The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-386-8742, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-386-8742 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 10.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC OR 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 |
|---|---|
| 96182206 | 5/9 Secondary reference Thales Communications |
| TA51TH | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Trilithic, Inc. |
NSN 5985-01-386-8742 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-386-8742: Overall Height: 3.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 KNOB; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 10.0. 7 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 5985-01-386-8742 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.