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 5985is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 59 which contains Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components.

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 an Electrical Dummy Load?

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 Antenna Group?

An Antenna Group is a collection of items, that provide antenna facilities for the reception and/or transmission of electromagnetic energy.

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 an Antenna Element?

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 an Antenna Support?

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 an Antenna Coupler?

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.

Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment - New Zealand (NZ)

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 New Zealand (NZ) - NCB is 98

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NSN Format for Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment
Codified by New Zealand

59	85	98	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

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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FSC 5985 Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment - New Zealand (NZ)

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.

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