MONTHLY REPORT 1 March -31 March 1959 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH ENGINEERING STAFF

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MONTHLY REPORT
I March - 31 March 1959
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BRANCH
IINGINEE:ING STAFF
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EXTERNAL PROJECTS SECTION
2037 AGENT HIGH-SPEED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, RS-16 -
Three RS-16A field sets have been installed in the Middle East
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been success y t es e F-iWno he AS-1l base station at
Successful shots have also been made into the AS-4 base station
at - Delivery of 10 RS-16C field sets from _ is 25X1 A5
scheduled for 15 April 1959-
2047 CACHING AIDS AND TECHNIQUES -
ns for a contract with the
25X1A5a1 have been completed and work has begun
on the evaluation s udy for new means of sealing burial
2056 HAND CRANK GENERATOR, HG-3 -
25X1A5a1 The demonstrated an engineering
model of the HG-3 which successfully met the electrical speci-
fications. Difficulty was experienced in the crank mechanism,
however, due to slippage of the crank belts. The HG-3 has been
returned to the contractor for correction of this slippage; it
is now scheduled for delivery early in April. (See Conference
Report: Hand Crank Generator, HG-3 dated 20 March 1959)
2061E REUSABLE TAPE -
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R+D Laboratory evaluation of the reusable tape made by the
has been completed.
Tests results show the tape to be very satisfactory. R+D
activity on this project has now been completed and no further
reporting is contemplated.
2069 AGENT RADIO SET, RS-11 -
An analysis and appraisal of the modified RT-11 has been
completed at the R+D Laboratory and. results of these tests
are now being evaluated.
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2070 INFRARED COMMUNICATIONS DEVICES -
The production schedule of the IS-5 equipment was threatened
25X1A5a1 when makers of the optical system. asked for
an in o era a extension
has now arranged to have
Corporation produce the -uqulrea op cs an expects delivery
of the prototype optical units by 15 April 1959. (See
Telecon Report: IS-5 Infrared Production Contract dated
30 March 1959)
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2082 AGENT AUTOMATIC KEYING DEVICES, CK-7 -
Production and delivery of 100 CK-7 Coder/Keyers has passed
the 50% mark in completed units. Progress on this project
is satisfactory and delivery of spare parts will begin next
month. (See Telecon Report: Approval to Give Two CK-7's
to Signal Coxes dated 6 March 1959 and Trip Report:
Coder Keyer CK-7 dated 1 April 1959)
2089A F - CATIONS AND PROCESSING SYSTEM, AS-4A -
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AS-4/AS-4A operational testing between and _ has
been underway since early February 1959? Test results using
off-line encryption and decryption have been good. Tests of
on-line encryption and decryption have only recently been
initiated.
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2095 AGENT TRANSISTOR RECEIVER, RR/D-11 - 25X1A9a
Three prototype RR/D-11 receivers were delivered by the
25X1A6a contractor. Two of these were forwarded to the field as
part of the AS-3 system., one going to and one to 25X1A6b
The third receiver was forwarded to the R+D Laborato
analysis and appraisal. The remaining nine receivers are
scheduled for delivery in April. (See Telecon Report:
Delivery Schedule for Production RR/D-11's dated 17 March 1959)
2096 AGENT EQUIPMENT POWER SOURCES - 25X1 A9a
25X1A5a1 The is presently testing the BC-11X
thermoelectric battery charger. Delivery date is given as
3 April 1959.
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proposal for research on a photo-
galvanic M ce 1 which can be recharged by simple exposure to
light has been accepted and forwarded to Logistics for con-
tractual action.
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2099 HIGH-SPEED AGENT TO SUB-BASE COMMUNICATIONS SET, RS-13B -
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has delivered the BC-7 thermoelectric generator
an meets the specified output of three watts.
ort: Thermoelectric Generator, ]3C-7 dated
18 March 1959
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AGENT TRIPHAS
E COMMUNICATIONS SET, RS-18 -
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ing/operation
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eld sets and an associated base station have been
ne field set will be evaluated by the R+D Laboratory.
aining sets will be used early in April for engineer-
al tests from Washington, D.C., to and
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modifications
has
A cost estimate covering
to be made in the automatic base station proposal
eceived. (See Conference Report: RS-18 at
It has been determined that this program should be terminated.
The Procurement Division, OL, has been formally requested to
initiate termination of the contract and to have residual
inventory forwarded to the warehouse for inspection and subse-
quent disposition.
2103 AUTOMATIC DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, AS-6 -
The contractor is progressing satisfactorily with fabrication
of the AS-6 equipment. Plans are being made to evaluate the
LOA i /Ana to the base station in
zas been tentatively chosen as the location for the AS
base station and appropriate frequencies are being selected for
this operation. (See conference Report: AS-6 Conference dated
19 March 1959)
2104 UNIVERSAL MODULAR SUBASSEMBLIES, TAILOR -
R+D Laboratory evaluation of the TAILOR transmitter modules
continued. A number of these modules were used quite success-
25X1 C10b fully before the Technical Requirements Board in a demonstration
of the techniques to be utilized in
(See Telecon Report: Production Costs - Project
ed 10 March 1959)
2101+A TAILOR MODULAR RECEIVER, RR-22 -
The contractor continues to make satisfactory progress in the
fabrication of the prototype RR-22 Band I and Band II modular
receivers.
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2108 AGENT AUTOMATIC STATION, AS -3 -
The two AS-3 systems delivered by the
Corporation were returned to the contractor for minor
25X1A6a rework and then forwarded to the field along with RR/D-Zits
and TP-31s for demonstration and evaluation. One system
was sent to M and one to ~. The project engineer 25X1 A6b
accompanied the equipment to the field to demonstrate its
operation and to instruct local personnel on maintenance
and operating procedures.
2110 RADIO CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT -
R+D Laboratory evaluation of the transmitter, receiver and
the selective call system. developed under this project has been
delayed because of the heavy work load at the laboratory.
Priority ratings for this equipment are to be reestablished.
2112 DZ LOCATION SYSTEM, BN-l -
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participated in the testing of a beacon at Eglin AFB.
(See Conference Report: _ Short Pulse Radar System dated
20 March 1959 and. Trip Report: Beacon Tests at Eglin AFB
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2113 60-DAY PROGRAM TIMER, CU-2 -
The contractor has started repair work on the 21 faulty CU-2
units.
2114C SUBMINIATURE RECORDER, CB-7 -
has made significant progress in modifying the
CB-7 recorder. A completely new tape transport design (using
the original motor) is being effected along with improved
packaging. A breadboard model of the modified CB-7 is scheduled
for demonstration by 15 April 1959. (See Conference Reports:
Subminiature Recorder, CB- dated 12 and 18 March 1959)
2114E SPECIAL PURPOSE TAPE TRANSPORT -
This project was initiated this month in response to an urgent
OC-SP requirement for three 6 to 8-hour recorder transports,
one to be available before 1 May 1959 and two before 1 June 1959?
The contractorts proposal to fabricate the three units within
the allowable time schedule by simplifying the original design
criteria of the CB-5 recorder (which most nearly meets the
requirement) was accepted and work was begun on 24 March 1959?
(See Trip Report: Modification of 24-Hour Breakdown Recorder,
CB-5 dated 26 March 1
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2115 TIME AND EVENT MARKER, IN-7 -
A two to three week delay in delivery of the 15 IN-7 units
has been approved to allow the contractor to correct align-
ment difficulties experienced in the 2nd prototype. No
additional funds will be required. The parallel development
for a ruggedized version of the TEM prototype is proceeding
satisfactorily. Several subassemblies have been fabricated.
(See Trip Report: Time and Event Marker, IN-7 dated 19
March 1959)
2116 SIGNAL ACTUATE DEVICE, CU-3 -
False triggering of the CU-3 prototype by random noise pulses
has resulted in a decision to delete the development of
electronic activation circuitry from this project. The Agency
currently has two other signal actuate devices under development
and an electronic package for the CU-3 will be taken from one
of these units. The contractor has been requested to submit a
technical and cost proposal for the fabrication of 16 SAD units
excluding the electronic package. (See Trip Report: Signal
Actuate Device, CU-3 dated 19 March 1959)
2117 MINIATURE COAXIAL CABLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM, WS-1 -
The first WS-1 prototype was delivered this month. Delivery
of the second. prototype has been delayed pending test results
from the first which may point up the need for minor modification
work. OC-SP testing of the first prototype is scheduled to
begin next month. (See Trip Report: WS-1 Miniature Coaxial
Cable System dated 26 March 1959)
2121 MINIATURE AGENT VFO, OS-1 -
The contractor has delivered the first OS_4 prototype which
will be forwarded to the R+D Laboratory for evaluation prior
to fabrication of additional OS-4 units.
2122 AGENT SHORT-RANGE COMMUNICATIONS SET, RS-19 -
The contract for the development of the RS-19 has been amended
to increase available funds by $20,550. Delivery date for the
equipment has been extended to 1 August 1959. (See Telecon
Report: RS-19 Production dated 18 March 1959 and Trip Report:
RS-19 Development dated 31 March 1959)
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2123 100-WATT FIELD STATION TRANSMITTER, RT-27 -
The variable frequency oscillator of the prototype transmitter
has been finished and successfully tested by the contractor.
The complete RT-27 is now ready for delivery and will be shipped
2 April 1959? Initial tests made by the contractor indicate
that the RT-27 meets specifications in all respects.
2121E RADIO RELAY SYSTEM, RS-23 -
The twelve monitor receivers and accessories have been completed
and the system. instruction books have been written. The contractor
is experiencing some difficulty in optimizing operation of the
relay transmitter be he wide manufacturing tolerances
25X1A5a1 found in the GA 53194 transistors. The experi-
mental relay On Plas
reshipped to the Agency in working condition
and has been forwarded to the field.
2127 SEARCH RECEIVING SYSTEM, CS-8 -
The working breadboard of the CS-8 is now being transformed
into a production prototype. The weight of the equipment
presents a major problem and considerable effort is being devoted
to weight reduction. Lightweight alloy materials and sub-
miniature components are being used wherever possible. (See
Trip Report: CS-4 and CS-8 Collection Systems dated 16 March
1-959)
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2131 MINIATURE 3-CHANNEL DATA RECORDER, CB-3 -
= has started repair work on the CB-4 playback recorder
which was damaged in ent to the Agency. R+D Laboratory
evaluation of the CB-3 and CB-4 recorders and the
Elgin CB-3 continued. See Trip Report: Playback Recorder,
CB-4 dated 19 March 1959)
2132 CARRIER RECEIVING SYSTEM, WR-1 -
The WR-1 prototypes are approximately 95% completed but may
have to be held at the contractor's plant for final test.
5X1 A5a 1 A belated delivery of - mechanical filters io causing
the delay in completion. Preliminary copies of the bill of
material, operating spare parts list and maintenance spare
parts list have been received for approval prior to finalization.
2133 HIGH-SPEED FIELD S'T'ATION, AS-5 -
The contractor's proposal for an AS-5 test program and the
purchase of an additional AS-5 system has been received and is
under evaluation. The contractor is also requesting a time
extension of two months to complete the AS-5 development.
This extension is required to compensate for the extra time
devoted to the AS-6 and RS-16A programs.
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2136 VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEM, DS-1 -
The DS-1 equipment is scheduled to be shipped from
on 1 April 1959. Preparation of the final report will take
another month. (See Trip Report: DS-1 Display System. dated
31 March 1959)
2137 MAGNETIC CODER/KEYER, CK-8 -
The contractor has submitted the first quarterly progress
report covering the period from contract initiation to
December 1958. The size reduction of the CK-8 requested by
the Agency has been accomplished. The keyer is presently
3-5/16 by 3-15/16 by 2-3/8 inches and the coder is 4-1/4 by
3-3/8 by 1-9/16 inches. (See Trip Report: Coder/Keyer, CK-8
dated 31 March 1959)
25X9A2 2138 - ANTENNAS -
Necessary steps have been taken to correct the technical
difficulties reported from the field. Procurement of some
essential components may cause a short delay in effecting
corrective measures, but no delays greater than 2 or 3 weeks
are anticipated. (See Trip Report: Antennas dated
31 March 1959)
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2139 AUTOMATIC DATA STORAGE AND READOUT SYSTEM, CS-11 -
Progress on the receiving and transmitting portions of the
CS-11 system is on schedule. Approximately 85,E of the work
on the first prototype modules has been completed. The
subcontrac - recorder has been
awarded to of San Carlos,
211+0 AGENT TRANSMITTER, RT-21 -
The electronic control circuity for the RT-21 has been
constructed and "debugged". This circuitry will now be
combined with the oscillator and amplifier stages of the
transmitter. The problem of automatically matching antenna
impedances from 25 to 1300tjl000 ohms remains unresolved.
2141 STUDY FOR UNCONVENTIONAL AGENT SET, RS-24 -
The contractor is making satisfactory progress on the RS-24
study. Basic modulation techniques and storage methods have
been tentatively firmed up and effort is presently being
concentrated on final configuration and packaging recommendations.
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2141A STUDY FOR NOISE-MODULATED AGENT SET -
The contractor is presently reviewing final parameters for
the noise modulated agent set. An extension of time in which
to complete the final report was requested and granted.
2142 CLANDESTINE ELINT ANTENNAS -
The final report covering development of a clandestine ELINT
antenna system has been received. Negotiations based on the
results of this study are now in progress for the design and
construction of two complete antenna systems.
2143 TRAVELING WAVE TUBE AMPLIFIERS -
The contractor reports satisfactory progress on this task.
Delivery of two of the tube types (0.5 to 1.0 kmc PM and
LO-NOISE) will commence in two weeks. Completed development
of the other three types (4 to 8 km.c LO-NOISE, 12 to 16 kmc
LO-NOISE, and 12 to 16 kmc PM) is expected -Yrithin 1 to 2
months.
2145 PORTABLE MAGNETIC TAPE RECORDER/REPRODUCER, CB-9 -
`The transistorized circuitry for this unit was tested over
the specified temperature range of -20? to +55? C. Although
harmonic distortion remained within the 0.5% specified, the
amplifier gain varied directly with the temperature. Sapple
capstan drive motors are being received and tested for speed
stability, and the special record and reproduce heads are
being fabricated.
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2146 LONG-RANGE ELINT DATA TRANSMITTER, CS-15 -
Effort on this task has been temporarily suspended by the
contractor pending an Agency decision on the future course
of action to be followed in development of the CS-15 Collection
System. It is expected that these questions will be settled
within the next two weeks.
2147 SPECIAL PURPOSE RECORDERS, CB-12, CB-13 and CB-14 -
These rep being designed and built by the M
Wunder Task Order 1, Contract 602. From
pre nary Agency testing of the CB-12 and CB-13 recorders,
the contractor's performance appeared to be unsatisfactory
and work was interrupted on the CB-14 equipment. Final
evaluation of the tests, however, determined satisfactory
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accomplishment and design effort on the CB-14 was continued.
A contract amendment has been requested which will increase
the funds and extend the time of this project.
21+8 SEARCH RECEIVER., CS-5 -
Specifications for the CS-5 have been submitted to five
potential contractors. A conference will be held with each
contractor prior to submission of proposals to assure that
the contractor's design philosophy will be based on a sound
understanding of system requirements.
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21+9 TRAVELING WAVE MASER -
A niobium solenoid has been constructed which retains
superconductivity during sudden small changes in current
while furnishing the desired field of approximately 2000
oersteds. The ruby has been lapped and matched to the
waveguide section. First tests of the assembled maser are
expected to begin during the next reporting period. (See
Trip Report: Traveling Wave Maser dated 31 March 1959)
2150 CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION, TV/CC-1 -
A technical and cost proposal for development of the TV/CC-1
is expected from the within the
next week or two.
2151 CONDUCTING GLASS ANTENNAS -
Four sample conducting form of dipoles
have been received from and forwarded to
the R+D Laboratory for N a a o of their charac-
teristics. When the results of this evaluation are made
available a meeting will be scheduled with project engineers
of to discuss possible applications of this
glass and a second glass which they make (which is conducting
throughout its entire volume) to our immediate and future
requirements. (See Conference Report:
dated 17 March 1959)
2152 MINIATURE MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM -
A rough draft of the Task Outline for Development of a Miniature
Microwave Communications System has been completed. This out-
line will be finalized, reviewed and then submitted to the
for a firm price quotation.
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215+ HIGH-SPEED FIELD STATION' AS-9 -
A comprehensive comparison of the four proposals for this
system has been made and the final choice of contractors
for this one-year study program will be made in the near
future.
2155 COLD CATHODE TUBES -
Some interest has been expressed in the possible application
25X1A5a1 of cold cathode techniques in special requirements where low
power consumption is mandatory. Liaison has been established
with representatives of to
discuss future developments and applications of the cold
cathode tube. (See Trip Report: IRE National Convention
dated 31 March 1959)
2627 VARIABLE SPEED TAPE RECORDER/REPRODUCER, BT-7 -
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Approximately 500 of the modification work on the tape deck
portion of this equipment has been completed. 1 May 1959 is
tentatively given as the delivery date of the prototype unit.
(See Trip Report: Variable Speed Tape Recorder/Reproducer,
BT-7 dated 26 March 1959
2638 AUTOMATIC DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM., AS-8 -
A conference was held with representatives from Wright-Patterson
Air Force Base and Andrews Air Force Base to discuss the use
and availability of the original System II equipment for a
reconnaissance appl erence was also held with
representatives of to discuss correction of
the AS-8 system deficiencies. (See Conference Reports: Air
Force Representatives dated 18 March 1959 and
dated 12 March 1959 and Trip Report: Visit to ARDC with
Reference to System II Requirement dated 25 March 19-5
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2639 VHF COLLECTION RECEIVER, CR-2 -
The CR-2 engineering model was received from the contractor
this period. A visual inspection and preliminary operational
test predict complete satisfaction with the mechanical design.
A Class A evaluation by the R+D Laboratory has been requested.
The contractor is fabricating four additional -prototype units.
261+0 SIGNAL DELAY DEVICE -
Specifications for the fabric..tion of 20 signal delay devices
.ere forwarded to three prospective contractors. Technical
and cost proposals have been received from all three and are
currently being evaluated.
26112 PHOTOGRAPHIC DATA REMEDING TECHNIQUES
A sales representative of theil"JilliM Corporation,
Anaheim, California, was contacted at the IRE show. Although
he was not able to discuss optical recording on a technical
basis, he did express the company's interst in C,overnment R+D
in the field.
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The TA-iC is presently being reworked in _ The prototype
unit will then be resubmitted to Headquarters for evaluation.
Upon acceptance of the prototype, 57 units will be fabricated
by the foreign contractor.
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INFIATABLE HIGII-GAIN POUCHABLE ANTENNAS -
Model shop work by the contractor is almost completed.
Delivery of the completed antenna systems is expected by
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CS-8 BROADBAND ANTENNA REQUIRENE'NT
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This antenna has been returned to for minor mechanical
modification, photography, and an evaluation of its electrical
characteristics from 30 to 60 mc. Negotiations have been
initiated to purchase five additional 30 to 600 me antennas.
2649 GUARDBAND RECEIVER, CR-16 -
The contractor has reported considerable success in developing
a single band tuner covering the range of 30 to 260 mc. An
investigation of harmonic crystals is in process to determine
the feasibility of also providing fixed frequency operation.
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2651 ONE-TIME PAD 25X1A9a
The required repairs on the printing platform of the 25X9A2
equipment have been completed and the equipment was delivered
to NSA on 27 March 1959. Arrangements are now being made for
an Agency demonstration of the device.
2652 SECTIONALIZED METAL PARABOLIC REFLECTORS AND FEEDS -
Work on most of the units is nearing completion. Delivery
of the equipment is expected 1 April 1959.
2653 SEARCH RECEIVING SYSTEM MODIFICATION, CS-1+ -
The refurbished CS-4 equipment has been tested and evaluated.
Performance is considered entirely satisfactory. This task
is now being closed out. (See Trip Report: CS-?+ and cs-8
Collection Systems dated 16 March 1959)
2655 MINIATURIZED TEST EQUIP NT -
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Three competitive proposals for miniaturized. pulse analyzers
are currently under evaluation. Familiarization discussions
were held at = prior to submission of roposal for 25X1A5a1
miniaturized signal generat ipment. See Trip Report:
Miniaturized Test t1w dated 26 March 1959) 25X11
2656 TELEMETRY BAND COLLECTION RECEIVER, CR-17 -
Further action on the CR-17 has been postponed pending a
reaffirmation of the operational requirement from the
sponsoring division.
2657 RADIO RELAY SYSTEM, RS-28 -
The engineering model of this four-channel relay system is
approximately 95% complete. Further testing of the ultrasonic
microphone input channel will be necessary. Instruction books
to assist Agency technical evaluation of this system are
approximately 50% complete.
2660 RADIO RELAY REPEATER SYSTEM -
Development of a repeater unit compatible with both the RS-23
and the RS-25 relay systems was begun this period. Basic
design work is in process at the
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2661 TRANSISTORIZED VHF MONITOR RECEIVER -
Development of this refined monitor receiver will permit
portable operation at the receiving end of the RS-23 and
RS-25 relay systems. Design work was initiated this period.
2662 DATA REDUCTION CONSOLE -
Clearances are being processed to perms udy of an
existing data reduction system built by Following
receipt of proper clearances, a meeting w1e arranged
with representatives of various government agencies to
discuss different data reduction requirements. Investigation
still continues to find an interim-solution to the problem
of high-speed data reduction. (See Trip Report: IRE
National Convention dated 31 March 1959)
2663 MODIFIED NEMS-CLARKS 1302-A VHF RECEIVER -
The Office of Logistics is currently working out contract
negotiations for this program with
2664 EQUIPMENT DEMONSTRATIONS -
On 9 March 1959 an electronic one-way dead letter drop was
demonstrated to representatives of the Technical Requirements
Board. All equipment operated satisfactorily. On 23 March
1959 two two-way..team agent radio sets were shown, including
the RS-19 and the repackaged AN/PRC-34/36 Helmet radios.
Also shown were the RS-9, the RS-25A and the CR-2, and the
CV-2. All equipment performed satisfactorily.
2. SERVICE CONTRACTS -
- (RD)XG-1604, Task Order C and D
Work Orders Completed During March 1959:
Fabricate Teletype Parts
Fabricate Tight Tape Arm (Teletype Part)
Modify Motor Generator Set
Work Orders Outstanding:
2,500.00
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Fabricate 231-D Indicator Panels
Device,
! 50.Oo
72.00
Approved For Release 2000/091119--`-13_
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25X1A5a,
25X1A5a1
25X1 A5e
25X1 A5e
25X1 A5E
25X1 A5a
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-RDP78-02820A000500020041-9
Dollar Balance Remaining, T.O. C 3,561.28
Dollar Balance Remaining, T.O. D 9,030.35
?5X1A5a1 B. RD-79 T.O. 15
Work Orders Completed During March 1959:
None
Work Orders Outstanding:
1 Evaluate Frequency Shift Converters 14,441.00
3 Speech Clipper for 231-D 6,910.00
4 Frequency Extension Kits for 231-D 856.00
Dollar Balance Remaining, T.O. 15 33,597.42
25X1A5a1 C. N RD-145 T.o. 5
Work Orders Completed During March 1959:
4 Fabricate KE-6 Keyers 8,945.59
Work Orders Outstanding:
1 Fabricate Filter Traps 2,420.17
6 Fabricate Transistorized RP-6 Power Supplies 14,954.00
Dollar Balance Remaining, T.O. 5 27,019.65
?5X1A5a1 D. , RD-128 T.O. 3
Work Orders Completed During March 1959:
None
Work Orders Outstanding:
3 Pleasurement of a Reflex Slot Antenna 3,300.25
4' Design and Fabrication of a Receiving Antenna
Group 2 397.03
Dollar Balance Remaining, T.O. 3
512.84
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Approved For Release 2000/668-1_E7 -RDP78-0282OA000500020041-9