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General : This handbook provides pertinent information of R.F. Transmission Lines and Fittings, important assembly techniques and necessary fabrication precautions to insure optimum operational results and to minimize probability of failures. it is intended to provide essential technical information and guidance to personnel concerned with the preparation of procurement specifications for Radio Frequency Products and users of such items. This Handbook is not intended to be referenced in purchase specifications, except for informational purposes, nor shall any material included herein be considered to supersede any specification requirements.

This handbook is intended for use as a technical information guide to RF Transmission Lines and Fittings used by the Armed Services and supersedes ASES 49-2.

Each section opens with a brief description of major relevant facts pertaining to the group of components covered.

At the end of this handbook are provided various forms of data on Service drawings. Section 17 contains a cross-index of drawings versus component nomenclature. This listing includes issue letters of drawings. Section 18 contains a cross-index of nomenclature versus applicable drawings or specification and page number, to provide a simple method of locating specific items. Listing of parts herein does not imply acceptance by the individual services as standard parts.