[Premium-Rx] WJ, CEI and other stuff for sale

Terry O' watkins-johnson at terryo.org
Tue Nov 6 18:53:32 EST 2018


I have a large assortment of Watkins-Johnson and other equipment for 
sale.I reached the tipping point in my research on COMINT, SIGINT and 
ELINT radio history where that work is more engrossing and time 
consuming than the actual radios.Continuing to research and write has 
taken up all the time I once had to restore and use the equipment.

For example, the National Academic of Engineering asked me for a short 
biography of Dean Watkins like the one I wrote for them on Dick Johnson 
(https://www.nae.edu/190574.aspx).In addition, I am working on a history 
of the Watkins-Johnson company from its founding in 1957 to its 
dispersal not long after the Berlin Wall came down.

At the same time, I am working on a biography of Ralph Grimm, the 
founder of Communication Electronics, Inc (CEI) starting with his prewar 
work on the first aircraft Integrated Landing Systems (ILS) to his early 
death while attempting to build up the Ralph E Grimm Co. (REGCO) and 
wrest back the business he had created from his discordant absorption by 
Watkins-Johnson.Grimm’s career also includes working on the development 
of the then secret LORAN-A navigation system while in the Coast Guard 
and being head of engineering at Nems-Clarke.Under Grimm’s guidance, 
Nems-Clarke captured the nascent VHF/UHF radio receiver market for 
COMINT and SIGINT agencies in the US and Europe.

The prices on this list are firm and do not include packing or shipping, 
which will be handled by the UPS Store. Discounts can only be discussed 
if you will be driving to my house and picking up the items.Discounts 
will be commensurate with the quantity you pick up.I do not want to 
photograph or provide more detailed descriptions as one would for a sale 
on eBane, so please don't ask.  Ease in the transactions is a 
significant factor for me.

Please be patient with the time it may take me to reply to your 
inquiries.I will respond to all e-mails as quickly as I can.My goal is 
to disperse this collection of stuff and center my focus on the research 
and writing as easily as possible, not a simple task given the amount of 
things that have accumulated in 30+ years of this hobby.

That said, if anyone is interested in coming here with a truck and 
picking it all up, we can talk about other equipment and documentation 
that could be included as a bonus for your efforts.For example, I have a 
sizable collection of Pan-Man (RS-160) system components (receivers, 
accessories, parts) and manuals.

The Pan-Man systemswere involved in some historically significant and 
well known national security incidents for which I have uncovered 
documentation. For example, declassified National Security Agency 
documents list a Pan-Man system on the USS Pueblo when it seized by 
North Korea.It was also the search receiver in the system (paired with 
RS-180 hand-off receivers) hidden at Hokkaido in northern Japan that 
found and recorded the Russia MiG pilot and ground communications just 
before Korean Airlines KAL007 was shot down (a conversation released to 
the press by President Reagan over the strenuous objections of the 
NSA).  For a brief overview and photos of some parts of the Pan-Man 
system see: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/surveillance-systems/RS-160/RS-160.htm).

  Thanks for reading,

Terry O'

If the information below arrives in a disheveled mess, I can send it as 
an Excel spreadsheet.


*Manufacturer*

	

*Model*

	

*Description*

	

*Price*

WJ

	

WJ-9205

	

Programmable 21.4 MHz spectrum display that can display up to three 
receivers simultaneously, works well with external X-Y Monitor, display 
widths of 50k/0.2M/0.5M/2M/5MHz, each input can be programmed 
individually, e.g all three from one receiver at different spectrum 
widths, generates a very nice display (the Thomas CRT is bad and made of 
unobtanium), tested today and works well, include your choice of X-Y 
monitor, a Tektronix 604 (yellow phosphor) or 608 (blue/green phosphor).

	

$350

WJ

	

WJ-8888/LFC

	

LF converter, shifts 5-500 kHz to 2-2.5 MHz, works with any receiver 
that can supply 1 MHz standard, serial no. 2, rare, untested.

	

$150

WJ

	

WJ-9073-2

	

20-1000 MHz tracking preselector, remote serial control with WJ-8617B-25 
or WJ-8618B-19 or other serial data input,can switch antennas at 
frequency presetable on the front panel, can be set to compensate for 
cable loss on the front panel,(-2 is internal heater for installation in 
unheated space), untested

	

$125

WJ

	

WJ-9080A

	

Tunes 30-1000 MHz in one band, 160 and 21.4 MHzIF out, 50 MHz bandwidth 
with 160 MHz IF spectrum display, sensitive and unusual, worked well 
when tested 15 years ago

	

$200

Reaction Instruments

	

685

	

20-500 MHz half rack receiver 1U high, 20/50/300/8M, AM/FM, RS-488, 
control out for tracking preselector, missing cap for power 
button,tested 11/05 and works well.

	

$250

California Microwave

	

CMD-7301

	

Panoramic Display, 21.4 MHz input, half rack width 1U high, tested 11/05 
and works well

	

$135

WJ

	

WJ-9546

	

Six channel, digital programmable USB/LSB demodulator, each tunes 
5kHz-20 kHz, remote control via RS-485, more details here: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/accessories/WJ-9546.htmwith original 
manual, was able to communicate using RCS but needs demod software

	

$175

WJ

	

WJ-9521

	

Single channel digital USB/LSB demodulator, appear to be one section of 
9518BE in cast aluminum enclosure, untested

	

$40

CEI

	

SM-8512-6

	

Spectrum monitor designed for use with R-388, R-390 and other 455kHz IF 
receivers, worked well when last used about 15 years ago, with manual, 
details here: http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/SDUs/SM-8512-6.htm and 
here: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/documents/manufacturers/CEI/manuals/CEI-SM-8512-R390x-mods.pdf

	

$200

CEI

	

SM-9310A

	

Spectrum monitor, 21.4 MHz input, 3 MHz max display width, full rack, 
2U, untested

	

$75

CEI

	

SM-9803

	

Spectrum monitor, 21.4 MHz input, 8 MHz max display width, full rack, 
2U, two units available, need cleaning, untested

	

$40

CEI

	

605

	

Spectrum monitor, early unit, serial no. X1 indicates it is a prototype, 
full rack, 2U, needs cleaning, untested

	

$40

CEI

	

IP-751/UR

	

Spectrum monitor, made for DOD, full rack, 2U, needs cleaning, untested

	

$40

WJ

	

SM-9304

	

Spectrum monitor, 21.4 MHz, 3 MHz max display width, half rack 2U, CRT 
broken, untested

	

$50

WJ

	

RC-101

	

The world's first waterfall spectrum display, works with 205 receiver to 
output display spectrum versus time on thermal fax paper, with extra fax 
paper, untested, big unit for pickup only

	

$100

WJ

	

WJ-9949

	

Amplified speaker with five input switch, 1/2 rack 2U high, modified 
with replacement AC power supply and 1/4" phone inputs on rear apron 
(instead of BNC), works very well and looks almost new

	

$200

WJ

	

EF-201C

	

Equipment Frame for two 1/2 rack WJ units, top and bottom covers are not 
original

	

$100

WJ

	

796414-1 & 796415-1

	

FE extender set (preselector & convertor board) for WJ-8618B 
receivers.Worked when removed from receiver 12 years ago

	

$125

WJ

	

390361-1

	

1st LO board for WJ-8618B with high frequency extender (HFE) EPROMS, 
extends coverage down to a few kHz even when used with FE, worked when 
removed from receiver 12 years ago, more infor here: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/documents/manufacturers/WJ/Manuals/WJ-8617B-HFE.pdf

	

$125

WJ

	

796102

	

Preselector module for WJ-8718, needs addional cables to work 
automatically inside the receiver,cna be used externally or even 
remotely by switching voltages bewteen the control terminals, untested 
but basically passive and should work fine, more info here: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/documents/manufacturers/WJ/Manuals/WJ-8718-PRE-manual.pdf 
, two modules available

	

$85

WJ/CEI

	

904-2

	

Receiver 30-300 MHz in two bands, 20/300 kHz bandwidths AM/FM/CW, 
filmstrip dials, untested

	

$125

WJ/CEI

	

WJ-565-3

	

Receiver with plug-in tuner, 88-260 MHz, 50k/200k/1M/3M bandwidths 
AM/FM/CW, built-in spectrum display, untested, these units were very 
popular with European intelligence agencies during the 1970s

	

$175

WJ/CEI

	

DRO-311

	

Frequency display, LED, handles 4 receivers simultaneously with Digital 
Automatic Frequency Control (DAFC), designed to work with 565 series of 
receivers in a system with 4 receivers and this counter, untested

	

$100

WJ/CEI

	

521

	

Receiver 20-70 MHz, 4/10/20 kHz bandwidths, AM/FM/CW, built in spectrum 
display, paired with DRO-290A Nixie frequency counter and sold as the 
RS-521 system which was popular in Europe, untested

	

$175

WJ/CEI

	

DRO-290A

	

Frequency display, Nixie tube, 1U high, designed to work with the 521 
receiver (above), untested

	

$130

WJ/CEI

	

232

	

Tuner, half rack, 2U covers 2-30 MHz at 10 MHz bandwidth, output is 
baseband at 25kHz, worked well when tested 15 years ago, very sensitive

	

$50

WJ/CEI

	

224

	

Tunable filter, 6 units in one 3U rack, cool multiturn tuning dials, 
filters are complete, rack has some wiring mods, untested

	

$30

WJ/CEI

	

VOR-6

	

Voice Operated Relay, 6 independent channels, like 6 squelch units that 
control other equipment, untested

	

$30

WJ

	

TF-30304

	

Test Fixture labeled "8718 Up/Down Counter", thumbwheel frequency 
switches, bandwidth switch, an internal test unit from Gaithersburg, 
untested

	

$20

WJ

	

794273-1, 794280, 794277-1

	

Three attached and interconnected modules for RF, IF & IF synthesizer, 
IF has 250 kHz filter,all serial no. 1, form factor looks very much like 
a receiver module in the WJ-9040 series, untested

	

$50

CEI

	

701A

	

The first CEI receiver design, 2U full rack unit, UHF 235-1000 MHz in 
two bands, 20/300 kHz bandwidths, AM/FM/CW, nuvistors and 7077 planar 
triode, a classic bit of history, untested

	

$150

CEI

	

702

	

UHF receiver, 235-1000 MHz in two bands, missing low band tuner, two 
circuit cards and some knobs, parts unit

	

$20

CEI

	

501

	

The third CEI receiver design, 2U full rack unit, VHF 54-260 MHz, built 
in speaker, 20-300 kHz bandwidths, nuvistors, AM/FM/CW, worked well when 
last used 20 years ago

	

$150

CEI

	

AP-101

	

Audio interface panel for three independently selected receivers and 
transmitters, contains an amplified speaker for receivers and XLR mike 
input and VU meter for transmitters, serial no. 2, sharp looking unit, 
untested

	

$80

CEI

	

FT-103

	

Tuner 10-30 MHz in one band, 21.4 MHz IF out, untested

	

$75

Nems-Clarke

	

1906

	

The last receiver designed by Ralph Grimm before he left with 5 other 
employees to start CEI, 2U full rack unit, 30-260 MHz in two bands, 
AM/FM, 7 & 9 pin tubes, worked well when last used 20 years ago

	

$125

Nems-Clarke

	

1037

	

VHF receiver design used in Mercury, Gemini and Apollo missions to 
receive telemetry from rockets, with 50-260 MHz tuner, 4U high.

	

$100

Astro Communication Labs (ACL)

	

SR-201

	

First design from ACL after engineer Peter Pao and other employees left 
CEI to start their own company.All solid-state (Peter left CEI because 
Ralph Grimm's opposition to using transistors in CEI RF stages), VHF, 
30-300 kHz in 2 bands, untested

	

$125

Astro Communication Labs (ACL)

	

FC-201

	

Frequency convertor, 300-1000 MHz, designed by Peter Pao, one of the 
first solid state UHF units on the market, untested

	

$100

Airborne Indstrumetation Labs (AIL)

	

R-1283

	

Competitors copy of CEI 901 receiver layout to get a toehold in the 
COMINT/SIGNIT business,30-300 Mhz in two bands, 60/300/3M bandwidths, 
AM/FM/CW, rare unit, untested

	

$100

CEI

	

G175

	

Custom design built first for Temco and later for Ling-Temco-Vought 
(LTV) aerial SIGINT platforms, hot rodded units based on standard 90x 
CEI receivers, 30-260 MHz in two bands, backlit front panels with 
tactile shaped knobs, installed primarily in C-130 and RC-135 planes, 
two units available, one worked 20 years ago, the other untested

	

$125

CEI

	

G166

	

Custom design built first for Temco and later for Ling-Temco-Vought 
(LTV) aerial SIGINT platforms, hot rodded units based on standard 70x 
CEI receivers, 490-1000 MHz in two bands, backlit front panels with 
tactile shaped knobs, installed primarily in C-130 and RC-135 planes, 
three units available, one worked 20 years ago, the other untested

	

$125

CEI

	

G-526

	

Custom design built first for Temco and later for Ling-Temco-Vought 
(LTV) aerial SIGINT platforms, based on standard DRO-302 Nixie counter, 
half rack width 2U high, 21.4 MHz IF input, backlit front panels with 
tactile shaped knobs, installed primarily in C-130 and RC-135 planes, 
untested

	

$125

CEI

	

G186A

	

Custom design built first for Temco and later for Ling-Temco-Vought 
(LTV) aerial SIGINT platforms, based on standard SM-930x spectrum 
display unit, half rack width 2U high, 21.4 MHz IF input, backlit front 
panels with tactile shaped knobs, installed primarily in C-130 and 
RC-135 planes, two units available, untested

	

$125

CEI

	

RS-111-1B-4

	

Earlier version of the famous Watergate receiver (RS-111-1B-12) seen on 
TV during the hearings, 30-1000 MHz in four bands, 3U high, nuvistor and 
7077 design, this unit was installed at Atsugi during the Vietnam War, 
more info here: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/CEI-Receivers/RS-111.htm , needs a 
good cleaning and untested

	

$275

WJ

	

RS-111-1B-35

	

Later version of the famous Watergate receiver, 30-1000 MHz in four 
bands, 3U high, later design with extensive shift to solid-state devices 
and ability to use a counter and digital automatic frequency control 
(DAFC) via a DRO-333 or similar, this unit was owned by the Los Angeles 
County Sheriff's Department, more info here: 
http://watkins-johnson.terryo.org/CEI-Receivers/RS-111.htm , untested

	

$600

WJ

	

DRO-333

	

Digital Read Out frequency display and DAFC, full rack width and 1U 
high, LED display, commonly used with later RS-111 receivers, 21.4 MHz 
offset, readout to 1000 MHz, needs repair

	

$60

WJ

	

DRO-309B

	

LED frequency display for 21.4 Mhz receivers, readout to 1000MHz, 
missing one circuit board

	

$50

WJ

	

DRX-1000

	

Frequency extender to 1 GHz for digital readout units that top out at 
300 MHz, full rack width, 1U high, untested

	

$40

WJ

	

DRX-308

	

Frequency extender to 1 GHz for digital readout units that top out at 
300 MHz, half rack width, 2U high, untested

	

$40

CEI

	

DMS-109

	

5-1000 kHz demodulator, Nixie frequency display with DAFC, USB/LSB with 
product detector, 455 kHz Collins mech filters 2.8 kHz wide, full rack 
width, 2U high, untested

	

$70

CEI

	

79386

	

Nixie display module, 5 digits, DAFC, requires +6 VDC & +200VDC, no 
offset or 2 MHz (like 350,351, 352… series of receivers), uses rare 
integrated circuit Nixie drivers ,Nixies are socketed, two available, 
untested

	

$30

CEI

	

TF-105

	

Tape to IF convertor with spectrum display, unusual unit, untested

	

$60

WJ

	

WJ-9049

	

Digitally controlled receiver system with experimental serial numbers, 
orginally designed as part of Project IBEX for Iran, this pair of units 
(TSU-1 tuner and IFD-51 IF unit) were redeveloped as a surveillance 
system that was installed in Germany, untested, with extensive documentation

	

$200

Wandel & Golterman

	

SPM-33

	

Hand held, battery powered 200Hz-1.62 MHz selective level meter, with 
fiberglass MK-1 measuring kit of accessories and charger, appears to 
operate but not extensively tested

	

$130

Wandel & Golterman

	

PS-33

	

Hand held, battery powered 200Hz-1.62 MHz signal level generator, with 
fiberglass MK-1 measuring kit of accessories and charger, appears to 
operate but not extensively tested

	

$130

CEI

	

IFD-5C

	

Demodulator module 21.4 MHz input, 5 kHz McCoy crystal filter, AM/FM/CW, 
fits DM-104 series frames, untested

	

$25

CEI

	

IFD-15CA

	

Demodulator module 21.4 MHz input, 15 kHz McCoy crystal filter, 
AM/FM/CW, fits DM-104 series frames, untested

	

$25

CEI

	

IFD-100CA

	

Demodulator module 21.4 MHz input, 100 kHz McCoy crystal filter, 
AM/FM/CW, fits DM-104 series frames, two units available, untested

	

$25

CEI

	

IFD-200C

	

Demodulator module 21.4 MHz input, 200 kHz McCoy crystal filter, 
AM/FM/CW, fits DM-104 series frames, two units available, untested

	

$25

WJ

	

794133-1

	

Log periodic antenna made from two PC boards, 'boom' is 9", longest 
element is 3-3/4", shortest element is 3/4", SMA connector, untested

	

$20

Jensen

	

285602

	

Rare replacement speaker for full rack width CEI speakers, 3" x 14" oval

	

$25

WJ

	

71198

	

Tuner module, 10-30 MHz, Mallory four section inductuner, solid-state, 
parts unit

	

$10

WJ

	

71151

	

Tuner module, 490-1000 MHz, solid state except for one 7077 planar 
triode, socketed active devices removed, parts unit

	

$10

WJ

	

WJ-5030-37

	

Amplifier Limiter module with SMA connectors, marked 300-500 Mhz but 
tested wider, 24 VDC, two units available, ser no. 1 & 2

	

$10

WJ

	

WJ-6200-395

	

Cascade Amplifier, 5-500 MHz, 40 dB gain, +24 dBm IP, +9 dBm max out, 6 
dB NF, required 15 VDC at 64 mA

	

$15

WJ

	

unmarked

	

Cascade amplifier, +15 VDC, has two planar devices marked "65E"

	

$10

Anaren

	

7H0116

	

Mixer, 2-4 GHz, SMA connectors, from WJ R7705-51 module in WJ-9049 
surveillance system

	

$10

Anaren

	

10616-20

	

Directional coupler, 2-4 GHz with -20 dB tap and bias terminal, SMA 
connectors, from WJ R7705-51 module in WJ-9049 surveillance system

	

$5

Avantek

	

S08-1324M

	

YIG Tuned Oscillator, 2.195-3.175 GHz, minimum power 14.0 dB, tuning 
current 108-159 mA, two available, one new, one removed from WJ R7705-51 
module in WJ-9049 surveillance system

	

$35

Piezo Crystal Co.

	

5093575

	

Crystal filter, 21.4 MHz IF, 15 kHz bandwidth

	

$15

Piezo Crystal Co.

	

6093715

	

Crystal filter, 2 MHz IF, 500 Hz bandwidth (IF frequency for 35x 
receiver series and DMS-105 receivers)

	

$10

Piezo Crystal Co.

	

9700218

	

Crystal filter, 10 MHz IF, 15 kHz bandwidth (IF frequency of 521 
receivers and 232 tuners)

	

$10

WJ

	

none

	

Blank rack panel 5U high with 3U handles (blue insets), black overlay to 
match receivers, two available, very good condition

	

$40

WJ

	

none

	

Blank rack panel 1U high with one handle (one missing and no blue 
insets), black overlay to match receivers,good condition

	

$15

WJ

	

none

	

Water bottle, plastic, 1 quart size, white with blue print, has WJ-8711 
receiver and the space shuttle surrounded by "WJ - Where Technology is 
First", in very good condition

	

$35

WJ

	

none

	

Coffee mug, blue with gold print, AN/WSQ-5 Cluster Spectator and WJ

	

$20

WJ

	

none

	

Coffee mug, white with blue and black print "WJ 1957-1982 25 Years of 
Excellence", two available

	

$25

WJ

	

none

	

Coffee mug, "WJ Great Campaign"

	

$20

WJ

	

none

	

Coffee mug, "WJ-37000 Manitou", with red maple leaf (Canada?)

	

$20

WJ

	

none

	

Coffee mug, "WJ-32320 Electronic Coyote" with four mobile intercept trucks

	

$25

WJ

	

none

	

Coffee mug, "Watkins-Johnson Co. Basilisk"

	

$15

WJ

	

none

	

Desk clock, "WJ May 15, 1986 Technical Symposium, Marriott, 
Gaithersburg, MD" clock is tiny LCD w dead battery

	

$10

WJ

	

none

	

Keychain "WJ Listens" solidly made, two rings with pill shaped disconnect

	

$25

WJ

	

none

	

Key fob, plastic key shape with concealed box cutter blade, "WJES(?) 
Division" (?) is letter deliberately scraped off

	

$5

WJ

	

none

	

Barlow knife, small, solidly made gentleman's knife with WJ logo, 
fivetools: screwdriver, nail file, knife, tweezer and scissors, worn but 
still decent

	

$20

WJ

	

none

	

WJ logo collapsible pointer, solidly made, black, a little worn, but 
solid, three available

	

$15

WJ

	

none

	

WJ logo collapsible pointer, solidly made, gray, a little worn, but solid

	

$15

WJ

	

none

	

Knit shirt (golf?), size small, white cotton, embroidered logo "DRS 
Technologies - Signal Solutions" in very good shape

	

$35

WJ

	

none

	

Knit shirt (golf?), size medium, dark grass green, embroidered logo 
"Watkins-Johnson Solid as a Rock", in very good shape

	

$45

WJ

	

none

	

Dress shirt, size small, gray embroidered logo "Signia IDT", in very 
good shape

	

$25

WJ

	

none

	

Dress shirt, size medium, dark blue, embroidered letters red and white 
"BAE Systems" in very good shape

	

$30

WJ

	

none

	

Dress shirt, size medium, very small black/white checkered pattern, 
embroidered "WJ Listens" in very good shape

	

$50

WJ

	

none

	

Dress shirt, size medium, blue, embroidered "WJ The Wireless Edge" in 
very good shape

	

$40

WJ

	

none

	

Note pad folder for 8-1/2 x 11 paper, padded black faux leather, gold 
lettering inside, "Watkins-Johnson 700 Quince Orchard Road Gaithersburg, 
MD, in very good shape

	

$40

WJ

	

none

	

WJ logo "refrigerator" magnets, rubbery, raised letters, white on blue 
about 1" square, condition varies, several available

	

$2-10 based on condition



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