The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-300-8296, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 25 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-300-8296 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | IRREGULAR |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 24.0 NOMINAL |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | LATCHING |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 3 |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Operating Temp Range | -55.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Frequency Rating | 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIFTH FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIFTH FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 15.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 150.0 WATTS PEAK SECOND |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 5 SOLDER STUD AND 3 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Throw Quantity | 2 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 020-B357-A1C-4C0 | 5/9 Secondary reference Stellant Systems Inc |
| 020-B357-A1C-4C0 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-300-8296 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-300-8296: Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: IRREGULAR; Actuator Voltage in Volts: 24.0 NOMINAL; Pole Quantity: 1. 25 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.