The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-224-7079, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 16 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-224-7079 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED HOLE(S) |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 ELECTRONIC, PROGRAMMABLE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 1.5 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 0.1 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 500.0 MILLIWATTS AVERAGE AND 750.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 4 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PA-53,BNC FEMALE | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Trilithic, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-224-7079 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-224-7079: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 1.375 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 16 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 5985-01-224-7079 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.