Flexibility in the Design of Military Radio Apparatus

Numerous factors limited the production of military radio and electronic apparatus at the inauguration of the Defense Program. Corrective action was taken to eliminate them as progress was made on the Defense, and later, the War Program. With their elimination, new factors became limiting. The major factor which establishes the current industry production ceiling is the supply of critical materials and components. The application of alternates for both has materially reduced the effects of the present limitations. Much more can be accomplished by concentration on the problems and this paper describes measures which have been taken and suggests procedures for future action.