The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-463-3959, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 8 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-463-3959 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.2 |
| Frequency Range | 3.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE |
| Voltage Standing Wave Ratio | 1.35 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | CONTINUOUS |
| Specification/standard Data | 97942-1A21047H01 MANUFACTURERS SOURCE CONTROL |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1A21047H01 | 1/2 Source control — Government-approved source U.S. Government activity |
| MA8438-S704 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-463-3959 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-463-3959: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.2; Overall Height: 0.500 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Frequency Range: 3.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR, TERMINALS ON ONE SURFACE. 8 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 5985-01-463-3959 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.