REPORT OF COMBINED EDIC WORKING GROUP AND TECHNICAL TASK GROUP ON RADIO AND TELEVISION TRANSMITTERS

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• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
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• Publication Date: August 27, 1957
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FDIC jm-33
Control No. 1463957
P? August 1957
d M IORA DW FOR: Economic Defense Intelligence Committee
FROM : Chairman, ERIC
SUBJECT : Report of Cc mbirred FDIC Working Group and
Technical Task Group on Radio and Tele-
vision Transmitters
REFERENCE : FDIC Case No. 22 (Revised),, Confidential
Attached is copy of EDAC elorlting Group I D-67 of 25 April 1957
which inadvertently was not distributed to EPIC members at the time
dissemination was made to EDAC WG I. We assume this report may sat-
isfy the requirements of EPIC Case 1loa 22 (Revised) on Radio and
Television Transmitters.
If the Executive Secretary is not notified to the contrary by
o ao ab a 6 September 1957s, EPIC Case No 0 22 (Revised) t-11.1 be consid-
ered closed.
Attachment:
WO I D-67
Distribution:
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~+~Y D (All)
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WG-I D-67
April 25, 1957
MAC WORKIPIG GROUP I International rt Control Systerrs
TO r Chairmix,, " TO...I
FROM : Department of Ccxmerce Member
SUBJECT: Report of Combined 'EPIC WG and Technical TG on
Radio and Television Transmitters
Attached is report of the combined EDIC Workinr- Group and Technical
Task Group on Radio and Television Transmitters in response to assignments
from FDIC and WG-I a
TI ,s report, prepared by the Chairman of the combined group,,
reflects the discussions of the croup and was cleared by the participants,
In brief, the report indicates that the review has not been -ro-
ductive of any substantive recommendations, other than man Air Force proposal
for the modification of IL 1519 which is still under study and on t hich a
farther report trill be rendered. The military agencies who have the prir,ary
responsibility for developi..ng. definitional. recormendations in this commodity
sector are understood to be satisfied frith the cove g*e provi''1ed 'by the cur-
rent security list definitions.
The report concludes,, therefore, that this assi-nment should be
considered as completed. This erould note, however, preclude further exarri_-
nation of this coninodity sector by our technical experts when and as it ray
appear appropriate in line with the principle of maintaining continuing;
review of security definitions and lists
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BUREAU OF SION CCUMCE
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April 12, 1957
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THE EDIC U C*U ITNO GROUP C RADIO ANTI TELEVISION TRAITSI ITTERS
1r. John R. Collins, BFC (Chairman)
sr. James A. Ageraborg, AFODN
f=em. Kenneth P. Patterson SC1A
CIA
CIA
NNr. Oliver D. Watson, A S
Mr. John 0. Oliver, State
Lt. William H. Dana, ONI
Iir. Don ld S. Parris, ID8A
Mir. E. MacDonald Nyhen, BDSA
Mr. Lionel t o Hirschhorn,, AFOIN
Dr. Edgar T. Fartin, USIA
CIA (Secretary*)
Subject: Report of E'1IC Working Group on Radio and Television Transmitters
The attached report covers the activities of the EPIC Warkinw, Group
in response to EPIC Intelligence Request No. 24 and related documents. It
will be presented to EPIC and EDAC Working Group I in its present form unless
changes are recommended. leembers are requested to contact John Collins
(Code 164, Ext. 4263) no later than April 19, 1957, to !-,ake - ror corrections
or additions to this reportA,
jn/ John R. Collins, Chain
FDIC Working, Crow on
Radio & Tolevision Transmitters
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REPOT OF ERIC WORKING GROUP ON
RADIO ANTS T1 LEVISION TRAIT .ITTERS
Ref t
(1
EDIC Intelligence Request No. 24, t, Juxx 1956
2
EDIC Case No. 22 (Revised), 21 June 1956
3
ERIC/Al-23122 June 1956
(4)
WG I M.?29, 22 June 1956
DITRODUCTION
1. The reference documents concern an EDIC/ktG I request for the following:
a. A product study of military applications of television and of new
techniques incorporated in commercial radio and television broadcast
equipment which may be of military importance,
b. An intelligence study of the current status of Bloc technology in
radio and television, with particular reference to items disclosed
by the product study?
The zDIC proposed that these studies be used to review the adequacy and clarity
of the existing International. List definitions of transmitting equipment and
related items.
2. A task group was convened to consider these problems. h embers were re-
quested to utilize the facilities of their respective agencies in order to
obtain a list of products recur riended for study? and all available information
on Soviet Bloc capabilities and deficiencies.
CONTRIBUTIONS
3. The following response to the foregoing request was received:
as The Signal. Corps Intelligence Agency submitted two intelligence
studies as follows t
(1) Analysis of Soviet and Satellite Potential for Manufacture of
axittors m
(2) Sine-Soviet Bloc L icrawave Systems (c) (S.. 21.-56 )
Their representative reported that a heavy work schedule prevented any further
effort at that time,
b. The representative of the Office of Naval Intelligence stated that
his agency believed the situation had not changed sufficiently in the past
two years to warrant a new review of the transmitter situation. He indicated
that a number of priori y assignments were in process and that only the most
urgent reasons would justify a now review of transmitters at that time.
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c. The Air Force Office of Intelligence submitted a memorandum stating
that it considered the items presently contained in Item 1517 of the Inter-
national list to be realistic and to aid in dewing the Soviet Bloc advance-
ments made in western radio and television equipment. It recommended,
hocaever, that the following two items be added to the present embargo list:
(1) Light weight television cameras and transmitters packaged
in small units capable of being installed in aircraft.
(2) High speed keyer and teleprinter equipment operating in
excess of 100 words per minute.
StEMOY OF RESULTS
4. The two reports submitted by the Signal Corps Intelligence Agency are a
detailed compilation of all information available at the time (1955 and 1956)
on Soviet and satellite equipment and potential in the fields of high-power
radio transmitters and microwave systems. It is evident that these reports
result from a careful study and evaluation of intelligence materials over a
considerable period and at the expense of many man-hours by professional
intelligence personnel. These reports do not show any marked or demonstrable
Soviet Bloc deficiencies in types of transmitters not presently covered by
the International. List., The unwillingness expressed by the Signal Corps
Intelligence Agency to pursue the investigation further at this time would
appear to indicate satisfaction with the present definition, The Office of
Naval Intelligence also indicated that the situation had not changed suffi-
cient? y since the previous review to justify any further effort at this time.
5. After an intensive review of new developments, which involved overtime
work on the part of intelligence personnel, the Air Force Office of Intelli-
gence suggested two items for inclusion on the embargo list. The first,
television cameras and transmitters for installation in aircraft, would appear
to be already covered by Item 1501. The s_cond, high speed teleprinter equip-
vent, is only indirectly related to the problem at hand, and should properly
be considered in a review of Item 1519. The change could be accompl7.shed, if
it is deemed advisable, by revising Item 1519 to read "any speed greater than
100 words per minutes" instead of the present 200 words per minute.
CONCLUSION
60 The justification for recommending; the proposed increased coverage for
Item 1519 is being further explored and a report will be submitted when all
relevant facts are knotrna
7. Otherwise, it appears that this assigarent should be considered closed.
The Task Group has no method of collecting intelligence information except
as it is supplied by the various intelligence agencies. These agencies have
indicated they are unable to devote further effort to this assignment,
Furthermore, the military agencies, which should be in the best position to
suggest strategic items not covered by the present security list definitions,
have expressed satisfaction with the present definitions. It therefore seems
most unlikely that any new information rill be developed by the present Task
Group.
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TASK GROUP
`. The participating m nbers of the EDIC Working Group on Radio and Television
Transanitters are addressees listed in the Chaimmn's covering memorandm.
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