The Antenna, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-566-8969, 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 Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics. Government technical data includes 8 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-566-8969 |
| Primary Part Number | EM-6898 |
| Item Name | Antenna |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Terminal Type | RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Design Type | WHIP SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Mounting Method | CONNECTOR |
| Connector End Design | PIN SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Characteristic Impedance in Ohms | 50.0 SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Features Provided | COLLAPSIBLE |
| Electromagnetic Polarization Type | VERTICAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
NSN 5985-01-566-8969 is a Antenna, manufactured by Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-566-8969 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: EM-6898 (Systemware-Pacific Pty Ltd), EM-6898 (Electro-Metrics Corporation Dba Electro-Metrics).
Key specifications for EM-6898: Terminal Type: RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Design Type: WHIP SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Mounting Method: CONNECTOR; Connector End Design: PIN SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT. 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 5985-01-566-8969 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.