The Antenna, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-438-1459, 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 Taco Communications. Government technical data includes 13 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-438-1459 |
| Primary Part Number | D2260 |
| Item Name | Antenna |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Taco Communications |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Beam Scanning Method | FIXED ALL ANTENNAS |
| Terminal Type | RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL ALL ANTENNAS |
| Design Type | COLLINEAR ARRAY AND DIPOLE ALL ANTENNAS |
| Mounting Method | CLAMP |
| Radiation Pattern | OMNIDIRECTIONAL ALL ANTENNAS |
| Connector End Design | SOCKET ALL ANTENNAS |
| Characteristic Impedance in Ohms | 50.0 ALL ANTENNAS |
| Electromagnetic Polarization Type | VERTICAL ALL ANTENNAS |
| Environmental Protection | RAIN TIGHT AND DUSTPROOF AND FUNGUS PROOF |
| Frequency Rating | 118.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 135.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM ALL ANTENNAS |
| Power Gain in Decibels | 1.00 ALL ANTENNAS |
| Power Rating | 50.000 WATTS PEAK ALL ANTENNAS |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N ALL ANTENNAS |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-438-1459 is a Antenna, manufactured by Taco Communications, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-438-1459 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: D2260 (Taco Communications), D2260 (Wade Antenna Inc Div Taco Antenna).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5895-01-628-5840. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for D2260: Beam Scanning Method: FIXED ALL ANTENNAS; Terminal Type: RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL ALL ANTENNAS; Design Type: COLLINEAR ARRAY AND DIPOLE ALL ANTENNAS; Mounting Method: CLAMP. 13 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 5985-01-438-1459 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.