EQUIPMENT BOARD MINUTES

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EQUIPMENT BOARD
MINUTES
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Meeting No. 1-67 of the Equipment Board was held on 7 April 1967
in the OC Conference Room. Those present were:
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I. OLD BUSINESS
None
II. NEW BUSINESS
D/CO
DD/CO (Chairman)
OC-OS
OC-E
OC-0
OC-X0
OC-E
OC -E
OC-A
OC-T
OC-P
OC -P
OC -E
OC -E
OC-SP
OC -E
OC -E
OC-A/B&F
OC-OS
OC-OS
OC-S
OC-OS (Secretary)
Procurement of production model RS-101
Procurement of a small general purpose computer for OC-E
Expansion of- crystal processing facility
Standardization of Delta Model High Frequency Antenna System
The purpose of this Board meeting was to review and take appropriate
action on the above recommended programs.
2. Discussion - RS-101
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a.: The status of the RS-101 program was reviewed.. Discussion
centered on cost figures quoted by~lror production quantities,
the amount of FY-67 funds presently allocated for production, technical
improvements that will have to be made in the set before production
and the selection/procurement of accessory devices.
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QUANTITY/PRICE QUOTES- 25X1 A
QTY PRICE
100----------- $7356
200------------ 5376
4oo----------- 4245
500----------- 3964
1000----------- 3614
1500----------- 3381
2000----------- 3243
b. Consideration was given to procurement of a small number of
RS-101's to permit evaluation of technical changes before quantity
production. However, after further review of evaluation data collected
to date, it was generally agreed that technical changes could be in-
cooperated into the fifth service test model. This would allow adequate
evaluation of changes before production plans are finalized. Four of
five service test models called for b
this
h
y
p
ase of development have
25X1A been delivered by M At present $600,ooo of FY-67 funds are allocated
for RS-l01 Procurement. This would allow purchase of only a limited
quantity of sets at a high unit cost. Additional funds, if available,
25X1A would allow purchase of a sizeable quantity at reduced unit cost. Mr.
would make necessary inquiries to determine if additional funds
could be obtained for the program. suggested that 25X1A
possibly agreement could be reached with whereby they would per- 25X1A
form necessary design work to insure that all required changes are
incooperated into production models. Toward this end it was deemed
25X1A advisable to submit to_ a list of required design changes. This
action, coupled with an indication on our part that a large order - in
the vicinity of 500 units - was being contemplated would provide the
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on their part to see the initial production phase of the RS-101 to a
successful conclusion. It was agreed that OC-OS would write a memo-
randum for Chief, OC-E, info Chairman of the Equipment Board, out-
lining technical changes required in production model RS-101's. Also
OC-OS and OC-E will continue to give the RS-101 program full attention
including selection and procurement of accessory devices.
2. 100 Watt Linear Amplifier
displayed a mock-up of a 100 Watt Linear Amplifier. This
project (R&D Laboratory) is currently in the proposal stage. This
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25X1C The amplifier has a compartment into which the RS-101 fits
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When so installed the RS-101 becomes the exciter for the 100-watt linear.
A self-contained AC power supply provides power for the system. The
RS-101 can be used as an integral part of the amplifier or if necessary
can be removed and used separately. Also noted that the 25X1A
100 watt amplifier would contain packaging ea ures which would permit
simple conversion to rack mounting. A number of applications are
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placement for the URT-11. Copies o laboratories proposal were dis-
tributed to Board members.
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3. Procurement of a Small General Purpose Computer for OC-E
OC-E evaluation of new communications systems including COMSEC evaluation
of systems could be expedited by the availability of small general pur-
pose computer. System interface requirements which involve variations
in codes, speeds, sequence signals and number/type of control lines,
can be quickly and less expensively determined by computer than by the
laborious and costly procedure of setting up test equipment for each
system to be evaluated. DD/S&T/ORD has a computer in the Ames Building
which can be programmed for our system evaluations but our work would
seriously interfere with ORD as well as other customer use of this
computer. A number of technical approaches have been considered to
resolve the customer interference problems on the ORD computer as well
as problems that exist when RFI evaluations are required. Each approach
requires costly reconfiguration of the existing ORD computer installation
and does not solve the problem of customer conflict for computer time.
The obvious alternative appears to be the purchase of a small general
purpose computer for OC-E for about $20,000 including installation.
The PDP-8 computer manufactured-by the 25X1 A
has been examined by OC-E and meets requirements. The Board concurred
in the Engineering Staff's need for its own computer. It was noted,
however, that necessary coordination for the program with the Office of
Computer Services should be carried out through the OC Executive Officer.
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Because of the large increase in crystal requirements in the
areas it appears advisable to expand the crystal processing facility on
25X1A - During the first half of FY-67, 50% of crystal lab 25X1A
requirements originated in these areas as opposed to about 20% during
FY-66. Approximately $100,000 is needed to establish this facility.
Possibly a portion of FY-67 and FY-68 funds can be allocated for this
requirement. This funding consideration will be investigated by Mr.
25X1A OC-P. A CT/R position or contract employee will be required to
supervise the establishment of the facility and to train local help at
25X1A to process crystals. A new CT/R slot is perhaps the best means
to provide necessary supervision during initial phases of the. program.
The CT/R could divide his time between and the crystal 25X1A
facility when supervisory requirements diminish as local help becomes
proficient in the crystal processing technique.
5. Standardization of Delta Model High Frequency Antenna System
The Board agreed with the OC-E proposal for placement of the Delta
High Frequency Antenna System on the Standard Equipment List.
6. Conclusions
a. RS-101: It was agreed that the RS-101 contains no serious
technical problems which would delay production plans. However, a
concentrated R&D effort should be continued to insure that necessary
technical corrections are made before production plans are finalized.
Additional work is required, by OC-E and OC-OS to define technical
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problem areas and a listing of problems and suggested corrections should
be submitted to the The possibility of obtaining additional
FY-67 funds for the RS-101 procurement program should be investigated.
b. General Purpose Computer: It was agreed that a small general
purpose computer is required for OC-E to properly evaluate new communi-
cations equipments/systems.
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c. requirements for timely delivery of crystals justifies
the expansion of the crystal processing facility at- 25X1A
d. The Delta Model High Frequency Antenna is an essential item
and should be placed on the Standard equipment list.
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7. Recommendations
a. is to write a letter to O/PPB through the DDS requesting
that $1, 00,000 be made available from year end savings to OC for
FY-1967 procurement of RS-1011s. This amount together with the 600,000
in our regular program would allow the purchases of 500 sets. In the
meantime, OC-E should proceed with R&D on the RS-101 to insure that all
specifications are satisfied before production commences. If additional
funds cannot be obtained (FY-67) for procurement, OC will proceed to
the limit of existing funds to provide a production model that is
technically satisfactory. The number of sets to be procured will be
determined by; successful completion of required technical changes, the
amount of funds available for production quantities, both in FY-67 and
FY-68, and overall Agency requirements for the equipment including
RS-1 replacement requirements. Strategic reserve, DD/P as well as
OC requirements should be determined before production quantities
are made firm. The Technical Requirements Board should be apprised
of the status of the RS-101 program including a complete description
of the system and costs involved for the basic set and required accessories.
OC-E and OC-OS should continue to give the RS-101 program full attention
for the correction of technical problem and the selection of accessory
devices.
b. OC-E should proceed with plans for procurement of the - 25X1A
PDP-8 computer. Necessary coordination for this pro-
gram with DD S Office of Computer Services should be carried out through
the OC Executive Officer.
c. The Delta Model High Frequency should be placed on the Standard
Equipment List.
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d. OC-E should proceed with plans for the expansion of the-
crystal facility and plan on obligating in FY-67 approximately half of
the funds required facility expansion. OC-OS is to make the necessary
inquiries to determine if a CT/R position can be obtained to provide
necessary supervision of the facility.
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