The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-389-1902, 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 General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-389-1902 |
| Primary Part Number | 1606 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 3.0 |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 40.0 |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 2.00 |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Power Rating | 23.0 MILLIWATTS PEAK |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMA |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 1606 PRIMARY | General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 231385-101 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-389-1902 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-389-1902 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: 1606 (General Microwave Corporation Div Kratos Microwave Electronics).
Key specifications for 1606: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 3.0; Overall Height: 0.750 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 40.0. 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 5985-01-389-1902 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.