The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-294-7148, 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 Alan Industries 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-294-7148 |
| Primary Part Number | 50RS102BNC |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Alan Industries Inc |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 2.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 102.0 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Power Rating | 0.5 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 91601627 | Thales Sa (FRA) |
| 50RS102BNC PRIMARY | Alan Industries Inc (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-294-7148 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Alan Industries Inc, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-294-7148 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 91601627 (Thales Sa), 50RS102BNC (Alan Industries Inc).
Key specifications for 50RS102BNC: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 2.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 1.287 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 500.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 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 5985-01-294-7148 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.