The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-372-8868, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 27 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-372-8868 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S) |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | ISOSCELES TRIANGLE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.40 THIRD |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.30 SECOND |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.20 FIRST |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.50 FOURTH |
| Unthreaded Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.141 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Longest Vertical Distance Between Mounting Centers | 1.800 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | LATCHING |
| Connector End Design | FEMALE |
| Shortest Horizontal Distance Between Mounting Centers | 0.400 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 70.0 SECOND |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 FOURTH |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 60.0 THIRD |
| Minimum Crosstalk Rating in Decibels | 75.0 FIRST |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.20 FIRST |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.40 THIRD |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.30 SECOND |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.50 FOURTH |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Frequency Rating | 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FOURTH FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 12.4 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM THIRD FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Frequency Rating | 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 8.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RSTM-D-L-1 | 5/9 Secondary reference Mercury Commercial Electronics, Inc. Dba Micronetics |
| B4037973 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-372-8868 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-372-8868: Switching Time: 20.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 UNTHREADED HOLE(S); Overall Height: 2.180 INCHES MAXIMUM IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 27 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.