The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-271-9982, 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 Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co. Government technical data includes 20 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 | 5985-01-271-9982 |
| Primary Part Number | 37224589-001 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 6.0 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Body Diameter | 2.900 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 2 THREADED STUD(S) |
| Body Style | CYLINDRICAL W/SIDE TERMINALS |
| Attenuation Accuracy Reference Frequency | 100.0 KILOHERTZ |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | TWO POSITION IN-LINE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB W/DIAL |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +1.0 TO 40.0 |
| Mounting Facility Screw Thread Series Designator | UNIFIED NATIONAL COARSE (UNC) |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.50 TO 0.50 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 1.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Thread Quantity | 32 PER INCH |
| Body Length | 2.100 INCHES MAXIMUM IN |
| Mounting Facility Nominal Screw Thread Diameter | 0.164 INCHES IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 6 PIN |
| Step Position Quantity | 24 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 37224589-001 PRIMARY | Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-271-9982 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-271-9982 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 37224589-001 (Raytheon Company Dba Raytheon Co).
Key specifications for 37224589-001: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 6.0; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Body Diameter: 2.900 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 2 THREADED STUD(S). 20 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.
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.