SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT BUYS The following is a review of recent governmental bid specifications around the country for electronic surveillance equipment. Drug Enforcement Administration (100) Miniature video transmitter - low power. (100) Miniature video transmitter - lower power with one optional audio channel. (100) Miniature video transmitter - lower power with two optional audio channels. (100) Miniature video transmitter - high power. (100) Miniature video transmitter - high power with one optional audio channel. (100) Miniature video transmitter - high power with two optional audio channels. (100) Compact portable video receiver. (100) compact portable video receiver with one optional audio channel. (100) compact portable video receiver with two optional audio channels. The above transmitters shall have a frequency range of 1.71 GHz - 1.85 GHz fixed frequency. Power output of 200-500Mw (low), 3-5 Watts (high). The physcial volume of the transmitters will be less than 15 cubic inches and weigh less than 20 oz. In addition, the following federal agencies will be able to purchase from the same contract: Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Secret Service, Interest Revenue Service, Bueau of Alcohol Tobacco And Firearms, and the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division. (32) Panasonic AG-450 camcorders. (50) Panasonic AG-1960 VCRs. (29) Panasonic AG-R6720 time laspe VCRs. (92) Panasonic AG-7400 portable video cassette recorders. (21) Discovery DNR (dailed number recorders) (46) Audio Console, 23 Audio Module, 2 linel, 25 MF Module, 50 cable sets (audio, 25 feet), 75 RS232 printer cables. @BODY-HEAD = Federal Bureau of Investigation (105) Revox Tape Recorders. 1/2 tract stereo with speeds of 1-7/8 and 3-3/4 IPS. 105 rack adapters for the tape recorders. (140) Tascam 112 Cassette recorders, and 140 Tascam RC-71 remote cables. United States Secret Service (500) Motorola model H99QX Digial Saber III, DES voice privacy Handie-Talkies. (200) Motorola model Syntor X9000 T99KX 100 mobile VHF radio with DES voice privacy. (40) Motorola model P1350 DES-XL radio base stations. (10) Motorola model P1578A RF power amplifiers for use with the P1350s. (96) Motorola model PT3011 doe DES/XL encryption OTAR compatible variable key loaders. Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (Randall's Island, New York, NY) (1) Probity electronics PE-X10 C-Mount Camcorder Video surveillance system with concealment shoulder bag and Auto Iris. (1) Electronic corp Astrolight viewer, low light level image intensifier including, 7x magnifing eyepiece, 135 mm telephone lens, foam lens storage case, pistol grip. (1) Probity electronics 9100-202 focusable, relay lens adapter to connect the PEX10 and the Astrolight Viewer. (1) Sony UP-850N video printer. (1) CR IIA Typr 2 (three system complete kit) includes CR II receiver, also transmitter (two part unit mounted in a belt with antenna, and miniature microphone mounted in the buckle. Frequency: 150-174mhz, 500mw. The CR-IIA is an audio only transmitter. (1) Probity electronics SME II, omni directional electret miniature microphone. (1) Probity electronics CR-IIA transmitter concealment kit, includes: 1 attache case, 1 AM/FM cassette recorders, 1 leather port folio. (1) Marantz pmd 221 recorder, 3 heads. State of South Carolina, Law Enforcement Division The following equipment is being purchased to be used by agents in the field in conjunction with other Audio Intelligence Devices surveillance equipment. It is needed to allow field agents to expedite their surveillances without waiting on assistance from Headquarters in Columbia. (5) Unitized intelligence system. Unitel model 121B receiver, and TX714 transmitter. The receiver has at least 5 crystal controlled switch selectable frequencies in the range of 150-175MHZ. The transmitters are 250mw and equiped with an external electret microphone with an audio cable of 13 inches. The maximum dimensions exclusive of the microphone is 75mm x 60mm x 20mm. (7) Body transmitter, model TX-903A. Frequency: 150-174MHZ. 1 watt powered by two 9 volt alkaline batteries and measure no larger than 3-3/8" x 2-1/4" (6) Portable VHF-VHF 2 watt repeater. (1) Portable briefcase VHF-VHF repeater / transceiver 2-15 watts. Unitel model 2215. (1) Portable briefcase VHF-VHF repeater / transceiver 2-6 watts. Unitel model BXR2200A. (5) Disguised pager transmitter. Unitel model TX-788. Frequency: 150-174 MHZ, 500 mw, powered by 1 9-volt alkaline battery. (8) Electret microphone Unitel #91303. (10) Flexible wire body antennas. Unitel #91204-01. (2) Flexible wire body antennas (3'-11''). Unitel #91254. Summerville Police Department (Summerville, South Carolina) Audio surveillance equipment meeting the following requirements. Listening to and recording covert conversations with no unintentional feedback to the user of the transmitter used primarily for undercover operations. VHF High band (150-174MHZ) with at least 6 channels, repeater compatible, separate outputs for earphone, VCR and line level audio, portable, mobile and fixed operations, can be powered from various sources, 12-15VDC, 115/230VAC. Internal rechargeable batteries, unattended recording, ie: carrier recorder actuation, voice scrambler. Texas Department of Public Safety (6) High intensity infrared illuminators to be used with existing surveillance cameras. M3 Media model IR-32F. (5) Transformer enclosed surveillance system. This system is intended to provide covert video surveillance of a designated target. It transmits a standard NTSC video image over a 2450-2483.5 MHZ video (10 watts of power output) link to a remote listening post. A low ligth CCD video camera coupled with a motorized lens provides the video image. The zoom and focus is remotely controlled by a VHF FM DMTF control link. The camera and lens in concealed in a 50KVA or smaller utility pole transformer can. The system is to be pole mounted and powered by a 120 volt line from an adjacent transformer. The antenna pattern is omnidirectional so that the receiving site may be located at any position within a given radius of the unit. The DMTF control unit provides remote control of zoom lens functions, positioning the pan/tilt drive, and turning the video transmitter on and off. A multiple digit password feature is incorporated into the DTMF control unit and is factory set at 3 digits. Dallas, Texas Police Department (3) Miniature body transmitters, Model TX-903, 1 watt power output, 165.2125MHZ, 165.1875MHZ, and 169.3850MHZ. (2) Disguised ditial pager alarm transmitter with FM Voice, model TX-788AT, 500mw power output, 165.1875MHZ and 165.2125MHZ. (1) Envelope alarm transmitter, model TX-730, 120mw power output, 167.3575MHZ (1) RF power amplifer Cat #91120, 1 watt input signal, 169.3850MHZ. (2) Dynatech model T60 P12 DA disguse pager transmiter with alert tone. (1) Dynatech model T60 E-1 low profile envelope transmitter. (1) Dynatech model T100 disguise cigarette pack transmitter.