The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-153-1973, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-153-1973 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 20.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 584R212H01 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-153-1973 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-153-1973: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 0.580 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 100.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 7 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 5985-01-153-1973 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.