The Antenna, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-528-0429, 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 Ara Technologies. Government technical data includes 9 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 | 5985-01-528-0429 |
| Primary Part Number | BCD-235/B |
| Item Name | Antenna |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Ara Technologies |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Type | RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL ALL ANTENNAS |
| Design Type | BICONICAL ALL ANTENNAS |
| Radiation Pattern | OMNIDIRECTIONAL ALL ANTENNAS |
| Connector End Design | SOCKET ALL ANTENNAS |
| Characteristic Impedance in Ohms | 50.0 ALL ANTENNAS |
| Electromagnetic Polarization Type | LINEAR ALL ANTENNAS |
| Frequency Rating | 20.000 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 350.000 MEGAHERTZ MAXIMUM ALL ANTENNAS |
| Power Rating | 1.000 WATTS CW ALL ANTENNAS |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | BNC ALL ANTENNAS |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| BCD-235/B PRIMARY | Ara Technologies (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-528-0429 is a Antenna, manufactured by Ara Technologies, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-528-0429 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BCD-235/B (Ara Technologies).
Key specifications for BCD-235/B: Terminal Type: RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL ALL ANTENNAS; Design Type: BICONICAL ALL ANTENNAS; Radiation Pattern: OMNIDIRECTIONAL ALL ANTENNAS; Connector End Design: SOCKET ALL ANTENNAS. 9 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 5985-01-528-0429 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.