The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-125-6403, 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 Spectrum Microwave, Inc.. Government technical data includes 22 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 | 5985-01-125-6403 |
| Primary Part Number | SAB-460 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Microwave, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 50.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 2.2 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 4 |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFACES GOLD |
| Operating Temp Range | -60.0 TO 100.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 10.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 5.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 5.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 300.0 KILOWATTS AVERAGE SINGLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Switch Operation Sequence | MAKES BEFORE BREAKS |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| Rf Maximum Voltage Rating | 1.5 KILOVOLTS PEAK |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| SAB-460 PRIMARY | Spectrum Microwave, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-125-6403 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Spectrum Microwave, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-125-6403 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: SAB-460 (Spectrum Microwave, Inc.).
Key specifications for SAB-460: Switching Time: 50.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Overall Height: 2.260 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 28.0 NOMINAL. 22 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.
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.