The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-570-3233, 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 Vicom Australia Pty Limited. Government technical data includes 14 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through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-570-3233 |
| Primary Part Number | AC119A-99-34 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Vicom Australia Pty Limited |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.5 |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 2 KNOB W/DIAL |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 99.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Operating Temp Range | +0.0 TO 54.0 CELSIUS DEGC |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE AND 1 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Power Rating | 2.0 WATTS AVERAGE |
| Step Position Quantity | 1 |
| Coaxial Connector Series Designation | N |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| AC119A-99-34 | Vicom Australia Pty Limited (AUS) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AC119A-99-34 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-570-3233 is a Attenuator,variable, manufactured by Vicom Australia Pty Limited, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-570-3233 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: AC119A-99-34 (Vicom Australia Pty Limited).
Key specifications for AC119A-99-34: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.5; Impedance Rating in Ohms: 50.0 INPUT-OUTPUT; Overall Height: 82.6 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 4.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM. 14 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 5985-01-570-3233 has DEMIL Code B. 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.