The Antenna, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-600-6720, 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 Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated. Government technical data includes 12 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 | 5985-01-600-6720 |
| Primary Part Number | ARA 5800 OPTA |
| Item Name | Antenna |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 4 |
| Terminal Type | RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Design Type | MAST SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Overall Diameter | 4.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Mounting Method | BOLT |
| Radiation Pattern | OMNIDIRECTIONAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Characteristic Impedance in Ohms | 50.0 SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Environmental Protection | WEATHERPROOF AND SHOCK RESISTANT |
| Frequency Rating | 30.0 MEGAHERTZ MINIMUM AND 5.8 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Power Rating | 150.0 WATTS PEAK SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Furnished Items | BASE AND SPRING |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| ARA 5800 OPTA PRIMARY | Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-600-6720 is a Antenna, manufactured by Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-600-6720 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: ARA 5800 OPTA (Antenna Research Associates, Incorporated).
Key specifications for ARA 5800 OPTA: Mounting Hole Quantity: 4; Overall Height: 52.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Terminal Type: RECEPTACLE, COAXIAL SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Design Type: MAST SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT. 12 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 5985-01-600-6720 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.