The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-161-7230, 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 Department of the Army Hq United States Army Communications Research and Development Command. 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-161-7230 |
| Primary Part Number | B4015836-1 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Department of the Army Hq United States Army Communications Research and Development Command |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 24.0 NOMINAL |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 SINGLE |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.144 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.154 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | LATCHING |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.06 DC NOMINAL |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 2 |
| Maximum Operating Altitude Rating | 50000.0 FEET FT |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 SINGLE |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.40 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Operating Temp Range | -32.0 TO 65.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 10.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9000.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 10.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9000.0 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 0.1 WATTS AVERAGE SINGLE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 TURRET AND 4 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| B4015836-1 PRIMARY | Department of the Army Hq United States Army Communications Research and Development Command (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| B4015836-1 | 5/2 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-161-7230 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Department of the Army Hq United States Army Communications Research and Development Command, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-161-7230 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: B4015836-1 (Department of the Army Hq United States Army Communications Research and Development Command).
Key specifications for B4015836-1: Switching Time: 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.310 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 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.