The Attenuator,fixed, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-458-9596, 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 Spectrum Control, Inc.. Government technical data includes 5 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. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-458-9596 |
| Primary Part Number | 18DH-08M/F |
| Item Name | Attenuator,fixed |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Control, Inc. |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels | 8.0 |
| Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels | -0.30 TO 0.30 |
| Connection Type Per Function | MALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUT |
| Operating Temp Range | -65.0 TO 125.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 18DH-08M/F PRIMARY | Spectrum Control, Inc. (USA) |
| 5L.5177.003.62 | Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps (DEU) |
NSN 5985-01-458-9596 is a Attenuator,fixed, manufactured by Spectrum Control, Inc., classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-458-9596 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 18DH-08M/F (Spectrum Control, Inc.), 5L.5177.003.62 (Hensoldt Sensors Gmbh Div Seps).
Key specifications for 18DH-08M/F: Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 18.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Rf Signal Attenuation in Decibels: 8.0; Attenuation Accuracy in Decibels: -0.30 TO 0.30; Connection Type Per Function: MALE INPUT AND FEMALE OUTPUT. 5 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 5985-01-458-9596 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.