1964 Collins Radio Company Private Internal Oscillator Design Manual

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1964 Collins Radio Company Private Internal Oscillator Design Manual. This report represents early foundational work in RF and oscillator design and directly precedes Frerking’s later published work on crystal oscillators. Transistorized Crystal Oscillator Design Techniques. Original “COMPANY PRIVATE” internal engineering report from Collins Radio Company (1964), not a publicly distributed manual. Produced for in-house design and development use during the early transistor era. Offered here is an original 1964 internal technical report titled: Transistorized Crystal Oscillator Design Techniques Prepared by M. E. Frerking Development Division – Cedar Rapids, Iowa Dated December 15, 1964 Unlike commercially published books or manuals, this report was explicitly marked “COMPANY PRIVATE” and intended strictly for internal use within Collins Radio. As noted in the document, distribution outside the company required special authorization, meaning these were never widely released to the public. This report represents early foundational work in RF and oscillator design and directly precedes Frerking’s later published work on crystal oscillators. It provides a deep technical look into transistorized oscillator systems during a key transition period in electronics history. Condition Summary Complete manual of approximately 136 pages, including fold-out charts and detailed engineering diagrams. Shows typical vintage wear including light toning, minor marks, and handling wear. No major damage noted. Fully intact, readable, and structurally sound. Features Original 1964 Collins Radio internal technical report Marked “COMPANY PRIVATE” – internal-use-only engineering document Prepared by M. E. Frerking (Development Division) Approx. 136 pages including fold-outs and schematics Covers: Oscillator theory and design methods Frequency stability (temperature, long/short-term) Quartz crystal resonators and specifications Transistor circuit design considerations Includes detailed schematics, charts, and engineering tables Binder-style format with labeled cover Printed in the United States of America Early solid-state electronics reference material Condition: Very Good vintage with expected age wear Why This Matters This is a true internal engineering document from the golden age of RF development, created during the transition from vacuum tube to transistor technology. The “Company Private” designation indicates it was used internally by working engineers at Collins Radio—not sold commercially or distributed publicly. Documents like this are significantly harder to find than standard manuals, as most remained within corporate or engineering environments. Ideal for: RF engineers and technical collectors Collins Radio / Rockwell historians Vintage electronics enthusiasts Engineering reference collectors Shipping & Returns Free US Shipping 30 day returns (must be returned in original condition)