The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-216-2308, 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 Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc. Government technical data includes 30 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 3 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-216-2308 |
| Primary Part Number | M6-433G38FT |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 15.0 MILLISECONDS15.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICALCYLINDRICAL |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.40 THIRD1.40 THIRD |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 FOURTH1.50 FOURTH |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 SECOND1.30 SECOND |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 FIRST1.20 FIRST |
| Pole Quantity | 11 |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFEFAIL-SAFE |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 SINGLE60.0 SINGLE |
| Specification/standard Data | 18323-7489A42 MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFERNONTRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.40 THIRD0.40 THIRD |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.30 SECOND0.30 SECOND |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.50 FOURTH0.50 FOURTH |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 FIRST0.20 FIRST |
| Actuator Operating Method | SOLID STATESOLID STATE |
| Surface Treatment | NICKEL BODY OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Surface Treatment | GOLD CONTACT(S) OUTSIDE SURFACES |
| Precious Material and Location | CONNECTOR CONTACT SURFACES GOLD |
| Frequency Rating | 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Material | ALUMINUM BODY |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CONTACT(S) |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| M6-433G38FT PRIMARY | Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc (USA) |
| 7489A42H01 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Electronic Systems (USA) |
| MPT43034 PRIMARY | Dow-Key Microwave Llc (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8062-D123-A3C-7A2 | 5/9 Secondary reference Stellant Systems Inc |
| 8062-D123-A3C-7A2 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| MPT43034 | 5/9 Secondary reference K&l Microwave Llc |
NSN 5985-01-216-2308 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-216-2308 has 3 manufacturer part numbers on file: M6-433G38FT (Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc), 7489A42H01 (Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation Dba Electronic Systems), MPT43034 (Dow-Key Microwave Llc).
Key specifications for M6-433G38FT: Switching Time: 15.0 MILLISECONDS15.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Body Style: CYLINDRICALCYLINDRICAL; Precious Material: GOLD; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.40 THIRD1.40 THIRD. 30 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 5985-01-216-2308 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.