Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment - Germany (DE)
Federal Supply Class (FSC): 5985
NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 5985
Federal Supply Group (FSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 59 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components
Items Managed by Germany (DE) - NCB is 12
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NSN Format for Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Codified by Germany
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NATO Supply Class 5985 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 59, which is dedicated to Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components.
NATO Supply Class 5985 specifically focuses on Antennas, Waveguides, And Related Equipment. This class includes various types of antennas and waveguides used in communication systems, radar systems, and other electronic equipment.
Antennas are devices used to transmit or receive electromagnetic waves, allowing for wireless communication. They come in different forms such as dipole antennas, parabolic antennas, and array antennas.
Waveguides, on the other hand, are hollow metallic tubes or channels used to guide and transmit electromagnetic waves at microwave frequencies. They are commonly used in high-frequency applications, such as radar systems and satellite communications.
Related equipment in this class may include connectors, mounts, brackets, and other accessories used in the installation and operation of antennas and waveguides.
The purpose of NATO Supply Class 5985 is to provide a standardized classification system for procurement and logistics purposes within NATO member countries. It helps ensure efficient management and coordination of the supply chain for antennas, waveguides, and related equipment in military and defense applications.
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Includes Aerials; Masts; Tower Equipment; Attenuators; Couplers; Transmission Lines.
Excludes Tower Structures.
Note-Mounting hardware, included in classes of this group, includes such specially designed items as brackets, holders, retainers, etc. Excluded from classes in this group are such hardware items as screws (Class 5305), bolts (Class 5306), studs (Class 5307), washers (Class 5310), rivets (Class 5320), and other common items indexed to specific classes, other than in Group 59. The FSC indexes and structure will govern the classification of items used on or with mounting hardware cited above.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 5985
- What is Federal Supply Class 5985?
- FSC 5985 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 5985) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 5985?
- NSC 5985 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 5985 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 5985 in?
- FSC 5985 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 5985 in?
- NSC 5985 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 5985
- What is a Waveguide Flange? 26 Items
- A Waveguide Flange (FLANGE,WAVEGUIDE) is a waveguide fitting with a projecting rim, edge or ridge whose inside dimensions are designed to be affixed to a waveguide for the purpose of joining with another electrical fitting.
- What is an Antenna Counterpoise? 11 Items
- An Antenna Counterpoise (COUNTERPOISE,ANTENNA) is a conductor or system of conductors, fabricated or arranged in a specific pattern, to simulate the properties of an electrical ground.
- What is a Waveguide Adapter? 69 Items
- A Waveguide Adapter (ADAPTER,WAVEGUIDE) is an item designed to establish the necessary accommodations to connect a waveguide to a coaxial line, or to connect two or more terminated waveguides whose physical design does not normally allow connection.
- What is a Mast? 205 Items
- A Mast is an item essentially of columnar shape, having a single footing or mounting base, used to support another item. It may include accessories such as guys, insulators, and collars. See also TOWER. For similar items of this type used to carry power and/or communication lines, see POLE, LINE CONSTRUCTION (as modified)
- What is a Mast Section? 295 Items
- A Mast Section is an item that is specially designed and fabricated to be readily assembled together with other sections to form a MAST.
- What is a Waveguide Horn? 32 Items
- A Waveguide Horn (HORN,WAVEGUIDE) is a hollow conductor of varying cross-sectional area specifically designed to achieve directional characteristics in radio frequency radiating and receiving systems.
- What is an Antenna Reflector? 33 Items
- An Antenna Reflector (REFLECTOR,ANTENNA) is an object placed at a distance from a source of radiation, and designed to change the direction of incident radiation without appreciable transmission through it. It is used with an antenna. See also ANTENNA ELEMENT.
- What is a Waveguide Assembly? 450 Items
- A Waveguide Assembly is an item consisting of one or more definite lengths of straight or formed, flexible or rigid, prefabricated hollow tubing of conductive material. The tubing has a predetermined cross section and is designed to guide or conduct high frequency electromagnetic energy through its interior. One or more ends are terminated. May include common mounting of a SWITCH, WAVE GUIDE, a DUMMY LOAD, ELECTRICAL and other components such as waveguide section, cable terminal chamber and the like. Excludes COUPLER, ROTARY, RADIO FREQUENCY; COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL; ADAPTER, WAVEGUIDE; and TUNER, WAVEGUIDE.
- What is an Electrical Dummy Load? 335 Items
- An Electrical Dummy Load (DUMMY LOAD,ELECTRICAL) is a specific electrical element or set of electrical elements that are connected together to form a fixed arrangement and used as a substitute load for terminating an electrical circuit. A dummy load contains all the essential electrical characteristics necessary to terminate the circuit but does not function in the same manner as the load which it replaces. Examples are resistors used to replace antennas, batteries, loudspeakers, or the like. Includes single port terminations of twin lead, coaxial and waveguide transmission lines as low power terminations of a section of a transmission system in a specified manner. Includes dummy loads when arranged in a group or bank. Excludes power absorbers. See also LOAD BANK, ELECTRICAL.
- What is an Attenuator Assembly? 20 Items
- An Attenuator Assembly is two or more separable ATTENUATOR, FIXED and/or ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE having a common mounting or mounted on each other. Excludes single attenuators with multiple sections. For tandem attenuators actuated by a single shaft, see ATTENUATOR, VARIABLE. Also, see ATTENUATOR SET.
- What is a Radio Frequency Rotary Coupler? 38 Items
- A Radio Frequency Rotary Coupler (COUPLER,ROTARY,RADIO FREQUENCY) is an item which provides a means of transfer of electrical energy between two components or sets, and which is specifically designed to permit one section of a transmission line or waveguide to rotate continuously with respect to another, and still maintain radio frequency continuity.
- What is a Transmission Line Coupler? 14 Items
- A Transmission Line Coupler (COUPLER,TRANSMISSION LINE) is a coupler which permits the passage of electrical energy in either direction between a balanced and an unbalanced transmission line. See also COUPLER, ROTARY, RADIO FREQUENCY.
- What is a Directional Coupler? 101 Items
- A Directional Coupler (COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL) is an item specifically designed to be inserted into a transmission line, waveguide or coaxial transmission line to provide a suitable test outlet. The test signal is attenuated to a predetermined value.
- What is a Waveguide? 74 Items
- A Waveguide is an item consisting of a hollow tube of conductive material having a predetermined cross section specifically designed to guide or conduct high frequency electromagnetic energy through its interior. Does not include coaxial cable. Refers to bulk quantities only.
- What is an Antenna Control Group? 11 Items
- An Antenna Control Group is a collection of items that provides facilities for the control of antenna(s) and associated radome(s).
- Antenna Coupler-Power Supply 13 Items
- What is an Antenna Group? 24 Items
- An Antenna Group is a collection of items, that provide antenna facilities for the reception and/or transmission of electromagnetic energy.
- What is an Antenna Set? 25 Items
- An Antenna Set is two or more antennas, or antenna assemblies which are independently mounted.
- What is an Antenna Control Subassembly? 51 Items
- An Antenna Control Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of an antenna control but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is an Antenna Pedestal Subassembly? 16 Items
- An Antenna Pedestal Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of an antenna pedestal but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is an Antenna Subassembly? 251 Items
- An Antenna Subassembly is two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of an antenna but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
- What is an Antenna? 1629 Items
- An Antenna is an item consisting of a conductor or a system of conductors specifically designed to radiate and/or receive electromagnetic waves in free space. May include beam-forming devices, drive motors, synchros, radome, and associated mechanical structure.
- What is a Variable Attenuator? 56 Items
- A Variable Attenuator (ATTENUATOR,VARIABLE) is a device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal either continuously or in steps, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining substantially constant output and/or input impedance match. Continuously variable resistive devices must consist of at least two sections or one section with at least two rotating contacts. The item must have an overall attenuation rating. Includes tandem mounted variable resistors designed to function as an attenuator but whose terminals are not connected. See also RESISTOR, VAIABLE (as modified).
- What is a Radio Frequency Transmission Line? 10 Items
- A Radio Frequency Transmission Line (LINE,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION) is an item designed primarily for the conduction of radio frequency energy, and consisting of two or more conductors supported in fixed spatial relationship(s) along their own length. Since the characteristic impedance of the line is determined by the spatial relationships of the conductors, which are sufficiently rigid to maintain these relationships between supports, the configuration of the item is usually not susceptible to mechanical manipulation; that is, it is not normally flexible. Includes a single conductor inclosed in an outer concentric conductor (coaxial) or two or more conductors laid parallel. All types have low loss or special characteristics at high frequencies. May include fittings or terminations. For items having continuous homogeneous dielectric, see CABLE, RADIO FREQUENCY. See also LINE SECTION, RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION.
- What is an Antenna Control? 111 Items
- An Antenna Control (CONTROL,ANTENNA) is an item which provides the means for selecting the mode of operation or to direct the DRIVE, ANTENNA to carry out the input instructions. For items which provide coordinate information, see PROGRAMMER, ANTENNA POSITION.
- What is a Radio Frequency Transmission Line Section? 18 Items
- A Radio Frequency Transmission Line Section (LINE SECTION,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION) is a fabricated or processed item which forms a portion of a transmission line or which when added to complementary items will form a transmission line or a portion thereof. Do not use if a more specific item name now exists in the index. See also TUNER, TRANSMISSION LINE and LINE, RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION.
- What is an Antenna Element? 345 Items
- An Antenna Element is an item which is a single conductor and is designed as a replaceable part of an antenna dipole or antenna.
- What is a Waveguide Coupling? 38 Items
- A Waveguide Coupling (COUPLING,WAVEGUIDE) is a device specifically designed to conveniently couple and lock together mating surfaces of two adjacent sections of a waveguide.
- What is an Antenna Mast Plate? 37 Items
- An Antenna Mast Plate (PLATE,ANTENNA MAST) is an item which is rigid or semirigid, flat and generally smooth. Its thickness is small in comparison to both its length and width, and it is so designed as to be used with an antenna mast.
- What is an Antenna Reflector Section? 40 Items
- An Antenna Reflector Section (REFLECTOR SECTION,ANTENNA) is an item which is one of the mechanically similar and complementary parts which together form an antenna reflector.
- What is a Waveguide Seal? 31 Items
- A Waveguide Seal (SEAL,WAVEGUIDE) is an item or assembly designed to be fitted into or external to the end of a waveguide, in order to prevent the entrance of moisture or other foreign matter, without appreciably attenuating radio frequencies. May or may not be pressure proof.
- What is an Antenna Support? 49 Items
- An Antenna Support (SUPPORT,ANTENNA) is an item which consists of a mechanical or structural part designed to overcome the force of gravity, but is not intended to be the principal sustaining member of an antenna.
- What is a Waveguide Support? 11 Items
- A Waveguide Support (SUPPORT,WAVEGUIDE) is an item which consists of a mechanical or structural part designed to overcome the force of gravity, but is not intended to be the principal sustaining member of a waveguide.
- Base,Antenna Support 49 Items
- Base,Mast 27 Items
- Holder,Antenna Coupler 12 Items
- What is an Antenna Spreader? 14 Items
- An Antenna Spreader (SPREADER,ANTENNA) is an item specifically designed to space or hold apart the free swinging electrical conductors of an antenna or counterpoise. Usually includes grooves or fittings for attachment of conductors and for a bridle used to attach the antenna to a mast or other support. For similar items specifically designed for insulating purposes, see INSULATOR (applicable modifier).
- What is a Waveguide Switch? 20 Items
- A Waveguide Switch (SWITCH,WAVEGUIDE) is an item specifically designed for mechanically or electronically positioning one or more waveguide sections so as to couple it or them to other sections in a waveguide system. The switching function may be operated by a manual actuator, an electromechanical actuator or by means of an arrangement of semiconductors and passive circuit devices. Excludes RELAY, (as modified).
- What is a Radio Frequency Transmission Line Switch? 135 Items
- A Radio Frequency Transmission Line Switch (SWITCH,RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LINE) is an item specifically designed for mechanically or electronically positioning one or more radio frequency transmission line sections so as to couple it or them to other sections in a radio frequency transmission line system. The switching function may be operated by a manual actuator, an electromechanical actuator or by means of an arrangement of semiconductors and passive circuit devices. Excludes RELAY, (as modified).
- What is an Antenna Case? 67 Items
- An Antenna Case (CASE,ANTENNA) is a case specifically designed to hold an antenna, an antenna element(s), or antenna section(s).
- What is a Mast Case? 14 Items
- A Mast Case (CASE,MAST) is a case specifically designed to hold a mast or a mast section(s).
- What is an Antenna Assembly? 69 Items
- An Antenna Assembly is an item consisting of two or more separately excited antennas on a common mounting or mounted on each other. Do not use for a single antenna which is merely complex or unusual in construction.
- What is an Antenna Pedestal? 58 Items
- An Antenna Pedestal (PEDESTAL,ANTENNA) is an item specifically designed to support and rotate an antenna(s). It may also support related components such as transmitters, receivers, or modulators. It may include accessory items such as drive motors, synchros, contactors, or collector rings. See also TOWER.
- What is an Antenna Drive? 42 Items
- An Antenna Drive (DRIVE,ANTENNA) is a device which may rotate or position an antenna in response to and external control signal. It is not designed to support an antenna.
- What is a Fixed Attenuator? 186 Items
- A Fixed Attenuator (ATTENUATOR,FIXED) is a device for reducing the strength of an alternating current signal by a fixed or predetermined amount, without causing appreciable signal distortion, by maintaining correct impedance match.
- What is an Antenna Coupler? 482 Items
- An Antenna Coupler (COUPLER,ANTENNA) is a coupler which provides a means of transfer of electrical energy between an antenna and other components. See also LINE, RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION; CABLE ASSEMBLY (as modified); and NETWORK, IMPEDANCE MATCHING.
- Adapter,Antenna To Antenna Base 23 Items
- What is a Mast Adapter? 13 Items
- A Mast Adapter (ADAPTER,MAST) is an item constructed to establish the necessary accommodations to connect two or more masts whose physical design or function will not normally warrant their connection.
- What is a Radome? 53 Items
- A Radome is an item which incloses an antenna. It is specifically designed to permit maximum passage of radio frequency energy through it, while providing protection to the antenna from weather. The item may also inclose the antenna support, and rotating mechanism. It may be flexible or rigid, streamlined or irregular shaped. May also include pressurizing mechanism and anti-icing or de-icing equipment. See also COVER, ANTENNA ELEMENT.
- What is an Antenna Cover? 72 Items
- An Antenna Cover (COVER,ANTENNA) is excludes RADOME.
- Cover,Antenna Element 28 Items
- What is an Antenna Coupler Group? 17 Items
- An Antenna Coupler Group is a collection of items, that provides coupling facilities between an antenna and another compatible component(s).
- What is a Control-Coupler Group? 10 Items
- A Control-Coupler Group is a collection of items, which provides the dual function of control and coupling.
- What is an Antenna Coupler Control? 11 Items
- An Antenna Coupler Control (CONTROL,ANTENNA COUPLER) is a control that determines the mode of operation of an antenna coupler.
- What is a Diplexer? 25 Items
- A Diplexer is an item designed to allow a single antenna to be used for simultaneous transmission and reception on different frequencies. It is installed in a transmission line or waveguide system between the transmitter(s) and/or receivers and a common antenna. It may have provisions for tuning.
- What is a Radio Frequency Circulator? 22 Items
- A Radio Frequency Circulator (CIRCULATOR,RADIO FREQUENCY) is a waveguide, stripline, or coaxial component having three or more ports (terminals), so arranged that energy entering one port is transmitted to the next adjacent port in a particular direction while decoupling the energy from all other ports. Excludes SWITCH, RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION LINE; and SWITCH, WAVEGUIDE.
- What is an Antenna Unit Switch? 31 Items
- An Antenna Unit Switch (SWITCH,ANTENNA UNIT) is this item provides switching of radio frequency signals from antennas to receiver-synthesizer. The antenna switching unit also receives switching commands from the receiver-synthesizer that determine which high band, mid band and lowband signals are to be switched.
- What is a Radio Frequency Amplifier-Coupler? 30 Items
- A Radio Frequency Amplifier-Coupler (AMPLIFIER-COUPLER,RADIO FREQUENCY) is an item having the dual function of an amplifier and a coupler to provide automatic tuning to a variety of antennas by matching impedance levels.
- What is an Antenna Accessory Kit? 18 Items
- An Antenna Accessory Kit (ACCESSORY KIT,ANTENNA) is an accessory kit designed to connect an ANTENNA to a trailer or other equipment, consisting of guy wires, stakes, miscellaneous hardware, and the like. Excludes ANTENNA COUPLER GROUP.
- What is an Antenna Mast Lock Assembly? 15 Items
- An Antenna Mast Lock Assembly (LOCK ASSEMBLY,ANTENNA MAST) is a device designed to secure a MAST, excludes LEVER, MANUAL CONTROL.
- What is a Radio Frequency Power Divider? 72 Items
- A Radio Frequency Power Divider (DIVIDER,POWER,RADIO FREQUENCY) is an item specifically designed to separate incoming radio frequency power into predetermined proportional values at its output terminals.
- What is an Antenna Position Indicator? 11 Items
- An Antenna Position Indicator (INDICATOR,ANTENNA POSITION) is an indicator that displays the physical position of an antenna in relation to one or more predetermined axis. See also METER, ANTENNA TILT.
- What is an Antenna Protector? 14 Items
- An Antenna Protector (PROTECTOR,ANTENNA) is a reusable, fabricated, rigid item designed to protect an atenna during handling, operation, maintenance, and shipping operations.
- What is a Signal Data Translator? 15 Items
- A Signal Data Translator (TRANSLATOR,SIGNAL DATA) is an item that processes a restricted bandwidth data modulated signal received on a wide band carrier frequency, to a standardized single radio frequency, and conversely processes a locally generated data modulated signal within a restricted bandwidth to a standardized single radio frequency, for transmission within the restricted bandwidth on any incremental frequency on the wide band carrier frequency. See also CONVERTER, SIGNAL DATA.
- What is an Antenna Tripod? 13 Items
- An Antenna Tripod (TRIPOD,ANTENNA) is a specifically designed open framework structure consisting of three legs hinged or rigidly affixed at the top to a central mounting head, plate, or the like, which provides the principal support for an antenna. Each leg is designed to be attached at the base to a permanent footing or may include integral footing or base plate.