The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-299-7747, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 11 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-299-7747 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 9.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 0.2 KILOWATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 9 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 741 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-299-7747 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-299-7747: Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 1.437 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: IRREGULAR. 11 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 5985-01-299-7747 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.