The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-571-3170, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 7 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-571-3170 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels | 0.7 |
| Frequency Range | 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | +0.0 TO 10.0 |
| Attenuation Per Step in Decibels | 1.0 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Power Rating | 1.0 WATTS AVERAGE AND 100.0 WATTS PEAK |
| Step Position Quantity | 10 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 3053-100 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-571-3170 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-571-3170: Insertion Loss at Minimum Attenuation in Maximum Decibels: 0.7; Frequency Range: 0.000 GIGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 6.000 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: +0.0 TO 10.0; Attenuation Per Step in Decibels: 1.0. 7 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 5985-01-571-3170 has DEMIL Code Q. 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.