Joseph E. Farrow and Richard E. Skerjanec

Abstract: This paper describes a minicomputer-based communication system monitor used by the U.S. Department of Defense to improve the performance and reduce the operating costs of the new multi-channel digital transmission systems. A brief history of the development of the monitor and a description of the present-generation hardware and software are included.

Keywords: digital transmission; communication system control; computer monitor; information display; software development

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