The Switch,waveguide, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-696-2553, 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 Sector Microwave Industries, Inc. Dba Sector Microwave Indust. Government technical data includes 6 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 | 5985-01-696-2553 |
| Primary Part Number | VAP |
| Item Name | Switch,waveguide |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Sector Microwave Industries, Inc. Dba Sector Microwave Indust |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | RECTANGULAR |
| Coupling Position Quantity | 2 |
| Insertion Loss in Decibels | 0.15 SINGLE |
| Actuator Operating Method | MANUAL |
| Frequency Rating | 40.0 GIGAHERTZ MAXIMUM FIRST FREQUENCY VOLTAGE STANDING WAVE RATIO |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, RECEPTACLE |
| 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 |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| VAP PRIMARY | Sector Microwave Industries, Inc. Dba Sector Microwave Indust (USA) |
NSN 5985-01-696-2553 is a Switch,waveguide, manufactured by Sector Microwave Industries, Inc. Dba Sector Microwave Indust, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-696-2553 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: VAP (Sector Microwave Industries, Inc. Dba Sector Microwave Indust).
Key specifications for VAP: Overall Height: 1.80 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Body Style: RECTANGULAR; Overall Length: 2.94 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM; Overall Width: 1.80 MILLIMETERS NOMINAL MM. 6 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 5985-01-696-2553 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.