The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-168-0246, 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 Kontron Europe Gmbh. Government technical data includes 15 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-168-0246 |
| Primary Part Number | 2A-30 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Kontron Europe Gmbh |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE |
| Overall Diameter | 0.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 AND 1.25 AND 1.35 AND 1.50 |
| Input Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 30.0 |
| Surface Treatment | PASSIVATE BODY |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 4.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +4.0 TO 8.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +8.0 TO 12.4 GIGAHERTZ AND +12.4 TO 18.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Power Rating | 5.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 1.0 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR |
| Output Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 2A-30 | Kontron Europe Gmbh (DEU) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 2A-30 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 2-30 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-168-0246 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Kontron Europe Gmbh, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-168-0246 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 2A-30 (Kontron Europe Gmbh).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5961-01-303-6660. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 2A-30: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS IN OPPOSITE SURFACE; Overall Diameter: 0.840 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20 AND 1.25 AND 1.35 AND 1.50. 15 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 5985-01-168-0246 has DEMIL Code D. 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.