The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-159-3137, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-159-3137 |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Waveguide Flange Type | COVER |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 2 |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 30.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.70 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Operating Temp Range | -40.0 TO 100.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 5.0 WATTS AVERAGE SINGLE |
| Flange Connecting Facility and Quantity | 4 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL AND 1 RECTANGULAR FLANGE |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MA8319-4Z2 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-159-3137 is a Switch,waveguide, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-159-3137: Waveguide Flange Type: COVER; Overall Height: 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Pole Quantity: 1; Overall Length: 6.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 12 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.