The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-144-3618, 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 Technical Research and Manufacturing, Inc.. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-144-3618 |
| Primary Part Number | DCS606 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Technical Research and Manufacturing, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency | U.S. GOVT |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 0.2 |
| Identifying Number | TERMINAL FITTING MIL-C-39012 |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 1.976 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.022 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| DCS606 PRIMARY | Technical Research and Manufacturing, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 456-102597-01 | 5/9 Secondary reference Probe Systems Inc |
NSN 5985-01-144-3618 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Technical Research and Manufacturing, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-144-3618 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: DCS606 (Technical Research and Manufacturing, Inc.).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-293-3075. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for DCS606: Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency: U.S. GOVT; Power Loss in Decibels: 0.2; Identifying Number: TERMINAL FITTING MIL-C-39012. 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 5985-01-144-3618 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.