The Antenna, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-01-569-7862, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. The manufacturer of record is Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson. Government technical data includes 1 specification, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 1 manufacturer part number for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 1 additional reference document (drawings, advisory and superseded references) is recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-01-569-7862 |
| Primary Part Number | BWDS-180N |
| Item Name | Antenna |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Design Type | DIPOLE SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL D — Destroy Item |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| BWDS-180N PRIMARY | Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BWDS | D/9 Drawing number reference only William Gunsight Co Law Enforcement Division |
NSN 5985-01-569-7862 is a Antenna, manufactured by Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 5985-01-569-7862 has 1 manufacturer part number on file: BWDS-180N (Smart Machines, Inc. Dba Barker and Williamson).
Key specifications for BWDS-180N: Design Type: DIPOLE SINGLE ANTENNA ELEMENT; Overall Length: 180.000 FEET NOMINAL FT; Part Name Assigned by Controlling Agency: FOLDED DIPOLE ANTENNA BWDS SERIES. 1 specification is documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5985-01-569-7862 has DEMIL Code D. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.