Monthly Narrative Summary Report - January 1975

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-02820A001400080012-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 10, 2001
• Sequence Number: 12
• Publication Date: February 5, 1975
• Content Type: PERRPT

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
Memorandum
Director of Communications
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DATE: 5 FEB 1975
FROM : Chief, Communications Engineering
SUBJECT: Monthly Narrative Summary Report January 1975
A. Twenty-eight sets (VCXO and 1W Amplifier) of
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modules were received in early January, These units
undergoing extensive acceptance testing. No problems
were
encountered with the VCXO's during these tests but
the
amplifiers remain marginal in meeting power output
and
spurious specifications. The contractor had tested
the
units prior to shipment, and all were within specifi-
cations. The problem has been discussed with him and he
has been invited to observe the test procedures used.
This visit should resolve any questions concerning differ-
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B. The Secure Facsimile Terminal (SF-1) passed
TEMPEST tests. The SF-1 consists of the SV/A-4 and 3M Model
603BB Portable Facsimile Transceiver and EC-8 RFI enclosure.
C. The SV-8 production is proceeding satisfactorily.
However, a few difficulties have been encountered with
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mitters have a frequency ty problem caused by out-
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output delay problem that is serious enough to prevent
25X1A5a1Proper eration in the SV-8. At the close of the
month, a e opresented a proposal to modify the receiver
to correct the deficiency. The proposed change and its
possible cost impact will be evaluated in February. Lastly,
the TEMPEST/EMI testing of the SV-8 last year did not
clearly determine the EMI profile of the system. Two units
were given to OC-CS for further testing; hopefully, without
any serious impact on the system design.
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during the month when virtually demanded their
SV-3 be replaced as soon as possible. The SV-7 went into
TEMPEST/EMI testing at mid-month, and we embarked on a
parallel effort to fabricate three additional CU-37 Control
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EMI and operational testing, and the availability of LS--3's,
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E. The ARS-II installation began on
26 January. Initial correspondence from site indicates
that the hardware installation is complete and that
hardware verification tests began 28 January. Nego-
25X1A5a1 tiations with for ARS-IV are to commence
shortly.
25X1A5a1 received from on 13 January. Following
an in-house review o t e our-volume Specification, a
formal review will begin in- on 3 February. Initial
review of the Specification indicates that it does not
comply with the reserve core requirement. has been
advised of this problem via contract channels.
G. The Secure Voice Trunk Switch contract appears to
be proceeding on schedule. Plans for a 200-line expansion
of the Gray switch are well underway with final approval to
proceed pending. Several actions are underway to provide
assistance to the Secure Voice operators in the preparation
and handling of messages relating to the scheduling of calls.
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I. The OEL Field Site reported problems with the
modified 9602 modem which are similar to those experienced
with the unmodified unit, albeit less severe.
design engineers have been contacted and investigations are
underway. The SC-1 auto reacquisition modification to the
PSK Demodulator will not provide satisfactory unattended
operation as required for SKYLINK SATCAL and Red Mux. Other
solutions are being studied. All of the specifications for
Red Mux System components are under preparation.
J. The TAR-224 transceiver re-evaluation program was
completed this month. A total of 392 units were tested
with 135 each being accepted. Steps are being taken to
obtain a repair source for those units that failed to meet
the reduced specifications.
F. The CDS System Design Specification was
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K. A cable was written to include crystal ordering
via the TECHREQ system for worldwide distribution. This
will reduce the response time to crystal orders by two
days.
L. In an effort to improve the procurement/delivery
of requisitioned materiel, direct follow-up queries with
the Office of Logistics Procurement Division have been
initiated.
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Distribution:
Orig - D/CO; DD/CO; OC-EXA; OC-PfB; OC-IC (Archiving)
1 - OC-0; OC-O/D
1 - OC-S; OC-CS
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