On Thu, 31 Jan 2002, William Donzelli wrote:
> > Speaking of these, I got a set of manuals for this a couple weeks after
> > the discussion.
>
> There are several of us that would REALLY like to see these. What model
> is this set for?
I have:
Programming Reference Manual for the AN/UYK-1 Computer System (Oct 1 1961)
A Programmer's Guide to the AN/UYK-1 (TRW-130) Digital Computer (Mar 1962)
An Introduction to the TRW-130 (AN/UYK-1) Data Processing System (Oct 1962)
The TRW-130 AN/UYK-1 Data Processing System (sales data sheet)
AN/UYK-1: A "Stored Logic" Multiple Purpose Digital Computer (Apr 21 1961)
AN/UYK-1: A Multiple Purpose Digital Computer (brochure)
AN/UYK-1 Logand Summary Chart
AN/UYK-1 Computer Description M250-1U16
>From the introduction of the last document:
"The AN/UYK-1 is a medium-sized, solid-state digital computer developed to
military specifications by Ramo-Wooldridge for the Bureau of Ships for use
as a standard Navy unit. All components of the computer are incorporated
into the Federal Supply System. It is an off-the-shelf, high performance
computer, designed for ease of operation, programming, and maintenance,
with maximum reliability under prolonged, adverse oierational conditions.
This computer is based on the use of a powerful digital technique called
"Stored Logic" which achieves user convenience, adaptability, and low
cost, by allowing the instantaneous digital organization of the computer
to be specified as part of the program. This enables the programmer to
take full advantage of the power inherent in the hardware."
Never heard of Ramo-Woolridge but the "Introduction" document is
copyright by "Thompson Ramo Wooldridge" which is TRW (I recall John
Lawson telling me something of this before). The TRW Computer Division
was in Canoga Park, Californaia, a hop, skip and jump from where I grew
up (in Northridge). I have a couple computers made by Bunker-Ramo that
supposedly came out of a bank. Same Ramo as in TRW?
I am currently borrowing these from someone but am working on a deal to
purchase them from him. When I do I can make them available for scanning.
The pictures of the computer in the various publications is about 4 feet
high and maybe 19" wide. It has 8 shelves of logic; the top shelf seems
to have some sort of connector terminals and the second shelf contains a
control panel. One of the brochures shows a guy wheeling it on a dolly,
so it must have been light.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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