The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-424-9942, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 24 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-424-9942 |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Switching Time | 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS |
| Mounting Facility Type and Quantity | 3 THREADED STUD(S) |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Mounting Facility Pattern | THREE POSITION IN-LINE SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN |
| Actuator Voltage in Volts | 28.0 NOMINAL |
| Precious Material | GOLD |
| Switch Return Mechanism Type | FAIL-SAFE |
| Distance Between Mounting Facility Centers | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL SINGLE MOUNTING FACILITY PATTERN IN |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 1 |
| Switch Type | TRANSFER |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.30 SECOND |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.10 FIRST |
| Actuator Operating Method | RELAY |
| Precious Material and Location | CONTACT SURFACES GOLD |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY INSERTION LOSS REFERENCE |
| Frequency Rating | 0.0 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Frequency Rating | 0.5 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 3.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SECOND FREQUENCY RF POWER HANDLING |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 100.0 WATTS AVERAGE FIRST |
| Rf Power Handling Capability | 50.0 WATTS AVERAGE SECOND |
| Material | STEEL CORROSION RESISTING BODY |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY AND GOLD CONTACT(S) |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 3 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE AND 2 SOLDER STUD |
| Switch Operation Sequence | BREAKS BEFORE MAKES |
| 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 |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| JDS-346-10129-3 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Arrowsmith Shelburne Inc |
NSN 5985-01-424-9942 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-424-9942: Switching Time: 15.0 MILLISECONDS MS; Mounting Facility Type and Quantity: 3 THREADED STUD(S); Overall Height: 2.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: RECTANGULAR. 24 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 5985-01-424-9942 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.