The Antenna Control Unit, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-601-5643, 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 Research Concepts Inc Dba Rci. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 item shares a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-601-5643 |
| Primary Part Number | RC4000 |
| Item Name | Antenna Control Unit |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Research Concepts Inc Dba Rci |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| RC4000 PRIMARY | Research Concepts Inc Dba Rci (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-601-5643 is a Antenna Control Unit, manufactured by Research Concepts Inc Dba Rci, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-601-5643 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: RC4000 (Research Concepts Inc Dba Rci).
1 possible match (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 5985-01-727-5585. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for RC4000: Special Features: 9-1/2 IN. X 7-1/2 IN. X 3-1/2 INCHES; AUTO ACQUISITION; GREEN BUTTON/RED BUTTON OPERATING; COMPASS; STEP TRACK/MEMORY TRACK/NORAD TWO LINE ELEMENT; 8 AMP MAXIMUM DC MOTOR; BEACON RECEIVER INTERFACE; -40 TO 85 DEG C OPERATING TEMPERATURE IN. 0 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 5985-01-601-5643 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.