MIL-DTL-85K
6. NOTES:
(This section contains information of a general or explanatory nature that may be helpful, but is not
mandatory.)
6.1 Intended use. Waveguides covered by this specification are intended for use as transmission lines
in military service radio and electronic equipment. For Naval applications, magnesium waveguides are for
aeronautical use only. The waveguides herein specified must function in and withstand for prolonged
periods worldwide military unique environments. These waveguides are military unique because the
technology was pioneered by the military, and these devices are required for compatibility of form, fit and
function with the many devices currently fielded. These devices are used because expensive changes to
application systems would be required, if other than these standard military components were used. This
specification is also subject to terms of international standardization agreement (see 6.4).
6.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents should specify the following:
a. Title, number, and date of this specification.
b. ASSIST Online database at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/ should be cited in the solicitation, and if
required, the specific issue of individual documents referenced (see 2.1).
c. Packaging requirements (see 5.1).
e. Stock lengths (with or without ends) or specific lengths of waveguides required (see 3.3.2).
f.
Special methods or increased frequency of checking surface roughness (see 4.5.5).
6.3 Engineering information. Additional engineering information for waveguides is available in MIL-
HDBK-216, "RF Transmission Lines and Fittings," copies are available upon request from the
Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094;
or at https://assist.daps.dla.mil/.)
6.4 International standardization agreement. Certain provisions of this specification are the subject of
international standardization agreement NATO STANAG 4035. When amendment, revision, or
cancellation of this specification is proposed which affects or violates the international agreement
concerned, the preparing activity will take appropriate reconciliation action through international
standardization channels including departmental standardization offices, if required. The United States,
by international agreement (STANAG) has agreed to the use of the types of waveguides designated by
NATO nomenclature, i.e., NWG-XXXX, in new equipment design. These NATO types are shown in the
associated specification sheet, and should be used whenever possible.
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