The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-273-6509, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 4 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 3 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-273-6509 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.1 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 6625-0730 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 6625-0730 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
| 6625-0730 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Tucker Electronics Company |
NSN 5985-01-273-6509 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-273-6509: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.1; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 600.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Frequency Range: 0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 1.500 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Power Rating: 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE. 4 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 5985-01-273-6509 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.