The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-259-9849, 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 Wavetek Rf Products, Inc. Government technical data includes 9 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-259-9849 |
| Primary Part Number | MA5-3 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Wavetek Rf Products, Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.10 AND 1.30 |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 3.0 |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Frequency Range | +0.0 TO 1.0 GIGAHERTZ AND +1.0 TO 3.0 GIGAHERTZ |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 PIN |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| MA5-3 PRIMARY | Wavetek Rf Products, Inc (USA) |
| 43319-510-00-4 | Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited (GBR) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 43319-510-00-4 | 5/9 Secondary reference British Aerospace Defence Systems Ltd T/a Bae Systems |
NSN 5985-01-259-9849 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Wavetek Rf Products, Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-259-9849 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: MA5-3 (Wavetek Rf Products, Inc), 43319-510-00-4 (Bae Systems Maritime Services Limited).
Key specifications for MA5-3: Frequency Range: 0.000 HERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: ROUND, TERMINAL/TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE; Voltage Standing Wave Ratio: 1.10 AND 1.30; Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 3.0. 9 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 5985-01-259-9849 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.