[Milsurplus] What is this?

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

I could not find the part numbers in FedLog.
 
80063 most likely designates the supplier (CAGE Code).
 
That is:
 
US ARMY COMMUNICATIONS & ELECTRONICS MATERIAL
READINESS COMMAND LOGISTICS ENGINEERING DIR
12 WD BLDG 601 MCAFEE CTR
 
FORT MONMOUTH NJ  07703     Phone:  732-532-9735
UNITED STATES
 
FORMERLY ARMY ELECTRONICS COMMAND PROCUREMENT
AND PRODUCTION
 
73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
Oklahoma City, OK
 
 


From: dufferjames at hotmail.comTo: milsurplus at mailman.qth.netDate: Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:21:03 -0600Subject: [Milsurplus] What is this?


While in the attempt to clean out my garage I have come across this item.  It consists of what looks like aviation grade 1/8 in. stainless steel or galvanized stranded cable that passes through 16 heavy duty galvanized stakes that are 10 inches long and 1 1/2 in. diameter at the top.  The network of cable has three heavyduty copper alligator clips (5/8 in. wide 2 1/2 in. long) and a large spade type lug.  It is obviously military, as I bought it years ago at Ft. Belvoir, VA when they had a surplus outlet.  The card that I got states Engine Generator Ground Plane, but that is all it says.  On the item, are three yellow plastic labels on the cable.  Here are the markings"80063 SC-C-68161580063 SC-D-681611 Assy80063 SC-C-681613 The item weighs in at about 28 pounds and appears to never have been used.  I have never heard of engine-generator ground plane.  Most engine generator operation i have seen such as field day, only a ground rod was used. Has anyone ever seen such?  thanks for any info that can be provided. Jim
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