INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                DATE  August 18, 1980

TO     LIST                                                                   FROM  C. I. Kring

BROADCAST ELECTRONICS INC.a FILMWAYS Company
 

INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                   DATE September 22, 1980

                                                                                                                              FROM T. Humphrey

TO    C. Kring

         J. Engle

         C. Fosmark

cc:   L. Cervon

        B. Martin

During one of Bob Martin's "QRK Seminars" and confirmed with more detailed conversations with him, I find that the Galaxy turntable is quite readily and easily converted to a 3~speed, (33/45/78 rpm) variable-speed control turntable.

It is most simply done by utilizing a three position single-pole rotary

switch with precision resistors in series with the variable speed pots to establish the three speeds.

Bob also mentioned another point, applicable to any variable-speed turn- table. This is the problem of the knob-adjusted speed control, which DJ's can "diddle" with. From a hurried examination of the unit, it appears to me that a universal mouI1t could be developed for the speed control permit-

ting either knob - or recessed screwdriver access - speed adjustment.

It seems to me that a 3-speed dc instant start version of the Galaxy would be quite marketable.

INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM                              DATE  November 5, 1980

TO   Curt Kring                                                                                         FROM    Bob Martin       

Ref:   L. Cervon's memo dated October 29, regarding the suggest price increase November 1, 1980.

I really feel it's a bit premature to suggest an increase on the item at this time.

From the information that I could gather, the $214.45 standard cost figure isn't fully documented. It appears to be based on the QRK labor/hour standard set in- Fresno and then brought in, and applied against the current B.E. labor rate. We are still running into discrepancies in the QRK methods on a daily basis and haven't had enough experience with the product to get a complete production picture.

For example; the platter assembly was QRK costed at around $41.50 per unit. With the few changes we've already made, the BE standard costs hover around $24.00 a unit. There's about a 40% difference in the cost figures! Again, these labor/cost figures are based on standards set forth from Engineering and what little experience we've gained in 2 months of production. Another point: We're still planning to import the aluminum chassis, raw platters

and motor bases from California. The resulting freight costs won't influence the unit cost directly. But further down the line, these figures in the cost of goods sold (freight) will offset gross totals, and ultimately effect the profitability of the product.

As we gather experience on in-house assembly procedures and production know- how, ba~ed on typical learning curves, the decrease in labor hours will off- set the inevitable rise on material cost and labor rates. From the little changes we've seen in such a short time we might well expect an overall de- crease in standard costs!

The resulting confusion on price changes again, along with newly instituted QRK Dealership structures, elongated delivery schedules (already 45-60 days typically!) can only damage our marketing position. I suggest that we delay the decision of price increases for 30-45 days, and then examine the newly revised, in-house documented B.E. standard costs that will be available to us January 1. At that point we can make a more informed decision on the profitability of the 12C turntable.

INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                      DATE November 7, 1980

TO     E. Hayes         M. Tournear                                          FROM  B. Martin

          F. Cherny       L. Cervon

          J.  Engle         C. Kring

         C. Fosmark      P. Schmelzle

Re: QRK/CCA Replacement Parts

During the many years of operation at the California plant site, there were many products introduced onto the broadcast market with the QRK or Rek-Q-Kut names' involved. Be it necessity, convenience or marketing related; it has led to much confusion as to the availability of replacement parts for products exhibiting the QRK logo. Subsequently! we must draw a responsibility line as to who can supply what for who to alleviate some of the congestion.

The attached guide is written up as an aid for us in helping the customer locate parts we can no longer supply or at least direct them in the right direction.

BM/kdd

3-Speed       Motor      Rumble in           Typical Start         Capstan       Wow and         Unit Cost

12” Mod.     Type       NAB Figures        Up Time              Material       Flutter                  11/80

QRK 12C        HS.            -48 db                   33=1/16 Rev.          Pheonolic    Less Than .1%     $350.00        

                                                                          45=1/10 Rev.                                

                                                                          78=1/2 Rev.

Russco             H.             –36 db                    Same                         Metal          Less Than .3%     $355.00

Cue-Master

Harris               HS.           -45 db                    Same                        Pheonolic    Less Than .1%     $345.00

CB1201

Celtec               Note A     Note A                   Note A                      Note A         Note A                  ---------

GT3-12

McMartin        Note A     Note A                   Note A                      Note A         Note A                  --------- 

TT-12

LPB-S7             Note A     Note A                   Note A                      Note A         Note A                 ---------

Microtrack       Note B     Note B                   Note B                       Note B         Note B                 --------- 

      720

2-Speed

12” Mod.

QRK Custom     HS          -50 db                   33= 1/16 Rev.           Pheonolic     Less Than .1%     $400.00

II                                                                       45= 1/10 Rev.

Russco

Studio-Pro          SYN       -38 db                   33= 1/16 Rev.           Metal            Less than .2%      $399.00

                                                                           45= 1/10 Rev.

Cetec GT-12        HS          -50 db                     33= 1/16 Rev.           Pheonolic     Less Than .1%     $375.00

Microtrak            Note C    Note C                    Note C                      Note C           Note C                --------

NOTES: HS = Hysteresis Synchronous   H = Hysteresis   SYN = Synchronous

1. Units are manufactured by Broadcast Electronics / essentially the same as the QRK Model 12-C.
2. These units are the same as the Russco “Cue-Masters”.
3. These units are the same as Russco “Studio-Pro”.

*D.  All 2-speed units offer speed indicator lamps to show what speed the unit is running on.

Similarities:  (1) All units (2 and 3 speed) have fixed speeds and are not variable.

                         (2) All units (2 and 3 speed) will accommodate The Model S-320 tonearm.

 (3) All units (2 and 3 Speed) have removable platter assemblies.

(4)  All units (2 and 3) speed) have shock-mounted motor assemblies.

(5)  All units (2 and 3 speed) are Rim-Drive types and have Idler wheels.

(6)  All units (2 and 3 speed) are completely manual in operation.

(7)  All units (2 and 3 speed) have Aluminum chassis.

INTER OFFICE MEMORANDUM                                                                  DATE   December 5, 1980

TO R. Fannin/Shipping                                   FROM  B. Martin

It has come to my attention there is a potential problem in shipping regarding

some QRK turntable replacement parts.

Apparently, when QRK motor assemblies (#830-0016) are being shipped to customers, there is little effort being made to protect the assembly from packing material: if effect the white packing pellets are getting into the motor. There is also no provisions being made to protect the pheonolic capstans. These are sensitive fittings and a jar as little as a flick of the finger can knock these out of true. I've got 2 calls from customers who just received shipments with these motor parts protruding from the side of the box!

Suggest immediately that we use a card board tube of sorts taped or tied down over the capstan of the motor and individually wrap the motor assemblies in a plastic bag to protect it from packing material getting into it. Action is required immediately.

B. Martin