MONTHLY NARRATIVE SUMMARY REPORT - NOVEMBER 1976

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OPTIONAL FORM NO. %i
MAY 108: EDITION NOV
GSA FPMR (41 CFR) 101-11.8
Memorandum
TO . Director of Communications
25X1ROM
OCE-M76-524
DATE: 08 December 1976
Chief, ommunications Engineering
SUBJECT: Monthly Narrative Summary Report--November"1976
1. ARS and MAX software modifications for processing
the revised ACP-127 format line four have been forwarded
to the field sites. ARS modifications providing group
routing capability and 300-baud circuit operation were
also completed and forwarded.
2. Representatives from OC-E and OC-0/SOD visited
3 through 9 November,
to review a ra o Switch initial System
Analysis Report and to develop a specific Performance
Test Plan. The initial system analysis report indicated
that the Tandem Switch will support 80 erlangs of traffic
at a one percent grade of service. It also has adequate
hardware to support the initial system requirements as
well as the installation and Building
switch requirements. However, the present Tan em Switch
software capability will require modifications to support
the switch requirements prior to
its cutover. reaccep ance tests are projected to begin
14 February 1977, vice 3 January 1977.
3. The CDS endurance test was restarted on 8 November
following its suspension in late October to allow fixes for
software problems to be incorporated. The test is still in
progress at this time.
4. Three complete AFT hardware systems (Interdata
6/16 processor, disk, cassette and M-40 KDP) have been
configured and are being utilized by the programmers for
software development. Due to the transition of DBA AFT
program managers and the present understaffed DBA software
development team, it is anticipated there will be a 30- to
45-day delay in the software development schedule. DBA is
now in the process of employing a senior system programmer
for AFT and plans to transfer a junior DBA programmer, from
another project to the AFT software development team.
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5. A HATS project review meeting held with the con-
tractor on 5 November showed the project to be progressing
as scheduled with no delays anticipated. Informal copies
of the Test and Training Plans were received at this
meeting. A review of these plans with comments to the
contractor is expected to be completed by mid-December.
6. Appreciable progress was made in the installation
of the Building secure communication system
during November. Cable tie-down in all IDF's was completed
on 20 November. All equipment racks have been installed
in the CER and inter-rack cabling and tie-down procedures
have begun. The T-96 for the Headquarters end of the
contractor and delivered to Headquarters on 19 November,
The Chestel switch was installed at Building on
13 November. The switch, delivered with commercial
software, was successfully tested and will be ready for
operational use after receipt of specialized software.
7. Technical problems were corrected on the Laserfax
test bed by Harris technical representatives 9 - 11 November.
High-quality imagery was transmitted successfully from
imagery has a resolution in excess of 200 lines per inch
with 12 levels of gray scale. Further adjustments of the
Laserfax equipment are to be performed by Harris
representatives in December. On 17 November, the DDA
signed a memorandum to the Chairman, IHC, requesting
'
approval to proceed and award a contract to
8. Three Xerox TC-400 digital telecopiers were
received and tested. A demonstration of the units was
provided to C/OC-O and C/OC-E and members of their
respective staffs.
9. - The renovations are pro-
ceeding, albeit at a slow pace. The enclosure is completed,
except for the doors. Both doors were damaged in shipment
and replacements have been delayed.
10. The first field SKYMUX equipment instal-
lation has been completed and Engineering tests are in
progress.
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14. The specification for the new SC-3 satellite
field terminal was released to nine bidders. Submission
date for their proposals is 31 January 1977.
15. The installation of the SC-lA terminal at
was completed while the SC-lA installation at
has reached about 7,5 percent completion. Site
surveys were completed at
16. No problems were experienced with the Atlantic
network satellite. All Atlantic SKYLINK field
terminals have successfully accessed including
which is well out of the normal antenna pattern
or that satellite.
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17. - During November 1976, the ~ T-96
system achieved operational status. There has been exten-
sive testing of both the T-96 and its associated equipments
in the operational configuration. During a 48-hour
continuous test, the KW-7's needed to be rephased approxi-
mately once per day and no complaints were received from
users or MAX. Several details remain to be finished,
such as expansion of the altroute capability, and it
appears that the most significant problem will be that of
the data line quality and reliability.
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18. SKYMUX - As of 30 November 1976 testing of the
SKYMUX system between concluded,
followed by a two-day OPS evaluation. Testing of the
SKYMUX system between began on
17 November 1976 through the Osystem. A total of
79 MX-113's from Timeplex have been delivered to the
This quantity completed delivery of the
s on two contracts, and the remaining deliverable
items (manuals, spare kits, and readers) are expected in
December. As of 30 November 1976, 12 each MX-113's,
minus the SE.l Synchronous Card, have been tested and
inspected satisfactorily against the second contract,
and eight each on the first contract.
19. TLC-1 Modification - All TLC-l's have now been
modified by OC-E/CED. Ten units have been put in stock for
issuance to the field. An additional 13 units will be
available when defective cards are repaired and returned
from Delta Electronics.
20. Teletype M-40 - Teletype Corporation is still
working on the modification kit to eliminate the
"TEMPEST" problems. We expect a Teletype representative
to deliver the mod kit and assist Atlantic Research Corp.
in testing the M-40 during the week of 13 December.
21. SATCAL - The engineering and operational tests of
the SK/SE-113 via the SKYMUX between
were successful. As a result of the tests and evaluation
o the SATCAL system, a number of minor changes in the
equipment have been discussed and agreed upon with the
manufacturer. Delta Electronics has been instructed by
OL/PD to start the production of the remaining equipment
on the contract. Tentative starting delivery date for
this equipment is 15 March.
22. A discussion was held early in the month with
DD/S&T/0TS representatives to review various development
programs. This led to a second briefing on several
systems that OTS is developing for other customers, but
which may have some spin-off values for us.
23. The prototype Telcom 3061 base system intended for
reception of UHF/PSK messages from new
field equipments was received. The 3061 will undergo
technical and operational evaluation.
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24. Thus far, 135 secure voice SV-8 sets have been
built. The popularity of this item is evidenced by a
total of 91 sets having been issued or committed to
requirements. To keep up with the demand, production has
been geared to 24 sets per month.
25. The first production Model CV-651 converter with
modified Collins 651S receivers, Hewlett-Packard Spectrum
Analyzer and associated cables and spare components, was
delivered to the on 29 November. This
equipment will be packed for shipment to
26. Harris Corporation of Melbourne, Florida, demon-
strated their breadboard of the TC-7 telephone communicator.
27. During November the following
events were noted:
related
a. Repair of the tracking antenna at ~ was
completed. Noise measurements, before and after
repair, indicate a reduction of approximately 30 dB
in the noise level.
b. Chief, 0 and COD personnel met to review
the recommendations concernin revisions to the
operating procedures of the sites. Nine changes
were recommended and these will be reviewed with the
programmer at on 7 December 1976. The
revisions will be evaluated for inclusion in the
reprogramming of the new Interdata computer.
c. Chief, met with OC-E/ESD personnel to
follow up on recommendations submitted by a study
group that examined ways to improve support to our
sites.
d. OC-O/COD received word that the
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experienced "major power surge" which prevented the
station from meeting a scheduled
contact.
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29. The transfer of tactical spare parts from OC to
cognizance is complete. A total of S72 line items
valued at $85,950 was transferred.
30. This has been a busy month for Central Repair
with a total of 435 TECHREQ's processed, 372 incoming and
63 outgoing. R$R transactions totaled 1220 this reporting
period.
31. The GR 1795 Digital Logic Test System was received
from General Radio. This is the companion unit of the
GR 1792D, which will remain at for acceptance
testing and verification of those crypto programs developed
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Original - D/CO; DD/CO; OC-EXA; OC-P&B; OC-IC (Archives)
1 - OC-0; OC-O/D
1 - OC-S; OC-CS
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