The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-232-5773, 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 18 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-232-5773 |
| Primary Part Number | L8-316S181 |
| 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 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 1 BRACKET(S) |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 12.0 MINIMUM AND 15.0 MAXIMUM |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 FIRST |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 THIRD |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.35 SECOND |
| Supplementary Features | OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE: 12-15 VOLTS DIRECT CURRENT (DC) |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Actuator Current Type and Rating in Amps | 0.140 DC NOMINAL |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 70.0 SECOND |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 80.0 FIRST |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 THIRD |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.50 THIRD |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 FIRST |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.35 SECOND |
| Actuator Operating Method | SOLID STATE |
| Operating Temp Range | -35.0 TO 85.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 9.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| L8-316S181 PRIMARY | Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-232-5773 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 5985-01-232-5773 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: L8-316S181 (Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc Dba Ducommun Labarge Technologies, Inc).
Key specifications for L8-316S181: Switching Time: 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 1 BRACKET(S); Actuator Voltage in Volts: 12.0 MINIMUM AND 15.0 MAXIMUM; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.20 FIRST. 18 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 5985-01-232-5773 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.