHANGEABLE
Hose Assembly,nonmetallic
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
1278-2-2 Penn-Tech Ltd (USA)
1278-2-2 Wade Antenna Inc Div Taco Antenna (CAN)
Related Parts
5962-01-007-0017INTERCHANGEABLE
MICROCIRCUIT,LINEAR
12782
5360-01-303-1064INTERCHANGEABLE
SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION
12782-2
1680-01-480-6776INTERCHANGEABLE
PANEL,INTERIOR LINING,AIRCRAFT
12782-2
4720-01-516-9509INTERCHANGEABLE
HOSE ASSEMBLY,NONMETALLIC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 5985-01-123-6546?

NSN 5985-01-123-6546 is a Antenna Element, manufactured by Penn-Tech Ltd, classified under FSC 5985 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 5985-01-123-6546?

NSN 5985-01-123-6546 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: 1278-2-2 (Penn-Tech Ltd), 1278-2-2 (Wade Antenna Inc Div Taco Antenna).

What NSN replaces 5985-01-123-6546?

There are 4 known substitutes for 5985-01-123-6546: 5962-01-007-0017, 5360-01-303-1064, 1680-01-480-6776 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 1278-2-2?

Key specifications for 1278-2-2: Overall Length: 6.770 FEET NOMINAL FT; Overall Diameter: 1.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Design Type: STRAIGHT SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Frequency Rating: 30.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 300.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT. 4 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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