The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-283-6706, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 15 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-283-6706 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.8 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 4 FLANGE WITH MOUNTING HOLE |
| Frequency Range | 0.200 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.400 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | FOUR POSITION RECTANGULAR |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 SLOTTED SCREW |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Length | 2.950 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 18.0 |
| Overall Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -1.00 TO 1.00 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Center to Center Distance Between Mounting Facilities Parallel to Width | 1.150 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 255827 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 4012 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mullett Associates Inc |
NSN 5985-01-283-6706 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-283-6706: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.8; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 4 FLANGE WITH MOUNTING HOLE; Overall Height: 1.140 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.160 INCHES MAXIMUM IN. 15 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 5985-01-283-6706 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.