The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-233-9421, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 12 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-233-9421 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Shaft Type | ROUND, SLOTTED |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.4 |
| Frequency Range | 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 30.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Body Material | STEEL |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 10.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 5.0 WATTS PEAK |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A804NB | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Caes Systems Llc |
NSN 5985-01-233-9421 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-233-9421: Shaft Type: ROUND, SLOTTED; Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.4; Overall Height: 1.890 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 12 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 5985-01-233-9421 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.