The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-695-2883, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog.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 | 5985-01-695-2883 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Adjustment Device Type and Quantity | 1 KNOB W/DIAL |
| Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels | -0.25 TO 95.75 |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 4 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, FEMALE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 8321-M6-06-FNG | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-01-695-2883 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5985-01-695-2883: Overall Height: 3.47 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Adjustment Device Type and Quantity: 1 KNOB W/DIAL; Overall Attenuation Range in Decibels: -0.25 TO 95.75. 5 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.
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.