The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-153-9600, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-153-9600 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency | DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Design Type | BIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 1.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 2.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE OR TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M15370/10-006 | 2/2 Government specification standardization U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-DTL-15370/10 | 4/1 Identification reference U.S. Government activity |
| MIL-C-15370/10 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-153-9600 is a Coupler,directional, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-327-4795. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-01-153-9600: Overall Height: 0.405 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Terminal Fitting Controlling Agency: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE; Usage Design: MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING; 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.
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.