The Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-429-7173, 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 Microwave Communications Laboratories, Inc.. Government technical data includes 6 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-429-7173 |
| Primary Part Number | S2-8T |
| Item Name | Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Microwave Communications Laboratories, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Pole Quantity | 1 |
| Switch Type | NONTRANSFER |
| Frequency Rating | 300.0 MEGAHERTZ NOMINAL SINGLE FREQUENCY OPERATING |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | SMC |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| S2-8T PRIMARY | Microwave Communications Laboratories, Inc. (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-429-7173 is a Switch,radio Frequency Transmiss, manufactured by Microwave Communications Laboratories, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-429-7173 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: S2-8T (Microwave Communications Laboratories, Inc.).
Key specifications for S2-8T: Overall Height: 1.030 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Pole Quantity: 1; Overall Length: 3.540 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Overall Width: 2.300 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 6 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.