The Coupler,directional, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-230-0516, 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 Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government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 | 5985-01-230-0516 |
| Primary Part Number | MDC 3228-21 |
| Item Name | Coupler,directional |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Usage Design | MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING |
| Power Loss in Decibels | 2.2 |
| Design Type | UNIDIRECTIONAL |
| Radio Frequency Rating | 7.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Unit Type | COAXIAL LINE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MDC 3228-21 | Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc (USA) |
| MDC 3228-21 | Coaxial Components Corp. Dba Coaxial Components Corp (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| C11660-1 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-230-0516 is a Coupler,directional, manufactured by Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-230-0516 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MDC 3228-21 (Dal-Tech Devices, Inc. Dba Dal-Tech Devices Inc Div Dal-Tec Devices, Inc), MDC 3228-21 (Coaxial Components Corp. Dba Coaxial Components Corp).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 1680-01-252-8333. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for MDC 3228-21: Overall Height: 1.150 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Usage Design: MAIN LINE AND SECONDARY LINE TERMINAL FITTING; Power Loss in Decibels: 2.2; Design Type: UNIDIRECTIONAL. 5 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 5985-01-230-0516 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.