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Item Name:
SPARK GAP
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO ACT AS A SWITCHING OR TRIGGERING DEVICE BY MEANS OF A DISRUPTIVE DISCHARGE OF ELECTRICITY (A SPARK) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES. THE INSULATION (USUALLY AIR) BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES IS SELF-RESTORING AFTER PASSAGE OF THE SPARK. FOR SPARK GAPS USED AS A PROTECTIVE DEVICE, SEE ARRESTER, ELECTRICAL SURGE. FOR ITEMS WITH ADDITIONAL CIRCUITRY WHICH PERFORM COMPLETE MODULATION FUNCTIONS, SEE MODULATOR, RADAR.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 29355 | NAVY UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE
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Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ABHP | OVERALL LENGTH | 1.208 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.332 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| AKWB | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM TYPE NUMBER | AN/SPN-43A |
| AKWA | JOINT ELECTRONICS TYPE DESIGNATION SYSTEM ITEM NAME | RADAR SET |
| AMPK | ELECTRODE MATERIAL | CERAMIC |
| ADAV | OVERALL DIAMETER | 1.263 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.359 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ALGC | MOUNTING CONFIGURATION | 8-32 UNC-2B THREADED HOLE 0.250 1N. DEEP |
| AMQT | ADJUSTABILITY FEATURE | NOT INCLUDED |
| AMPH | GAP TYPE | NONROTARY |