[Milsurplus] Looking for info; Tensiometer

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Dave,

I can't help with any specific information on the tensioner but one thing 
did catch my eye because I had noticed it yesterday while looking for 
something in the AN/GRR-5 TM.  "80063" is the manufacturer ID code.  However, this 
particular one probably won't help your search any as it translates to "Army 
Electronics Command Procurement and Production Directorate".  Presumably 
what had once Signal Corps Procurement Division (or perhaps Depot).  This from 
a TM 11 dated 20 June 1967.

In a message dated 9/14/2010 11:46:06 AM Central Daylight Time, 
dave at wpaperman.com writes: 
> Greetings;
> 
> I was "up North" (sorta) at the Mena Hamfest and found a what appears to 
> be a milsurplus guy wire tensiometer priced within  reason. With three 
> towers and 4th to go up it would be a very handy device to have 
> operational.
> 
> It appears this was part of a portable tower or mast kit. It is "Y" 
> shaped with the "plunger" in the top, center.
> 
> Does anyone have info on this "thing" and, if so, can I get either a 
> link or a copy of the information?
> 
> Numbers appearing on the device are as follows:
> Painted (rubber stamped, stenciled?) are:  80063 ASSY and below that 
> A315 6923-002
> One arm of the casting has the following: 12804 FL  2919.94
> 2 Scales, "SG" and "G"
> 
> I've done "due diligence" on the web with no results.
> 
> TIA:
> 
> Dave, W5WP
> 

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